2121258c-8a6a-5376-842a-f828b3f23491Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:51:58 +0000Captivate.fmMadison Metropolitian School Districthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/78910f0b-edd9-42f0-877e-d372ca08aea3/lxNdnEor9a5JKKVStQBuuoji.jpgMadison Metropolitian School DistrictMadison Metropolitian School DistrictLead to Liberate with Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins brings listeners diverse voices and rich discussions on educational equity in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and beyond. We take a personal look at dedicated people in our schools, our district, and the Madison community with real conversations about the issues which fuel their passions. These stories demonstrate how MMSD is working to develop collaborative and co-creative solutions to accelerate the learning of all students while addressing disparities experienced by historically excluded groups.https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/lead-to-liberate-podcastnoepisodicnopodcastEpisode 18 - Greg Jones, president of the NAACP-Dane County Branch, joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this compelling episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Greg Jones, president of the NAACP-Dane County Branch. Mr. Jones shares his experiences of migrating to Wisconsin from Mississippi in the 1970s while desegregation was continuing to occur in public schools and higher education institutions. They discuss the importance of voting, the advocacy work of the NAACP, the promise of the U.S. Constitution, and the significance of reading proficiency and early literacy.

]]>In this compelling episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Greg Jones, president of the NAACP-Dane County Branch. Mr. Jones shares his experiences of migrating to Wisconsin from Mississippi in the 1970s while desegregation was continuing to occur in public schools and higher education institutions. They discuss the importance of voting, the advocacy work of the NAACP, the promise of the U.S. Constitution, and the significance of reading proficiency and early literacy.

]]>526ebc1c-751a-49dd-8a09-3d8325b0b49bThu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050025:09nofull1181181Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 19 - MMSD’s Cedric Hodo, senior executive director of building services and operations joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, we hear from Cedric Hodo, senior executive director of building services and operations. They discuss the challenges faced this year by food & nutrition services, and what’s on the culinary horizon. We also hear about referendum construction, including the 41 new playgrounds across the district, gender-neutral restrooms, ADA accessibility, and the creation of new arts and music learning spaces.

]]>In this episode, we hear from Cedric Hodo, senior executive director of building services and operations. They discuss the challenges faced this year by food & nutrition services, and what’s on the culinary horizon. We also hear about referendum construction, including the 41 new playgrounds across the district, gender-neutral restrooms, ADA accessibility, and the creation of new arts and music learning spaces.

]]>4882a068-d365-4313-8fd9-b7f419b98d88Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050020:50nofull1191191Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 17 - Dr. Floyd Rose, president of the 100 Black Men of Madison, joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsDr. Floyd Rose, president of the 100 Black Men of Madison, joins Superintendent Jenkins to talk about the impact of the African American History Bowl on students, families, and the community. They also discuss the importance of history, and recent decisions by the College Board.

]]>Dr. Floyd Rose, president of the 100 Black Men of Madison, joins Superintendent Jenkins to talk about the impact of the African American History Bowl on students, families, and the community. They also discuss the importance of history, and recent decisions by the College Board.

]]>01d80358-afad-41eb-8ed5-9ce2dfa14e58Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050019:12nofull1171171Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 16 -MMSD's Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools Dr. Deb Hoffman, joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsSuperintendent Carlton Jenkins is joined by Dr. Deb Hoffman, an associate superintendent of elementary schools at MMSD. Dr. Hoffman shares how she is using her years of experience as a school principal to inform district-level work of improving outcomes for all scholars. They also discuss mindfulness and social-emotional well-being, the elementary curriculum adoption, and the importance of learning in diverse spaces.

]]>Superintendent Carlton Jenkins is joined by Dr. Deb Hoffman, an associate superintendent of elementary schools at MMSD. Dr. Hoffman shares how she is using her years of experience as a school principal to inform district-level work of improving outcomes for all scholars. They also discuss mindfulness and social-emotional well-being, the elementary curriculum adoption, and the importance of learning in diverse spaces.

]]>8d603bcc-b30a-4616-9d40-07f0a0a7f968Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050023:33nofull1161161Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 15 -MMSD's Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools Carlettra Stanford, joins Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins“Differences are assets.” That’s what guest Carlettra Stanford, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools and MMSD alumna, points to as a strength of the Madison community. This episode touches on continual growth, leadership, and uplifts Goal Three of the Strategic Framework. Dr. Jenkins continues the conversation of early literacy and the district’s new elementary curriculum.

]]>“Differences are assets.” That’s what guest Carlettra Stanford, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools and MMSD alumna, points to as a strength of the Madison community. This episode touches on continual growth, leadership, and uplifts Goal Three of the Strategic Framework. Dr. Jenkins continues the conversation of early literacy and the district’s new elementary curriculum.

]]>802393e3-0daf-417a-a467-e3c9677273efTue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050022:01nofull1151151Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 14 - MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Cindy Green joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsDr. Jenkins has a conversation with Cindy Green, Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, centered around the Science of Reading. They discuss the district’s focus on early literacy, MMSD’s historic elementary curriculum adoption, and the work happening to ensure all students are prepared for future success post-graduation.

]]>Dr. Jenkins has a conversation with Cindy Green, Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, centered around the Science of Reading. They discuss the district’s focus on early literacy, MMSD’s historic elementary curriculum adoption, and the work happening to ensure all students are prepared for future success post-graduation.

]]>d431bfcf-3170-4ffd-a64c-a3d6abf8f1b7Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050021:12nofull1141141Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 13 - MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Engagement Tamuriel Grace joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Tamuriel Grace, MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Engagement. They discuss the impact of the Village Builders project, how it’s bringing the community into our schools to increase student and family engagement, and a recent $1M donation from Community in Schools.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Tamuriel Grace, MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Engagement. They discuss the impact of the Village Builders project, how it’s bringing the community into our schools to increase student and family engagement, and a recent $1M donation from Community in Schools.

]]>c5311f4e-8394-400a-bd00-16408c6adb0cThu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050018:36nofull1131131Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 12 - MMSD’s District Athletic Director Jeremy Schlitz joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, MMSD’s District Athletic Director, Jeremy Schlitz and Dr. Jenkins discuss the impact and correlation of co-curriculars on students' academic success, specifically related to marginalized populations. The conversation touches on Athletic Director Schultz's leadership and advocacy locally, statewide and nationally along with the athletic alumni community giving back to MMSD. 

]]>In this episode, MMSD’s District Athletic Director, Jeremy Schlitz and Dr. Jenkins discuss the impact and correlation of co-curriculars on students' academic success, specifically related to marginalized populations. The conversation touches on Athletic Director Schultz's leadership and advocacy locally, statewide and nationally along with the athletic alumni community giving back to MMSD. 

]]>ca6861ef-b0a8-4ad9-8314-1b7ade8c4cd4Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050018:40nofull1121121Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 11 - MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools, Dr. Angie Hicks joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this thought-provoking episode, MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools, Dr. Angie Hicks shares what it was like to grow up in Madison after the civil rights movement. The conversation moves to integration, educational disparities, and why she is compelled to serve this community.

]]>In this thought-provoking episode, MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools, Dr. Angie Hicks shares what it was like to grow up in Madison after the civil rights movement. The conversation moves to integration, educational disparities, and why she is compelled to serve this community.

]]>78f505cc-ed5d-4490-9bfe-52a22c2c464dThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -050019:51nofull1111111Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 10 - MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of High Schools, Ennis Harvey joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Associate Superintendent of High Schools, Ennis Harvey. They speak about Mr. Harvey’s background, and how MMSD high schools have been collaborating around best practices. Together, they have a powerful conversation about race, equity, and the continued social justice pandemic.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by Associate Superintendent of High Schools, Ennis Harvey. They speak about Mr. Harvey’s background, and how MMSD high schools have been collaborating around best practices. Together, they have a powerful conversation about race, equity, and the continued social justice pandemic.

]]>c8aaad0e-88fb-40d5-8e10-b539a80401c7Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050041:22nofull1101101Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 9 - MMSD’s Office of School Safety co-directors Gina Aguglia & Sedric Morris join Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsDr. Jenkins speaks with the co-directors of MMSD’s Office of School Safety. Gina Aguglia and Sedric Morris share how they support students, families, and staff through home visits, restorative recovery, and connections to resources, all while building strong relationships within the MMSD community.

]]>Dr. Jenkins speaks with the co-directors of MMSD’s Office of School Safety. Gina Aguglia and Sedric Morris share how they support students, families, and staff through home visits, restorative recovery, and connections to resources, all while building strong relationships within the MMSD community.

]]>c141a4e2-dc25-4967-a773-2266be38c580Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050017:26nofull19191Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 8 - MMSD’s Deputy Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools Dr. Anu Ebbe joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, Dr. Jenkins speaks with Dr. Anu Ebbe, MMSD’s Deputy Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools. Dr. Ebbe was named Wisconsin’s 2022-2023 Principal of the Year. They discuss identity; shifting mindsets to believe all students can succeed at high levels; and what’s happening at the middle school level to prepare students for high school and beyond.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Jenkins speaks with Dr. Anu Ebbe, MMSD’s Deputy Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools. Dr. Ebbe was named Wisconsin’s 2022-2023 Principal of the Year. They discuss identity; shifting mindsets to believe all students can succeed at high levels; and what’s happening at the middle school level to prepare students for high school and beyond.

]]>fc4021df-7d0a-480e-b387-8438127b51a8Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050019:18nofull18181Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 7 - MMSD’s Associate Superintendent of Student Services Nancy Molfenter joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsDr. Nancy Molfenter, Associate Superintendent of Student Services, joins Dr. Jenkins to discuss special education in MMSD. Dr. Molfenter shares more about how department staff work in collaboration with families, caregivers, and scholars. They speak about the district’s anti-racist IEP work, Madtown Mommas community advocates, Project Search transition program, and Mission Possible robot technology. Throughout the conversation, the resilience and brilliance of scholars are kept at the forefront.

]]>Dr. Nancy Molfenter, Associate Superintendent of Student Services, joins Dr. Jenkins to discuss special education in MMSD. Dr. Molfenter shares more about how department staff work in collaboration with families, caregivers, and scholars. They speak about the district’s anti-racist IEP work, Madtown Mommas community advocates, Project Search transition program, and Mission Possible robot technology. Throughout the conversation, the resilience and brilliance of scholars are kept at the forefront.

]]>d500d389-2fc2-42c6-90bd-f130dabdd2f9Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050018:51nofull17171Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 6 - MMSD’s Mental Health Director Dr. Kristen Guetschow joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsMMSD’s Mental Health Director Dr. Kristen Guetschow shares how schools are supporting students’ social-emotional and mental health as we emerge from the pandemic. She talks about re-establishing stability, Dr. Jenkins shares how a scholar taught him breathing techniques, and together they discuss how programs such as Bounce Back and Care Solace are helping our students, families, and staff thrive.

]]>MMSD’s Mental Health Director Dr. Kristen Guetschow shares how schools are supporting students’ social-emotional and mental health as we emerge from the pandemic. She talks about re-establishing stability, Dr. Jenkins shares how a scholar taught him breathing techniques, and together they discuss how programs such as Bounce Back and Care Solace are helping our students, families, and staff thrive.

]]>3c5831b9-4d0e-47f1-bea5-f417804370faThu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050019:56nofull16161Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 5 - MMSD middle school music teacher Nicole Carrion Vaughn joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by middle school music teacher Nicole Carrion Vaughn. She shares her story of how she came to MMSD. They talk about some of the challenges and opportunities of teaching, and the ways she is working to engage students.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Jenkins is joined by middle school music teacher Nicole Carrion Vaughn. She shares her story of how she came to MMSD. They talk about some of the challenges and opportunities of teaching, and the ways she is working to engage students.

]]>60eeb7ab-398b-402d-80fd-4224f0f54292Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050016:20nofull15151Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 4 - MMSD Alumni and West High School's Athletic Director Corvonn Gaines joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsSuperintendent Jenkins is joined by West High School’s Athletic Director and MMSD alumni, Corvonn Gaines. They talk about challenges and opportunities, being a role model for Black and Brown youth, and the importance of building relationships with students.

]]>Superintendent Jenkins is joined by West High School’s Athletic Director and MMSD alumni, Corvonn Gaines. They talk about challenges and opportunities, being a role model for Black and Brown youth, and the importance of building relationships with students.

]]>377b3e39-9cbb-4033-82bf-22cd2861f835Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050013:55nofull14141Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 3 - MMSD Deputy Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsFormer Wisconsin State Superintendent, Carolyn Stanford Taylor is the featured guest in this episode of Lead to Liberate with Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins. She began her career in MMSD, and is back as the district's Deputy Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. During their conversation, they discuss youth voice, family engagement, Village Builders and Student Engagement Specialists, as well as workforce diversity.

]]>Former Wisconsin State Superintendent, Carolyn Stanford Taylor is the featured guest in this episode of Lead to Liberate with Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins. She began her career in MMSD, and is back as the district's Deputy Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. During their conversation, they discuss youth voice, family engagement, Village Builders and Student Engagement Specialists, as well as workforce diversity.

]]>5d566e79-6202-4195-8cb9-90c0f6ffce3fThu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050016:16nofull13131Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 2 - MMSD Native American Teacher Leader Tara Tindall joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsIn this episode of Lead to Liberate, Superintendent Jenkins is joined by Tara Tindall, MMSD Native American Teacher Leader. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Tara shares about her experiences growing up in Black River Falls, time spent in Alaska, and teaching Navajo-speaking children in New Mexico, before returning to Wisconsin. They talk about the impact of the district's Land Acknowledgement Ceremony in April 2022, and Tara shares more about Indigenous invisibility. The conversation touches on Native American boarding school history, and how Tara has created Native American lessons and resources for teaching staff to advance culturally-relevant pedagogy.

]]>In this episode of Lead to Liberate, Superintendent Jenkins is joined by Tara Tindall, MMSD Native American Teacher Leader. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Tara shares about her experiences growing up in Black River Falls, time spent in Alaska, and teaching Navajo-speaking children in New Mexico, before returning to Wisconsin. They talk about the impact of the district's Land Acknowledgement Ceremony in April 2022, and Tara shares more about Indigenous invisibility. The conversation touches on Native American boarding school history, and how Tara has created Native American lessons and resources for teaching staff to advance culturally-relevant pedagogy.

]]>8a209942-5f9d-405d-a759-2db87d21f04fWed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050018:09nofull12121Madison Metropolitian School DistrictEpisode 1 - Melinda Heinritz, President of the Madison Public Schools Foundation joins Superintendent Carlton D. JenkinsSuperintendent Jenkins is joined by Melinda Heinritz, President of the Madison Public Schools Foundation. They talk about the impact the Foundation has had not only for our students and schools, but also in our community and state. The conversation then turns to school funding, community and business partnerships, advocacy for K12 public education, and early literacy.

]]>Superintendent Jenkins is joined by Melinda Heinritz, President of the Madison Public Schools Foundation. They talk about the impact the Foundation has had not only for our students and schools, but also in our community and state. The conversation then turns to school funding, community and business partnerships, advocacy for K12 public education, and early literacy.

]]>3018c0ad-03c9-4541-bd53-490b107930e5Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050023:07nofull11111Madison Metropolitian School District