Square Pizza
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe Square Pizza podcast focuses on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. We host and interview leaders doing incredible work around the country to ensure all students have access to an equitable education. The Square Pizza podcast is hosted by SchermCo, a social-impact implementation firm that offers strategic implementation and project management services to schools and education-focused organizations across the country.
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#25 - The Biscuit Blitz feat. Greg Schermbeck
June 15, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBThis episode of the #SquarePizzaPod is republished from The Biscuit Blitz, a five-minute interview segment served up from the good folks at Charlotte is Creative. Charlotte is Creative develops programs and initiatives designed to break the Charlotte mold and re-make it with creativity – into a city that draws people in, excites them, and inspires them to invest their financial, social and creative capital. You can find more about Charlotte is Creative on Twitter, IG at @cltiscreative an...
#24 - COVID Week 13 Reflections & 3 Books that Cover Race, Equity, and Education
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBNotes below from today's episode: Capital and Communities in Black and White Savage Inequalities Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? More at scherm.co Support the Show.
COVID - Week 12 Reflections & 5 Tips for Reopening Schools
June 05, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBCOVID - Week 12 Reflections & 5 Tips for School Openings . Want to know what our team would do to ensure schools open in a safe and equitable way? . Here are 5 thoughts. . What are you thinking about as schools set to re-open? . More at scherm.co Support the show (http://Scherm.co)
#23 - COVID - Week 12 Reflections & 5 Tips for Reopening Schools
June 05, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBCOVID - Week 12 Reflections & 5 Tips for School Openings . Want to know what our team would do to ensure schools open in a safe and equitable way? . Here are 5 thoughts. . What are you thinking about as schools set to re-open? . More at scherm.co Support the Show.
#22 - Crystal Rountree, TFA-CPT
June 04, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWe had the thrill of speaking with Crystal Rountree, Executive Director of Teach for America, Charlotte-Piedmont Triad, where she sets the regional vision that drives meaningful impact for students. We dig into: - How Crystal is taking over our screens and pages with features in a movie and two books - Her experience as a TFA Corps member in Atlanta, and how an innovative approach to goal setting led to incredible results - Her experiences attending mostly white schools growing up in Au...
#21 - COVID & Week 11 Reflections.
May 29, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBCo-create re-entry plans with families and those you seek to serve. . Keep equity at the focus of these plans. . It's the only way. . More to do. More to come. Support the Show.
#21 - COVID & Week 11 Reflections.
May 29, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBCo-create re-entry plans with families and those you seek to serve. . Keep equity at the focus of these plans. . It's the only way. . More to do. More to come. Support the show (http://Scherm.co)
#20 - COVID & Week 10 Reflections. New CDC Recommendations & Budget Shortfalls
May 22, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MBSharing reflections this week regarding the new CDC recommendations for schools to return & the feasibility of those recommendations given the budget shortfall nearly every state and school district is facing. . Here are the links we mentioned: - CDC Recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-... - Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/educat... . What do you think? . More to do. More to come. Support the Show.
#19 - COVID & Week 9 Reflections
May 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBSharing updates from our recent #squarepizzapod episode & more about the family empowerment relief fund. . Episode #18 with Munro Richardson - http://scherm.co/blog/square-pizza-podcast-18-munro-richardson-read-charlotte/ . More about the Ashley Park Relief Fund - http://scherm.co/ashley-park-relief-fund/ . Reach out with any questions. . More to do. More to come. Support the Show.
#18 - Munro Richardson, Read Charlotte
May 14, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThanks for joining for another episode of the #SquarePizzaPod. We had the joy of speaking with Munro Richardson, Executive Director of Read Charlotte, a community initiative that unites families, educators and community partners to improve children’s literacy from birth to third grade. Reading proficiency at third grade is a critical predictor of school, career and life success. Children who are not reading at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school....
#17 - COVID & Week 8 Reflections
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBSharing a few thoughts from this week in response to COVID and its effect on education across the country. . We quickly highlight: - Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there. Especially our resident Mom on staff, Lori - Innovating for graduation - football stadiums, drive-ins, and other large, open air venues - Webinars / Zooms to help families navigate learning platforms - The tragic murder of Ahmaud Arbery . Thanks again for tuning in and engaging. Have a great weekend and be kind to o...
#16 - COVID & Week 7 Reflections
May 01, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBSharing a few thoughts and reflections from Week 7 of COVID as it affects education and equity. . Shouting out CDL and the work of her team Moonshot edVentures. They are based in Denver, CO and are supporting school leaders of color to rethink the day-to-day of school. . Also sending some love to our team and community partners for helping us launch the Ashely Park Family Relief Fund. We're repurposing grant funds to help families overcome any challenges as a result of COVID. A committee co...
#15 - CDL, Moonshot edVentures
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod - a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. Today's episode is from our interview with Christine DeLeon, also known as "CDL". She is the Founder & CEO of Moonshot edVentures, based in Denver, CO. Moonshot "surfaces and supports a diverse pipeline of leaders to design and launch the learning environments of tomorrow." In this episode, we covered: - CDL's love for Boyz II Men - Our 7,000,000 followers :) - Moons...
#14 - COVID & Week 6 Reflections
April 24, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBSharing thoughts from leaders this week about equity in education as a result of COVID. . In this short weekly recap, we quickly highlight: - James Ford and his incredible remarks about rethinking the grading scale in schools - NC schools closed for the rest of the year - Innovative School schedule options for the summer and 2020-2021 school year. . Leave us a note and share your thoughts. Support the Show.
#13 - COVID & Week 5 Reflections
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBSharing three thoughts from leaders around the country adapting to support equity in education as a result of COVID. . In this short weekly recap, we quickly highlight: - The city of Indianapolis and the MindTrust - The Powerful Parent Network - The Charlotte Westside Think Tank . Check out all of these great organizations and their work. . More to do. More to come. Support the Show.
#12 - Sil Ganzó, ourBridge for Kids
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWelcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod - a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. . Today's episode is from our interview with Sil Ganzo. Sil is the Executive Director of ourBridge, an afterschool and summer program that offers refugee and immigrant children great experiences and opportunities to find out what they love to do and what they are really good at doing. . In this episode, we covered: - Sil's favorite Argentinian drink - ourBridge's res...
#11 - COVID & Week 4 Reflections
April 10, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBSharing thoughts about family engagement and empowerment for the 2020-2021 school year and two innovations by KIPP and Uncommon Schools. . A few of the resources we mentioned: - The74 - UnCommon Schools, Remote Learning Plans - KIPP, Student Attendance Hack . We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. . More to do. More to come. Support the Show.
#10 - COVID & Week 3 Reflections
April 07, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBA quick episode sharing thoughts after the third week of lockdown due to COVID. You may have seen this video on our social channels but we also wanted to share here for those you following the #squarepizzapod. . This episode quickly touches on the importance of collaboration as well as special education services during distance learning. . We hope you'll give this a listen and let us know your thoughts. Support the Show.
#9 - COVID & Week 2 Reflections
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBA quick episode sharing thoughts after the second week of lockdown due to COVID. You may have seen this video on our social channels but we also wanted to share here for those you following the #squarepizzapod. . This episode quickly touches on the digital divide and ability for schools & districts to grade assignments during this crisis. . We hope you'll give this a listen and let us know your thoughts. Support the Show.
#8 - COVID & Week 1 Reflections
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.07 MBA quick episode sharing thoughts after the first week of lockdown due to COVID. You may have seen this video on our social channels but we also wanted to share here for those you following the #squarepizzapod. . We hope you'll give this a listen and let us know your thoughts. Support the Show.
#7 - Denise Watts, University of Virginia Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB"Remain in a learning stance and be aware of your bias" Denise Watts . Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod - a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. . Today's episode is from our interview with Denise Watts. Denise has been a teacher, Principal, and also an Executive Director of Project LIFT, a $55M school turnaround initiative. She now works at the University of Virginia Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education where she advises school...
#6 - Sherrell Dorsey, BLKTECHCLT & The Plug
March 30, 2020 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome back to another episode of the square pizza podcast, a podcast about making the good things about school, even better Today's episode features our interview with Sherrell Dorsey, the Founder of The Plug & BLKTECHCLT. In this episode, we cover: Sherrell's favorite movie her experience working in the Connecticut public education system growing up in Seattle why she doesn't own a car the founding of BLKTECHCLT & creating a space to celebrate black technologists and entrepreneur...
#5 - Jason Terrell & Profound Gentlemen
March 17, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome back to another episode of the square pizza podcast - a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. Today's episode is from our interview with Jason Terrell, Co-Founder of Profound Gentlemen (PG). PG is building community for male educators of color who provide profound additional impact on boys of color. They are working to retain and develop male educators of color across the country. According to the national average, only 2% of teachers identify as male e...
#4 - Sarah Carpenter, John Little, & Memphis LIFT
March 09, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWe're continuing to focus on national leaders doing amazing work in public education. In this episode, we interviewed Sarah Carpenter of Memphis LIFT and John Little - who was instrumental in the launch of Memphis LIFT and similar organizations across the country. Memphis LIFT is an organization that is built and lead by parents. Their focus is to educate, engage, and empower families through there Fellowship program, outreach team, and school counseling options. This episode covers ev...
#3 - Dr. Steve Perry
March 02, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBWe had a lot of fun connecting with Dr. Steve Perry, currently the CEO of Capital Preparatory Schools, CNN Contributor, Speaker, and Author. We covered everything from school improvement plans to the Democratic candidates for the upcoming presidential election. We hope you'll listen to Dr. Perry's insights and leave us a review. - *There are times when the audio is challenging to hear as we recorded this interview via phone but stick with it - it's worth the listen. - Biography Steve Perry...
#2 - Dr. Howard Fuller
February 24, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBOur team was incredibly honored to host Dr. Howard Fuller on our first official episode of the #squarepizzapod. Dr. Fuller has immense experience in community organizing, education reform, and working to ensure all families have access to quality educational options. We cover many topics including school choice, student integration, college basketball, and so much more. He's a living legend and we hope you take time to listen to this episode. See below for more about Dr. Fuller: Website...
#1 - Introduction to SchermCo + Square Pizza
February 24, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBHi - welcome to the Square Pizza podcast, a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. This podcast will be interview-based and feature leaders from the education and social-impact space. Conversations will focus on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. The Square Pizza podcast is hosted by Greg Schermbeck and Kelsey Van Dyke of SchermCo, a social-impact implementation firm that offers strategic planning and project management services to educati...
Square Pizza + Pilot
January 21, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBTesting Support the show (http://Scherm.co)