Student Voice: Turn Up the Volume K-8 Activity Book

About Julie A. HellersteinMichael J. CorsoRussell J. Quaglia

Dr. Russell J. Quaglia is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of education known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations.  Dr. Quaglia has been described by news media as Americas foremost authority on the development and achievement of student voice and aspirations.  His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications prominent international speaking appearances and a successfully growing list of aspirations ventures. Among these ventures Dr. Quaglia authored the School Voice suite of surveys including Student Voice Teacher Voice Parent Voice and iKnow My Class.  His recent book Student Voice: The Instrument of Change published by Corwin is already receiving international acclaim.  In addition to founding and leading the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations Dr. Quaglia also founded and currently chairs the Aspirations Academies Trust a sponsor of primary and secondary academies in England built upon his aspirations research.  Most recently he has founded the Teacher Voice and Aspirations International Center dedicated to amplifying the voice of teachers in order for them to realize their aspirations and reach their fullest potential. Dr. Quaglia earned his bachelors degree at Assumption College a masters degree in economics from Boston College and master of education and doctorate degrees from Columbia University specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in humanitarian services for his dedication to students. Dr. Quaglias work has also led him to serve on several national and international committees reflecting his passion for ensuring that students and teacehers voices are always heard honored and acted upon. ? See Russells Presenter Profile Listen to Russ Quaglias Interactive EdChat on Student Voice Michael J. Corso Ph.D. former high school teacher turned adjunct professor of education and administrator has been the Chief Academic Officer for the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA) for 15 years. In that role he provided professional development and training in Aspirations and Student Voice theories and frameworks to thousands of educators and students in hundreds of schools. Out of those experiences he co-authored numerous books and articles on the subject of School Voice including Student Voice: The Instrument of Change (Corwin 2014) and Aspire High: Imagining Tomorrows School Today (Corwin 2016). While he is still connected to QISA as a special consultant he has decided to return full-time to the high school classroom. While many in education move from practice to theory or policy Mickey has chosen to move from consulting back to the classroom. This blog is a weekly window into his journey of trying to practice himself what he has preached to others for over two decades as a researcher and PD provider. Julie Hellerstein is the Director of Student Services for The Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA). She plans and executes Student Q-Team workshops to increase student voice and aspirations at QISAs demonstration site schools. Julie has hosted innovative student leadership conferences in Ohio Idaho and South Carolina. Prior to accepting a position at the Quaglia Institute Julie taught Social Studies at Northmont High School in Clayton Ohio. She taught World History American History and Link Crew a class in which upper classmen students are trained in helping freshman transition to high school. Julie was part of a pilot program studying the utilization of the iPad in the classroom and presented with a team at the 2013 Ohio Educational Technology Conference. Outside the classroom she was the advisor for the Diversity Club a coordinator for a school Unity program and served as the chairperson of the Aspirations Committee at Northmont High School. Julie graduated from the University of Dayton in 2010 and is currently pursuing her masters degree in Educational Leadership.