{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Assistant Principal Podcast","title":"Schools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2657,"description":"Outline and Show Notes\n\nSchools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman\n\nTeaser:\nSchools to Watch is a national program designed to promote middle school excellence. In today’s show I interview a state Schools to Watch coordinator, but the episode is more about good things happening in good schools than it is about the specific Schools to Watch framework. It’s really helpful to be able to visit many diverse schools, and though you may not be able to do that for yourself, you can learn from someone who has been able to.\n\nSponsor Spot 1:I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.\n\nShow Intro\n\nGuest Bio:\nDr. Joe Coleman has been a school educator over 35 years.  He has served as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Executive Director for Secondary Schools.  He currently serves as Associate Executive Director for Texas Association of Secondary Principals.  His primary responsibilities include personnel, technology, strategic plan and polices.  He also provides support for middle-level school leaders and is the State Director for the Texas School to Watch Program. \n\nWarmup questions:\nWe always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?\nIs there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?\n\nQuestions/Topics/Prompts\nYou’ve been able to visit many middle schools in your role leading Texas’ Schools to Watch program. The award is a school award, but we both know the role that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R9NMe_5dyHuYObgJIvbL7uDONkSHVV41r7Q-QyBj5Y8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1MDYzLzE2MzEx/ODcxMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}