The Equity Build: Why We're Redesigning Expertise

Episode 8: Management vs. Leadership: Closing the Gap

Managing tasks is not the same as leading people. Laila Plamondon breaks down the difference between management and leadership and introduces practical tools, including the SBI feedback model, to support growth and accountability. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders who want to build stronger teams without doing all the thinking for them.

Episode 7: You Can't Delegate Culture

Culture isn’t something you assign—it’s something you build. In this solo episode, Shana challenges leaders to take a closer look at their role in shaping team and classroom environments. She explores why accountability, vulnerability, and consistency matter more than intention. If you’re leading people, this episode is a call to step in—not step back.

Episode 6: Stealing from History: Knowledge, Access, and Cognitive Load

Guest: Art Worrell What can STEM teachers learn from history classrooms? Art Worrell shares how knowledge organizers can reduce cognitive overload, build vocabulary, and support long-term retention. He walks through practical strategies that help students become more independent and confident learners. This episode is packed with immediately usable tools for any educator.

Episode 5: The Transferable Trifecta: Note-taking, Vocabulary, and Data

STEM is more than content—it’s a language. In this episode, Shana breaks down three critical skills that often go untaught: note-taking, vocabulary, and data literacy. These are the tools students need to access complex content and build independence. If you’ve ever wondered why students struggle to keep up, even when they’re trying, this episode connects the dots.

Episode 4: Choosing to See: Uncovering Brilliance in Every Learner

What if the issue isn’t student motivation, but what we choose to see? Dr. Pamela Seda joins the podcast to share her ICUCARE® framework and how educators can shift their instructional approach to uncover brilliance that often goes unnoticed. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when we change how we design learning, we change what students are able to show us.