{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.4 | Ep. 22: Teacher Empowerment and PLCs with Assistant Superintendent Timothy Ray","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2418,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Assistant Superintendent Timothy Ray of Catoosa Public Schools in Oklahoma to explore how thoughtful systems, teacher leadership, and steady change are shaping the future of the district.Timothy shares his journey from classroom teacher and award winning assistant principal to district leader, and describes how Catoosa is using a five year Continuous Strategic Improvement plan to stay focused on academic achievement, culture and climate, staff support, and strong systems.A major highlight of the conversation is the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program (OTEP). Timothy explains how Catoosa selected master teachers and lead teachers, provided targeted training, and positioned them as PLC leaders and partners in professional learning.Key Moments00:00 Welcome and introduction to Assistant Superintendent Timothy Ray00:48 Timothy’s path from teacher and coach to administrator02:20 Assistant Principal of the Year and the WARP suspension reduction program06:27 Catoosa’s five year Continuous Strategic Improvement plan07:35 Four pillars, academic achievement, culture, staff support, and systems08:30 The Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program and selecting teacher leaders14:09 Guaranteed and viable curriculum, common assessments, and data use15:14 Strengthening systems across transportation, safety, health, and operations21:39 The challenge of shifting from isolation to true collaboration in PLCs22:44 Change, patience, and the balance of “push and praise”29:33 Building systems and culture that will outlast individual leaders32:57 Four day school week, schedule design, and PLC time38:36 Gratitude, mentors, and what Timothy is thankful forWhy You Will Love This EpisodeYou will hear a grounded, practical look at how one district is aligning its vision, empowering teachers, and building systems that support both adults and students. Timothy offers clear examples of what it takes to move from isolated practice to...","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}