{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Learning Equation","title":"Building a Personalized Learning Culture with Amanda Aiello Ayatollahi","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3138,"description":"Welcome back to SmartSchool! In this episode of The Learning Equation, host Danelle sits down with Amanda Aiello Ayatollahi, Director of Elementary Curriculum at North Rockland Central School District. With nearly two decades of experience in education and a deep-rooted connection to the community she serves, Amanda shares her journey from first grade teacher to curriculum leader. Get ready to dive into how North Rockland is personalizing learning for every student, the power of shared leadership among educators, and the innovative ways the district uses data—not as a hammer, but as a tool for growth. From piloting new math fluency programs to launching lab classrooms that supercharge professional development, Amanda covers practical strategies and inspiring stories about driving instructional change. We also explore how her district is navigating the challenges of AI in education, building systems for ongoing improvement, and creating meaningful support structures for teachers at every stage. If you’re passionate about hands-on learning, teacher collaboration, and what it really takes to transform education, you won’t want to miss this conversation!Timestamps:00:00 \"Personalized Learning in Elementary Education\"04:39 Supporting Educators Through Change07:12 Strategic Math Program Selection12:22 Data-Driven Accountability Culture13:51 Data-Driven Reading Instruction19:19 \"Enhancing Math Understanding with Manipulatives\"20:18 Teaching Math Requires Different Skills25:53 Non-Evaluative Teacher Lab Visits27:14 Innovative Teacher Collaboration Program32:59 Maximizing AI for Student Learning34:27 Using AI for Program Development38:58 Implementing Continuous Improvement with Feedback43:26 Administrative Meetings and Collaboration45:57 Welcoming New Teachers Program47:38 Extensive Afterschool PD Options51:22 Innovative Teacher CollaborationConnect with Amanda Aiello AyatollahiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-aiello-46bbb01a5Website:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iMgfLaJmoxpwexqnpgCa4BdsL5blMVft1S9pYDi_M-8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZjJi/ZmIxOWY0ZWNhMmFm/ZjE2YjZmMzdlZTEw/YjZkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}