It's Time for Science Podcast Episode 21: Implementation Strategies

It's Time for Science Podcast Episode 21: Implementation Strategies

From It's Time for Science by Tom Racine

March 17, 2025 · 34 min

About this episode

Tom discusses effective implementation of elementary science with the Syracuse City School District team.

It's Time for Science, and it's time to talk again about implementing elementary science effectively! Tom talks with the team from the Syracuse City School District about what they've done to have such a successful implementation of the FOSS Program. This well-oiled team consists of Science and Technology Director Dr. Dana Corcoran and elementary science instructional coaches Amy MacDonough and Ashley Blood. Dr. Dana Corcoran is the Science and Technology Director for the Syracuse City School District (SCSD), a role she has been in for the past 10 years. Prior to her current position, Dr. Corcoran served as the Supervisor of Science at OCM BOCES. Her extensive teaching experience includes both middle and high school science. Dr. Corcoran holds a degree in Biology from Utica College, a Master of Science in Teaching (MST) in Science Teaching from Le Moyne College, and both a PhD and a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Educational Leadership from Syracuse University. Her academic background and professional journey reflect her deep commitment to education and leadership in the field of science and technology. Dr. Corcoran is also an avid supporter of community engagement and…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Racine

Guests: Dr. Dana Corcoran, Amy MacDonough, Ashley Blood

Topics covered

  • elementary science
  • implementation strategies
  • education
  • science teaching
  • community engagement

Keywords

  • elementary science
  • FOSS Program
  • education
  • implementation strategies
  • science teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Syracuse City School District, FOSS Program, OCM BOCES, Utica College, Le Moyne College, Syracuse University

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