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| 304. Building Resilience in Education: Featuring Alison Smith | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:32:35 | |
In this thought-provoking episode, Alison Smith discusses the pressing challenges facing both educators and educational leaders, including burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional dissonance, and a lowered sense of mattering. Alison delves into how cultivating resilience can not only help individuals overcome these challenges but also build collective efficacy, which in turn positively impacts student success.
We also explore how educational leaders can actively support and foster resilience within their teams, ensuring long-term well-being and productivity. Alison introduces the THRIVE Design Principles, a framework that can help schools and educators create environments that encourage growth, support, and resilience.
About Alison Smith
Alison Smith is an author, speaker, and coach specializing in burnout and resilience. She helps audiences nationwide harness the power of small acts of resilience to design thriving personal and professional lives. Alison has coached hundreds of highly-motivated yet highly-burnt out clients, including CEOs, leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, and parents. Her work has been featured in various publications, and her book, “Drawing Your Line: Setting Boundaries Step by Step”, guides many to healthier living. Outside of work, she enjoys a good book with a glass of wine and spending time with her husband and two kids.
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| 303. Learning-Focused Supervision: A Conversation with Laura Lipton | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:31:36 | |
In this insightful episode of Aspire to Lead, we're joined by Laura Lipton, co-author of Learning-Focused Supervision, to explore the transformative role of leaders in education. Laura dives into the concept of leaders as growth agents, group developers, and culture changers, shedding light on how they can drive meaningful change within their schools and districts.
We discuss the importance of structured conversations for fostering professional growth and how these dialogues can empower educators to continuously evolve in their practice. Laura also shares valuable insights on the use of data—not as a tool to prove, but to improve—ensuring that feedback and evaluations lead to actionable improvements and enhanced learning outcomes. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will elevate your leadership and enhance the learning environment for everyone involved!
About Laura Lipton
Laura is an international consultant whose writing, research, keynotes, and seminars focus on effective and innovative instructional practices and on building professional and organizational capacities for enhanced learning. Laura engages with school districts, public and independent schools, departments of education and international agencies designing and conducting workshops on organizational and group development, learning-focused instruction, literacy development and growth oriented supervisory and mentoring practices. She applies her extensive experience with professional learning to workshops and seminars conducted globally on topics including learning-focused relationships, data-driven dialogue, teacher leadership, building professional community, developing high-performing teams, action research, and learning-focused mentoring.
Laura is author and co-author of numerous publications related to organizational and professional development. Laura considers her experience orchestrating an open classroom for first/second graders, directing a K-12 Reading Lab, and providing Related Academics on a large vocational education high school campus to be among the highlights of her professional career. Presently, she lives in Northern Vermont, communing with nature and relishing time with her granddaughters
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| 297. Who Smarted?: Featuring Jerry Kolber | 13 Jul 2024 | 00:33:01 | |
In this enlightening episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with the Emmy-nominated co-creator and Showrunner of National Geographic’s #1 series, Brain Games, Jerry Kolber. Known for his creative genius behind educational shows like Netflix's Brainchild with Pharrell Williams, Jerry shares his remarkable journey and insights into the world of educational media.
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Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into the creative mind of Jerry Kolber and gain valuable insights on transforming educational media to better serve all types of learners. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that promises to leave you with actionable strategies and a renewed passion for innovative education. Listen now to Aspire to Lead! About Jerry Kolber: Jerry Kolber is an accomplished entertainment professional known for his work as the co-creator and Showrunner of National Geographic’s #1 series, Brain Games, for which he received his Prime Time Emmy Nomination. His extensive experience includes collaborations with icons like Pharrell Williams, having created and produced Brainchild (Netflix) with Pharrell, and two upcoming documentaries. Jerry is also the co-creator and host of the world’s most popular 3x weekly kids' educational podcast, Who Smarted?, with over 15 million downloads in its first three years. Jerry's impressive career spans across various projects, including Inked (A&E), Confessions of a Matchmaker (A&E), GE in the Wild (with Mythbusters’ Adam Savage), and the space documentary 14 Minutes from Earth (Netflix). His unique perspective and background always enhances creativity and leadership in the classroom. Follow Jerry Kolber:
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| Toddle School Leaders Bootcamp: Featuring Dr. Brenda Diaz | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
In this bonus episode, Dr. Brenda Diaz shares how traditional student discipline didn’t improve the students behavior and the shift her campus made to implement relationship building strategies and restorative practices.
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About Dr. Brenda Diaz: As the Executive Principal of Nashville Big Picture High School in Nashville TN, Dr. Brenda leads with love, courage, and moral character. With an almost 30-year career in education she believes strongly in small, personalized caring learning environments that allow all students, especially those who are from underserved and/or marginalized communities, to pursue their passions and interests connected to the real-world, which prepares them to attend college and/or pursue post-secondary experiences. Brenda received her bachelor’s degree in English from Rust College, a Historical Black College; Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of MS; Educational Leadership Endorsement from the University of Memphis; and her Doctor of Education Degree from Union University. Dr. Diaz has been honored as the 2022 Big Picture Learning Ted Sizer School Leader of the Year; Memphis City Schools -Sheffield High School Teacher of the Year recipient; Metro Nashville Public Schools 2018 Out of the Box Leader/Employee Recognition recipient and a Metro Nashville Public Schools 2019 Women Who Overcome Challenges to Impact Others in Educational Leadership recipient. She has a simple purpose: to work unapologetically as an educational leader who advocates for personalized educational frameworks/systems focused on students’ passions/interest so that ALL students know they are valued, loved, heard, and seen which will propel them to personal and professional fulfillment. Follow Dr. Brenda Diaz:
New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-7593.png Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe Additional Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! As a passionate coffee drinker, I am always looking for the best cup of premium coffee. Once Leslie and I tasted Papa Rob's Coffee, we instantly fell in love with the flavor of the Espresso Special Blend. Papa Rob's... | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Failure Files with Kim Gameroz | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:09:53 | |
In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Kim’s story of failure as she was honest and authentic with her Superintendent, which left her feeling disappointed and disheartened.
About Kim Gameroz:
Kim Gameroz is a change agent for schools and districts who seek to revolutionize classrooms by taking on a systematic approach to teaching social and emotional skills. For over 15 years, Kim has coached, trained, and mentored teachers, students, and families around the globe. She was invited to speak at Social Thinking’s Global Provider’s Conference in San Francisco, as well as Get Your Teach On’s Rock Your School and PBIScon22 for PBIS Rewards. She has also consulted for school districts and families in need of social and emotional support, served on SEL panels for the Cotsen Art of Teaching Foundation, and has appeared on various webinars and podcasts with leaders and companies near and far. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, and a Masters in Education from National University, San Diego. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband, Shaun, and son, Wyatt, and is looking forward to spreading her knowledge of SEL even further to schools, districts, and homes around the world.
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New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-7593.png Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] Additional Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! As a passionate coffee drinker, I am always looking for the best cup of premium coffee. Once Leslie and I tasted Papa Rob's Coffee, we instantly fell in love with the flavor of the Espresso Special Blend. Papa Rob's Coffee is the only coffee we drink and I'm proud to have them as the exclusive sponsor of the podcast! Papa Rob's Roasting Company was started to pass on the love for premium coffee that is as fresh as it is delicious! Rob sources only the finest green coffee beans from around the world and then roasts them to perfection upon order in small batches, so that they will always be at their peak flavor and freshness. One taste and you will experience the difference! Make sure you use the coupon code "Aspire15" to save 15% off your order! | |||
| 229. The Benefits of Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness: Featuring Ipek Williamson | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:22:36 | |
In this week’s episode, Ipek Williamson shares the benefits and power of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and meditation, which creates peaceful and harmonious classrooms.
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About Ipek Williamson: Ipek Williamson is the Founder and CEO of Ipek Williamson Coaching. She is a Change Master, Listener, Certified Insight Coach, Speaker, Author, Ikigai and Ho'oponopono Practitioner, and Meditation Advocate & Teacher. She perfectly blends her 20+ years of corporate experience with diversified areas of expertise as a coach, mentor and teacher. As one of the Education 2.0 2022 Outstanding Leadership award winners, Ipek focuses on projects and efforts toward creating a nurturing education environment for the young generations. In addition to her 60+ highly acclaimed meditations that she showcases through the Insight Timer App, Ipek leads live meditation sessions through that same application. She also offers group coaching, workshops, courses, and training to individuals, teams and corporations. Additional Resources: Follow Ipek Williamson:
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| Toddle's School Leaders Bootcamp: Featuring Jim Laird | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
In this bonus episode, Jim Laird shares the story of Canyon Falls Middle School, an innovative, 21st-century learning school in Kelowna, and the purposeful educational transformation focus on engaging students and stakeholders. As an entire school community, they created a middle school that was unique, innovative, and learner-centered. This episode is intended to share the engagement strategy, leadership moves, and process that created a school culture involving all stakeholders, guided by the voices that matter most – the learners and their families.
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About Jim Laird: As a public school educator in British Columbia for 20 years, Jim Laird has spent most of his career in Central Okanagan, Canada. Currently the principal of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country, he recently spent three years as a principal in Canyon Falls, Kelowna, opening and establishing an innovative middle school. As a lifelong learner, he has taken coursework through Harvard Graduate School of Education, IDEO, Harvard Business School, and the TELP program out of the University of British Columbia. And most importantly, he is a proud father and husband who spends as much time outdoors as possible. Follow Jim Laird:
[caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-7593.png Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper | |||
| 228. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome: Featuring Alfonso Mendoza | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:37:14 | |
In this week’s episode, Alfonso Mendoza shares his philosophies of improvising, adapting and overcoming obstacles in education. As a tech leader, Alfonso has seen a major shift the past few years and he continues to spread his message of “keeping it simple”.
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About Alfonso Mendoza: Alfonso Mendoza Jr., a passionate educator with over a decade of experience, holds a Masters in Educational Technology and is in his third year of doctoral studies. With the aim of providing engaging and effective learning experiences, Mr. Mendoza has served as the district Instructional Technologist for six years now, equipping teachers with tech tools to enhance student learning. His commitment to education does not end there; for the last six years, he actively participates on many social media platforms sharing his expertise through podcasts, blogs, and other education-related posts. Follow Alfonso Mendoza:
New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd... | |||
| Toddle’s School Leaders Bootcamp: Featuring Carolina Ulloa | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:19:23 | |
In this bonus episode, Carolina Ulloa shares how she ventured to build a brand new school that focused on the physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of every student. Join us as we discuss this incredible journey of constructing an educational environment that connects to the children and the community.
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About Carolina Ulloa: Carolina Ulloa, vice president at Rhythmic Arts Project and co-founder of Mine School, believes we should expect intelligence and embrace people for who they are. Carolina is an educator by nature and at heart. She combines curiosity and wonder with belief in people, and believes that we should all set high expectations. Carolina plants the seed of possibility in students, teachers, and families. She designs and creates a path for the growth, learning, and well-being of students. Education is her life, and through her commitment to every interaction with students and colleagues, she hopes to make a difference. She holds degrees in Human Development and Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Learning Differences. Follow Carolina Ulloa:
[caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-7593.png Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ | |||
| 227. Foundations of Instructional Coaching: Featuring Ashley Hubner | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:26:07 | |
In this week’s episode, Ashley Hubner shares how she transitioned from teacher to coach, struggled to develop a Coaching Mindset and the impact of intentional curriculum design.
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About Ashley Hubner: Ashley Hubner is a passionate educator who values relationships. She started her career as an elementary school teacher, then transitioned into an interventionist role where she found her love and passion for supporting educators like her. Since then, she has grown her expertise as an instructional leader dedicated to helping teachers thrive within the classroom. She is committed to impacting student growth by building capacity within schools through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. She enjoys working with stakeholders to build instructional effectiveness within classrooms while cultivating a positive school culture. Recently, Ashley published Foundations of Instructional Coaching: Impact People, Improve Instruction, Increase Success. In her book, she shares the foundations of instructional coaching that will help instructional leaders build relationships and instructional capacity within their own campus or district. Follow Ashley Hubner:
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| Aspire Mailbag: Sustaining Staff Happiness | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:39:09 | |
In this 27th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on sustaining staff happiness, creating leadership growth, gaining support of your Superintendent, and the latest news with the Teach Better Team!
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| 226. Pushing the Boundary of a Title: Featuring Michael Vick and Sam Shropshire | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
In this week’s episode, Michael and Sam discuss how they changed the perception of a technology coach, pushed the scope of their impact on instruction, and differentiated their professional development to meet the needs of the teachers.
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About Michael Vick: I have been an educator for 12 years. I’ve been a Digital Learning Coach, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Online Algebra Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher, and Special Education Resource Teacher. For the last 7 years, I’ve been involved with digital learning. I pride myself on always helping teachers get to the next step in their digital learning journey. Whether that means becoming proficient in a specific digital tool, an idea for making a lesson more meaningful for students, or ways to integrate more technology into the day to day classroom activities - I’m always willing to help however I can. When I’m not immersed in the digital learning world, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, listening to podcasts, and playing a variety of sports. Follow Michael Vick:
About Sam Shropshire: I have been in education for the past 17 years and have taught in a variety of situations. My first 11 years I spent teaching high school social studies and the last six years I have been involved in digital learning. During my first five years teaching, I also coached boys athletics for the high schools I worked for. I have been in small schools with a population of about 150 to huge schools with a population of about 3,500 and have taught a variety of subjects from World Geography to AP World and US History. As I integrated more and more technology into my class, I became fascinated with the endless possibilities technology provided my students. Most transformative to me was how technology allowed my students to become the center of the learning process. My desire to encourage that kind of learning environment is what led me into my role in digital learning. Personally, I have been married to the most amazing wife ever, Katie, since 2009 and we have the two best kids ever, Eva and Cyrus. I live for my family and we do so much for each other. From youth sports to hiking adventures, we have a great life together! Follow Sam Shropshire:
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| 225. Changing the Trajectory of Each Lesson: Featuring Ken Ehrmann | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:32:58 | |
In this week’s episode, Ken Ehrmann shares how he rebuilt his classroom to empower every student with a student-centered learning experience, which changed the trajectory of each lesson.
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About Ken Ehrmann: Ken Ehrmann is a Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019 Teacher of the year Finalist. He is an instructional coach for the Pennridge School District, formerly an elementary STEM and 5th grade teacher. Ken's is passionate about empowering children with student-centered learning experiences. Ken is the host of the powerED Up Podcast, a member of the Teach Better Network. Ken is now traveling nationally to work with all educators as a Keynote Speaker and custom PD provider. Follow Ken Ehmann:
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| 296. Focusing on the Leadership Foundations: Featuring Sarah Johnson | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:31:35 | |
Join us for an enlightening conversation with leadership expert Sarah Johnson as we explore the essential introduction topics needed to embark on your leadership journey. In this episode, Sarah shares her wisdom on how to gain support in a non-biased way as a current leader, ensuring you have the backing needed to drive positive change. We also delve into the crucial steps required to be successful in a doctoral program, offering practical advice for aspiring leaders looking to further their education and impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your leadership skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable strategies. Tune in and get inspired to lead with confidence and purpose!
About Sarah Johnson:
Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week. Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Firm Foundations of Leadership to Empower You to Slay Fear and Lead with Courage.
Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning.
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| 224. Empowerment Through Mentorship: Featuring Lauren Kaufman | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
In this week’s episode, Lauren Kaufman shares how she created a mentorship program for her district and the immediate impact it made on the lives of the mentees and the mentors.
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About Lauren Kaufman: Lauren Kaufman is the Director of Literacy K-12 for a school district in Long Island, New York. With over 17 years in education, she has served as an assistant principal, elementary instructional coach, an elementary and middle school reading specialist, new teacher mentor coordinator K-12, creativity camp enrichment program supervisor, and a 2nd and 5th-grade classroom teacher. Lauren is a lifelong learner whose professional passion is to empower teachers to lead so they can share their gifts with others and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She has led teams developing 73 Units of Study in reading and writing K-5, has provided educators with job-embedded professional learning that supported a balanced literacy approach, and guided new teachers with acclimating to the culture and climate of a school system. She has organized Long Beach Literacy Day and has presented at local and national conferences including, NCTE, #LBLit, LIASCD, #EDCampLI, Long Island Technology Summit, Long Island Language Arts Council, #NerdcampLI, and Literacy Matters Conferences. Lauren enjoys sharing her learning through blogging on her own platform, is a contributing author in George Couros’ book Because of a Teacher, Lainie Rowell’s book Evolving With Gratitude, IGI Global’s Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments K-12, is an author for Edutopia, and a guest blogger for the Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and Defined. Lauren appreciates sharing best literacy practices with colleagues, and wholeheartedly believes in developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth. Follow Lauren Kaufman: | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Failure Files with Frederick Buskey | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:10:13 | |
In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Frederick’s story of failure as he missed opportunities to have a crucial conversation with a special education teacher. Join us as we work through the resolution and the lesson learned through this misstep.
About Frederick Buskey:
Frederick is the founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting, and the host of The Assistant Principal Podcast. He is passionate about improving life and leadership for school leaders by making complex ideas simple and building the mindset, structures, and skills to help school leaders focus on supporting and growing teachers. Frederick uses his experiences and understanding of research to inform practical ideas and strategies for busy leaders. His 30+ years of educational experience include being a National Board Certified Teacher, entry-year teacher program coordinator, and 13 years as a researcher and principal licensure program coordinator at Western Carolina University and Clemson University. He lives and plays in the mountains of Western North Carolina and is a happy husband and father to four grown offspring.
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| 223. Out of the Trenches: Featuring Dana Goodier | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:28:10 | |
In this week’s episode, Dana Goodier shares her story of being an elective teacher, identifying several areas of the school system that she wanted to improve, and becoming a building leader to develop solutions.
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About Dana Goodier: Dana Goodier has served as a World Languages and English teacher and middle school administrator for over 22 years . She completed her EdD in Educational Leadership in early 2020. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she is dedicated to providing schools with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task.She is the author of “Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators” and the host of the podcast Out of the Trenches. Follow Dana Goodier:
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| 222. Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Featuring Dr. Brandon Beck | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:38:41 | |
In this week’s episode, Brandon Beck shares how he is unlocking his student’s potential by seeking new practices for his classroom, such as bringing in a service dog and mentorship program to his school.
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About Brandon Beck: Dr. Brandon Beck is an educator, speaker, coach, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide Any Student Toward Success." As a keynote speaker, Brandon is best known for his inspirational storytelling. His events directly connect authentic activities which build upon the ultimate goal for all... Unlocking Unlimited Potential. He is also the host of the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show," a live show and podcast where he interviews inspiring people sharing their inspiring stories. Brandon is a National Board Certified teacher and also holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He has been an elementary teacher for 18 years and a monolingual, bilingual educator for over 12 years. He is also a college professor, consultant, Results Coach, an editor and reviewer for AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, a regular keynote speaker at state, regional, and national conferences. Dr. Beck is also a Mutt-i-grees National Trainer. Mutt-i-grees is a program designed by Yale University’s 21st Century in partnership with North Shore Animal League. The Mutt-i-grees curriculum is an innovative Pre-K - Grade 12 social emotional learning program that brings adopted shelter dogs into schools. Dr. Beck is an entrepreneur and professional soccer coach. He is currently a nationally certified instructor for the United States Soccer Federation. Throughout his career, he has coached teams that have won numerous state, regional, and national championships. Follow Brandon Beck:
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| Bonus Episode: The Failure Files with Danny Bauer | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:22:27 | |
In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Danny Bauer’s story of failure as he had a crucial conversation with a teacher but used several ineffective communication strategies in the meeting. Join us as we work through the resolution and the lesson learned through this misstep.
About Danny Bauer:
Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences.
Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader is a book that reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated and overwhelmed.
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| 221. Changing the Trajectory of Those We Serve: Featuring George Couros | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:48:43 | |
In this week’s episode, George Couros shares stories of his leadership journey, advises on how to serve as a young leader, and explains how creating content enhances the trajectory of those we serve.
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About George Couros: My name is George Couros, and I am currently an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and speaker and the author of “The Innovator’s Mindset” and “Innovate Inside the Box” and co-owner of IMPress Books. I have worked at all school levels, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and I am currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. I believe that creating a collaborative environment with all stakeholders will help to ensure that we meet the best needs of all children. I am lucky to be the father of two wonderful children, Kallea and Georgia, and I am driven to ensure that they and every student have an amazing experience in their K-12 schooling. I am not focused solely on preparing students for the “real world” but want them to make the real world better. Follow George Couros:
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| Bonus Episode: The Failure Files with Michael Earnshaw | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:13:06 | |
In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Michael Earnshaw’s story of failure as he assumed a teacher took care of an important Special Education task and realized the miscommunication. Join us as we work through the resolution and the lesson learned through this misstep.
About Michael Earnshaw:
Michael Earnshaw, The Punk Rock Principal, is helping to change the game of education. By implementing a mobile office, Mr. Earnshaw has been able to be “all in” working with students and staff. Mike builds relationships with all and pushes staff to get out of their comfort zones and bring meaningful learning experiences to their students. This has helped to keep staff retention at a high, a collaborative productive culture, and student success climbing.
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| 220. Make Learning Magical: Featuring Tisha Richmond | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:41:17 | |
In this week’s episode, Tisha Richmond shares her experience of losing joy as a teacher and how using gamification in her classroom increased her happiness, student motivation, and overall engagement.
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About Tisha Richmond: Tisha is a district Student Engagement and Professional Development Specialist, international speaker, and author from Southern Oregon. She taught Family and Consumer Science for 25 years and has served in various leadership roles at the regional and national level. She recently co-founded Southern Oregon CUE, the first CUE affiliate in Oregon. Tisha is the author of the book Make Learning MAGICAL, which unlocks seven keys to transform teaching and create unforgettable experiences in the classroom. She speaks nationally on a variety of topics related to teaching and learning in all content and grade levels. In 2018, she was a recipient of Medford School District's Golden Pear Educator Secondary Teacher Award and a first place winner of the Henry Ford Innovation Nation Educator Award. Tisha is passionate about infusing joy, passion, play, and gamified strategies to immerse and empower our 21st century learners and make learning a MAGICAL experience for all! She connects globally with educators around the world continuously reaching beyond her comfort zone to grow and help transform the educational landscape so all learners can thrive. Follow Tisha Richmond:
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| 219. The Strategic Leadership Timeline: Featuring Frederick Buskey | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:29:55 | |
In this week’s episode, Frederick Buskey shares the trap that all new leaders get caught in and how to shift into an effective and strategic leader.
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About Frederick Buskey: Frederick is the founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting, and the host of The Assistant Principal Podcast. He is passionate about improving life and leadership for school leaders by making complex ideas simple and building the mindset, structures, and skills to help school leaders focus on supporting and growing teachers. Frederick uses his experiences and understanding of research to inform practical ideas and strategies for busy leaders. His 30+ years of educational experience include being a National Board Certified Teacher, entry-year teacher program coordinator, and 13 years as a researcher and principal licensure program coordinator at Western Carolina University and Clemson University. He lives and plays in the mountains of Western North Carolina and is a happy husband and father to four grown offspring. Follow Frederick Buskey:
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| Bonus Episode: The Failure Files with Bryan Zwemke | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:09:20 | |
In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Bryan Zwemke’s story of failure by not including his teachers in an important shift in procedure. Join me as I also share a similar mistake and how I worked through the misstep of not collaborating with my colleagues.
About Bryan Zwemke:
Bryan Zwemke is an Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Innovation in Illinois with 22 years of experience teaching and leadership in rural, suburban, and urban settings focused on student achievement and student engagement. His priorities focus on the core strategies of a guaranteed and viable curriculum, mental health, equity and access for all students, supporting quality teams, and personalized learning for students.
Bryan completed his doctoral program for Educational Leadership at Aurora University defending his dissertation Building Social Capital Through Social Media and is serving as an adjunct professor at Aurora University. As a veteran administrator, Bryan has developed a passion for the necessary change toward future ready education - an ecosystem dedicated to student growth, collaborative spaces and practices, and research supported techniques to long term success. Further, Bryan is a blog, host, and podcast contributor on the Teach Better Team.
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| 295. Assessment through the Lens of Story: Featuring Natalie Vardabasso | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:35:39 | |
In this brilliant conversation on assessment and standards based grading, we explore the vital connection between student wellness and assessment with special guest Natalie Vardabasso. We delve into planting a seed of change regarding shifting perspectives on assessment, exploring practical starting points for standards-based grading, and examining the intricate relationship between student emotional wellness and assessment. Additionally, Natalie shares exciting details about her new book and latest podcast with the wonderful Tom Schimmer. Don't miss this enriching conversation packed with valuable insights for educators and administrators!
About Natalie Vardabasso:
Natalie is an educator, coach, speaker, and passionate learner. Driven to make education empowering for all, she has developed expertise in equitable assessment and grading practices and can break down complex topics into practical strategies to drive school improvement.
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| 218. Essential Steps for Aspiring Leaders: Featuring Hunter Flesch | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:28:01 | |
In this week’s episode, Hunter Flesch shares his journey as a teacher, Masters student, and aspiring leader as he learns how to lead a building.
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About Hunter Flesch: Hunter Flesch is a current middle school teacher, mentor teacher, and host of “The Ed Essentials Podcast” where he gives teachers and leaders strategies that work! Hunter holds a degree in Elementary and Middle Level Education and is currently pursuing his Masters in Educational Leadership in hopes of becoming a school principal. Follow Hunter Flesch:
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| 217. SELebrate Good Times: Featuring Kim Gameroz | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:31:34 | |
In this week’s episode, Kim Gameroz breaks down the misconceptions of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and how to build a systematic approach to have the most impact with SEL.
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About Kim Gameroz: Kim Gameroz is a change agent for schools and districts who seek to revolutionize classrooms by taking on a systematic approach to teaching social and emotional skills. For over 15 years, Kim has coached, trained, and mentored teachers, students, and families around the globe. She was invited to speak at Social Thinking's Global Provider's Conference in San Francisco, as well as Get Your Teach On's Rock Your School and PBIScon22 for PBIS Rewards. She has also consulted for school districts and families in need of social and emotional support, served on SEL panels for the Cotsen Art of Teaching Foundation, and has appeared on various webinars and podcasts with leaders and companies near and far. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, and a Masters in Education from National University, San Diego. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband, Shaun, and son, Wyatt, and is looking forward to spreading her knowledge of SEL even further to schools, districts, and homes around the world. Follow Kim Gameroz:
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| 216. Strive for Happiness in Education: Featuring Robert Dunlop | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:36:49 | |
I met my amazing guest at Teach Better 22 and we had a wonderful conversation, which I wanted to continue on the Aspire to Lead Podcast. In this week’s episode, Robert Dunlop shares his experiences on the pursuit of happiness and how a dark time in his life changed his perspective completely.
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About Robert Dunlop: Robert Dunlop is a teacher, speaker and author who has a passion for helping other educators love their careers. His work with thousands of teachers, principals and support staff has given him insight into the importance of happiness in education. He believes that all students deserve to be surrounded by educators who are passionate and love coming to school each day. To help make this a reality, he has made it his mission to help educators make happiness and well-being a priority. Recently, he published STRIVE for Happiness in Education and speaks regularly to spread his message. Follow Robert Dunlop:
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| 215. Seeking Guidance in a New Position: Featuring Bryan Zwemke | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:29:52 | |
In this week’s episode, Bryan Zwemke shares how he started a new position this summer to serve his district in a new role. Regardless of your position, we all need support in our leadership journey and Bryan shares some wonderful strategies to connect and grow to gain leadership knowledge.
In this episode, we discuss:
About Bryan Zwemke: Bryan Zwemke is an Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Innovation in Illinois with 22 years of experience teaching and leadership in rural, suburban, and urban settings focused on student achievement and student engagement. His priorities focus on the core strategies of a guaranteed and viable curriculum, mental health, equity and access for all students, supporting quality teams, and personalized learning for students. Bryan completed his doctoral program for Educational Leadership at Aurora University defending his dissertation Building Social Capital Through Social Media and is serving as an adjunct professor at Aurora University. As a veteran administrator, Bryan has developed a passion for the necessary change toward future ready education - an ecosystem dedicated to student growth, collaborative spaces and practices, and research supported techniques to long term success. Further, Bryan is a blog, host, and podcast contributor on the Teach Better Team. Follow Bryan Zwemke:
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| 214. Leading 5 Generations in Schools: Featuring Mark White | 29 Oct 2022 | 00:26:14 | |
Today’s leaders face the challenge of leading five generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and brand-new Generation Z teachers, along with Gen Alpha, today’s youngest students. In this week’s episode, Mark White, shares his research and experiences to address expectations implicit with leading each generation.
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About Mark White: Mark White is an award-winning teacher, school leader, and author. He was previously the superintendent of the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in Gahanna, Ohio, and the academic principal at the Beijing National Day School in Beijing, China. He has frequently been a guest speaker in universities and at local, state, and national conferences. As a consultant, he has coached thousands of educators in schools across America. Mark is the co-author, along with Dwight L. Carter, of What's in Your Space: Five Steps for Successful School Redesign (Corwin Press 2016) and Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-Change (Corwin Press 2018), which was chosen by Learning Forward as a book club selection. A second edition of the book, updated during the COVID pandemic of 2020, was released in 2021. His latest book, 5-Gen Leadership: Leading 5 Generations in Schools in the 2020’s was released by Corwin Press in October of 2021 and was recently selected for placement in the Sage Knowledge digital library, a collection of books accessed by researchers and academics from around the world. Follow Mark White:
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| 213. The Autism Outreach: Featuring Rose Griffin | 22 Oct 2022 | 00:21:31 | |
In this week’s episode, Rose Griffen, shares her story of discovering a need with non- verbal autistic children and how she stepped up to create her own product to help support her students. In addition to the products she creates, Rose has become a huge resource in the special education space as she helps consult, speak, and teach about autism and communication skills.
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About Rose Griffin: Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, ABA SPEECH. She is the founder of ABA SPEECH. ABA SPEECH offers therapy services, courses, consultations and products geared towards helping autistic students find their voice. Rose is also the host of the Autism Outreach Podcast, a weekly show all about autism and communication. She is a sought after speaker who enjoys connecting with audiences at the local, state and national level. Rose is passionate about the mission of ABA SPEECH, which is to help all students become more independent communicators. Follow Rose Griffin:
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| Teach Better 22 Recap: Featuring Katie Miglin | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:21:34 | |
After a fantastic weekend of learning and fun, I had to get one of my Teach Better Teammates on with me to recap this epic event. In this week’s bonus episode, Katie Miglin, provides some insight, behind the scenes stories, and additional information from the Teach Better 22 Conference!
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About Katie Miglin: Katie Miglin was a former classroom teacher of 13 years in the middle school setting. She taught 7th grade for all thirteen years with a few sections of 6th and 8th grade sprinkled throughout. Her experience includes teaching Writing and Math. During her time in the schools, Katie has held a variety of roles including Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle Leader, Curriculum Chair, Drama Club Director, and PBIS Tier 1 Coach. She has also been a part of the building leadership team, community outreach team, and before school program. Katie is now working for the Teach Better Team as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In this role, Katie coordinates several events including the 12 Hour Live and the Teach Better Conference, as well as provides professional development for school districts . Through this position, Katie has had the pleasure of connecting with other educators from all over the world and has loved meeting innovative and hardworking people from all walks of life. While working has always brought Katie joy, her true love is at home with her husband, 2 daughters and dog. She loves working out, reading, and doing anything that involves the outdoors. Follow Katie Miglin:
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| 212. The Mental Health Crisis in Education: Featuring Jeff Kubiak | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:24:27 | |
What do we do when we are at our breaking point and feel completely overwhelmed? For many, unfortunately, masking and ignoring the problems become the unhealthy solution. This week’s guest, Jeff Kubiak, is incredibly transparent and brave as he shares his battle with alcoholism, his focus on mental health, and how he is transforming his campus to focus on the social and emotional needs of his students and staff.
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About Jeff Kubiak: I, Jeff Kubiak, grew up in Davis, CA with one sister, and an amazing mother and father. My mom was a public school teacher for 33 years, and my dad worked for UC Davis for 35 years. I have a phenomenal wife, Piper and two kids, Keeley, and Braden. My pops passed away in 2019 from Alzheimers. I am currently an educator, author and speaker in Northern California. Having taught for ten years as an elementary school teacher in grades 4, 5, and 6, and am now serving my 10th year as an administrator as an Elementary School VP, in Elk Grove. I’ve always looked at education from a different lens: from someone who hated school and struggled with the typical educational model. I vow to always do my best to help increase opportunities for all students to feel heard, noticed, celebrated, challenged and be safe. Serving the whole child is one of my most valued passions, as we often miss out on an important piece of a child’s puzzle. I work hard to push back against the old model of “Industrialized Education” and fight compliance. Not a day goes by that he is not looking ahead to improve educational equity, inclusion, empathy, student engagement and digital access for all. I enjoy blogging, and writing. My first book, One Drop of Kindness hit the bookstores in summer, 2019 and my second book, It’s Me, released on 11/15/2020. My third book, Monsters have Manners will be out in mid ‘22. I’ve hit the top, at times: US Olympic Swim Team Alternate, Pan American Games Gold Medalist, Coach of 4 time Olympian, Jason Lezak. I’ve seen the bottom, almost losing it all, which has brought me to the Glory of God’s path to sobriety for 20 months and counting now. In my 22 years as an educator, I view myself as a servant leader whose title is unimportant, but my positive impact on others counts most. Servitude is my passion, and education is my vehicle. I enjoy working with companies and people that are not afraid to push boundaries, be honest, are open to difficult conversations, and embrace ALL students. I can be found on Twitter @jeffreykubiak, Instagram @jeffkubiakauthor, or at jeffkubiak.com Follow Jeff Kubiak:
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| 211. Student Inclusion and Partnership: Featuring Lindsay Lyons | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:24:37 | |
This week’s guest, Lindsay Lyons, shares how by including student voice and enhancing the curriculum to include opportunities to discuss important topics, the culture of the classroom increases equity and inclusiveness.
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About Lindsay Lyons: Lindsay Lyons (she/her) is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, design curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time for Teachership. Follow Lindsay Lyons:
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| 210. Action Research on SEL Practices: Featuring Jorge Valenzuela | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
This week’s guest, Jorge Valenzuela, shares his journey of how he was introduced to Emotional Intelligence in his personal life and how he used his action research to help districts implement sound SEL practices on their campuses.
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About Jorge Valenzuela: Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. He has years of experience as a teacher, curriculum specialist, and consultant. Using action research methodology, his work helps school leaders and teachers reach their unique success paths to innovation in school leadership, tiered instruction, project-based learning, computer science and STEM education, and social and emotional learning across the curriculum. Jorge is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. He is an ASCD faculty and consults for Corwin, Premiere Speakers Bureau, and Instructional Innovation Partners. His books Rev Up Robotics, Environmental Science for Grades 6-12, and jump-start guides are available from ISTE. His following book, which focuses on SEL activation across the curriculum, is forthcoming from Solution Tree. Jorge is also the host of the SEL in Action podcast on BAM Radio Network. Follow Jorge Valenzuela:
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| Rallying Around 3 Keys of Executive Functioning with Mitch Weathers | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:24:48 | |
Join us for another insightful conversation with our monthly guest, Mitch Weathers, the founder of Organized Binder. In this episode, we dive deep into the critical aspects of executive functioning and explore the 3 keys that are essential for student success. Mitch shares his expertise on the importance of Tier 1 interventions and teacher efficacy in fostering executive functioning skills in all classrooms, not just special education. Discover why it’s vital to shift our focus and ensure that every student benefits from strategies that enhance their executive functioning abilities. Don’t miss this compelling discussion that challenges the status quo and advocates for inclusive and effective teaching practices.
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Mitch became a gifted teacher because he was a mediocre student.
Mitch rarely felt comfortable in the classroom. In fact, it took him 7 years for him to graduate from college.
Choosing to become a teacher, Mitch was fortunate enough to experience school as if it was happening all around him. He was unsure how to jump into his learning with confidence. There is a loneliness to experiencing your education as a passive object as opposed to an active subject.
From the moment he entered the classroom Mitch relied on his personal experiences as a learner. He recognized that what we teach, the content or curriculum, is secondary. We must first lay the foundation for learning before we can get to teaching.
Mitch designed Organized Binder to empower teachers with a simple but research-backed strategy to teach students executive functioning skills while protecting the time needed for content instruction. The secret is found in establishing a predictable learning routine that serves to foster safer learning spaces. When students get practice with executive functions by virtue we set them up for success.
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| 209. Changed Instructional Habits: Featuring Kevin J. Butler | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:23:37 | |
This week’s guest, Kevin J. Butler, shares how he lost his passion to teach and how he transformed his teaching style to become more engaging. While teachers don’t train to be entertainers, teaching must capture students’ attention and at times entertain them. This doesn’t mean that every lesson has to be a Broadway musical number, but it does require educators to be intentional when engaging students in active learning. We discuss Kevin’s new book, Lights, Cameras, TEACH!, and how he brings the magic of the movies to the classroom, presenting a scene-by-scene script packed with film-inspired ideas for educators.
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About Kevin Butler: Kevin began teaching in 2002 in New York at a suburban public school on Long Island. He relocated to California to consult and teach at a startup charter school. For the last six years, Kevin taught fifth grade at an independent school in Los Angeles and was a member of the school's administrative team, serving as K-6 Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Kevin's classroom instruction focuses on creating authentic learning experiences while engaging his students in content-driven instruction. In the spring of 2020, Kevin was a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show, where Kelly highlighted his dedication to his students during the Covid-19 crisis. In addition to teaching, Kevin speaks and presents at national educator conferences throughout the United States, including Teach Better, ASCD, and Teach Your Heart Out. Kevin also enjoys visiting schools and facilitating sessions and workshops on student engagement, classroom culture, and the importance of building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. This fall, Kevin is extremely excited to be kicking off his twentieth year teaching sixth grade at a school in the city of West Hollywood. Follow Kevin J. Butler:
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| Aspire Mailbag: New Leadership or New Initiatives? | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:22:32 | |
In this 26th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on new initiatives by new leaders, abandoning campus programs, leadership advice, the Teach Better conference, and the latest news with the Teach Better Team!
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| 208. Helping Parents and Educators with Students who Struggle: Featuring Kyle Hill | 10 Sep 2022 | 00:37:46 | |
This week’s guest, Kyle Hill, shares how his role as a Special Education Lead and parent has uncovered a huge gap in the communication and relationship between the school, parents, and the student. Kyle provides wonderful advice and resources to help all parties succeed in creating an effective plan for our struggling students.
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About Kyle Hill: School was a struggle for Kyle Hill. In fact, as someone with undiagnosed ADHD, school was more of a chore than an opportunity. Due to his own experiences with academic and behavior challenges, Kyle decided to become an elementary, special education teacher to support students with their own unique needs. He served in this role for 19 years in both co-taught general education classrooms and self contained special education classrooms. Since then, he has become a district-wide resource lead, specializing in intervention programs, mentoring programs, transition services, and instructional or behavioral support coaching, all in an attempt to assist educators from Pre-K to 12th grade. His ultimate goal is to provide support and guidance for those who help students who struggle in some capacity. Kyle’s most important job and passion though, is being a father of 3 children who have their own unique challenges. Through learning how to support his own children, both he and his wife have learned the importance of working with outside organizations in order to help children and their families. He packages both of his passions into one organization as the founder of the RechargED Family. This allows Kyle to provide free content and resources for parents and educators who want to find ways to support kids. Whether it be through his podcasts like the Xhausted Educators show, the Parents RechargED show or the RechargED Family YouTube channel, Kyle aims to provide content for others so that children and teens get the support that they deserve. Also a part of the RechargED Family organization is Holding On To Learning LLC. As the owner, he works with individual families to answer any education or outside service related questions and provide them with resources to help their child who may be struggling in some capacity. You can connect with Kyle on Instagram and Twitter @rechargedfamily or by visiting https://www.rechargedfamily.com/ Follow Kyle Hill:
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| 207. Ready. Set. FAIL: Featuring Carl Hooker | 03 Sep 2022 | 00:31:08 | |
This week’s guest, Carl Hooker, shares how to tackle the challenge of creating innovation in the classroom and he provides ideas for both teachers and leaders with new ways to motivate learners of all ages and open up their creative pathways.
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About Carl Hooker: Carl Hooker is an educational consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 24 years as a teacher and administrator building successful blended learning programs for schools. He also serves as an advisor for multiple ed tech companies and is the co-founder of the social media platform K12Leaders.com. He has written 6 books on mobile learning as well as being a named a National Faculty Member Emeritus for Future Ready Schools out of Washington, D.C. He hosts three podcasts (ISTE’s Learning UnLeashed, The UnDisruptED podcast, and the Forward to Different podcast) and his latest book Ready, Set, FAIL! is intended for teachers and school leaders looking to unlock creativity and innovation in their schools and classrooms. For full bio go to https://CarlHooker.com Follow Carl Hooker:
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| 206. Going Gradeless: Featuring David Frangiosa | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:25:12 | |
This week’s guest, David Frangiosa, shares how he used multiple grading procedures to discover a process that revolutionized his classroom and shifted the focus to learning, which was going gradeless. We dive into this structure of feedback, student self pacing, and the misconceptions of this system.
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About David Frangiosa: David Frangiosa is a high school science teacher from Northern NJ and the co-author of Going Gradeless: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning, Corwin Press. Over the past seven years, he has been performing action research on grade reform and the impact of various instructional approaches. He is an educational blogger who maintains his own blog at ReimaginedSchools.com, as well as contributes to the TeachBetter blog, SchoolRubric and Teachers Going Gradeless. He also hosts the podcast, From Earning to Learning. Follow David Frangiosa:
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| 205. Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Featuring Katie Miglin | 20 Aug 2022 | 00:28:49 | |
This week’s guest, Katie Miglin, shares how to create an interdisciplinary learning experience in the classroom, while using the Grid Method to enhance student voice and ownership of the content.
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About Katie Miglin: Katie Miglin was a former classroom teacher of 13 years in the middle school setting. She taught 7th grade for all thirteen years with a few sections of 6th and 8th grade sprinkled throughout. Her experience includes teaching Writing and Math. During her time in the schools, Katie has held a variety of roles including Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle Leader, Curriculum Chair, Drama Club Director, and PBIS Tier 1 Coach. She has also been a part of the building leadership team, community outreach team, and before school program. Katie is now working for the Teach Better Team as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In this role, Katie coordinates several events including the 12 Hour Live and the Teach Better Conference, as well as provides professional development for school districts . Through this position, Katie has had the pleasure of connecting with other educators from all over the world and has loved meeting innovative and hardworking people from all walks of life. While working has always brought Katie joy, her true love is at home with her husband, 2 daughters and dog. She loves working out, reading, and doing anything that involves the outdoors. Follow Katie Miglin:
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| 204. Unapologetic Leadership: Featuring Dr. Marcus Belin | 13 Aug 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
This week’s guest, Dr. Marcus Belin, shares how a difficult start to his role as a Principal allowed him to appreciate, learn, and not regret the hard lessons of his leadership experience.
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About Dr. Marcus Belin: Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Dr. Belin learned the value of education at a very young age. That belief has carried him into my career as an educator and my commitment to making an indelible mark on the lives of my students and colleagues. He attended Bradley University, where he received his bachelor’s in elementary education followed by a master’s in education administration. He completed his doctorate at National Louis University in July 2020. His career as a 5th- and 6th-grade social studies teacher at Quest Charter Academy, a brand new charter school that was opening its doors in Peoria. He then became the Dean of Students at the newly opened Quest Charter Academy High School, and after two years was named the school’s assistant principal. As a young administrator, he had the opportunity to help build the culture and structure of a new high school. Just a few years later he became the assistant principal at Dunlap High School. With much to learn, he quickly became connected to the community and focused his work on creating opportunities for students at Dunlap. Working as part of an administrative team of exceptional leaders, his efforts were focused on building a culture of opportunity, including the formation of an alternative education program for students who were credit-deficient. In 2018, he became principal at Huntley High School, a large and forward-thinking high school in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago that has built a national reputation as a leader in revolutionizing how students learn. This role has been the biggest and most rewarding experience in his education career so far. His goal is to create and maintain a learning environment that is full of opportunity for all students, an equitable and supportive community, and a place where every student knows they are loved and cared about. While climbing the ranks of administration. He currently serves as the first black President-elect of the Illinois Principals Association. He has dedicated time to IPA by serving the Central Illinois Valley Region of IPA as a board member, the membership chair of the Kishwaukee Region, and as Legislative Chair on the State Board. In 2014, he was named one of Peoria’s 40 Leaders Under 40. In 2020, awarded Illinois Principals Association Kishwaukee Region Principal of The Year award. Belin became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. during his time at Bradley. Dr. Belin has a beautiful wife who is an awesome educator who loves kids and has a passion to help develop her fellow educators. The Belin team consists of three beautiful children, Maliyah, Makenzie, Mekhi. Belin's drive and passion as a servant leader guide his commitment to the work as an educator and school leader. His ultimate goal is to serve as the United States Secretary of Education. Follow Dr. Marcus Belin:
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| 203. A Place They Love: Featuring Elijah Carbajal | 06 Aug 2022 | 00:25:53 | |
This week’s guest, Elijah Carbajal, shares how to be the best version of ourselves to create an environment that is inviting, caring, and accepting of all students. If you are looking to improve your classroom culture, this is the episode for you!
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About Elijah Carbajal: Elijah is a Title I Reading Interventionist who has been teaching for 9 years, all in the state of NM. Teaching runs in his family. He’s married to a teacher, Tracey Taylor. Elijah is the host of “Shut Up And Teach” and he wrote a book that is being published by EduMatch Publishing this fall. Follow Elijah Carbajal:
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| Bonus Episode: Hacking Assessment Featuring Starr Sackstein | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:21:57 | |
In this bonus episode, Starr Sackstein shares her exciting announcement about Hacking Assessment and we discuss how to shift the “Grades Mindset”, change your grading system, and improve the feedback process.
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About Starr Sackstein: Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she works with teacher teams to engage students in the learning process, advocate for personal growth, and effectively use student data to drive instruction with the Core Collaborative. She also works as publisher for Mimi & Todd Press. In her past lives, she was a high school English and journalism teacher, a lead Humanities learner, and social media manager. Additionally, Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. Her most recent book is called Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices that Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs with ASCD. When Starr isn't evangelizing about grading reform, she is the wife to Charlie, mindfulness mountain biker extraordinaire, and mother to Logan, a high school student, and gamer and Huxley the cat, an aging Abyssinean. Follow Starr Sackstein
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| 202. Be GREAT: Featuring Dwight Carter | 30 Jul 2022 | 00:28:25 | |
This week’s guest, Dwight Carter, shares how the motto “Be GREAT” changed his mindset, school culture assessment, and trajectory of his leadership journey. Join us as we explore Dwight’s new district position and new book, Be Great!
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About Dwight Carter: Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central OH. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership, in 2010, he was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame. He was also named a 2013 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year, the 2014 Academy of Arts and Science Education High School Principal of the Year, the 2015 Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Principal of the Year, and the 2021 Columbus Africentric Early College Sankofa Emerging Leader. He is currently the Director of Student Support Systems for the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District. He is the co-author of What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin, 2016), Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-change (Corwin 2018/2021); and a contributing author to Because of a Teacher: Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education written and curated by George Couros. His first solo book, Be GREAT: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out, was just published on July 16th (IMPres, 2022). Additionally, he has contributed to several educational books and articles. Follow Dwight Carter:
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| 294. Capturing Feedback as the Principal: Featuring Richard Larson | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:36:38 | |
This week, I am thrilled to welcome my old college roommate turned principal, Richard Larson. Together, we delve into the crucial process of incorporating all voices in decision-making within a school setting. Richard shares his expertise on creating a staff leadership team that ensures comprehensive input, using real-life examples like grading policy adoption, the MTSS process, and the PLC framework. We delve into the workings of the Principal’s Advisory Leadership Council, a student leadership group, and discuss how to effectively capture and assess feedback from both staff and students. Additionally, Richard provides strategies for managing circumstances beyond our control, such as major building construction. Tune in to learn practical methods for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment in your school!
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Richard Larson currently serves as the Principal in New Central Schools. Mr. Larson is a strong instructional leader and values relationships with students, staff, and parents. Prior to his five years as the associate principal in Eden Prairie, Larson was a Dean of Students, a middle school science teacher and a tennis coach all with Bloomington Public Schools.
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| 201. Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You: Featuring PJ Caposey | 23 Jul 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
This week’s guest, PJ Caposey, shares how experiencing a tragedy at a young age shifted his mindset on the value of time and how time management is key in any successful leader’s skill set.
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About PJ Caposey: PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ is a best-selling author and has written 8 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, the Huffington Post, and was featured in a Global Leaders Forum thinkpiece alongside the likes of General Petraeus and General McChrystal. He works in the Education Department of two universities and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. Follow PJ Caposey:
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| 200. Celebrating 200 Episodes with Sarah Johnson | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:27:58 | |
In this week’s episode, we flip the script! Sarah Johnson is hosting the Aspire to Lead Podcast to celebrate the 200th episode and to learn about the exciting news of Joshua’s new educational role! Thank you to all of the loyal listeners that have supported the show for the past 4 years.
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About Sarah Johnson: Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week. Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Firm Foundations of Leadership to Empower You to Slay Fear and Lead with Courage. Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning. Follow Sarah Johnson:
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| 199. Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: Featuring Erik Francis | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:32:42 | |
This week’s guest, Erik Francis, shares how depth of knowledge and questioning is the missing link in education. Join us as we break down the stages of depth of knowledge and how you can incorporate multiple strategies into your classroom.
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About Erik Francis: Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree. He is also the author of Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD.. Erik is the owner of Maverik Education, providing professional development, guidance, and support on how to develop and deliver teaching and learning experiences that are standards-based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive. He is also consistently ranked as one of the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals by the international research organization Global Gurus Follow Erik Francis:
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