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https://www.theadac.com specializes in providing to K-12 school leaders and teachers customized professional development and coaching services to meet the individual learning needs of all students. Led and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b><i>ADAC <b>An</b>swers:</i></b> an education podcast for all.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.theadac.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> specializes in providing to K-12 school leaders and teachers customized professional development and coaching services to meet the individual learning needs of all students. Led and staffed by passionate, committed professionals, ADAC prides itself on delivering to its clients and the students and families whom its clients serve precise solutions to their unique education challenges. ADAC stands for <i><b>Attain, Differentiate, Advance, &amp; Collaborate</b></i> – four words we believe epitomize the work we do.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Social Emotional Learning (SEL)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-emotional-learning-sel--59899279</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  <br /><br />Episode 11 features Tom Olson, Dahyana Schlosser, and Chris Cipriano as they discuss Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59899279</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59899279/ep_11_social_emotional_learning.mp3" length="23911587" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  

Episode 11 features Tom Olson, Dahyana Schlosser, and Chris Cipriano as they discuss Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  <br /><br />Episode 11 features Tom Olson, Dahyana Schlosser, and Chris Cipriano as they discuss Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1495</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ADAC Advocacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adac-advocacy--59735010</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 10 features ADAC Advocacy Board members: Tom Olson, Steve Perla, Deacon RJ Dourney, and Sean McGraw.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59735010</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59735010/s2_ep_10_adac_advocacy.mp3" length="26418507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 10 features ADAC Advocacy Board members: Tom Olson, Steve Perla, Deacon RJ Dourney, and Sean McGraw.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 10 features ADAC Advocacy Board members: Tom Olson, Steve Perla, Deacon RJ Dourney, and Sean McGraw.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leadership Development</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leadership-development--59622312</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  <br /><br />Episode 9 features Sandra Drummey, Julie Cantillon, Kevin Kiley, and Brad Snyder.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59622312</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59622312/tom_olson_and_steve_perla_04_22_24_chief_executive_officer_president_and_co_founders_of_adac.mp3" length="19430647" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  

Episode 9 features Sandra Drummey, Julie Cantillon, Kevin Kiley, and Brad Snyder.  </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the Podcast Business News Network and hosted by Jill Nicolini.  <br /><br />Episode 9 features Sandra Drummey, Julie Cantillon, Kevin Kiley, and Brad Snyder.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1215</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advocacy Related to IDEA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advocacy-related-to-idea--59489911</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 8 features Ariella Hellman Esq., Nancy Kriegel Esq., and Daniel Aqua Esq. </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59489911</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59489911/ep_8_adac_answers_advocacy_related_to_idea.mp3" length="22068805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 8 features Ariella Hellman Esq., Nancy Kriegel Esq., and Daniel Aqua Esq.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 8 features Ariella Hellman Esq., Nancy Kriegel Esq., and Daniel Aqua Esq. </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Issues with IDEA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/issues-with-idea--59374983</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 7 features Ariella Hellman, Dr. Jim Rigg, John Elcesser, and Kim Hammers as they discuss Issues with IDEA.  </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59374983</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59374983/tom_olson_and_steve_perla_04_08_24_chief_executive_officer_president_and_co_founders_of_adac.mp3" length="26255503" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 7 features Ariella Hellman, Dr. Jim Rigg, John Elcesser, and Kim Hammers as they discuss Issues with IDEA.  </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 7 features Ariella Hellman, Dr. Jim Rigg, John Elcesser, and Kim Hammers as they discuss Issues with IDEA.  </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1641</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fill the Math Gaps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fill-the-math-gaps--59261673</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 6 features <a href="https://thinktankprep.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Knickrehm</a> and Matthew Miklius, Ph.D from The Think Tank along with ADAC CEO Tom Olson.  </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59261673</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59261673/math_challenges_and_solutions.mp3" length="28190236" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 6 features mailto:michaelknickrehm@thinktankprep.com and Matthew Miklius, Ph.D from The Think Tank along with ADAC CEO...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 6 features <a href="https://thinktankprep.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Knickrehm</a> and Matthew Miklius, Ph.D from The Think Tank along with ADAC CEO Tom Olson.  </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating the Special Education Process</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-special-education-process--59183108</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 5 features members of ADAC's leadership team as they discuss how to navigate the special education process.  </b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59183108</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:01:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59183108/s2_episode_5_navigating_the_special_education_process.mp3" length="26003473" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 5 features members of ADAC's leadership team as they discuss how to navigate the special education process. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a></b><br /><b><br />Episode 5 features members of ADAC's leadership team as they discuss how to navigate the special education process.  </b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1626</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-k-12-education--59104071</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a><br /><br />Episode 4 features Mary Marotta, Educational Technology Consultant and Tom Olson, ADAC CEO, as they discuss the ever-evolving world of AI and its implications for K-12 educators.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59104071</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59104071/s02_e04_ai_in_k_12_education.mp3" length="27733406" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini

Episode 4 features Mary Marotta, Educational Technology Consultant and Tom Olson, ADAC CEO, as they discuss the ever-evolving...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a><br /><br />Episode 4 features Mary Marotta, Educational Technology Consultant and Tom Olson, ADAC CEO, as they discuss the ever-evolving world of AI and its implications for K-12 educators.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Early Childhood Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-childhood-education--59032083</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br />Episode 3 features <a href="https://theadac.com/sandra-drummey-ed-d/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Sandra Drummey</a>, Senior Vice President for Leader &amp; Teacher Development, and <a href="https://theadac.com/matt-moloney/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Moloney</a>, Vice President of Educational Partnerships. They discuss the benefits of early childhood education for students, families, schools, and communities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59032083</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:02:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59032083/s02_e03_early_childhood_education.mp3" length="26409312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini 

Episode 3 features https://theadac.com/sandra-drummey-ed-d/, Senior Vice President for Leader &amp;amp; Teacher Development, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br />Episode 3 features <a href="https://theadac.com/sandra-drummey-ed-d/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Sandra Drummey</a>, Senior Vice President for Leader &amp; Teacher Development, and <a href="https://theadac.com/matt-moloney/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Moloney</a>, Vice President of Educational Partnerships. They discuss the benefits of early childhood education for students, families, schools, and communities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ADAC's Services Address the Current Challenges in K-12 Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adac-s-services-address-the-current-challenges-in-k-12-education--58938672</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br />Episode 2 features members <a href="https://theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a>’s leadership team as they discuss some of the challenges facing K-12 education today, and how ADAC can help.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938672</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58938672/s02_e02_adac_s_services_address_the_current_challenges_in_k_12_education.mp3" length="25398686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini 

Episode 2 features members https://theadac.com/’s leadership team as they discuss some of the challenges facing K-12 education...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br />Episode 2 features members <a href="https://theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a>’s leadership team as they discuss some of the challenges facing K-12 education today, and how ADAC can help.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1588</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>An Introduction to ADAC &amp; Its Founders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-adac-its-founders--58876418</link><description><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br /><br />Episode 1 features <a href="https://theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a>’s founders, <a href="https://theadac.com/tom-olson/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Olson</a> and <a href="https://theadac.com/steve-perla/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steve Perla</a>, as they discuss ADAC’s mission, professional services, and the company’s rapid growth.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58876418</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58876418/adac_answers_s2_e01.mp3" length="26234187" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the https://pbnpodcasts.com/ and hosted by https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini 


Episode 1 features https://theadac.com/’s founders, https://theadac.com/tom-olson/ and https://theadac.com/steve-perla/, as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Season 2 of ADAC Answers is produced by the <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Business News Network</a> and hosted by <a href="https://pbnpodcasts.com/jill-nicolini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jill Nicolini.</a> <br /><br /><br />Episode 1 features <a href="https://theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a>’s founders, <a href="https://theadac.com/tom-olson/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Olson</a> and <a href="https://theadac.com/steve-perla/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steve Perla</a>, as they discuss ADAC’s mission, professional services, and the company’s rapid growth.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1640</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlocking-the-power-of-inclusive-education-with-dr-beth-fitzmaurice--57376796</link><description><![CDATA[<b>EP 11 “Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice” </b><br /><b></b><br /><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>ADAC</b></a><b> is excited to bring you another episode of </b><a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>ADAC Answers</b></a><b>, an #educationpodcast for all!</b> In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice provides insights into her extensive career in education and her role at ADAC as the Vice President for Public School Leader &amp; Teacher Development. In this episode, we delve into: <b></b><br /><ul><li>insights into the importance of inclusive education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), emphasizing the value of embracing students' diverse abilities and backgrounds as assets.</li><li>the significance of MTSS in addressing students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Dr. Fitzmaurice highlights the fluidity of tiered support systems and the role of data-driven interventions.</li><li>practical strategies for educators to foster inclusive classrooms are discussed, including the importance of listening to students, challenging assumptions, and promoting character education to build respectful and diverse learning spaces.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><b></b><br /><b>I</b>nvest just <b>30 minutes</b> with us to listen to <b>"</b><b>Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice” </b>Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag <b>#ADACAnswers</b>. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Beth Fitzmaurice, Ed.D: <br /><br /><b>Beth Fitzmaurice, Ed.D (ADAC Vice President for Public School Leader &amp; Teacher Development):</b> A special educator and educational leader for over 30 years, Elizabeth has served as an instructional coach and a special education program developer and evaluator. A veteran of the United States Army, she has taught at the <a href="https://www.westpoint.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United States Military Academy at West Point</a>. With research interests in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and inclusive practices, Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fitchburg State University</a>, a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.worcester.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worcester State University</a>, and a doctoral degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57376796</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57376796/final_adac_answers_ep_11.mp3" length="34050245" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EP 11 “Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice” 

http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all! In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Beth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>EP 11 “Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice” </b><br /><b></b><br /><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>ADAC</b></a><b> is excited to bring you another episode of </b><a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>ADAC Answers</b></a><b>, an #educationpodcast for all!</b> In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice provides insights into her extensive career in education and her role at ADAC as the Vice President for Public School Leader &amp; Teacher Development. In this episode, we delve into: <b></b><br /><ul><li>insights into the importance of inclusive education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), emphasizing the value of embracing students' diverse abilities and backgrounds as assets.</li><li>the significance of MTSS in addressing students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Dr. Fitzmaurice highlights the fluidity of tiered support systems and the role of data-driven interventions.</li><li>practical strategies for educators to foster inclusive classrooms are discussed, including the importance of listening to students, challenging assumptions, and promoting character education to build respectful and diverse learning spaces.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><b></b><br /><b>I</b>nvest just <b>30 minutes</b> with us to listen to <b>"</b><b>Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Education with Dr. Beth Fitzmaurice” </b>Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag <b>#ADACAnswers</b>. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Beth Fitzmaurice, Ed.D: <br /><br /><b>Beth Fitzmaurice, Ed.D (ADAC Vice President for Public School Leader &amp; Teacher Development):</b> A special educator and educational leader for over 30 years, Elizabeth has served as an instructional coach and a special education program developer and evaluator. A veteran of the United States Army, she has taught at the <a href="https://www.westpoint.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United States Military Academy at West Point</a>. With research interests in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and inclusive practices, Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fitchburg State University</a>, a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.worcester.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worcester State University</a>, and a doctoral degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mission-Driven Leadership: Wisdom from the Trenches</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-driven-leadership-wisdom-from-the-trenches--57213579</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all! <br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Jaycob Knazur. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his role as Principal of Andrean High School. In this episode, we delve into: <br />● Jaycob’s unique journey from Andrean High School student to its principal, emphasizing the mission-driven approach rooted in faith, learning, leadership, and service<br />● the challenges of leading a Catholic College Preparatory Institution and the importance of adapting to changing times while maintaining a work-life balance<br />● insights highlighting the power of positive relationships in education, the joy of empowering students, and advice for aspiring educators and leaders<br />●And more!<br /><br /><b> </b>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Mission-Driven Leadership: Wisdom from the Trenches” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>. If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Jaycob Knazur: <b></b><b>Principal of Andrean High School:</b><b> </b>Jaycob Knazur serves as the dedicated Principal of<a href="https://www.andreanhs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Andrean High School</a> in Indiana, leading with unwavering commitment to education and the school's mission. A proud alumnus of Andrean High School, Jaycob's journey began as a student, graduating in 2005. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at <a href="https://www.valpo.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valparaiso University</a>, establishing his academic foundation. His path then led him to earn a Master of Arts degree from Valparaiso University and another Master of Arts in Education Leadership (M.A.E.L.) from the <a href="https://www.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame</a>. Jaycob's trajectory from student to Principal reflects his deep commitment to educational excellence and the school's mission.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57213579</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:16:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57213579/adac_answers_ep_10_jaycob_knazur_final.mp3" length="22589815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all! 

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Jaycob Knazur. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his role as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all! <br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Jaycob Knazur. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his role as Principal of Andrean High School. In this episode, we delve into: <br />● Jaycob’s unique journey from Andrean High School student to its principal, emphasizing the mission-driven approach rooted in faith, learning, leadership, and service<br />● the challenges of leading a Catholic College Preparatory Institution and the importance of adapting to changing times while maintaining a work-life balance<br />● insights highlighting the power of positive relationships in education, the joy of empowering students, and advice for aspiring educators and leaders<br />●And more!<br /><br /><b> </b>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Mission-Driven Leadership: Wisdom from the Trenches” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>. If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Jaycob Knazur: <b></b><b>Principal of Andrean High School:</b><b> </b>Jaycob Knazur serves as the dedicated Principal of<a href="https://www.andreanhs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Andrean High School</a> in Indiana, leading with unwavering commitment to education and the school's mission. A proud alumnus of Andrean High School, Jaycob's journey began as a student, graduating in 2005. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at <a href="https://www.valpo.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valparaiso University</a>, establishing his academic foundation. His path then led him to earn a Master of Arts degree from Valparaiso University and another Master of Arts in Education Leadership (M.A.E.L.) from the <a href="https://www.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame</a>. Jaycob's trajectory from student to Principal reflects his deep commitment to educational excellence and the school's mission.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1412</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leading from the Heart: Unpacking School Culture with Matt Moloney</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-from-the-heart-unpacking-school-culture-with-matt-moloney--56871409</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Matt Moloney. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his new role at ADAC as the Vice President of Educational Partnerships. In this episode, we delve into:<b><br /></b><br /><ul><li>Matt Moloney's inspiring journey: From Catholic educator to VP for Educational Partnerships at ADAC, he reveals how it transformed his education perspective.</li><li>Unveiling the essence of educational leadership: Matt delves into school culture's significance, sharing insights from his own leadership journey at the diocesan level.</li><li>Innovative solutions for educational challenges: Drawing on his extensive leadership experience, Matt offers creative strategies to address common educational challenges.</li><li>And more!</li></ul>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Leading from the Heart: Unpacking School Culture with Matt Moloney” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Matt Moloney: <b>Matt Moloney (ADAC Vice President for Educational Partnerships): </b>With over 15 years of leadership experience in K-12 Catholic education, Matt has served as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal. His experience includes supporting, nationally, the Catholic school partners of the <a href="https://ace.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alliance for Catholic Education</a> (ACE) at the <a href="https://www.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame</a>. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.anselm.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saint Anselm College</a> and two master’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56871409</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:45:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56871409/adac_answers_ep_09_matt_moloney.mp3" length="31288951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Matt Moloney. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his new role at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Matt Moloney. provides insights into his extensive career in education and his new role at ADAC as the Vice President of Educational Partnerships. In this episode, we delve into:<b><br /></b><br /><ul><li>Matt Moloney's inspiring journey: From Catholic educator to VP for Educational Partnerships at ADAC, he reveals how it transformed his education perspective.</li><li>Unveiling the essence of educational leadership: Matt delves into school culture's significance, sharing insights from his own leadership journey at the diocesan level.</li><li>Innovative solutions for educational challenges: Drawing on his extensive leadership experience, Matt offers creative strategies to address common educational challenges.</li><li>And more!</li></ul>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Leading from the Heart: Unpacking School Culture with Matt Moloney” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Matt Moloney: <b>Matt Moloney (ADAC Vice President for Educational Partnerships): </b>With over 15 years of leadership experience in K-12 Catholic education, Matt has served as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal. His experience includes supporting, nationally, the Catholic school partners of the <a href="https://ace.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alliance for Catholic Education</a> (ACE) at the <a href="https://www.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame</a>. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.anselm.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saint Anselm College</a> and two master’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1956</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/championing-excellence-a-conversation-on-advocacy-and-leadership--56631437</link><description><![CDATA[Ep. 08 - “Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership”<br /><br />ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Julie Cantillon Ph.D. provides insights into her extensive career in education and her new role at ADAC as the Vice President of Academic &amp;amp; Advocacy. In this episode, we delve into:<br /><br />●The evolution of Julie Cantillon, Ph.D., from a Catholic school teacher to her current role as Vice President for Academics &amp; Advocacy at ADAC. She shares insights into her diverse career journey and how it has cultivated her distinct outlook on education and advocacy.<br /><br />●Exploring qualities of effective education leadership, Julie sheds light on her emphasis on enhancing teacher leadership to elevate education at the diocesan level.<br /><br />●Julie navigates challenges within education, drawing from her extensive background in diverse institutions and providing strategies to overcome these hurdles.<br /><br />● And more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with its particular needs and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADACAnswers podcast episodes.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers.<br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Julie Cantillon, Ph.D:<br /><br />Julie Cantillon, Ph.D (ADAC Vice President for Academics &amp; Advocacy): An experienced Catholic school teacher and leader, Julie Cantillon has served as an associate superintendent in the Diocese of San Diego and as the academic dean of the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University. Julie’s broad experience and training include completing professional learning at the Learning Forward Academy at which her multi-year problem-of-practice focus was on elevating at the diocesan level teacher leadership. Julie holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Anselm College, a master’s degree from Simmons College, and a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56631437</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:27:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56631437/final_cut_adac_answers_ep_08_julie_c_8_28_23_10_18_am.mp3" length="23090554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ep. 08 - “Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership”

ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an #educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Julie Cantillon Ph.D. provides insights into her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ep. 08 - “Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership”<br /><br />ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Julie Cantillon Ph.D. provides insights into her extensive career in education and her new role at ADAC as the Vice President of Academic &amp;amp; Advocacy. In this episode, we delve into:<br /><br />●The evolution of Julie Cantillon, Ph.D., from a Catholic school teacher to her current role as Vice President for Academics &amp; Advocacy at ADAC. She shares insights into her diverse career journey and how it has cultivated her distinct outlook on education and advocacy.<br /><br />●Exploring qualities of effective education leadership, Julie sheds light on her emphasis on enhancing teacher leadership to elevate education at the diocesan level.<br /><br />●Julie navigates challenges within education, drawing from her extensive background in diverse institutions and providing strategies to overcome these hurdles.<br /><br />● And more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Championing Excellence: A Conversation on Advocacy and Leadership” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with its particular needs and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADACAnswers podcast episodes.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers.<br /><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Julie Cantillon, Ph.D:<br /><br />Julie Cantillon, Ph.D (ADAC Vice President for Academics &amp; Advocacy): An experienced Catholic school teacher and leader, Julie Cantillon has served as an associate superintendent in the Diocese of San Diego and as the academic dean of the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University. Julie’s broad experience and training include completing professional learning at the Learning Forward Academy at which her multi-year problem-of-practice focus was on elevating at the diocesan level teacher leadership. Julie holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Anselm College, a master’s degree from Simmons College, and a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1444</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Words to Wisdom: Crafting Literacy Instruction with Dawn Florino</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-words-to-wisdom-crafting-literacy-instruction-with-dawn-florino--56480513</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Ep. 07 - “From Words to Wisdom: Crafting Literacy Instruction with Dawn Florino”</b><br /><b><br /><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dawn Florino provides insights into Reading and Writing instruction and shares tips for addressing student engagement. In this episode, we discuss:<br /><ul><li>Dawn’s professional journey and the experiences that have shaped her expertise and discover the roots of her dedication and enthusiasm for Reading and Writing instruction.</li><li>Gain access to Dawn’s wealth of knowledge to enhance instructional practices and extract practical insights and resources designed for Reading and Writing educators.</li><li>Dive into strategies to cultivate curiosity and foster deeper understanding of content among students.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><b><br /><br /></b>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “[insert title]” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><b><br /></b>If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><b><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Dawn Florino: </b><br /><b><br />Dawn Florino (Founder of The Literacy Coach ): </b>With broad experience in both public and private education, Dawn began her career as a teacher at <a href="https://www.stbenedictacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Benedict Academy</a> in Manchester, New Hampshire. She then served for ten years as a public school teacher and Title I Director in New Hampshire before returning to private education as the principal of both <a href="https://www.stjoesjrhs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Joseph Regional Jr. High</a> and <a href="http://www.clanh.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cardinal Lacroix Academy</a>. Passionate about leading educators toward overcoming schoolwide challenges, Dawn has served on the adjunct faculties of the School of Education at <a href="https://www.snhu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Southern New Hampshire University</a> and the <a href="https://www.nhti.edu/workforce-development/center-for-educational-excellence/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NH Technical Institute at the Center for Teaching Excellence</a>. Having also served as both an ESL instructor and special education advocate, educational consultant. Dawn has most recently served as the Director of Federal Funds and School Support for the <a href="https://www.catholicnh.org/schools/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Manchester</a>. In addition to being a Certified Reading and Writing Specialist and, currently, a doctoral degree candidate at <a href="https://www.rivier.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rivier University</a>, Dawn holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from<a href="https://www.notredamecollege.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Notre Dame College</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56480513</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:30:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56480513/final_adac_answers_ep_07_dawn_florino_1.mp3" length="25307389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ep. 07 - “From Words to Wisdom: Crafting Literacy Instruction with Dawn Florino”

http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dawn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Ep. 07 - “From Words to Wisdom: Crafting Literacy Instruction with Dawn Florino”</b><br /><b><br /><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dawn Florino provides insights into Reading and Writing instruction and shares tips for addressing student engagement. In this episode, we discuss:<br /><ul><li>Dawn’s professional journey and the experiences that have shaped her expertise and discover the roots of her dedication and enthusiasm for Reading and Writing instruction.</li><li>Gain access to Dawn’s wealth of knowledge to enhance instructional practices and extract practical insights and resources designed for Reading and Writing educators.</li><li>Dive into strategies to cultivate curiosity and foster deeper understanding of content among students.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><b><br /><br /></b>Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “[insert title]” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><b><br /></b>If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. <br /><b><br />As follows is the bio of our guest speaker Dawn Florino: </b><br /><b><br />Dawn Florino (Founder of The Literacy Coach ): </b>With broad experience in both public and private education, Dawn began her career as a teacher at <a href="https://www.stbenedictacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Benedict Academy</a> in Manchester, New Hampshire. She then served for ten years as a public school teacher and Title I Director in New Hampshire before returning to private education as the principal of both <a href="https://www.stjoesjrhs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Joseph Regional Jr. High</a> and <a href="http://www.clanh.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cardinal Lacroix Academy</a>. Passionate about leading educators toward overcoming schoolwide challenges, Dawn has served on the adjunct faculties of the School of Education at <a href="https://www.snhu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Southern New Hampshire University</a> and the <a href="https://www.nhti.edu/workforce-development/center-for-educational-excellence/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NH Technical Institute at the Center for Teaching Excellence</a>. Having also served as both an ESL instructor and special education advocate, educational consultant. Dawn has most recently served as the Director of Federal Funds and School Support for the <a href="https://www.catholicnh.org/schools/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Manchester</a>. In addition to being a Certified Reading and Writing Specialist and, currently, a doctoral degree candidate at <a href="https://www.rivier.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rivier University</a>, Dawn holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from<a href="https://www.notredamecollege.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Notre Dame College</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1582</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/empowering-education-the-teach-florida-story--56032454</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all! <br /><b></b><br /><b>Title: </b>Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story In our FREE 30-minute podcast,<br /><br />Ariella Hellman of <i>ADAC</i> and Danny Aqua of <i>Teach Florida</i> provide insights into education policy and share tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Ariella and Danny discuss: <br /><br />● how <i>Teach Florida</i> is transforming the education landscape in Florida by advocating for increased access to federal programs for private schools.<br /><br />● the challenges faced by private school stakeholders in understanding equitable services requirements and the exciting progress made in accessing for private school students and teachers, respectively, federally funded services and professional development.<br /><br />●the fascinating world of state-funded school choice programs in Florida, including tax credit scholarships and education savings accounts that offer to private school students and families impactful educational opportunities.<br /><br />●properly leveraging these state and federally-funded education programs to enhance education quality, reduce administrative burden, and provide to <i>all </i>students remarkable educational opportunities<br /><br />● and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can assist your school with <a href="https://theadac.com/public-policy-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accessing for your students and teachers their equitable share of federally-funded education services</a> and meeting the many other needs that your school may have. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. As follows are the bios of our presenter, Ariella Hellman and Danny Aqua:<br /><b></b><br /><b>Ariella Hellman (ADAC Senior Vice President for Public Policy &amp; Advocacy):</b><b> </b>A strong advocate for Jewish day schools, Ariella has served as the Director of the Day School Initiative at <a href="https://www.cjp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Combined Jewish Philanthropies</a>. Ariella was also the Associate Director of Government Affairs at the <a href="https://www.jcouncil.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jewish Community Relations Council</a> where she advocated for key legislative priorities on behalf of the Jewish community. Ariella holds a juris doctor (JD) from the <a href="https://www.fordham.edu/info/20346/school_of_law" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fordham University School of Law</a> and a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.yu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yeshiva University</a>.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Danny Aqua (Executive Director of Teach Florida):</b> A passionate advocate for education reform, DannyAqua serves as the Executive Director of <a href="https://teachcoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teach Florida</a>, an advocacy group working towards safe, quality, and affordable Jewish Education. Danny holds a Master of Science in Jewish Education from <a href="https://www.yu.edu/azrieli" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Azrieli Graduate School</a> and a juris doctor (JD) from <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=Cardozo+School+of+Law.&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cardozo School of Law. </a>Prior to his career in education advocacy, he taught elementary school Judaic Studies at various Jewish day schools and practiced law at <a href="https://www.blankrome.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blank Rome LLP.</a><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56032454</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:31:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56032454/adac_answers_ep_06_ariella_danny_7_7_23_7_57_pm.mp3" length="32969435" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all! 

Title: Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story In our FREE 30-minute podcast,

Ariella Hellman of ADAC and Danny...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all! <br /><b></b><br /><b>Title: </b>Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story In our FREE 30-minute podcast,<br /><br />Ariella Hellman of <i>ADAC</i> and Danny Aqua of <i>Teach Florida</i> provide insights into education policy and share tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Ariella and Danny discuss: <br /><br />● how <i>Teach Florida</i> is transforming the education landscape in Florida by advocating for increased access to federal programs for private schools.<br /><br />● the challenges faced by private school stakeholders in understanding equitable services requirements and the exciting progress made in accessing for private school students and teachers, respectively, federally funded services and professional development.<br /><br />●the fascinating world of state-funded school choice programs in Florida, including tax credit scholarships and education savings accounts that offer to private school students and families impactful educational opportunities.<br /><br />●properly leveraging these state and federally-funded education programs to enhance education quality, reduce administrative burden, and provide to <i>all </i>students remarkable educational opportunities<br /><br />● and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Empowering Education: The Teach Florida Story.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can assist your school with <a href="https://theadac.com/public-policy-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accessing for your students and teachers their equitable share of federally-funded education services</a> and meeting the many other needs that your school may have. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. As follows are the bios of our presenter, Ariella Hellman and Danny Aqua:<br /><b></b><br /><b>Ariella Hellman (ADAC Senior Vice President for Public Policy &amp; Advocacy):</b><b> </b>A strong advocate for Jewish day schools, Ariella has served as the Director of the Day School Initiative at <a href="https://www.cjp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Combined Jewish Philanthropies</a>. Ariella was also the Associate Director of Government Affairs at the <a href="https://www.jcouncil.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jewish Community Relations Council</a> where she advocated for key legislative priorities on behalf of the Jewish community. Ariella holds a juris doctor (JD) from the <a href="https://www.fordham.edu/info/20346/school_of_law" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fordham University School of Law</a> and a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.yu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yeshiva University</a>.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Danny Aqua (Executive Director of Teach Florida):</b> A passionate advocate for education reform, DannyAqua serves as the Executive Director of <a href="https://teachcoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teach Florida</a>, an advocacy group working towards safe, quality, and affordable Jewish Education. Danny holds a Master of Science in Jewish Education from <a href="https://www.yu.edu/azrieli" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Azrieli Graduate School</a> and a juris doctor (JD) from <a...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2061</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Catholic School Difference</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-catholic-school-difference--54102640</link><description><![CDATA[ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Erin Black and Mary Pat Donoghue provide insights into a Catholic school education and discuss tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Mary Pat Donoghue discusses:<br />●  the mission of the USCCB and the importance of restoring the Christian imagination in Catholic Education<br />●  the need to serve vulnerable populations and prioritize human formation in schools<br />●  federal school choice and the importance of preserving religious liberty<br />●  finding innovative ways to strengthen the mission of Catholic education and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “The Catholic School Difference.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with meeting its special education, teaching learning, and development (fundraising) needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes.If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.<br /><br />As follows is the bio of our presenter, Mary Pat Donoghue:<br /><b></b><br /><b>Mary Pat Donoghue (USCCB):</b> Mary Pat Donoghue is the Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)</a>. With a bachelor's degree from the <a href="https://umd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Maryland</a> and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www2.trinitydc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trinity Washington University</a>, she has dedicated her 28-year career to Catholic education. Mary Pat's remarkable leadership and commitment to revitalizing schools led to the successful turnaround of <a href="https://stjeromeacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, MD</a>. As the Director of School Services at the <a href="https://catholicliberaleducation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Institute for Catholic Liberal Education</a>, she traveled across the country, spreading the vision of a Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum. Her extensive experience and passion for Catholic education make her a valuable asset to the Church in her new role.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54102640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:30:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54102640/final_adac_answers_episode_5_catholic_school_education_usccb_mary_pat_d_5_15_23_7_41_pm_copy.mp3" length="25659210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Erin Black and Mary Pat Donoghue provide insights into a Catholic school education and discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Erin Black and Mary Pat Donoghue provide insights into a Catholic school education and discuss tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Mary Pat Donoghue discusses:<br />●  the mission of the USCCB and the importance of restoring the Christian imagination in Catholic Education<br />●  the need to serve vulnerable populations and prioritize human formation in schools<br />●  federal school choice and the importance of preserving religious liberty<br />●  finding innovative ways to strengthen the mission of Catholic education and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “The Catholic School Difference.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with meeting its special education, teaching learning, and development (fundraising) needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes.If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.<br /><br />As follows is the bio of our presenter, Mary Pat Donoghue:<br /><b></b><br /><b>Mary Pat Donoghue (USCCB):</b> Mary Pat Donoghue is the Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)</a>. With a bachelor's degree from the <a href="https://umd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Maryland</a> and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www2.trinitydc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trinity Washington University</a>, she has dedicated her 28-year career to Catholic education. Mary Pat's remarkable leadership and commitment to revitalizing schools led to the successful turnaround of <a href="https://stjeromeacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, MD</a>. As the Director of School Services at the <a href="https://catholicliberaleducation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Institute for Catholic Liberal Education</a>, she traveled across the country, spreading the vision of a Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum. Her extensive experience and passion for Catholic education make her a valuable asset to the Church in her new role.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1604</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Falling Back in Love with Teaching</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/falling-back-in-love-with-teaching--54102637</link><description><![CDATA[ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Sandra Drummey and Krystie Medeiros provide insights into teacher and leader burnout and tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Dr. Sandra Drummey and Krystie Medeiros discuss:• teacher burnout and how it is impacting the world of education; <br /><br />• the importance of (and some ways of achieving) teacher self-care; <br />• practical steps toward (1) understanding teachers’ and leaders’ “why” and (2) allowing that “why” to drive teachers and leaders toward reigniting for teaching their passion and love; <br />• and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Falling Back in Love with Teaching.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with meeting its special education, teaching &amp; learning, and development (fundraising) needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes<br /><br />.If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.<br /><br />As follows are the bios of our presenters, Dr. Sandra Drummey &amp; Krystie Medeiros:<br /><br /><b>Sandra Drummey, Ed.D., (Senior Vice President for Leader &amp; Teacher Development): </b>A lifelong special education practitioner, Sandi has served as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal. As an administrator, she established special education centers, and as the Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fall River, she oversaw the creation and implementation of a first-of-its-kind diocesan-wide special education program. Sandi holds a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University, a master’s degree from Boston College, and a doctoral degree from Boston College.<br /><br /><b>Krystie Medeiros (Vice Principal – St. Joseph School in Fall River, Massachusetts): </b>An expereinced Catholic school educator and leader. <br /><br />To learn more about our ADAC Leadership Team, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.theadac.com</a>. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about our services at ADAC, email any leadership team members or call us toll-free at 1-833-ADAC123.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54102637</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:14:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54102637/final_cut_adac_answers_episode_4_falling_back_in_love_with_teaching_sandi_krystie.mp3" length="28272441" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Sandra Drummey and Krystie Medeiros provide insights into teacher and leader burnout and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ADAC is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Sandra Drummey and Krystie Medeiros provide insights into teacher and leader burnout and tips for addressing schools’ challenges. In this episode, Dr. Sandra Drummey and Krystie Medeiros discuss:• teacher burnout and how it is impacting the world of education; <br /><br />• the importance of (and some ways of achieving) teacher self-care; <br />• practical steps toward (1) understanding teachers’ and leaders’ “why” and (2) allowing that “why” to drive teachers and leaders toward reigniting for teaching their passion and love; <br />• and more!<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Falling Back in Love with Teaching.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how ADAC can assist your school with meeting its special education, teaching &amp; learning, and development (fundraising) needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes<br /><br />.If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about this episode, please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.<br /><br />As follows are the bios of our presenters, Dr. Sandra Drummey &amp; Krystie Medeiros:<br /><br /><b>Sandra Drummey, Ed.D., (Senior Vice President for Leader &amp; Teacher Development): </b>A lifelong special education practitioner, Sandi has served as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal. As an administrator, she established special education centers, and as the Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fall River, she oversaw the creation and implementation of a first-of-its-kind diocesan-wide special education program. Sandi holds a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University, a master’s degree from Boston College, and a doctoral degree from Boston College.<br /><br /><b>Krystie Medeiros (Vice Principal – St. Joseph School in Fall River, Massachusetts): </b>An expereinced Catholic school educator and leader. <br /><br />To learn more about our ADAC Leadership Team, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.theadac.com</a>. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about our services at ADAC, email any leadership team members or call us toll-free at 1-833-ADAC123.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ADAC’s Advocates Answer the Call for Help: One Family’s Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adac-s-advocates-answer-the-call-for-help-one-family-s-journey--54102636</link><description><![CDATA[<b><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Kate McConnell and Jeff Groves provide an overview of their experiences as, respectively, a special education advocate and the father of a son with multiple special needs. In this episode, Ms. McConnell and Mr. Groves discuss their own experiences of <br /></b><br /><ul><li>the struggles borne by families to find and secure for their students with special needs the essential services that these students require</li><li>the importance of engaging special education advocates to attain for students with disabilities services that are well calibrated to the particular needs of said students</li><li>and more!</li></ul><b><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “ADAC’s Advocates Answer the Call for Help: One Family’s Journey.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular SEL needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your </b><br /><b>thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. </b><br /><b><br />As follows are the bios of this episode’s guests, Kate McConnell &amp; Jeff Groves: <br />Kate McConnell (Vice President for Student Advocacy &amp; Family Engagement): With more than 20 years’ worth of experience in special education, Kate has served as a special education advocate, teacher, and program evaluator and developer. Her professional experience includes service as the Director of Inclusive Education at <a href="https://www.olmca.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy</a> in Chicago and, later, as the Director of Inclusive Education for the Office of Catholic Schools at the <a href="https://www.archchicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Archdiocese of Chicago</a>. Kate holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.towson.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Towson University</a> and master’s degrees from <a href="https://www.luc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loyola University Chicago</a> and <a href="https://www.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DePaul University</a>.</b><br /><b><br />Jeff Groves (Adjunct Consultant for Creative Direction &amp; Brand Development): A veteran creative director with over 20 years of experience in print design, website design and development, digital communication, marketing, and advertising, Jeff has served the non-profit sector – including dozens of Catholic schools – and also the for-profit sector in the areas of healthcare, technology, and retail. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.keene.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Keene State College</a> and graduate certificates from the <a href="https://www.umb.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Massachusetts at Boston</a> and the <a href="https://www.artinstitutes.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Institute of Art</a>.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54102636</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:06:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54102636/final_adac_answers_ep_2_kate_jeff_5_15_23.mp3" length="34763726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you another episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all!
In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Kate McConnell and Jeff Groves provide an overview of their experiences as, respectively, a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b><a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you another episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Kate McConnell and Jeff Groves provide an overview of their experiences as, respectively, a special education advocate and the father of a son with multiple special needs. In this episode, Ms. McConnell and Mr. Groves discuss their own experiences of <br /></b><br /><ul><li>the struggles borne by families to find and secure for their students with special needs the essential services that these students require</li><li>the importance of engaging special education advocates to attain for students with disabilities services that are well calibrated to the particular needs of said students</li><li>and more!</li></ul><b><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “ADAC’s Advocates Answer the Call for Help: One Family’s Journey.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assist your school with its particular SEL needs</a> and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>.<br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your </b><br /><b>thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers. </b><br /><b><br />As follows are the bios of this episode’s guests, Kate McConnell &amp; Jeff Groves: <br />Kate McConnell (Vice President for Student Advocacy &amp; Family Engagement): With more than 20 years’ worth of experience in special education, Kate has served as a special education advocate, teacher, and program evaluator and developer. Her professional experience includes service as the Director of Inclusive Education at <a href="https://www.olmca.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy</a> in Chicago and, later, as the Director of Inclusive Education for the Office of Catholic Schools at the <a href="https://www.archchicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Archdiocese of Chicago</a>. Kate holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.towson.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Towson University</a> and master’s degrees from <a href="https://www.luc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loyola University Chicago</a> and <a href="https://www.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DePaul University</a>.</b><br /><b><br />Jeff Groves (Adjunct Consultant for Creative Direction &amp; Brand Development): A veteran creative director with over 20 years of experience in print design, website design and development, digital communication, marketing, and advertising, Jeff has served the non-profit sector – including dozens of Catholic schools – and also the for-profit sector in the areas of healthcare, technology, and retail. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.keene.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Keene State College</a> and graduate certificates from the <a href="https://www.umb.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Massachusetts at Boston</a> and the <a href="https://www.artinstitutes.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Institute of Art</a>.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2173</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Actionable &amp; Affordable Solutions to Schools' SEL Challenges</title><link>http://www.theadac.com</link><description><![CDATA[The ADAC Leadership Team is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all! <br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser provide actionable insights and affordable tips for addressing these challenges. In this episode, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser discuss:<br /><ul><li>the post-pandemic teaching and SEL landscape in private schools</li><li>actionable &amp; affordable solutions to social-emotional challenges and how these solutions can be effectively managed and implemented</li><li>the importance of (and some ways of achieving) teacher self-care &amp; more!</li></ul><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to "Actionable &amp; Affordable Solutions to Schools' SEL Challenges."Then, armed with new insight, check out how our ADAC Team can assist your school with its particular SEL needs and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes.<br /><br />If you have any topics you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>. <br /><br />As follows are the bios of our presenters, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser: <a href="https://theadac.com/adjunct-consultants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Chris Cipriano, Ed.D</b></a> (<i>Adjunct Consultant for SEL &amp; Mental Health</i>): Currently the principal of <a href="https://www.notredame.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Notre Dame High School</a> in Fairfield, Connecticut, Dr. Cipriano has served at Notre Dame in various capacities since 1998, including as assistant principal, athletic director, and director of admissions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.fairfield.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fairfield University</a>, a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.sacredheart.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacred Heart University</a>, and a doctoral degree also from <a href="https://www.sacredheart.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacred Heart University</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://theadac.com/adjunct-consultants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Dahyana Schlosser, PMHNP, M.Ed</b></a><b> </b>(<i>Adjunct Consultant for SEL &amp; Culturally Responsive Teaching</i>)<b>: </b>Dahyana is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in the mental health field providing services for individuals and families. Serving as a Catholic school mental health consultant and partnering with public schools to design and implement social and emotional learning infrastructure, she is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.pinnaclepartnerships.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pinnacle Partnerships</a>, the mission of which is to help students with social and emotional challenges. Dahyana holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the <a href="https://www.mghihp.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions</a>, and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.cambridgecollege.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cambridge College</a>.<br /><br />Remember to like and subscribe so you can attend our next episode of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54055365</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 20:04:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54055365/final_adac_answers_episode_3_sel_behavior_dahyana_and_chris.mp3" length="28962905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The ADAC Leadership Team is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast for all! 

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser provide actionable insights and affordable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ADAC Leadership Team is excited to bring you another episode of ADAC Answers, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/educationpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#educationpodcast</a> for all! <br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser provide actionable insights and affordable tips for addressing these challenges. In this episode, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser discuss:<br /><ul><li>the post-pandemic teaching and SEL landscape in private schools</li><li>actionable &amp; affordable solutions to social-emotional challenges and how these solutions can be effectively managed and implemented</li><li>the importance of (and some ways of achieving) teacher self-care &amp; more!</li></ul><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to "Actionable &amp; Affordable Solutions to Schools' SEL Challenges."Then, armed with new insight, check out how our ADAC Team can assist your school with its particular SEL needs and many other needs that your school may have. And also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our ADAC Answers podcast episodes.<br /><br />If you have any topics you would like addressed in a future episode or to share your thoughts about today's episode, please do so by using the hashtag <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>. <br /><br />As follows are the bios of our presenters, Dr. Cipriano and Ms. Schlosser: <a href="https://theadac.com/adjunct-consultants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Chris Cipriano, Ed.D</b></a> (<i>Adjunct Consultant for SEL &amp; Mental Health</i>): Currently the principal of <a href="https://www.notredame.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Notre Dame High School</a> in Fairfield, Connecticut, Dr. Cipriano has served at Notre Dame in various capacities since 1998, including as assistant principal, athletic director, and director of admissions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.fairfield.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fairfield University</a>, a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.sacredheart.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacred Heart University</a>, and a doctoral degree also from <a href="https://www.sacredheart.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacred Heart University</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://theadac.com/adjunct-consultants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Dahyana Schlosser, PMHNP, M.Ed</b></a><b> </b>(<i>Adjunct Consultant for SEL &amp; Culturally Responsive Teaching</i>)<b>: </b>Dahyana is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in the mental health field providing services for individuals and families. Serving as a Catholic school mental health consultant and partnering with public schools to design and implement social and emotional learning infrastructure, she is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.pinnaclepartnerships.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pinnacle Partnerships</a>, the mission of which is to help students with social and emotional challenges. Dahyana holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the <a href="https://www.mghihp.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions</a>, and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.cambridgecollege.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cambridge College</a>.<br /><br />Remember to like and subscribe so you can attend our next episode of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ADACAnswers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ADACAnswers</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who is ADAC &amp; Why Does ADAC Matter to Private Schools?</title><link>http://www.theadac.com</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you the inaugural episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Tom Olson and Steve Perla – ADAC’s CEO and ADAC’s President, respectively, – discuss their vision for ADAC. As ADAC’s founders, Tom and Steve reflect upon: <br /><br />·their professional experiences and commitments that inspired them to found ADAC;<br />·ADAC’s mission; and<br />·ADAC’s future.<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Who is ADAC &amp; Why Does ADAC Matter to Private Schools?.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can assist your school with meeting its <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">special education</a>, <a href="https://theadac.com/teaching-learning-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">teaching &amp; learning</a>, and <a href="https://theadac.com/fundraising-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">development (fundraising)</a> needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>. <br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or if you would like to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers.<br /><br />As follows are the bios of this episode’s guests, Tom Olson &amp; Steve Perla: <br /><br /><b>Tom Olson (Chief Executive Officer): </b>Tom has successfully overseen development efforts, augmented donor commitment, and cultivated major gifts for a variety of organizations over the years. Tom’s professional competencies include published writing and public policy research. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from the <a href="https://www.holycross.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College of the Holy Cross</a> and master’s degrees from <a href="https://www.slu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Louis University</a> and <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Steve Perla (President):</b> One of the nation’s foremost leaders in Catholic education, Steve has served as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the <a href="https://schools.worcesterdiocese.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Worcester</a> and the <a href="https://www.catholicschoolsalliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Fall River</a>. In addition, he has served as Executive Director of the Parents Alliance for Catholic Education and Senior Director of the <a href="https://ace.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education</a>. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://lesley.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lesley University</a> and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53907589</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:39:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53907589/adac_answers_launching_podcast_redo_3_10_23_1_17_pm_1.mp3" length="47030774" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ADAC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>http://www.theadac.com/ is excited to bring you the inaugural episode of https://theadac.com/podcasts/, an #educationpodcast for all!

In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Tom Olson and Steve Perla – ADAC’s CEO and ADAC’s President, respectively, – discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> is excited to bring you the inaugural episode of <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers</a>, an #educationpodcast for all!<br /><br />In our FREE 30-minute podcast, Tom Olson and Steve Perla – ADAC’s CEO and ADAC’s President, respectively, – discuss their vision for ADAC. As ADAC’s founders, Tom and Steve reflect upon: <br /><br />·their professional experiences and commitments that inspired them to found ADAC;<br />·ADAC’s mission; and<br />·ADAC’s future.<br /><br />Invest just 30 minutes with us to listen to “Who is ADAC &amp; Why Does ADAC Matter to Private Schools?.” Then, armed with new insight, check out how <a href="http://www.theadac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC</a> can assist your school with meeting its <a href="https://theadac.com/special-education-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">special education</a>, <a href="https://theadac.com/teaching-learning-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">teaching &amp; learning</a>, and <a href="https://theadac.com/fundraising-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">development (fundraising)</a> needs. Also, be sure to check out and remain updated on the rest of our <a href="https://theadac.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADAC Answers podcast episodes</a>. <br /><br />If you have any topics that you would like addressed in a future episode or if you would like to share your thoughts about this episode, then please do so by using the hashtag #ADACAnswers.<br /><br />As follows are the bios of this episode’s guests, Tom Olson &amp; Steve Perla: <br /><br /><b>Tom Olson (Chief Executive Officer): </b>Tom has successfully overseen development efforts, augmented donor commitment, and cultivated major gifts for a variety of organizations over the years. Tom’s professional competencies include published writing and public policy research. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from the <a href="https://www.holycross.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College of the Holy Cross</a> and master’s degrees from <a href="https://www.slu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Louis University</a> and <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Steve Perla (President):</b> One of the nation’s foremost leaders in Catholic education, Steve has served as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the <a href="https://schools.worcesterdiocese.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Worcester</a> and the <a href="https://www.catholicschoolsalliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diocese of Fall River</a>. In addition, he has served as Executive Director of the Parents Alliance for Catholic Education and Senior Director of the <a href="https://ace.nd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education</a>. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree from <a href="https://lesley.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lesley University</a> and a master’s degree from <a href="https://www.bc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston College</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1960</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165332a87e705998004c4920fc4e15ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
