{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.5 | Ep. 16: Creating Coherent Systems That Help Every Student Thrive with Dr. Sean Feeney","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1823,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360, host Wendy York Davoud welcomes Dr. Sean Feeney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Port Washington Union Free School District in New York. Drawing from experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer, mathematics educator, high school principal, and district leader, Sean shares how his unique journey has shaped his belief that strong instructional systems and collaborative leadership create better outcomes for every learner.\nSean discusses Port Washington's thoughtful approach to curriculum improvement, highlighting how meaningful teacher involvement, sustained professional learning, and shared ownership have transformed the district's work in mathematics and literacy. Rather than treating initiatives as separate projects, he explains how the district is building coherent systems that ensure every student receives the support they need.\nThe conversation also explores instructional coaching, small-group learning, conceptual understanding in mathematics, professional collaboration, and the importance of creating systems that outlast individual leaders. Sean shares practical leadership insights on building trust, communicating vision, and sustaining meaningful instructional improvement through collective ownership.\nKey Moments\n00:18 Sean's Journey into Education\n06:29 Building a Collaborative District Culture\n08:39 Teacher Voice in Curriculum Decisions\n12:52 Shifting Mathematics Instruction\n15:52 Building Deep Mathematical Understanding\n18:43 Creating a Shared District Vision\n21:11 Turning Vision into Systems\n24:01 Professional Learning That Lasts\n27:24 Instructional Coaching for Teachers\n28:57 Community Support for Innovation\n29:49 Leading Through Transparency\n30:35 Educators Who Shaped Sean's Journey\nWhy You'll Love This Episode\nSean shares valuable insights on leading instructional improvement through collaboration, coherent systems, and teacher ownership. His thoughtful approach to curriculum,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cNqF3jSAGeObZtB8q6Pl2slNau9sCDYLUTBh6wENuzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjlk/YmIwNjIyZjk2ZTk4/MDUzMmEwNTZjMWNj/OWNjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}