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Informal Observations with Skyrocket Educator Training

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Educator Training

Hosted by: Meredith Howell-Turner

What is INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS? A no-holds-barred, raw and unfiltered deep dive into all things K-12 education, co-hosted by Michael Sonbert (Founder) and Antonio Vance (Chief Schools Officer) from Skyrocket Educator...

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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 2: Eliminate Girl Hate

Season #2 Episode #2

On this episode, Antonio and Michael discuss the perils of social media, drink wine straight from the bottle (well, one of them does), and they speak with entrepreneur and advocate Dawne Hanks - founder of Eliminate...
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Season 2 Episode 1: Back to School

Season #2 Episode #14

In this episode, Michael breaks the 4th wall, Antonio recites the Greek Alphabet (well, he tries to), and the team talks trends, pitfalls, and predictions for the new school year. 
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Episode 13: The "Science" of Success

Season #1 Episode #13

On this episode, Antonio challenges Michael to a tennis match, the team debates spending $100 on a golden cheesesteak, and they talk about whether or not there's a science to being good at everything (and Michael does...
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Episode 12: Organizational Health

Season #1 Episode #12

On this episode, Antonio challenges Michael to a race, the team creates a super-secret password, and they discuss an often overlooked but immensely important topic for schools and school leaders: organizational health. 
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Episode 11: All In For Kids

Season #1 Episode #11

On this week's episode, Michael gives Antonio a nickname, the team pays tribute to DMX, and veteran school leader, Sharifa Edwards, tells it like it is on all things K-12 education. 
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Episode 10: The Equity Hypocrisy

Season #1 Episode #10

On their most controversial episode yet, Antonio and Michael talk about spicy food, staff appreciation, and they get really real about something they call The Equity Hypocrisy. 
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Episode 9: Wisdom From The Other Side of the Pond

Season #1 Episode #9

In Episode 9, Antonio and Michael talk innovation in schools, education trends across the globe, and Royal Family Drama with life-long educator and International Man of Mystery, John Baumber.
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Episode 8: Teacher Coaching and Shots of Jägermeister

Season #1 Episode #8

In this episode, Antonio and Michael talk classic movies, they make a plan to drink Jägermeister, and they get fired up about one of their favorite topics: teacher coaching. 
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Episode 7: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese(steaks) - Building Authentic Relationships

Season #1 Episode #7

In Episode 7, Antonio and Michael talk tequila, bodega cats, NY "cuisine", and relationships in schools, with school leader Angel Pina.
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Episode 6: Goals, Goals, Goals

Season #1 Episode #6

In this episode, Antonio and Michael disagree about bees, talk about KC barbecue, make their Super Bowl predictions (let's see who was right), and go all-in on a conversation about setting and getting goals in schools. 
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Episode 5: Beyonce, Buzz Words and Bold Leadership

Season #1 Episode #5

In Episode 5, Michael and Antonio debate the best pizza toppings and give a shout out to our newest listeners in France and Japan!! They are joined by guest Rashaun Reid, an expert on all things K-12 education in...
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Episode 4: Execution is Everything

Season #1 Episode #4

In Episode 4, co-hosts Antonio and Michael talk execution. Can you follow through on what you said you’d do? Do your plans come to life? Are they clear? Accessible? When you say, “We’re doing X, does X happen?” Or...
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