The Catching Up with Casey Show

A live podcast dedicated to sharing the most impactful ways to align teams so they have shared values, are heading in the same direction, and experience fulfillment at work! On this show, we catch up on anything and everything that has to do with building cohesive, vision driven school teams that make sustainable change happen, even when change seems impossible!Ā 

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Culture vs. Climate with Brandon Jones
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Culture vs. Climate with Brandon Jones collaboration culture how to leadership plcs professional learning communities relationships students teams Oct 15, 2024

Understanding Culture vs. Climate in Education: Insights from Brandon Jones

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Jones, founder of Driven by...

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Assessments Gone Wrong: Barriers to Real Improvement with David Woodard
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Assessments Gone Wrong: Barriers to Real Improvement with David Woodard assessment clarity collaboration data equity how to leadership plcs professional learning communities student learning students teams Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, David and I get real about something that’s holding schools back more than you might realize—flawed assessments.  David Woodard, Founder of Forefront...

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Mastering the Art of Feedback
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Mastering the Art of Feedback Sep 09, 2024

 When it comes to growth—whether in the classroom, at work, or in personal endeavors—feedback is vital. But there’s an often-overlooked skill in this process: how we ask for...

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Reducing Youth Substance Using a Collaborative Effort with Nathan Wray
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Reducing Youth Substance Using a Collaborative Effort with Nathan Wray collaboration equity identity leadership professional learning communities relationships student learning students teams Sep 07, 2024

 In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Wray, a passionate Youth Mental Health Speaker and Substance Use Prevention Coordinator. Nathan’s insights into...

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So You Want to Build an Instructional Playbook? clarity data how to instructional strategies leadership plcs professional learning communities teams Aug 27, 2024

Creating an Instructional Playbook: The Essential Pre-Painting Process

This past weekend, I set out to paint our office. Now, I’ve got my trusty overalls, splattered with layers of past...

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Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework with Sonya Murray
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Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework with Sonya Murray books clarity data equity instructional strategies leadership plcs professional learning communities teams Aug 19, 2024

Introduction to Sonya Murray's Work
In this episode, we’re joined by Sonya Murray, a new author with Corwin, who is making waves in the field of equitable accelerated learning. Sonya brings a...

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Why EVERY Leader Needs an Elevator Pitch (and how to craft one that sticks)
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Why EVERY Leader Needs an Elevator Pitch (and how to craft one that sticks) clarity how to introduction leadership role teams Aug 13, 2024

Every leader in education, from principals to instructional coaches, needs an elevator pitch—a concise, engaging explanation of their role that resonates with others. But why is this so...

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Three Non-Negotiables for Setting Up Successful PLCs
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Three Non-Negotiables for Setting Up Successful PLCs data leadership plcs professional learning communities teams Aug 08, 2024

No one wants PLCs to suck, and yet, without the right foundation, they often do. That’s why this episode of the podcast is such a must-listen for educators and administrators alike. Jana Lee,...

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Creating Rapport Amongst Teams with Joey Sanchez Jul 30, 2024

In Episode 83 of our podcast, we delved into the crucial topic of "Creating Rapport Amongst Teams" with our guest Joey Sanchez, an assistant principal with 12 years of experience in education. Joey...

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Centering Classroom Assessments in School Improvement Processes with David Woodard
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Centering Classroom Assessments in School Improvement Processes with David Woodard May 21, 2024

In this episode, join us as we explore the power and importance of centering conversations around timely, detailed, and aligned assessment results with David Woodward, Founder of Forefront...

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