Unapologetic Leadership
Unapologetic Leadership focuses on reflecting on the work school leaders do and challenging to grow with and through lived experiences. This podcast will allow listeners to engage in hearing from educational leaders who are engrained in the work. Topics such as equity, diversity, inclusion, school culture, student voice, and leadership experiences are among some of the content you will hear.
Recent Episodes
April 22, 2024
E40: The Future of the Profession
Get ready for an extraordinary episode! Get ready to be inspired by the incredible future educators from Huntley High School. They are super excited as they set out on their journey to become remarkable educators. It’s time …
Dec. 31, 2023
E39: Turning Around the Future of Schools with Dr. Marques Stewart
This episode dives into understanding turnaround schools and the development that happens in those settings when you have great leadership and a great staff! From the peaks of celebrating as many students a possible to the v…
July 12, 2023
E38: It’s All About Connection with Principal Marvin Smith
Connection is essential for expanding opportunities, accessing resources, exchanging knowledge, building collaborations, and fostering professional growth in an interconnected world. In this episode, I chop it up with Princi…
July 1, 2023
E37: A Culture of Positivity with Principal Brown
The Proud Principal of Winters Mill High School in Maryland drops some great ways to build the positive school culture with students at the center of it all! Principal Brown is true to the core of why he became a school lead…
May 6, 2023
E36: Be Intentional and Reflect
A message from yours truly about being intentional in reflecting on the work we do as educators. Check out the episode.
Feb. 9, 2023
Choppin’ It Up with Dr. Jerod Phillips Sr.
Fellow Teach Better Team podcaster and school leader, Dr. Phillips talks about his journey as a new school administrator. Check out his story!
Jan. 24, 2023
Creating a Safe Community of Trust, Relationships in the Midst of the Unthinkable!
July 4, 2022 was supposed to be a day of celebration until tragedy rocked a community. Hear from Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, Superintendent of Schools for North Shore District 112 in Highland Park, IL., as he share his vantage point…
Dec. 28, 2022
E33: Hanging Out with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Sanfelippo shares his perspective on school leadership, how to intentionally manufacture small wins, and gives insight to the “Recognize, Acknowledge, Extend” model. It’s a loaded episode you can’t miss hearing!
Oct. 8, 2022
E32: Educational Insight by The Belin Team!
Education is very important in the Belin house! Check out this episode with a very special guest to find out why!
Aug. 6, 2022
E31: Beginning of the Year with Dr. Tron Young
Dr. Young and I dialogue about the beginning of the year and give the listeners some things to think about that will set the box you are comfortable being in, on fire! There is tons of energy in this episode of Unapologetic …
Aug. 4, 2022
E30: Partnerships and Dialogue with Assistant Principal Dr. Danya Woods
Dr. Woods is an assistant principal in Delaware. Her leadership and preparation for the work that she does for kids definitely sets her above the rest! Dr. Woods shares some great ideas about community partnerships, serving …
June 28, 2022
E29: Unapologetic Leadership featuring Principal Stephanie Harris
Principal Harris is a school leader in Illinois that is all about kids! Check out her story!
May 7, 2022
E28: Tell Your Story…Advocacy from Washington D.C.
If you don’t tell your story, someone else will! Spending a week at the nation’s capital, having the opportunity to advocate and tell the story of what is happening in schools to the First Lady of the US and the Secretary of…
April 16, 2022
E27: Leading and Reading with Dr. Bridget Belcastro
Principal of Johnsburg Elementary and the true definition of an avid reader, Dr. Belcastro drops some awesome insight on the culture of her school and the importance of a book in a kids hands. Bridget opens the world beyond …
April 9, 2022
E26: Advice from School Leaders
Knowing that education and the role of school leadership have drastically changed over the past couple of years, what would you say if you could look back and give yourself one piece of advice? Hear the advice from a group o…
March 26, 2022
E25: It’s Not About Position… The Vantage Point from an Assistant Principal
Dr. Scott Savage has served in various roles in education. His perspective and lived experiences has helped him master the skill of building relationships and challenging others to invest in kids no matter what position you …
March 9, 2022
E23: #RelationshipGoals for Educators
Matt Woods shares his insights on the importance of relationships. He also shares his work and the impact of a book series “I wanna be…”
Jan. 29, 2022
E22: Dr. Martinez shares his journey and thoughts as a middle school principal!
The path to education is not always the path most traveled. Dr. Efrain Martinez shares his journey and life experiences of how he became a champion for kids!!!
Dec. 29, 2021
E21: A Recent Disruption to the School Environment ft. Dwight Carter
Educators have wondered how we have made it through the first semester of the 21-22 school year. The question is… what lies ahead of us? Check out this must listen to podcast featuring my great friend Dwight Carter as he tal…
Nov. 6, 2021
E20: Series Intro… Leading Schools and the Pandemic is STILL Here!
Opening a new series to talk with school leaders about the life of lead wing schools over the past 2 months. Leaders will provide practical ideas and takeaways that leaders can implement in their buildings NOW! We all have t…
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