Episodes

May 13, 2024

Episode 152: Sponsorship Spotlight-In AWE of Tom Murray

Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools® , a project of All4Ed , located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the…
May 1, 2024

Episode 151: In AWE of Kim Strobel

Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on w…
April 4, 2024

Episode 150: Sponsorship Spotlight-In AWE of Jim Wichman

Throughout his 25 year career, Jim has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering collective efficacy within each school he has served. Having grown up in poverty and even experiencing homelessness, Jim is acutely aware of …
March 22, 2024

Jolt 104: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Imperfect Consistency

Sarah shares insight around how we can live our own history and the legacy we want through imperfect consistency. Leaning away from the idea of striving for perfection and moving toward self development in increments boosts …
March 14, 2024

Episode 149: In AWE of Michele Webb

Michele Webb has over 27 years of experience in education to include: teaching, administration and division-wide leadership experience. Having a business and marketing background, Michele has extensive experience in various …
March 8, 2024

Jolt 103: Awe-Inspiring Moments International Women's Day 2024

Let's celebrate International Women's Day 2024! Sarah provides a brief history of International Women's Day as well as Women's History Month in the US. You may be intrigued by the timeline and we hope you are inspired by the…
Feb. 29, 2024

Episode 148: Sponsorship Spotlight- In AWE of Ted Neitzke

Ten minutes with Ted, and you will be energized by his optimism and passion for leadership. You will also have an understanding of why the people who know him the best say that he is "contagiously energetic, insanely curious…
Feb. 27, 2024

Episode 147: In AWE of Monika King

Monika King has been an educator for 36 years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in School Leadership from Benedictine College, as well as a Master’s degree in Science Education from Wichita Sta…
Feb. 26, 2024

Jolt 102: Awe Inspiring Moments-Don't Assume and Don't Give Up

For anyone needing a jolt to remember that clouds are not permanent and if we are patient enough, they will move along. Sarah shares an insight about leading strong even when the vision gets cloudy. Sarah Johnson: Sarah's We…
Jan. 30, 2024

Sponsor Spotlight Draft

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Jan. 15, 2024

Jolt 101: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Resolve

How are you doing on your resolve for growth in 2024? In this episode, Sarah walks listeners through a midpoint check on the resolutions they set at the start of 2024. Tune into this Jolt to learn a process for midpoint chec…
Jan. 8, 2024

Episode 145: In AWE of Heather Cox

Heather Cox knew she would be an educator since she was young, designing Sunday school lessons for her dolls, and after 22 years that still describes her heart! She is passionate about intertwining her faith in every part o…
Jan. 2, 2024

Jolt 100: Awe-Inspring Moments-Clarity in 2024

Needing a Jolt to get you focused on purpose and empowering yourself to focus with intentionality on your full life? Sarah shares her process for developing a yearly vision full of goals and actionable beginning, middle, and…
Dec. 4, 2023

Jolt 99: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Season 5 Kick Off

Sarah has some exciting news about the new season and what to expect with the addition of an AWEsome new feature, Sponsor Spotlights. #InAWEPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inaw…
Aug. 21, 2023

Episode 144: In AWE of Jill Maras-Mentorship Series

Jill is married to her high school sweetheart, Mom of 5, and Gaga of 3. She’s a former Special Ed Teacher, HS Special Ed Coordinator, HS Assistant Principal, and HS Principal. Jill is a graduate of the Learning Forward Acade…
Aug. 14, 2023

Jolt 98: Awe Inspiring Moments-Mentorship v. Sponsorship

In this episode, Sarah shares the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, illustrates both, and teases some upcoming additions to the podcast! Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG …
Aug. 7, 2023

Episode 143: In AWE of Dr. Shannon Donnelly-Mentorship Series

Dr. Shannon Donnelly has just completed her 23rd year in education. She has been a Special Education Teacher, a Director of Pupil Services, a High School Principal, and just completed her first year as the Superintendent of …
July 24, 2023

Episode 142: In AWE of Erika Bare-Connectors Series

Erika has been a proud educator for over twenty years, serving in a variety of roles. She currently serves the Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District in beautiful Southern Oregon. She grew up in Portland, O…
July 10, 2023

Episode 141: In AWE of Cami Meyers-Connections Series

Cami Meyers started writing because she was a jealous little sister who wanted to try writing because her older brother was being forced into it. In natural little sister fashion, she stormed off but then started scribbling …
July 3, 2023

Jolt 97: Awe Inspiring Moments-In AWE of Connection

July is going to be a time for a bit of a podcast revamp, so stay tuned to see the changes that are coming! July is also a time that is all about being In AWE of Connections we can have from the past, present, and future! Jo…
June 19, 2023

Episode 140: In AWE of Enchanted Reading Specialists-Healers Series

Kris and Stacey discovered their combined synergy in 2016 and have been using their gifts to help empower self-discovery ever since. As soul coaches, they use intuitive reiki for transformative self-healing. In this episode,…
June 12, 2023

Jolt 96: Awe Inspiring Moments-Healing Reflections

With June bringing the In Awe of Healers Series, Sarah's jolt discusses the concept of healing ourselves as she bridges the two interviews for the month. Make sure you catch Jen Rafferty's episode where she shares how to go …
June 5, 2023

Episode 139: In AWE of Jen Rafferty-Healers Series

Jen is an educator, author, and international public speaker. She started as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. She is known for bringing her energy, humor and expertise in her presentations whil…
May 22, 2023

Episode 138: In AWE of Nancy Mangum-Radiance Series

Nancy Mangum is an education consultant, author, national presenter and co-founder of Leading EDge Learning, who is passionate about helping educators create learning experiences that meet the needs of all students. Leading…