Season 3

Dec. 19, 2022

Episode 132: In AWE of Joy Kelly-Joy Series

Joy Kelly has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as a high school teacher, 7-12 parochial school principal and a public high school associate principal, where she was named the Iowa 2016 Associate Princi…
Nov. 22, 2022

Jolt 90: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Giving Thanks

Sarah shares her giving thanks list as well as news about the show. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Nee…
Nov. 14, 2022

Episode 131: In AWE of Hedreich Nichols-EdTech Queens Series

Hedreich is an award winning author, consultant, and EdTech nerd who helps districts and organizations transform culture, practices and outcomes through student led learning, design thinking and digital literacy. Her award-w…
Nov. 7, 2022

Jolt 89: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Irreplaceable Teachers and EdTech Queens

Sarah reflects on the role of tech in the classroom and our irreplaceable teachers. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah’s Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sar…
Oct. 31, 2022

Jolt 88: Awe Inspiring Moments-Don't Quit

Sarah shares a special poem that has helped her continue to persevere through decades of challenges. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast…
Oct. 24, 2022

Episode 130: In AWE of Andrea Trudeau-Perseverance Series

Andrea Trudeau, M.S.Ed., NBCT, is a self-proclaimed no-”shh” librarian who just began her 25th year at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield District 109 just north of Chicago, Illinois. In her school, she has created a…
Oct. 10, 2022

Episode 129: In AWE of Marilyn Jones - Perseverance Series

Marilyn Jones was born in Costa Rica and moved to WI when she was 12 years old. Her experiences as an immigrant have marked her identity and helped define her mission in life. As a Latina in Higher Ed., her mission is to ser…
Oct. 3, 2022

Jolt 86: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Trials of Joy and Perseverence

Sarah shares a message of hope through trial and the inspiration of the word "Perseverance". Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahs…
Sept. 26, 2022

Episode 128: In AWE of Vanessa Varela-Developers Series

Vanessa Varela is an Assistant Professor in Education at Mount Mary University, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work focuses especially on second language acquisition, ESL, bilingual education, world language, and multicultural…
Sept. 19, 2022

Jolt 85: Awe Inspiring Moments-Developing Yourself

Sarah shares about the process of developing, parts of self-development challenges and triumphs, and a resource to help you with your own development journey. Dan Pink's When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Sarah J…
Sept. 12, 2022

Episode 127 in AWE of Kheila Dunkerly-Developers Series

Kheila Dunkerly is the Director of Teaching and Leadership Development for J Casas and Associates. Kheila is also a graphic and web designer for J Casas and Associates and ConnectEDD Publishing Company. She served as a clas…
Sept. 6, 2022

Jolt 84: Awe-Inspiring Moments - Developing Awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week

Sarah kicks off the Developers Series with a focus on developing awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode to develop your awareness and those around you. #InAWEtoRISE N…
Aug. 29, 2022

Episode 126 In AWE of Dr. Rachael George--Agility Series

Dr. Rachael George thought education was the last place she would end up while she was fighting wildland fires with the U.S. Forest Service. It wasn’t until a hard conversation with a base manager in Grangeville, Idaho did R…
Aug. 22, 2022

Episode 125 In AWE of Maria Ramadane-Agility Series

Maria Lewis Ramadane brings over twenty-five years of professional experience in nonprofit management, government, and education. She specializes in leadership development and coaching in the public and private sector, and f…
Aug. 15, 2022

Episode 124: In AWE of Laura Jennaro-Agility Series

Laura Jennaro is a wife, mom, learner, and leader who has been in the field of education for 19 years, half of that time in the classroom, with the other half spent serving others through leadership roles. The majority of La…
Aug. 8, 2022

Jolt 83 Awe Inspiring Moments-Re-Launch Episode

After almost a year on hiatus, the In AWE Podcast is re-launching! In this episode, Sarah shares why the show took a break, reveals exciting news about the expansion of the In AWE Podcast team as well as joining a team, and …