Connect to Lead by Jacie Maslyk
We’re in the midst of an exciting time in education as schools are adjusting their trajectory to ensure they’re future-ready. Educators are infusing creative programs and innovative teaching practices to move our schools forward. With a goal to push student thinking and advance teaching and learning, school leaders need to consider strategies to leverage innovation in their schools, including the development of meaningful professional learning through educational networks. This book discusses the benefits of learning networks and the ways positive relationships can enhance learning for all students, teachers and leaders. It explores how technology can be leveraged to maximize learning, by connecting learners across boundaries, creating open lines of communication, establishing a platform for idea sharing and incorporating innovation within all professional learning opportunities. Featuring stories of leaders who are demonstrating innovative ways to move their school systems forward, and examples from educators who are improving instruction through a connected network, the book offers practical action steps and a vision for implementing the ideas discussed in the book.
Maslyk, Jacie: - Jacie Maslyk, EdD has served in public education over the last 19 years. During that time, she has served in many roles. As a classroom teacher and reading specialist, she worked in both inner-city and suburban school districts. She served as an elementary school principal and Director of Elementary Education for the last ten years, with extensive experience in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. A successful school leader, she was recognized as a National Distinguished Principal finalist in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2014. Recently, Dr. Maslyk has been named the Assistant Superintendent of the Hopewell Area School District. The author served as an Editorial Advisor for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Principal Magazine, contributing to several articles. In addition, she has published a number of articles on Response to Intervention and Instruction, school leadership, the Common Core, STEAM education, and the Maker Movement. In 2015, she was awarded the Frank S. Manchester Award for Excellence in Journalism from the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (PAESSP). She has made dozens of presentations at the local, state, and national level at various conferences and workshops. She presented on STEAM at the annual conference for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The author is also involved in a variety of STEAM and Making initiatives in the field of education. She served on the Advisory Board for the Mobile MAKESHOP at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum and led one of the first elementary schools serving as a mobile maker site. She is also on the Spark Advisory Committee for the Sprout Fund, a national organization that supports innovative ideas and provides funds for catalyzing change in the areas of creativity, innovation, and cultivating connected communities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781564847782 |
| ISBN 10 | 1564847780 |
| Title | Connect to Lead |
| Author | Jacie Maslyk |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | International Society for Technology in Education |
| Year published | 2019-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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