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Innhold levert av Dr. Tamara Thomas. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Dr. Tamara Thomas eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
The M-TIP Podcast with Dr. Tamara amplifies voices in education, equipping districts and leaders with data-driven strategies to transform struggling schools into thriving communities. The podcast explores root cause analysis, leadership sustainability, and turning negative trends into positive outcomes.
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Innhold levert av Dr. Tamara Thomas. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Dr. Tamara Thomas eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
The M-TIP Podcast with Dr. Tamara amplifies voices in education, equipping districts and leaders with data-driven strategies to transform struggling schools into thriving communities. The podcast explores root cause analysis, leadership sustainability, and turning negative trends into positive outcomes.
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1 The Principal’s Playbook: Dr Cynthia Simons on Making Student Growth Possible 34:20
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In this episode, host Dr. Tamara Thomas has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Cynthia Simons, the principal credited with ushering in remarkable change at Warren County High School. After ten years of academic stagnation and persistent challenges, Dr. Simons stepped into the principal role in 2023, bringing her over twenty-five years of experience and a passion for educational excellence. In just one year, Dr. Simons led the school to break free from its long-standing struggles, achieving overall academic growth and seeing every student subgroup meet or exceed achievement targets. Her approach? A combination of setting clear, high expectations, fostering a culture of collaboration, leveraging data to inform instruction, and making every staff member and student feel seen and supported. Dr. Simons discusses how she navigated the initial challenges of taking over a low-performing school, built trust with staff and the community, and created structures, like student and parent advisory committees, that empowered all voices within the school. She also opens up about the importance of recognizing big and small wins, and how transparency and intentionality made all the difference. Key Moments 04:15 "Overcoming CSI School Challenges" 07:38 Enhancing Student Growth with EVAS Data 09:38 School-Wide Data Ownership 15:50 School Ambassadorship and Teacher Expectations 18:46 Coaching for Collaborative Growth 21:22 Improving Graduation and Discipline Rates 25:59 Fostering Positive School Culture Strategies 27:09 Engaging Parent & Student Advisory 31:25 Support Systems for School Administrators Why You’ll Love This Episode: If you're an educator, leader, or simply someone who believes in the power of change, this episode will hit home. Dr. Simons doesn’t just talk strategy—she shows what it looks like to lead with courage, conviction, and care. Her story is a masterclass in what happens when expectations are high, data is transparent, and relationships come first. You’ll walk away with practical takeaways on instructional leadership, culture-building, and mobilizing a team toward a shared vision. But more than that, you’ll be reminded that even the most entrenched challenges can be overcome with the right mix of vision and heart. Connect with Guest - Dr. Cynthia Simons LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clsleads Website: https://www.warrenk12nc.org/ Connect with Host - Dr. Tamara Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tamara-thomas-2204b113/ Website: https://drtamaralthomasconsulting.com/ Thanks for listening to the M-TIP Podcast. Keep striving, keep reflecting, and remember—real change starts with one committed leader. That could be you.…
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1 From Crisis to Triumph: Selma Middle School's Remarkable Turnaround 1:10:16
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In this episode of the M-TIP Podcast, Dr. Tamara Thomas sits down with Principal of Selma Middle School, Stephen Baker to unpack one of the most inspiring school turnaround stories in North Carolina. Once ranked the 10th lowest performing school in the state and designated a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school, Selma Middle has not only defied the odds—it’s redefined them. Stephen shares his decision to step into the role at Selma in 2019, just before the pandemic struck, and how he led his team through a journey marked by urgency, intentionality, and an unwavering focus on culture. Under his leadership, Selma Middle moved from the bottom 5% to the top 10% in student growth by 2022 and again exceeded growth in 2024. Key Moments 00:00 Selma Community Impact and Challenges 08:11 "Aiming Beyond Average for Growth" 10:53 Testing Strategy Backfired, Growth Met 20:31 "Fake It Until You Become It" 25:24 "Effective Organizational Strategies and Partnerships" 27:52 Culture: The Secret to Sustained Success 33:57 Enhancing Intelligence Through Vocabulary Teaching 39:32 Cortisol's Impact on Learning 47:11 "Balancing Support and Challenges in Education" 50:26 Building Leadership and Ownership 53:56 Classroom Struggles and Coaching Solutions 01:02:45 Aligning with School Improvement Strategy 01:07:12 Contextual Evidence-Based Education 01:09:47 Tailored Evidence-Based Solutions Why You’ll Love This Episode If you’ve ever wondered what real school turnaround looks like, this episode delivers. Principal Stephen Baker doesn’t just talk theory—he walks us through the exact steps his team took to lead Selma Middle from crisis to confidence. It’s a masterclass in leadership, culture, and the power of doing the hard things well. Connect with Guest - Stephen Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-baker-8107905b/ Website: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/ Connect with Host - Dr. Tamara Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tamara-thomas-2204b113/ Website: https://drtamaralthomasconsulting.com/ Thanks for listening to the M-TIP Podcast. Selma Middle’s story reminds us what’s possible when vision meets action. Keep striving, keep reflecting, and remember—real change starts with one committed leader. That could be you.…
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