Episodes
May 13, 2024
288. Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership: Featuring Dr. Donya Ball
Join this captivating conversation with Dr. Donya Ball as we delve into the passion behind effective leadership and navigating the challenges of educational administration. Discover invaluable insights on overcoming adversit…
May 8, 2024
Teaching and Evaluating Executive Functioning Skills with Mitch Weathers
Dive into a dynamic conversation with Mitch Weathers as we explore practical techniques for teaching executive functioning skills to students. Discover how to cultivate safe learning environments and understand the crucial r…
May 6, 2024
Empathy, Love, and Origin-Building Leadership: Featuring Matthew J. Bowerman
Explore trauma-responsive strategies for fostering empathy and love in schools with Matthew Bowerman. Discover the significance of origin-building and how individuals can find their purpose through personal assessment. Gain …
April 30, 2024
Steps to Promotion in School Administration with Brad Hughes
In this episode of the Aspire to Lead podcast, we sit down with Brad Hughes to discuss the essential steps needed to secure a promotion in school administration at both the school and district levels. Brad shares valuable in…
April 28, 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Reshaping our Assessment Process: Featuring Alana Winnick
Discover valuable insights in our conversation with Alana Winnick as we delve into the implications of artificial intelligence on education. Discover how AI is reshaping assessment and learning, and delve into its implicatio…
April 25, 2024
Behavior Prevention Strategies: The Follow Up Q and A with Charle Peck
Join us for an insightful follow-up Q&A session on behavior prevention strategies with Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck. Building upon our recent webinar, we dive deeper into practical approaches for fostering positive behavio…
April 20, 2024
285. Cultivating a Culture of Care: Featuring Matthew Ebert
Join us for an insightful conversation with Matthew Ebert as we delve into the importance of cultivating a "Culture of Care" for adults in our educational settings. Learn how to operationalize this essential doctrine and why…
April 14, 2024
284. Nurturing School Etiquette for Success: Featuring Dr. Matthew Woods
Explore the transformative power of compassionate leadership with Dr. Matthew Woods in this engaging Aspire to Lead episode. Dr. Woods shares insights from his new role as Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and del…
April 6, 2024
283. Small Steps to Big Joy: Featuring Kim Strobel
Embark on an enlightening journey with us as we delve into the science of happiness with Kim Strobel. Uncover the profound connection between happiness and success, and explore practical strategies for enhancing teacher well…
March 31, 2024
Special Announcement with Charle Peck!
Welcome to our latest episode featuring Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper as they unveil their exciting new book, "The Language of Behavior''. Join us as we explore the nuances of interpreting behavior, assessing underlying iss…
March 23, 2024
282. The Transformative Power of Universal Design for Learning: Featuring Katie Novak
Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Aspire to Lead podcast with special guest Katie Novak as we delve into the transformative power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Discover why UDL is essential in educati…
March 19, 2024
Bonus Episode: Enhancing Your Leadership Capacity with Steve Milliken
In this special bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Steve Milliken discusses the upcoming Midwest Education Leadership Conference (MELC) in Breckenridge, Colorado. Steve provides an insider's perspective on the conference, high…
March 17, 2024
281. A Coach and A Miracle: Featuring Coach Jim Johnson
In this captivating episode, Coach Jim Johnson joins us to delve into the art of creating safe and predictable learning environments. Drawing from his wealth of experience in coaching and leadership, Coach Johnson shares inv…
March 14, 2024
Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments with Mitch Weathers
Join us for an engaging conversation with Mitch Weathers as we delve into the crucial topic of creating safe and predictable learning environments. Mitch, an expert in the field and a "Best Selling" book, shares insights and…
March 9, 2024
280. Leveraging Authentic Learning and Business Partnerships: Featuring Laura Willaims
Engage in a compelling conversation with Laura Williams as we delve into the core principles of authentic learning through Project-Based Learning (PBL). Discover how Laura leverages partnerships with local businesses to enha…
March 3, 2024
279. Crafting Collective Commitments for Campus Excellence: Featuring Jason Williamson
Join us for an engaging conversation with Jason Williamson as we explore the power of collective commitments in driving school culture. Jason discusses the importance of putting students first and prioritizing their learning…
Feb. 28, 2024
The Language of Behavior with Brad Hughes
Join special guest, Brad Hughes, as we discuss trauma responsive care and the upcoming Teach Better event, the 12Hour Live! Brad and Joshua break down misconceptions restorative practices, how trauma impacts the body, and st…
Feb. 24, 2024
278. Healthy Boundaries and Habits for Leaders: Featuring Grace Stevens
Join my special guest, Grace Stevens, for an insightful conversation on educator empowerment and avoiding burnout! We delve into the science of happiness and explore how teachers and leaders can incorporate these habits into…
Feb. 17, 2024
277. Breaking Stress-Induced Sedation Habits: Featuring Jethro Jones
In this week’s insightful conversation, Jethro Jones candidly shares his journey of overcoming adversity and personal transformation. From being denied advancement opportunities in his district to taking a leap of faith and …
Feb. 11, 2024
276. Strategies to Build an Effective Leadership Team: Featuring Dr. Jerod Phillips
In this episode of the Aspire to Lead podcast, join host Joshua Stamper as he sits down with special guest Dr. Jerod Phillips to explore "Strategies to Build an Effective Leadership Team." Dr. Phillips shares invaluable insi…
Feb. 2, 2024
275. Redefining School Culture with the Power of Purple: Featuring Adam Stolzer
Embark on an insightful journey with Adam Stolzeras we delve into the topic of overcoming setbacks when not securing the job on the first attempt, navigating beyond traditional leadership styles, emphasizing the significance…
Jan. 28, 2024
274. The 4 Pillars of a Trauma Responsive ISS: Featuring Johnathan Cranford
Explore the transformative world of school discipline with the latest episode, "The 4 Pillars of a Trauma Responsive ISS," featuring the insightful Johnathan Cranford. We unravel the inefficiencies of traditional In-School S…
Jan. 24, 2024
Shifting From Judgment to Curiosity with Joshua Stamper and Brad Hughes
Join special guest, Brad Hughes, as we delve into powerful strategies for school administrators to provide constructive and positive feedback to teachers. Discover the art of cultivating curiosity in feedback sessions, foste…
Jan. 21, 2024
273. Tackling the Student Mental Health Crisis in our Classrooms: Featuring Charle Peck
Embark on a crucial episode with the insightful Charle Peck as we explore the urgent need to address the mental health crisis in schools. Charle shares profound insights on managing our own mental health while fostering more…