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On this episode of Social Chats we will be speaking with Dr. Neil Gupta is the Superintendent of Oakwood City Schools in Ohio. He is excited to lead a high-performing district that focuses on the whole child and connects learning to relevant, real-world experiences.

Dr. Gupta has presented at the state, national, and international levels on leadership, assessments, and coaching. Neil is passionate about administrative leadership, coaching teams, and working with teams using effective strategies and tools, such as design thinking and organizational management, to create positive change.

Dr. Gupta is a member of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, the AASA School Superintendent Association, the National Association of School Superintendents, ASCD/ISTE, the All4Ed Future Ready Schools Advisory Team, and the Finalsite Superintendent Collaborative. Neil also serves on the District Administration Leadership Institute Team Advisory Board and is recognized as a National Association of Schools Superintendents Influencer.

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On this episode of Social Chats we will be speaking with Rebecca Leroux, CEO and Lead Creative Strategist for B43 Productions. As the Founder of B43Productions, she leads a team specializing in high-impact video storytelling, live-stream production, and strategic messaging- ensuring every project resonates with the right audience and drives real impact. Since 2011, she has partnered with nearly 75 LEAs, working alongside superintendents, school leaders, and communications teams to craft meaningful narratives.

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On this episode of Social Chats we will be speaking with Dr. Benita Scheckel, who is a joyful, visionary and transformative educational leader with extensive experience spanning K-12 teaching, arts specialization, principalship, university-level instruction and central office administration. Having recently transitioned to the role of Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Dr. Scheckel oversees the Proposition 28 plan and has enjoyed leading a team of VAPA teachers through the writing of a new 5-year strategic arts plan.

Dr. Scheckel is a published author, who co-authored an article for the peer reviewed Journal for Learning through the Arts and was an invited presenter to the prestigious AERA conference in 2020 highlighting her quasi-experimental, mixed methods research with long term English learners taking a choral music class instead of a second hour of ELD and then measuring their academic and social emotional growth. Dr. Scheckel holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music, sang Gospel for the Pope in the Vatican, and was a guest star on the hit Disney animated series, Phineas and Ferb.

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On this episode of Social Chats we will be speaking with Melanie Matta, a small school Superintendent/Principal whose commitment to educational equity is unwavering. For over 20 years, she has been a tireless advocate for underserved communities, working to bridge the achievement gap and create a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion has had a profound impact on students and educators alike. In addition to her leadership within the education sector, Melanie is a thought leader, speaker, and mentor. She has shared her insights and expertise on educational leadership at events across the state. Melanie's passion for mentoring emerging leaders has helped shape the next generation of educational visionaries, empowering them to disrupt the status quo and champion meaningful change.

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On this episode of Social Chats I will be speaking with Marco Ibarra, who currently serves as Coordinator III for the Center for Advancement of Racial Equity Unit within the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Division at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He collaborates with various Local Education Agencies to provide professional development focused on implicit bias, bias mitigation, cultural proficiency, transformative dialogue, and restorative justice.

With over 16 years of experience in education, including more than 6 years as a middle school principal, Marco has spearheaded anti-racist initiatives in his role. These initiatives include facilitating Courageous Conversations about Race, creating People of Color Affinity Spaces, and leading Valor Compass Community Circles for both staff and students.

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On this episode of Social Chats we will be speaking with Jaime Carias, nationally award-winning educator, bilingual author, and highly sought-after empowerment speaker known for his expertise in Family and Community engagement. With over 20 years of experience in education, Jaime equips educators, parents, and students with the mindsets and skill sets needed to thrive in the After-COVID Stage of Education. An architect of culturally responsive programs, he draws on his humble upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to inspire communities embodying the motto “Give yourself a chance” inspiring others to create and define their legacies The proud son of Guatemalan immigrants, he holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. He is currently working on a memoir reflecting on his journey from living with a stuttering disability while becoming a leading advocate in K-12 and higher education.

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On this episode of Social Chats I speak with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, an author, speaker and educator with decades of experience in public education. Dr. Edoho-Eket's belief in fostering meaningful relationships serves as the foundation for everything she does, and her highly effective teaching and leadership style continues to inspire up-and-coming aspiring teacher leaders.

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On this episode of Social Chats, we speak with Dr. DONYA BALL, Superintendent, Keynote speaker, author, and recently had an incredible TedTalk ! With over two decades of experience, Dr. Ball’s extensive leadership experience at the highest levels gives her a uniquely informed perspective. Her passion lies in building up leaders and she is an incredible person.

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