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Data in Education
Recorded across time zones (and fueled by too much coffee), Data in Education brings together educators, specialists, and school leaders to talk honestly about how data shows up in real classrooms. Hosted by the team behind Symplifyed, the podcast centers student growth, practical routines, and the human side of data, because better conversations lead to better outcomes.
Episodes
31 episodes
AI in Education: What’s Useful, What’s Noise
Panelists- Stephanie Frenel, Founder & Chief, SchoolOpsAI- Stephanie Howell, Coach, Gold EDU / SchoolAIEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by educators and AI leaders who w...
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Rethinking Neurodiversity: What Schools Get Wrong About Autism
Panelists- Dr. Lisa Riegel, Author & Speaker- Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, Non-Attorney Advocate & Mental Health Therapist, Destiny Huff Consulting, LLC- Lisa Baskin Wright, IEP Coach, Lisa Wright IEP ConsultingEpisode Sum...
Equity Is in the Details: Data That Drives Access
Equity Is in the Details: Data That Drives AccessPanelistsAdam Inder, Head of Education, Pivot Professional LearningFrançoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, Inclusive ...
Data Literacy Isn’t a Workshop: Why Habits Matter More Than Training
Panelists:- Dr. Rajagopal Appavu- Jerod Neff- Kurtis HewsonEpisode Summary:In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by researchers, district leaders, and system-level practitioners to explore ...
Behavior Is Data, Too: Making It Actionable, Not Punitive
Behavior Is Data Too: Making It Actionable, Not PunitivePanelistsNilsa Real-Carleton, School Psychologist, PCATom Kaster, Educational Data Consultant, The Datafied ClassroomDr. Christopher Graves...
The Students Who Don’t Qualify, But Still Struggle
How do we catch and support the students who don’t qualify for services but clearly need something more?Panelists:Heather Millnick, MTSS Coordinator, Dogwood ElementaryCandia Sierra London, Program Specialist, Cajon Valley USD
From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes Practice
From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes PracticePanelists:Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, International Schools (Beijing, China)Dan Cox, Founder & CEO, Endurance Edge...
Your Data is Boring. Here's How to Fix It. with Danny Bauer
I'm diving into this episode of Data in Education with Danny Bauer, the Chief Ruckus Maker from Better Leaders Better Schools. Danny is a 20-year education veteran, a bestselling author, and the host of a top 1% global podcast (RuckusCast) who ...
The Head, Heart, Hands, and Guts of a Healthy Data Culture with Bethany Rees
Leaders—are you struggling with meetings that drain instead of deliver, team members who resist buy-in, or tough conversations that keep you up at night? You don’t have to tackle those challenges alone. Head over to leadershipontherocks.com/fre...
Avoiding the School Initiative Graveyard with Dr. Kristilynn Turney
From Burn-out to Buy-in-Free Resource: https://forms.gle/L4Lpu4m1CsYuu4R7AIn this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with the absolute powerhouse that is Dr. Kristilynn Turney, a dear friend and a true force in educational leade...
Clarity, Connection, Momentum with Jenelle McClenahen
Request more information on Symplifyed here: symplifyed.com/pricingCommit before October 31st, 2025, and enjoy a 10% discount.This week’s episode is a little different, and I am (as my dad loves to point out) super excited about it....
School Stories: When a Soccer Ball Tells You More Than a Spreadsheet
In this episode of Data in Education, I was joined by the incredible Emma Dukhovny. With over 25 years in the New York City Department of Education, Emma is a seasoned English Language Learner (ELL) teacher, data specialist, and professional de...
How to Move Beyond Buy-In and Cultivate True Teacher Ownership with Becca Silver
Free resources - www.thewholeeducator.com/free-resourcesIn this episode of Data in Education, I had a fascinating conversation with Becca Silver, the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator, and someone who is truly a kindred spirit in ma...
School Stories: The Data Set You Should Never Ignore
EdChanger Pro AppIn this episode of Data in Education, I had a great conversation with Patrick Mongrain, a friend and fellow education data enthusiast who'...
The Measurable Impact of a Leader's Well-being with Dr. Brandi Kelly
Wellness ChecklistLeadership Coaching CohortIn this episode of Data in Education, I'm ...
Bridging the Gap Between Big Data and Student Stories with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
Executive Functioning Guide: drkarendudekbrannan.com/efschools7-Day Course: drkarendudekbrannan.com/schoolleaders Karen’s Podcast: defactoleaders.comIn this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist...
School Stories: A Co-Teaching Duo Bridging the Gap in Reading
This episode is a testament to the power of authentic collaboration and the joy that comes from seeing real student growth. Jen, with her 27 years of special education experience, and Shana, with 20 years in general education, are a perfect ble...
Data Cafes & BAG Reports: How to Turn Data into a Conversation with Maricha Matthews
In this episode, I talk with Maricha Matthews, Assistant Principal of Attendance and Discipline at Alan B. Shepherd High School, about her journey as an educator and her passion for using data to build supportive school cultures. With a backgro...
Empowerment Through Clarity and Data-Informed Practices with Casey Watts
Clarity Over Clutter Freebiehttp://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/clarityoverclutterIn this episode, I chat with Casey Watts, CEO of Casey Watts Coaching and Consulting, about her extensive 20-year journey in education as a teacher, le...
Weaving Data into a Culture of Belonging with Jennifer Ferguson
Learn more about WeCollab at jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabIn this episode of Data in Education, Jessica interviews Jennifer Ferguson, founder of Sapience Educational Services, shares her 20-year journey in education from teaching to distri...
7-in-7 Bonus: Making Data Accessible to Drive Instructional Responses with Dr. Sarah Richter
Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we're joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an Instructional Coach from Springfield City Schools with over two decades in diverse educational settings...
7-in-7 Bonus: Bad Data Does Not Mean I'm a Bad Teacher with Emily Mulcahey
Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we have Emily Mulcahey, an Instructional Coach from North College Hill City Schools with 29 years in the education trenches. Emily’s seen how br...
7-in-7 Bonus: Using Data to Engage in School-Wide Conversations for Change with Rick Kutcher
Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we're talking data with Rick Kutcher, an Administrative Specialist from ESC Region 13 with a seriously diverse background in education. Rick's j...
7-in-7 Bonus: Aligning Data Visualization, Data Literacy, and Data Culture with Dr. Melissa Wainwright
Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we're talking systems and strategy with Dr. Melissa Wainwright, an MTSS Consultant and Coach who brings over 25 years of experience to her work ...
7-in-7 Bonus: Starting at Year Zero When Looking to Improve Chronic Absenteeism with Dr. Christopher Graves
Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we're chatting with Principal Christopher Graves, a seasoned school leader passionate about structured improvement for students. Chris learned t...