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Katie Martin
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Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and Evolving Education and serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative where she leads their mission to partner with educators to define whole-learner outcomes, design meaningful learning experiences, and create the enabling conditions for their unique journey to inclusive and equitable learner-centered education.   Katie aspires to create experiences that empower all learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to thrive in a changing world.  As a mom, she wants her kids to have learning experiences in school that build on their strengths and interests, and as an educator she is passionate about making sure we do the same for all kids.   She is recognized internationally for her approach to learning for both educators and students. She has worked directly with thousands of teachers and administrators in diverse contexts to learn, research, and support deeper learning for all learners. She teaches in the graduate school of Education at High Tech High and is on the board of Real World Scholars. She has served as a middle school English language arts teacher, instructional coach, and district-wide teacher mentoring program lead. She earned a Master of Education in middle school education and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.
Podcasts
Episode 39: Innovative Paths: Redefining School and Community Collaboration with Dr. Justin Terry
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: Dr. Justin Terry, Superintendent of Forney ISD, joins Katie Martin to discuss the power of learner-centered education, innovative leadership, and the transformation of public schools into community-driven…
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Rethinking Time in Schools: From Rigid Blocks to Meaningful Learning
  I recently visited two different schools on back-to-back days, and I was struck by the stark contrast in the schedules and the impact on the learning environment. In the first school, the day was broken up into short blocks of reading, math, intervention, recess, lunch, and science. This type of schedule is often…
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Episode 38: 5 Years Later: Revisiting 10 Reflections on Change in Education
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: In this solo episode, Katie Martin, host of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast, reflects on her “10 Reflections on Change in Education” from 2019. Revisiting these themes, Katie…
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Episode 37: Building Collective Efficacy and Insights on Transforming Education Systems with Dr. César Morales
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: Dr. César Morales, Partner at Learner-Centered Collaborative, joins Katie Martin to share his journey from struggling high school student to transformative educational leader. With extensive experience as…
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Episode 36: Clark Street Community School Student Panel with Ruby & Everest
Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsEpisode Summary: In this live-recorded episode at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2024, Katie Martin hosts two inspiring students from Clark Street Community School, Ruby and Everest. Together, they share their unique experiences in a learner-centered environment that emphasizes real-world learning experiences and community connections. Ruby and Everest reflect on…
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