Kristen Wynn's guest appearances

Kristen Wynn

Ed Leaders In Literacy Podcast

READ: The Research Education ADvocacy Podcast

Yinz Biz

Kate Walsh

Maryanne Wolf

Tiffany Hogan

Carolyn Strom

Ken Pugh

Indigo Young

Margie Gillis

Jamie Williamson

Molly Ness

Nicole Patton

Matthew Kraft

Devin Kearns

Rachel Busman

Richard Aslin

Emily Solari

OwlTail

Kristen Wynn joins LEAD on READ, a special, four-part series on the Research Education Advocacy Podcast with co-hosts, Danielle Scorrano, host of the READ Podcast, and Jamie Williamson, Head of School at The Windward School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute. LEAD on READ explores the central question: What does it mean to be a leader in education right now?Kristen Wynn, the State Literacy Director for the Mississippi Department of Education, explains what it means to be an effective literacy leader.In this episode, Ms. Wynn sharesthe behaviors of an effective literacy leader.her leadership story and the key practices she cultivated to grow as a leader.the ways her team addressed the needs of the community to enact changes. toward better reading outcomes.the non-negotiables of leadership. Kristen, Jamie, and Danielle reflect on key lessons and guideposts for leaders to address challenges and monitor successes in their own communities. Do you want to learn more about the LEAD on READ series on the READ Podcast? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #40 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Subscribe to READ Podcast to access quarterly episodes of LEAD on READ featuring leaders across the field of education.Do you have ideas for future leaders to highlight on the LEAD on READ series? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Kristen Wynn joins LEAD on READ, a special, four-part series on the Research Education Advocacy Podcast with co-hosts, Danielle Scorrano, host of the READ Podcast, and Jamie Williamson, Head of School at The Windward School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute. LEAD on READ explores the central question: What does it mean to be a leader in education right now? Kristen Wynn, the State Literacy Director for the Mississippi Department of Education, explains what it means to be an effective literacy leader. In this episode, Ms. Wynn shares<ul><li>the behaviors of an effective literacy leader.</li><li>her leadership story and the key practices she cultivated to grow as a leader.</li><li>the ways her team addressed the needs of the community to enact changes. toward better reading outcomes.</li><li>the non-negotiables of leadership.</li></ul> Kristen, Jamie, and Danielle reflect on key lessons and guideposts for leaders to address challenges and monitor successes in their own communities. Do you want to learn more about the LEAD on READ series on the READ Podcast? Visit <a href="http://www.readpodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">readpodcast.org</a> and the Episode #40 homepage for host <a href="https://twitter.com/dmscorrano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Scorrano's</a> top bookmarks and resources. Subscribe to READ Podcast to access quarterly episodes of LEAD on READ featuring leaders across the field of education. Do you have ideas for future leaders to highlight on the LEAD on READ series? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org. The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWindwardInst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWindwardInst</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewindwardinstitute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thewindwardinstitute</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewindwardinst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.   Until next time, READers!

LEAD on READ: Kristen Wynn and Literacy Leadership in Mississippi

Kristen Wynn is a local photographer who specializes in wedding photography. She attended Penn State University for Undergrad and went on to receive her teaching certificate from Robert Morris. In this episode you will hear why Kristen decided to forego her aspirations of becoming a teacher to become a full-time wedding photographer. We will also discuss the challenges and joys of wedding photography, Kristen’s collection of crazy wedding stories, and how Pittsburgh’s weather affects her business. 

Kristen Wynn is a local photographer who specializes in wedding photography. She attended Penn State University for Undergrad and went on to receive her teaching certificate from Robert Morris. In this episode you will hear why Kristen decided to forego her aspirations of becoming a teacher to become a full-time wedding photographer. We will also discuss the challenges and joys of wedding photography, Kristen’s collection of crazy wedding stories, and how Pittsburgh’s weather affects her business.

Ep.11: Wedding Day Wynn - Kristen Wynn Photography 

Join Kristen Wynn, Mississippi’s State Literacy Director and The Windward Institute’s 2021 Fall Community Lecturer, as she details the story of how the state transformed literacy outcomes for its students. Reflecting upon her story with her son who was diagnosed with dyslexia and her early career as a teacher and interventionist, Ms. Wynn discusses her personal journey to learn about the Science of Reading. She outlines the literacy policy reform that began at the state level and explains how it was disseminated strategically to districts and schools. Ms. Wynn discusses how professional development and a state-facilitated literacy coaching program shaped teacher practices, classrooms, and cultures of schools for the betterment of their students. Finally, she shares how the state innovated teaching and professional learning practices to support families and children during the pandemic. This READ conversation with Kristen Wynn offers hope and applicable lessons for every state, district, and school to disrupt the educational status quo to promote literacy for all students. Want to learn more from Kristen Wynn?Register for the 2021 Fall Community Lecture on October 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. http://www.thewindwardschool.org/lectureDo you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #24 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.orgConnect with The Windward Institute on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute or Facebook.  

Join Kristen Wynn, Mississippi’s State Literacy Director and The Windward Institute’s 2021 Fall Community Lecturer, as she details the story of how the state transformed literacy outcomes for its students. Reflecting upon her story with her son who was diagnosed with dyslexia and her early career as a teacher and interventionist, Ms. Wynn discusses her personal journey to learn about the Science of Reading. She outlines the literacy policy reform that began at the state level and explains how it was disseminated strategically to districts and schools. Ms. Wynn discusses how professional development and a state-facilitated literacy coaching program shaped teacher practices, classrooms, and cultures of schools for the betterment of their students. Finally, she shares how the state innovated teaching and professional learning practices to support families and children during the pandemic. This READ conversation with Kristen Wynn offers hope and applicable lessons for every state, district, and school to disrupt the educational status quo to promote literacy for all students. Want to learn more from Kristen Wynn?Register for the 2021 Fall Community Lecture on October 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.thewindwardschool.org/lecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thewindwardschool.org/lecture</a> Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit <a href="http://www.readpodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">readpodcast.org</a> and the Episode #24 homepage for host <a href="https://twitter.com/dmscorrano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Scorrano's</a> top bookmarks and resources. Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org Connect with The Windward Institute on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWindwardInst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWindwardInst</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewindwardinstitute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thewindwardinstitute</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewindwardinst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Beyond the NAEP: Mississippi’s Literacy Growth with Kristen Wynn