The Business of Education | S01E18 | Dr. Nicole Mancini

Summary

Dr. Nicole Mancini, a former chief academic officer, shares her journey in education and the importance of social-emotional learning. She discusses the differences in education systems across states and the need for strong leadership to navigate challenges. Dr. Mancini emphasizes the power of networking and learning from others in the field. She also highlights the importance of evidence-based practices in teacher education and the need for universities to adapt to the changing landscape of education. In this conversation, Dr. Nicole Mancini discusses the importance of preparing teachers at the university level to improve education. She also provides advice for new teachers on becoming better teachers around literacy. Dr. Mancini emphasizes the need for observation and learning from experienced teachers, as well as addressing the challenges teachers face in assessments, evaluations, classroom management, and student readiness. The conversation also touches on the importance of social-emotional learning and how parents can help prepare their children for reading in school. Dr. Mancini highlights the significance of building oral language, incorporating letters and sounds into everyday activities, and providing resources for parents to support their child's learning. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of networks in education and personal growth.

Takeaways

- Strong leadership is crucial in navigating challenges in education.
- Networking and learning from others in the field can lead to growth and better outcomes for students.
- Universities need to adapt their teacher education programs to align with evidence-based practices.
- Social-emotional learning is an important aspect of a child's development and should be addressed in education systems.
- The pandemic has highlighted the importance of relationships and interactions for student learning. Preparing teachers at the university level is crucial for improving education
- New teachers should seek opportunities to observe experienced teachers and learn from their practices
- Teachers face challenges in assessments, evaluations, classroom management, and student readiness
- Parents can help prepare their children for reading by building oral language and incorporating letters and sounds into everyday activities
- Networks play a vital role in personal and professional growth in the education field

Sound Bites

"Strong leadership is crucial in navigating challenges in education."
"Networking and learning from others in the field can lead to growth and better outcomes for students."
"Universities need to adapt their teacher education programs to align with evidence-based practices."
"If you could help prepare teachers better at the university level, you would be doing amazing work and moving the ball forward."
"Ask for time to go observe other teachers who are really rock stars in their school or even outside of their school."
"It's okay to make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, seek out others, observe, you can steal their best work and make it your own."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:08 The Importance of Strong Leadership in Education

05:48 The Power of Networking and Learning from Others

09:48 Adapting Teacher Education to Evidence-Based Practices

13:02 Addressing Social-Emotional Learning in Education

16:05 The Impact of the Pandemic on Student Learning

23:24 Advice for New Teachers on Becoming Better Teachers around Literacy

30:35 The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning and Parent Involvement

35:46 Preparing Children for Reading: Building Oral Language and Incorporating Letters and Sounds

42:02 The Power of Networks in Education and Personal Growth

About Nicole

Dr. Nicole M. Mancini, with 24 years in educational leadership and curriculum development, excels in managing academic programs and fostering continuous improvement. She collaborates with stakeholders, uses data-driven decisions to enhance student outcomes, and drives systemic accountability. Committed to inclusivity, she empowers colleagues and invests in their growth to shape the future of education.

Connect with Nicole

LinkedIn: [@nicolemancini]
X: [@drnmancini]