Dr. Scott Rocco, superintendent of the Hamilton Township School District, discusses his journey in education and the many initiatives he has led. He shares the story of how #satchat, a weekly educational Twitter chat, was started and the impact it has had on educators. Dr. Rocco also talks about the challenges he faces as a superintendent and the importance of technological innovation in education. He highlights the RISE committee, which focuses on reviewing, identifying, simplifying, and acting on practices in the district. Additionally, he discusses successful community partnerships and offers advice for aspiring superintendents. Dr. Rocco also introduces Evolving Educators, an organization for professional development by educators, for educators.

Chapters

Introduction and Background - 00:30

Starting #Satchat - 01:25

Inspiration to Pursue Educational Leadership - 04:30

Challenges Faced as a Superintendent - 08:10

Encouraging Technological Innovation - 15:15

Review, Identify, Simplify, and Act (RISE) Committee - 16:26

Successful Community Partnerships - 21:10

Lesson Learned as a Superintendent - 24:00

Advice for Aspiring Superintendents - 27:20

Evolving Educators - 30:35

Conclusion - 35:05

Dr. Rocco's Books:

Hacking Google for Education: 99 Ways to Leverage Google Tools in Classrooms, Schools, and Districts (Hack Learning Series)

https://a.co/d/6tAEVSe

140 Twitter Tips for Educators: Get Connected, Grow Your Professional Learning Network, and Reinvigorate Your Career

https://a.co/d/7iQ7LwH