{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"WEP 226: Curriculum is a Bridge, an Interview with Karen Robey","description":"Welcome to the eighth season of The Wired Educator Podcast! In this 226th episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Karen Robey. Karen is an amazing educational leader and innovator. She is one of my immediate go-to's when I need help, inspiration, an innovative perspective or honest feedback. She is a brilliant and kind. I am so excited to share her message with you! In this episode Karen refers to curriculum as a bridge. Wait until you hear it and what it means. I love this metaphor! Karen Robey is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Gibsonburg Schools and brings over two decades of educational&amp;nbsp;experience in Ohio public schools. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Early Childhood Education as well as a Master of&amp;nbsp;Educational Administration. She is passionate about creating a culture of collaborative learning and growth and enjoys&amp;nbsp;planning meaningful professional learning. One accomplishment she is most proud of was being a member of a district&amp;nbsp;team who led a professional learning session hosted by The Ohio Department of Education during the pandemic.&amp;nbsp;Karen is a family girl to her core and the proud mom of three children, ages 17, 13, and 11. During her personal time,&amp;nbsp;you'll find her at the ball diamond watching her children's games or winding down at the lake in Port Clinton. Karen is a leader and expert in:&amp;nbsp;Culture and Relationships,&amp;nbsp;Positivity,&amp;nbsp;Growth Mindset,&amp;nbsp;Power of networking, Curriculum, and Professional Learning.&amp;nbsp; I took some time off hosting the Wired Educator Podcast. Now I'm back. My mission is to help everyone level-up and make a difference in the lives of students.&amp;nbsp; Taking a break from podcasting and my other creative outlets was one of the hardest things, and one of the best things I have ever done in my life.&amp;nbsp; I'm excited for this 8th season. I am excited for you to hear from great educational leaders, like Karen. Thank you for your support and encouragement.&amp;nbsp; Kelly ------------------------------------------------------------ Do you like what you heard? Invite Kelly to speak at your school. Interested in booking Kelly for your Next Event? Yes! Let's Make it happen right HERE! Join our  #WiredWednesday 30-Minute Twitter chats on Wednesdays at 9PM Eastern. They are awesome and fun. Order Kelly\u2019s books,  Along Came a Leader and  Unthink Before Bed: A Children\u2019s Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker Twitter: @kellycroy Instagram: @kcroy Website: kellycroy.com and wirededucator.com Podcast:  The Wired Educator Podcast and of course: Facebook. Sign-up for Kelly\u2019s newsletter here. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Wired Educator Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/wirededucator.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24670908\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/45992609"}