Empowering Change: Dr. Scott Rocco on Ed Leadership, Tech Innovation and Community Engagement!📈💻👥

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.ChaptersIntroduction and Background - 00:30Starting #Satchat - 01:25Inspiration to Pursue Educational Leadership - 04:30Challenges Faced as a Superintendent - 08:10Encouraging Technological Innovation - 15:15Review, Identify, Simplify, and Act (RISE) Committee - 16:26Successful Community Partnerships - 21:10Lesson Learned as a Superintendent - 24:00Advice for Aspiring Superintendents - 27:20Evolving Educators - 30:35Conclusion - 35:05Dr. 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 Careerhttps://a.co/d/7iQ7LwH