Inside the Treehouse

A Road Warrior Reveals Her Recipe for Success: A Conversation with Jan K. Hoegh

Award-winning author and Marzano Resources associate Jan K. Hoegh shares her unique history as a child growing up in a small Nebraska town, graduating among a senior class of only 18 students, and kickstarting her teaching career at that same high school.  Jan’s intense interest in classroom assessment helped her land a state-level position leading the process to implement Nebraska’s first statewide testing requirements. Today, she is a leading assessment expert with Marzano Resources, with multiple books to her credit and a new one in the works with Robert J. Marzano.  Explore Jan’s PD offerings, events,  and books: https://www.marzanoresources.com/jan-k-hoegh.html 

“I’m Ready, I’m Willing, and I’m Going To”: A Conversation with Michelle Finn

From her rough and tumble childhood along the rugged Maine coast to teaching Siberian Yupik students on an Alaskan island 35 miles from Russia, author and education expert Michelle Finn’s path through life has been unconventional. Join us as we explore her fascinating journey to become an educator, and the impact her work in competency-based, personalized learning systems has made on education. Learn more about Michelle Finn: https://www.marzanoresources.com/michelle-finn.html Buy Michelle’s books: https://www.marzanoresources.com/scheduling-for-personalized-competency-based-education.html  https://www.marzanoresources.com/handbook-personalized-competency-based-education.html 

Grammy-Nominated Artist Always Had a Thing for Teaching: A Conversation with Hedreich Nichols

Hedreich Nichols is a woman with many talents. Not only has she gifted the music world with her vocal prowess, this international sensation has also devoted much of her professional career to advocating for students and the educators who serve them.  Tune in to hear more about Nichols’ experiences as an artist, teacher, award-winning author, and renowned expert in equitable education and ed tech. From the Grammy Awards to the world of artificial intelligence, this conversation is full of surprises and hidden gems of wisdom. *Learn more about Hedreich Nichols: https://www.solutiontree.com/hedreich-nichols.html *Buy Hedreich’s book: https://www.solutiontree.com/finding-your-blind-spots.html *Twitter: @hedreich 

When You Know What Works, Share It: A Conversation with Dr. Cameron Rains

Dr. Cameron Rains doesn’t shy away from digging in to investigate instructional practices that will raise levels of learning for all students. This passion for improving systems and structures to better serve students and teachers defined his former career as an educator and drives his daily work as executive vice president of Solution Tree. Join Jeff Jones in a candid conversation with Dr. Rains. As they traverse a range of topics, it becomes clear that every professional path chosen by Dr. Rains was done so with the intention of sharing what works with educators everywhere.  Follow Cameron on Twitter @CameronRains

All Roads Lead to Education: A Conversation with Ed Ackerman

Ed Ackerman, president and COO of Solution Tree, sits down with Jeff Jones to talk about how the experiences in his life impacted his journey toward, and passion for, education. From humble beginnings growing up in Ohio, Iowa, New York, and South Carolina, then serving as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the army during Desert Storm, Ed’s journey has taken him across the world. Following his time in combat, he was selected to teach at the highly prestigious West Point, where his true passion for education soared. Ed joined Solution Tree in 2005 after years as a teacher. For nearly 20 years, he has made an immeasurable impact on the broader landscape of K–12 education.