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Wellness Checklist

Leadership Coaching Cohort

In this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dear friend and the founder of Spark Hope Edu. With over 20 years of experience, Brandi's unique perspective on leadership is shaped by her background in social work and a doctorate in educational leadership. She believes that data should go beyond test scores and start with leaders themselves, and that's exactly what her transformative H.O.P.E system is all about. We dove deep into how leaders can use their own data to lead with more clarity, courage, and compassion.

Learn more about Brandi Kelly at sparkhopeedu.com

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Connect with Brandi Kelly

Email: sparkhopeedu@gmail.com

X: https://x.com/jbmrkelly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTW24

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandinashkelly/

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Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact

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Executive Functioning Guide: drkarendudekbrannan.com/efschools
7-Day Course: drkarendudekbrannan.com/schoolleaders
Karen’s Podcast: defactoleaders.com

In this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist with a wide range of experience in education, from one-on-one student evaluations to designing state-level data systems. The conversation centers on the challenge of balancing large-scale data with the individual stories of students, particularly for difficult-to-measure skills like executive functioning. We discuss why many people are skeptical of data in education, often due to its historical misuse for punitive accountability rather than for growth and support. The conversation highlights the difference between "data-driven" and "data-informed" approaches, emphasizing that data should serve as a starting point to ask questions, not a final verdict. We also explore how to build a culture of trust and collaboration around data, especially when implementing new systems and protocols.

Learn more about Karen Dudek-Brannan at drkarenspeech.com, drkarendudekbrannan.com

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Connect with Karen Dudek-Brannan
Email: drkarenspeech@gmail.com
X: @drkaren2014
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dudek-brannan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkarenspeech
Podcast: defactoleaders.com

Connect with Jessica
Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
X: @informedimpact
Instagram: @informedimpact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact

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This episode is a testament to the power of authentic collaboration and the joy that comes from seeing real student growth. Jen, with her 27 years of special education experience, and Shana, with 20 years in general education, are a perfect blend of old school wisdom and new-school data strategy, proving that it's never too late to learn new tricks, even if you started with a chalkboard.

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Connect with Jennifer Johnson
Email: jjohnson3339.jj@gmail.com
Learn more about Logic at www.logicreading.com
(You can also join the facebook group - LOGIC)
Literacy through Orton Gill for Improved Competency

Connect with Jessica
Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
X: @informedimpact
Instagram: @informedimpact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact