This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.
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In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an Instructional Coach from Springfield City Schools with over two decades in diverse educational settings. Sarah’s unique journey into data analysis, sparked at a pivotal moment in her career, has fueled her impactful work supporting teachers across all subjects. She’s now using those skills to drive measurable success and help educators truly reflect on their practice.
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Connect with Sarah Richter
Email: skj7668@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-k-richter-824987120
Connect with Jessica
Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
X: @informedimpact
Instagram: @informedimpact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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