Education Influencers
Education Influencers
Podcast Description
This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
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The podcast focuses on themes of educational leadership, innovative teaching practices, and community engagement, with episodes exploring topics like reading instruction enhancement, academic policy influence, and the development of sustainable educational programs.
This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
Welcome back to Education Influencers. Today Dr. Carla Sparks interviews Dr. Sarah Lukas, Dean of Florida Programs at National Louis University. Dr. Lukas shares her diverse experiences in education, from starting as a middle school civics teacher to becoming an assistant principal, district administrator, and now a dean in higher education. She and Dr. Sparks delve into her career and her extensive work in improving reading instruction.
Dr. Lukas also discusses the development of reading endorsement programs, her passion for supporting future school counselors, and her role in guiding educational change. Check out Dr. Lukas’s co-authored book 'Be the Manatee', offering unique insights into managing leadership challenges and change.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Dr. Sarah Lucas' Educational Journey
01:20 Impact of Doctorate on Career
04:10 Transition to Higher Education
06:21 Reading Endorsement and Curriculum Development
14:55 Role as Dean and Program Development
17:51 Leading Change in Education
24:03 Bestselling Book and Metaphors in Leadership
28:46 Final Thoughts and Advice for Educators
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