Cultivate the Momentum https://dlubbert.podbean.com Cultivate the Momentum is the podcast for anyone who’s ever looked at a school and thought, “There has GOT to be a better way to do this.” Good news, there is. Ordinary educators and students are doing extraordinary work every day.  And we’re building it together… one conversation, one idea, and one slightly wobbly marshmallow tower at a time.

Hosted by Dr. Debra Lubberts, an instructional leader, instructional technology specialist, and enthusiastic believer that collaboration can solve almost anything.  This show brings educators, coaches, leaders, students, and families under one big, beautiful canopy of collective impact! Think of it as a staff meeting, a pep rally, and a deep leadership retreat all rolled into one… but with way better vibes.

Each episode explores the messy, magical, hilarious, heartfelt and joyful work of designing schools where every learner can grow. Along the way, we celebrate the wins, unpack the challenges, and laugh at the moments that remind us we’re all human and doing our best.

Whether you’re teaching, leading, coaching, parenting, or just trying to remember your password for the 47th time this week, Cultivate the Momentum is your weekly dose of inspiration, clarity, and “okay, we’ve got this.”

Come for the humor. Stay for the heart. Leave ready to build the schools of our dreams — with integrity, creativity, and maybe a little tape to hold it all together.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:15:44 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic dlubbert dlubbert No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21931249/Untitled_designaw2j6.png Cultivate the Momentum https://dlubbert.podbean.com 144 144 Building a MOSAIC of Pathways and Possibilities with Dr. Jackie Tiermini Building a MOSAIC of Pathways and Possibilities with Dr. Jackie Tiermini https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/mosaic-bridging-high-school-and-college-with-real-world-projects/ https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/mosaic-bridging-high-school-and-college-with-real-world-projects/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:15:44 -0400 dlubbert.podbean.com/d03abd81-05db-3154-9a93-8756218321f4 Dr. Debra Luberts interviews Dr. Jackie Tiermini about the Mosaic program, an early college experiential learning initiative at Finger Lakes Community College that pairs high school students with college courses and real business projects.

The episode highlights how hands-on projects build student confidence, career awareness, and teamwork while helping local businesses—offering a flexible bridge between K–12 and higher education.

If you are interested in this amazing program, please contact Dr. Tiermini about this amazing program here: www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-tiermini-ed-d-0768a0265

]]> Dr. Debra Luberts interviews Dr. Jackie Tiermini about the Mosaic program, an early college experiential learning initiative at Finger Lakes Community College that pairs high school students with college courses and real business projects.

The episode highlights how hands-on projects build student confidence, career awareness, and teamwork while helping local businesses—offering a flexible bridge between K–12 and higher education.

If you are interested in this amazing program, please contact Dr. Tiermini about this amazing program here: www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-tiermini-ed-d-0768a0265

]]> dlubbert false No 2222 3 full Portrait of a Graduate: Activities to Activate with Ryan Maier, MAARS Coordinator Portrait of a Graduate: Activities to Activate with Ryan Maier, MAARS Coordinator https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/from-data-overwhelm-to-empowered-educators-inside-mars-with-ryan-meyer/ https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/from-data-overwhelm-to-empowered-educators-inside-mars-with-ryan-meyer/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:18:02 -0400 dlubbert.podbean.com/b135d088-9643-374e-bf86-cd9fe7cc4400 In this episode, Ryan Maier of Monroe Accountability Assessment and Reporting Services (MAARS/MARS) discusses how he helps 19 districts and two BOCES use data to strengthen assessment practices, support teachers, and improve student outcomes.

Ryan shares practical strategies — from equitable grading and data chats to simple activities that bring the Portrait of a Graduate and New York Inspires to life — and offers actionable steps educators can start using now.

Resources: Portrait of a Graduate: Activities to Activate

]]> In this episode, Ryan Maier of Monroe Accountability Assessment and Reporting Services (MAARS/MARS) discusses how he helps 19 districts and two BOCES use data to strengthen assessment practices, support teachers, and improve student outcomes.

Ryan shares practical strategies — from equitable grading and data chats to simple activities that bring the Portrait of a Graduate and New York Inspires to life — and offers actionable steps educators can start using now.

Resources: Portrait of a Graduate: Activities to Activate

]]> dlubberts false No 1497 2 full Measuring What Matters: Lima Primary’s Stretch School Success Measuring What Matters: Lima Primary’s Stretch School Success https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/measuring-what-matters-lima-primary-s-stretch-school-success/ https://dlubbert.podbean.com/e/measuring-what-matters-lima-primary-s-stretch-school-success/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:59:05 -0400 dlubbert.podbean.com/3b4289f5-43b4-3017-b8b7-f208f3c78131 Welcome to Cultivate the Momentum, the podcast where we celebrate ordinary educators doing extraordinary things — and where we shine a light on the practices that help students grow, thrive, and soar.

Today’s episode is called Measuring What Matters, and we’re heading to Lima Primary School in the Honeoye Falls–Lima School District. You’re about to hear from the amazing Erin Evers, a kindergarten and first‑grade reading interventionist whose team recently earned the title of Super Stretch School for their incredible gains in both reading and math.

Erin shares how her school transformed the i‑Ready diagnostic from a stressful task into a joyful, structured, student‑centered experience. We talk about consistent administration, MyPath routines, small‑group support, data celebrations, and the adorable moment when students chant “Rock the Test!” at their kickoff assembly.

This episode is packed with practical strategies, inspiring moments, and a whole lot of heart. So, settle in — and get ready to hear how one school is measuring what matters most: growth, confidence, and the belief that every child can succeed.

 

]]> Welcome to Cultivate the Momentum, the podcast where we celebrate ordinary educators doing extraordinary things — and where we shine a light on the practices that help students grow, thrive, and soar.

Today’s episode is called Measuring What Matters, and we’re heading to Lima Primary School in the Honeoye Falls–Lima School District. You’re about to hear from the amazing Erin Evers, a kindergarten and first‑grade reading interventionist whose team recently earned the title of Super Stretch School for their incredible gains in both reading and math.

Erin shares how her school transformed the i‑Ready diagnostic from a stressful task into a joyful, structured, student‑centered experience. We talk about consistent administration, MyPath routines, small‑group support, data celebrations, and the adorable moment when students chant “Rock the Test!” at their kickoff assembly.

This episode is packed with practical strategies, inspiring moments, and a whole lot of heart. So, settle in — and get ready to hear how one school is measuring what matters most: growth, confidence, and the belief that every child can succeed.

 

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