Strategies for Establishing Crucial Collaborations in Your Scheme
Dr. Julianne Ross-Kleinmann Transforms Education Through Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Julianne Ross-Kleinmann, the top supervisor of instruction services at Ulster BOCES in New York, is revolutionizing education by fostering strategic partnerships that support personalized, equitable, and future-ready learning environments.
Ross-Kleinmann's approach to partnerships is rooted in the belief that they open a world of possibilities for students. However, she cautions against focusing too heavily on scaling up the circle of partnerships. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of forming meaningful connections with district family members, local businesses, edtech vendors, and instructional supervisors, as well as regional agencies.
One of her key strategies is attending conferences with her team. Participating in events hosted by groups such as Tech & Learning, Learning Forward, and ISTE not only provides an opportunity to learn but also connect with potential partners. Bringing a team enhances the learning and networking experience, as collective insights can lead to more productive discussions and collaborations.
Ross-Kleinmann also advocates for intentional networking as a way to bring together people, ideas, and opportunities that can enhance educational programs. She draws on her background in community involvement and leadership roles to facilitate these connections.
In uncertain financial times, Ross-Kleinmann suggests that partnerships can be virtual. She has successfully moved events like the Sustainability Future summit online to allow presenters from all around the world to participate. She also leverages virtual spaces like CLIC for online partnerships.
Ross-Kleinmann is committed to staff development that includes technology. She believes that staff should be equipped with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital age. The tools she uses include ChatGPT, SchoolAI, Inkwire (AI), Canvas, Google Workplace, Microsoft, Zoom, Screencastify, iPad/Macbook Pro, and Logitech Webcam.
To attract an audience interested in her ideas, Ross-Kleinmann advises being authentic. She shares her insights and experiences on the AI Cafe podcast, a platform that brings together a group of educators from different perspectives to discuss AI-related topics in education.
Ross-Kleinmann's dedication to education has been recognised with the Innovative Chief Academic Officer Award at the *Pre-ISTE Regional Leadership Summit in San Antonio. Her work is transforming the Model Schools and Distance Learning programs through strategic partnerships, paving the way for a more innovative and responsive educational infrastructure.
[1] Ross-Kleinmann, J. (2021). Three Tips for Adding Partnerships to Any Program. [Online]. Available: https://www.boces.ulster.ny.us/domain/1136
- Dr. Ross-Kleinmann's work with students is enhanced by partnerships, opening possibilities and fostering personalized, equitable, and future-ready learning environments.
- Ross-Kleinmann encourages meaningful connections with various partners such as district family members, local businesses, edtech vendors, instructional supervisors, regional agencies, and attending conferences like Tech & Learning and ISTE.
- In uncertain times, Ross-Kleinmann utilizes virtual partnerships for events like the Sustainability Future summit, allowing presenters from all over the world to participate.
- Ross-Kleinmann emphasizes the importance of technology in staff development, equipping them with tools such as ChatGPT, SchoolAI, Inkwire (AI), Canvas, Google Workplace, Microsoft, Zoom, Screencastify, iPad/Macbook Pro, and Logitech Webcam.
- To share her insights and experiences, Ross-Kleinmann joins the AI Cafe podcast, a platform that discusses AI-related topics in education.
- Ross-Kleinmann's groundbreaking work in education has earned her the Innovative Chief Academic Officer Award at the Pre-ISTE Regional Leadership Summit in San Antonio, transforming the Model Schools and Distance Learning programs through strategic partnerships.
