{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"PLCs, Trust, and Building Capacity from Within with Jeremy Smalline","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2080,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Heather Provencher sits down with Jeremy Smalline, Superintendent of Greece Central School District, for a thoughtful conversation on how districts can drive real gains in student engagement and literacy by investing in people, not just programs.With nearly two decades in the district, Jeremy brings a unique perspective on system-wide change, sharing how Greece is rebuilding professional learning communities (PLCs), strengthening trust, and empowering teachers to use data collaboratively to improve outcomes. From early struggles with PLC implementation to recent double-digit gains in student performance, this episode highlights what it takes to create sustainable, culture-driven change.Key Moments06:02 Focusing on professional learning communities08:05 Relaunching and improving PLC practices12:09 Listening to community feedback15:47 Creating support systems for teachers19:58 Shifting resources for student impact22:43 Listening, feedback, and next steps24:58 Future goals and student achievement30:04 The role of the board31:12 Importance of long-term planningWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode is a powerful reminder that meaningful literacy and engagement gains don’t come from new programs—they come from strengthening the people and systems already in place.You’ll take away:A clear blueprint for relaunching PLCs the right way after past failuresHow to build teacher ownership and buy-in through guiding coalitionsWhy time for collaboration is the most valuable resource a district can provideA leadership approach grounded in listening, transparency, and vulnerabilityA critical mindset shift: data as empowerment, not intimidationA practical truth: sustainable improvement requires 5-year thinking, not yearly resetsJeremy’s perspective reinforces a central theme of this podcast: when teachers are supported, trusted, and given time to collaborate, student outcomes follow.Connect with Our GuestJeremy SmallineSuperintendent, Greece...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}