More Than A Test

In today's episode, we have a dynamic duo joining us, Dr. Scott Muri and Jaime Miller, of Ector County Independent School District. From engaging in extracurricular activities to navigating political distractions, Dr. Muri and Jaime Miller reveal the intentional work they are doing to prioritize the needs of their students. Alongside our host, Laura Glaab, they explore the power of mentorship, strategies for funding crucial programs, and the importance of always looking ahead. 

Get ready for an inspiring conversation that showcases the incredible transformations happening within Ector County. So grab your headphones and get ready to dive in!

Timestamps

[00:00:03] The superintendent’s focus on teacher development.

[00:06:00] Meeting students' needs, ensuring success, and holistic support.

[00:15:05] How a father’s mentor-shaped demeanor was critical for Dr. Muri’s success.

[00:17:48] Improvement despite the pandemic and academic wins for kids.

[00:25:24] Teacher Development brings hope to education.

[00:27:02] Teachers can be stressed, competitive, and selfless heroes.

[00:32:14] Former student gave Dr. Muri a personalized "favorite teacher" book that he looks at daily.

[00:40:22] Local universities help fund apprenticeship tuition for Ector County.

[00:45:31] Uncovering potential, connections, collaboration, building, and making it all work together with Jaime Miller.

[00:50:55] How a changing community creates success.

[00:53:53] Program strategy: recruitment, funding, mentorship, growth, and impact.

Connect with Dr. Muri & Jaime Miller

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmuri

Website: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org/ 

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWhVG2nXZfC3FxOviFoR0 

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Listen on Other Platforms: https://more-than-a-test.captivate.fm/ 

About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

She thinks everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/ 

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Produced by Old Soul: https://bit.ly/3KuYfrD