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Inside the Treehouse

Inside the Treehouse

Written by: Jeff Jones Solution Tree’s Chairman of the Board
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Hosted by Solution Tree’s Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey C. Jones, Inside the Treehouse offers personal insights from education leaders sharing candid stories about leadership, challenges, and their passion for student success. Each episode features guests sharing unique passions and achievements–from Grammy nominations to personal hobbies– providing a rare glimpse into the professional and personal lives of our authors.


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  • Renowned educators and thought leaders in in-depth interviews
  • Honest conversations about leadership challenges and victories
  • Practical insights and stories you can apply to your own journey
  • Fun facts and personal anecdotes shared by your favorite authors

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Episodes
  • A Road Warrior Reveals Her Recipe for Success: A Conversation with Jan K. Hoegh

    A Road Warrior Reveals Her Recipe for Success: A Conversation with Jan K. Hoegh
    Aug 14 2024

    Award-winning author and Marzano Resources associate Jan K. Hoegh shares her unique history as a child growing up in a small Nebraska town, graduating among a senior class of only 18 students, and kickstarting her teaching career at that same high school.

    Jan’s intense interest in classroom assessment helped her land a state-level position leading the process to implement Nebraska’s first statewide testing requirements. Today, she is a leading assessment expert with Marzano Resources, with multiple books to her credit and a new one in the works with Robert J. Marzano.

    Explore Jan’s PD offerings, events, and books: https://www.marzanoresources.com/jan-k-hoegh.html

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    42 mins
  • “I’m Ready, I’m Willing, and I’m Going To”: A Conversation with Michelle Finn

    “I’m Ready, I’m Willing, and I’m Going To”: A Conversation with Michelle Finn
    Aug 22 2023

    From her rough and tumble childhood along the rugged Maine coast to teaching Siberian Yupik students on an Alaskan island 35 miles from Russia, author and education expert Michelle Finn’s path through life has been unconventional. Join us as we explore her fascinating journey to become an educator, and the impact her work in competency-based, personalized learning systems has made on education.

    Learn more about Michelle Finn: https://www.marzanoresources.com/michelle-finn.html

    Buy Michelle’s books:

    • https://www.marzanoresources.com/scheduling-for-personalized-competency-based-education.html
    • https://www.marzanoresources.com/handbook-personalized-competency-based-education.html
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    39 mins
  • Grammy-Nominated Artist Always Had a Thing for Teaching: A Conversation with Hedreich Nichols

    Grammy-Nominated Artist Always Had a Thing for Teaching: A Conversation with Hedreich Nichols
    Jul 20 2023

    Hedreich Nichols is a woman with many talents. Not only has she gifted the music world with her vocal prowess, this international sensation has also devoted much of her professional career to advocating for students and the educators who serve them.

    Tune in to hear more about Nichols’ experiences as an artist, teacher, award-winning author, and renowned expert in equitable education and ed tech. From the Grammy Awards to the world of artificial intelligence, this conversation is full of surprises and hidden gems of wisdom.

    *Learn more about Hedreich Nichols: https://www.solutiontree.com/hedreich-nichols.html

    *Buy Hedreich’s book: https://www.solutiontree.com/finding-your-blind-spots.html

    *Twitter: @hedreich

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    31 mins
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