In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh and Charle explore practical ways educators can create environments that help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn before behavior escalates. They discuss the power of predictable routines, clear expectations, visual cues, relationship building, and using fewer words when students need direction. Josh and Charle also talk about the impact of the physical and social environment. From lighting, noise, and classroom setup to tone of vo

Let’s chat—send me a text! What if the biggest shift you could make this school year wasn't changing your curriculum—but changing the way you think about planning? In this episode, I share the mindset shift that has transformed my classroom. Instead of asking, "What activity should I do?" I now start with a much different question: "What experience do I want my students to have?" We'll explore how this simple change impacts every instructional decision, why meaningful learning experiences don...

Joe Reed is the founder of Pulse; a student support platform built for K-12 school leaders who are tired of reacting to problems they could have seen coming. His background is in social impact and community development. He spent years working with under-resourced communities and kept running into the same wall: by the time anyone had a clear picture of what was actually happening with the people they were serving, it was already a crisis. Pulse is built on a simple conviction: educators should b

Casey shares the moment her pride finally tumbled and uses it to name something high-achieving, impact-driven women recognize immediately. You can spend years becoming a victim of other people's insecure behaviors, and then quietly become a victim of your own limiting beliefs. Casey walks through the signs of both, pushes back on all of us with three beliefs about victimhood, and introduces the three kinds of clarity that make confidence possible in the first place. In this episode: The Jenga

Stop Pushing Through Lessons That Aren't Working You spent hours building an Orff arrangement, a movement game, or a whole setup, and in less than five minutes, it becomes a total dumpster fire. Sound familiar? When music lesson plans aren't working, our first instinct as music teachers is often to white-knuckle our way through, push harder, and blame ourselves or the kids. But powering through a tanked lesson actually makes everything worse! In this episode, I’m sharing why you need to stop ta

What actually separates the teammates everyone wants to play with from the ones everyone quietly dreads? Jon and Coach Jim break it down in four keys, and every one of them applies just as much in a boardroom as it does in a locker room. This week on a solo episode they cover integrity and why you are always on stage even when you think you are not, the we over me mindset and how to actually tell if someone means it, controlling the controllables so you stop wasting energy on what you cannot ch

Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Dr. Melissa Sperry, principal of Wetaskiwin Outreach School. They discuss Melissa’s insights into building collaborative practices that support all learners in an outreach setting. Related Resources: Wet

How do you assess classroom discussions in a way that supports deeper thinking—not just participation? In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons shares practical strategies for assessing student discourse in ways that promote critical thinking, equitable participation, and authentic learning. Rather than focusing only on written assignments, this episode explores how teachers can gather evidence from classroom conversations, provide meaningful feedback, and he

Let’s chat—send me a text! Being a Modern Math Teacher isn't about using the newest technology or following every educational trend. It's about intentionally designing learning experiences that help every student think deeply, feel like they belong, and see themselves as capable mathematicians. In this episode, I reflect on five beliefs that have transformed my own classroom and explain why becoming a Modern Math Teacher isn't a destination—it's an ongoing journey of intentional growth. In t...

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus DOWNLOAD Your FREE Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide bit.ly/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes to building effective systems for collaboration Learn more about Jeff L

In this final Summer Reset episode, we are talking about self-efficacy and why it matters in the upper elementary literacy classroom. Throughout the Summer Reset series, we have talked about systems, time sucks, instructional clarity, and Tier 1 instruction. This episode brings those ideas together by asking an important question: How do we design literacy instruction that helps students become less dependent on us? Because the goal is not just for students to complete the task or look successfu

Jove Stickel climbed the leadership ladder in education...from teacher and coach to principal. But along the way, he learned a powerful lesson: you can’t effectively lead others if you’ve stopped leading yourself. At one point, Jove weighed over 600 pounds. His health was suffering, and he had lost himself in serving others. A heart issue became a defining moment. He looked in the mirror and decided it was time to change. What followed was an incredible journey...1,000+ consecutive days of runn

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Amanda Kocon from Edmentum discusses how educators can connect academic and career readiness from kindergarten through high school, emphasizing relevance, engagement, and the role of emerging technologies like AI in edu

What does it mean to close learning gaps without denying students access to grade-level learning? In this episode, John Almarode and I discuss how meaningful scaffolding protects the learning target, why access matters, and what teachers can do to uncover evidence of student thinking. We also examine why investing in teachers and implementation matters more than simply purchasing another curriculum.

What would change if educators treated joy, connection, and mental wellness as essential parts of the work instead of extras? In this episode, Joshua Stamper welcomes back educator, author, speaker, and Teach Class Off creator CJ Reynolds. CJ reflects on more than 20 years in education, from teaching in West Philadelphia to serving students in New Mexico, and shares why his purpose has remained rooted in one simple belief: kids come first. Joshua and CJ discuss building meaningful relationship

Leadership comes with expectations. Be steady. Be available. Support your people. Make the difficult decisions. Carry the pressure. But what happens when the person everyone looks to for support needs support too? In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Darrin sits down with organizational psychologist, former therapist, and author Melissa Doman for an honest and practical conversation about leadership mental health, communication, emotional intelligence, and what sustainable leadership ac

What if your phone is your biggest competition for being a great leader, and you do not even realize it? Brian Biro's two daughters once asked him a question that changed everything. This week Brian joins Jon and Coach Jim for a conversation packed with energy, both literal and figurative. He has delivered over 2,000 presentations, written 16 books, coached Olympic swimmers, and counted John Wooden as a close friend and mentor. His framework for breakthrough leadership comes down to three contr

Dr. Brandi Kelly shares her personal reflections on her birthday and the goals she has set for the next year of her life. She emphasizes the importance of intentional living, health, focus, and presence in her journey of becoming the person she is called to be. Takeaways Intentional living leads to purposeful growth Health, focus, and presence are key elements of personal development Chapters 00:00 Reflections on Birthdays and Intentional Living 02:46 Setting Health Goals and Embracing Cha

You have reflected on your leadership experiences, clarified your leadership identity, identified the people in your corner, and recognized the gaps you still need to fill. Now it is time to turn that insight into action. In the final episode of the Aspiring Leaders Bonus Series, Joshua Stamper shares a practical framework for creating an intentional leadership action plan. Learn how to choose a leadership focus, pursue one meaningful experience, connect with a person who can support your growt

You know the question that needs asking. You just don't ask it. Maybe you've been called difficult before, or maybe you're just trying to keep the peace. So the question stays in your head, and the confusion stays in the room. Casey unpacks why your gut usually knows what to ask before you find the words, and why the clearest person in the room becomes the leader. She shares how to ask the hard question without coming across as aggressive or putting your own safety on the line. Mentioned in th

Are you building meaningful leadership experience, or are you simply staying busy? In Part 4 of the Aspiring Leaders Bonus Series, Joshua Stamper helps aspiring leaders identify the experiences they still need before stepping into their next role. Saying yes to every committee, project, or extra duty may show initiative, but not every opportunity builds the skills, relationships, and leadership evidence that hiring teams want to see. This episode explores key areas of school leadership, includ