Education
The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Regardless of the forces at hand, educators and leaders play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. In this week’s episode, Eric Sheninger makes the compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond. In this episode, we also discuss: Characteristics of a Disruptive Leader Future Ready Skills for Students Classroom Practices that need to Change And his books, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms About Eric Sheninger:Eric is an Associate Partner with the http://www.leadered.com/services/digital-leadership.php (International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formation of the http://www.leadered.com/pdf/LeadingintheDigitalAge_11.14.pdf (Pillars of Digital Leadership,) a framework for all educators to initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best selling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally in the digital age. Eric has received numerous https://ericsheninger.com/esheninger/clouds (awards and acknowledgments) for his work. He is a http://www.centerdigitaled.com/top30/Eric-Sheninger.html (CDE Top 30) award recipient, http://bammyawards.com/index.php/2013-bammy-award-finalists (Bammy Award) winner, https://www.principals.org/recognition/digital-principals-of-the-year/2012-digital-principals-of-the-year?SSO=true (NASSP Digital Principal Award winner), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient, winner of http://www.learningforward.org/get-involved/awards/2012-annual-awards-winners#.UOGhkInjnL5 (Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award,) Google Certified Innovator, http://www.adobe.com/education/k12/adobe-education-leaders/eric-sheninger.html (Adobe Education Leader,) and http://www.ascd.org/conferences/annual-conference/scholars/esheninger.aspx (ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.) He has also contributed on education for the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-sheninger/ (Huffington Post,) sits on the advisory board for many innovative companies, and was named to the https://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/Query.aspx?SiteName=NSBANew&Entity=PRAsset&SF_PRAsset_PRAssetID_EQ=116250&XSL=PressRelease&Cache=False (NSBA “20 to Watch”) list in 2010 for technology leadership. TIME Magazine also identified Eric as having one of the http://time.com/83507/eric-sheninger-twitter-feeds-follow-2014/ (140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014.) He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders and educators to transform teaching, learning, and leadership.. His blog, A Principal’s Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2013 and 2011 by Edublogs. It was also recognized with an http://smartblogs.com/education/2014/12/30/smartbrief-honors-innovative-bloggers-meet-this-months-winners/ (Editor’s Choice Content Award in 2014) by Smartbrief Education. Eric began his career in education as a Science Teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he taught a variety of subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ecology) and coached several sports (ice hockey, football, lacrosse). He then...