Angelica Infante Green: The Means to Do It All When Leading Education for a State with Aspirations

More Than a Test

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Angelica Infante-Green, the passionate and resilient state commissioner for Rhode Island. We were able to have the amazing opportunity to explore her remarkable experiences and insights. As a dedicated educator and parent, Infante-Green shares how her personal and professional life intertwine, and how her family, especially her courageous daughter, inspires her to confront challenges with unwavering determination. From her tenure as a school principal in New York City to her transformative role in Providence's education system, Infante-Green’s unwavering commitment to excellence and equity shines through. Join us as we uncover Infante-Green’s compelling story, her unique approach to leadership, and her bold vision for creating an educational landscape where all students can thrive.

Timestamps

00:00 Angelica Infante Green's inspiring journey in education.

05:05 Providence system was broken, disempowering parents and students. Community-led plan implemented after 70-hour meetings.

07:30 All students must achieve reading proficiency levels based on the "Right to Read Act" which incorporates awareness and mastery of the science of reading.

11:41 All students must achieve reading proficiency levels.

16:04 Population's success essential for district's achievement.

17:09 Challenges include financial uncertainty, support loss, and staff shortages.

25:14 Teaching practical English in challenging urban environments.

27:01 finding fulfillment in impacting lives beyond the classroom.

31:18 Unexpected love for Rhode Island and commitment.

35:40 Prioritizing people over systems and structures as a school director.

40:23 Finding solace in a book during the pandemic, experiencing a sense of comfort and strength, encouraging self-care and resilience.

Connect with Angelica Infante-Green

Website: https://ride.ri.gov/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

Everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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