Season 4

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…
May 8, 2023

Episode 137: In AWE of Shannon McClintock-Miller-Radiance Series

Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especi…
May 5, 2023

Jolt 95: Awe Inspiring Moments-Radiance Kickoff

Sarah kicks off In Awe of Radiance with our guiding quote and an illustration from her own life of how she has learned to radiate through challenge and embrace the light from those around her. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sar…
April 24, 2023

Episode 136: In AWE of Ashley Hicks-Hardyway-Storytellers Series

Ashley is a born and raised Wichita, Kansas native. She currently resides in the beautiful city of Arlington, Texas with her 4 children and husband. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State…
April 17, 2023

Episode 135: In AWE of Emma Chiappetta-Storytellers Series

Emma Chiappetta is a mathematics instructor, instructional coach, and director of faculty development at Wasatch Academy, a boarding school in central Utah. Her purpose across all of these roles is to bring out the best in e…
April 3, 2023

Jolt 94: Awe Inspiring Moments-Healing Nature of Storytelling

A new month, and a new focus on Storytellers! In this episode, Sarah does her own storytelling to remind us that every day we get to write and live a new story, and discover a piece of ourselves. She shares a book recommenda…
March 27, 2023

Episode 134: In AWE of Charle Peck & Dr. Cameron Caswell-Women's Voices Series

Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique l…
March 20, 2023

Jolt 93: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Amplifying Voices

Are you being intentional about amplifying the voices of those around you, so they can share their gifts with the world? If you're not sure how, tune in to this follow-up episode to Activating Your Voice, and listen as Sarah…
March 13, 2023

Episode 133 - In AWE of Dr. LaQuanta Nelson (The BOSS Educator) - Women's Voices Series

BOLD. OPTIMISTIC. SPONTANEOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant ov…
March 6, 2023

Jolt 92: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Activating Your Voice

Sarah's jolt today is one of action, as she spends some time exercising her signature strength of noticing excellence and beauty in the world, by providing encouraging tips for how to activate your voice. Enneagram Links: Th…
March 1, 2023

Jolt 91: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Women's History Celebration

Sarah IS BACK and ramping up for March and just in time for Women’s History Month. This month we are In AWE of Women’s Voices. She has some wonderful, inspiring people and stories for you that will feature women's voices, an…