Episode 80 - Rama Janamanchi - "Modeling From An Administrators Perspective"

Episode 80 - Rama Janamanchi - "Modeling From An Administrators Perspective"

From Science Modeling Talks by Mark Royce

May 1, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 80

About this episode

Mark and Rama discuss the implementation of modeling instruction at Lawrence School and its impact on students with learning differences.

Mark and Rama talk about Lawrence School, where Rama is the academic dean for grades 7 through 12. The school serves students with language-based learning differences and attention-deficit issues. They've been implementing modeling instruction in their science courses with success. As a result, they are hosting two modeling workshops on their campus this summer. Guest Rama Janamanchi   Rama Janamanchi is the Upper School Academic Dean at Lawrence School, Sagamore Hills, OH. She has been in the role for the past 3 years, working with a phenomenal leadership team to create learning spaces for teachers and students. She has also been an English, journalism, and mythology teacher. She continually seeks professional growth, participating in an NEH Seminar at the Folger Shakespeare Library and the New York Times Teaching Project. She is also a teacher-consultant with NWP. She has presented at the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) and NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) conferences on creating equitable spaces for all students to succeed. LinkedIn Highlights [4:30] Rama Janamanchi "we are also aware that technology provides us equity" [18:00] Rama Janamanchi "I…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Royce

Guest: Rama Janamanchi

Topics covered

  • modeling instruction
  • education
  • learning differences
  • academic leadership
  • professional growth

Keywords

  • modeling instruction
  • Lawrence School
  • learning differences
  • academic dean
  • professional growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lawrence School, NEH Seminar, Folger Shakespeare Library, New York Times Teaching Project, NWP, IDA, NCTE

Places: Sagamore Hills, OH

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