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Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC

Matt Gilpin

Booking Overview

This is an education-focused interview show about Professional Learning Communities, school improvement, teacher leadership, and student learning, featuring school staff alongside external PLC consultants, coaches, authors, and presenters. Suitable pitches include K-12 education leaders, PLC implementation experts, literacy and intervention specialists, and authors with practical school-improvement experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show has hosted recognized external experts but centers heavily on its own school community.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mgilpin@sssd.k12.ca.us

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Host

Matt Gilpin - Host and producer focused on documenting Canyon Springs Community School’s journey toward Model PLC status and examining the practices that support teacher collaboration and student learning.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
K-12 education leaders, Professional Learning Community consultants and coaches, school-improvement practitioners, authors, presenters, and specialists with hands-on experience implementing collaborative systems in schools.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship of education or PLC-focused books, Experience coaching or implementing PLC practices in schools, Presenting or consulting for educators and school systems, Leadership of school-improvement or teacher-collaboration initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Luis Cruz - Guiding Coalitions, Teacher Leadership, And Collective Leadership In The PLC At Work Process

Paula Maeker - The Knowing-doing Gap In PLC Implementation, Leadership Decisions, And Putting PLC Practices Into Action

Recent Topics

Education, Educational Leadership, Professional Learning Communities, Teacher Leadership, School Improvement

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 27 - Stephanie Cruz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, talks "Curriculum vs. Curriculum"

October 12, 2026

In this 2nd season and on this 27th episode of Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC, listen in on the PLC journey with Canyon Springs as we work to be further recognized as a Solution Tree National Model PLC school. This week, join Stephanie Cruz, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Sulphur Springs Union School District, as she discussions the regular battle of "Curriculum vs. Curriculum." Follow the conversation as it works to build a connection betw...

Episode 26 - Tom Schimmer talks Grading From the Inside Out

October 05, 2026

In Season 2 and on this 26th episode of Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC, we welcome Tom Schimmer, Solution Tree associate, author of Grading From the Inside Out (and more), and our teacher this week at his workshop in Des Moines, Iowa. Listen as he discusses the importance of accuracy in assessments and grading in order to effectively communicate the trajectory of student learning. Grading From the Inside Out by Tom SchimmerFor more information on or about this podcast, ...

Episode 25 - Matt Razevich, Canyon Springs' Program Specialist, Talks Evolving PLC Leadership

September 28, 2026

In this 2nd Season and on this 25th episode of Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC, listen in on the PLC journey with Canyon Springs as we work to be further recognized as a Solution Tree National Model PLC school. This week, meet Matt Razevich, a Canyon Springs Special Education Program Specialist administrator, and attendee at CAPS alongside Canyon Springs. Matt Razevich discusses the evolution of this PLC leadership from not even in the room at the very first CAPS trainin...

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How do I get in touch with Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC?

Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC is hosted by Matt Gilpin. Its publicly listed email is mgilpin@sssd.k12.ca.us. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC?

The publicly listed email for Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC: mgilpin@sssd.k12.ca.us.

How many listeners does Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC have?

Podseeker estimates Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC?

Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: K-12 education leaders, Professional Learning Community consultants and coaches, school-improvement practitioners, authors, presenters, and specialists with hands-on experience implementing collaborative systems in schools. Common among recent guests: Authorship of education or PLC-focused books; Experience coaching or implementing PLC practices in schools; Presenting or consulting for educators and school systems. Recent guests include Dr. Luis Cruz and Paula Maeker.

How hard is it to get booked on Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Canyon Springs: From Promising Practices to Model PLC cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Educational Leadership, Professional Learning Communities, Teacher Leadership, and School Improvement. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mgilpin@sssd.k12.ca.us

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