Episodes
Nov. 27, 2021
169. Growing Through the Grind: Featuring Dr. Joseph Jones and Dr. T.J. Vari
Low teacher retention rates in schools negatively impact student achievement for all the students in a school, not just those in a new teacher’s classroom. This week’s guest, Dr. Joseph Jones and Dr. T.J. Vari, give precise s...
Nov. 21, 2021
168. Breaking the Labels of Education: Featuring Trevor Timmerberg
This week’s guest, Trevor Timmerberg, shares how his experience in the military shaped his self discipline and changed his perspective on leadership. As a student who had labels placed on him, Trevor is determined to teach hi...
Nov. 13, 2021
167. Evolving Education: Featuring Dr. Katie Martin
It’s time to leave behind practices that don’t best serve all learners and educators, and to prioritize what matters most: relationships, connection, purpose, flexibility, agency, and authentic learning. Education must evolve...
Nov. 7, 2021
166. Back to Normal or Back to Better: Featuring Tom Burton
After two years of new educational practices, are we trying to get back to normal or a way to get better? This week’s guest, Tom Burton, shares how going back to the way things were is not the best mindset. In his district, d...
Nov. 3, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Evan Robb
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead , Evan Robb joins me to share about his author contribution. In this Episode, we also discuss: Activating and Taking Initiati...
Oct. 30, 2021
165. Engagement is Not a Unicorn, It’s a Narwhal: Featuring Heather Lyon
How do you define student engagement in your classroom? This week’s guest, Heather Lyon, shares a common understanding of what engagement looks and sounds like so that anyone can design and gauge instruction using this unders...
Oct. 9, 2021
Aspire Mailbag: New School Year Problems
Aspire Mailbag: New School Year Problems In this 23rd Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions...
Oct. 9, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Allyson Apsey
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead , Allyson Apsey joins me to share about her author contribution. In this Episode, we also discuss: Creativity in Lea...
Oct. 3, 2021
EduMatch Launch with Mandy Froehlich and Todd Nesloney
EduMatch Celebration for Aspire to Lead On the day my new book, Aspire to Lead, launched, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Mandy Froehlick and Todd Nesloney about the different aspects of this educational leaders...
Sept. 29, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Jill Siler
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Jill Siler joins me to share about her author contribution on executing as a leader. In this Episode, we also discuss: The t...
Sept. 25, 2021
164. EdTech Integration Mindset: Featuring Jake Miller
In this week’s episode, classroom teacher and edtech expert Jake Miller equips us to overcome the paradox of choice and select the right edtech tools for your classroom so you can start using them tomorrow. Jake offers anecdo...
Sept. 22, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Sarah Thomas
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead , Sarah Thomas joins me to share about her author contribution. In this Episode, we also discuss: Reflection as a Le...
Sept. 18, 2021
163. Leading with Your Values: Featuring Richard Shell
A fast-track colleague is elbowing their way up the professional ladder in your organization by faking reports. Your boss asks you to lie to a stakeholder. The team leader is a serial sexual harasser. What should you do? Nobo...
Sept. 11, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Sarah Johnson
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead , Sarah Johnson joins me to share about her author contribution on leadership identity. In this Episode, we discuss:...
Sept. 6, 2021
162. Unlocking Talent in Every Leader: Featuring Danny Bauer
Lack of mentorship and coaching is a leading reason for leader attrition in education, but it doesn’t have to be this way. If it’s true that "Everyone wins when the leader gets better," then your community is counting on you ...
Sept. 4, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Nathan Maynard
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With an exciting announcement coming September 7th, Nathan Maynard joins me to share about his author contribution in my upcoming book, Aspire to Lead . In this Episode, we...
Aug. 29, 2021
161. Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Featuring Eric Sheninger
The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Regardless of the forces at hand, educators and leaders play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. In this week’s ...
Aug. 27, 2021
Bonus Episode: Aspire to Lead with Latrese Younger
Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With an exciting announcement coming September 7th, Latrese Younger joins me to share about her author contribution in my upcoming book, Aspire to Lead . In this Episode, w...
Aug. 22, 2021
160. Along Came a Leader: Featuring Kelly Croy
What leadership qualities are the most important qualities to possess? This week’s guest, Kelly Croy, shares his six primary elements of leadership to guide you to personal and professional success. In this episode, we also d...
Aug. 16, 2021
159. The Expert Effect: Featuring Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney
What is the best way to prepare our students for future ready careers and enhance their essential skills? This week’s guests, Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney, share the importance of providing students with real world proble...
Aug. 8, 2021
158. Increasing Leadership Capacity: Featuring Chris Legleiter
Why is it important for schools to develop many leaders? This week’s guest, Chris Legleiter, shares how he continues to build leadership capacity in his staff and build up their strengths. In this episode, we also discuss: Th...
Aug. 2, 2021
157. Advocate for Change: Featuring Traci Browder
What does it mean to be equitable or inclusive in your school? This week’s guest, Traci Browder, shares powerful stories, actionable steps, and practices to ensure students have the same resources to be successful. In this ep...
July 28, 2021
156. Integrating Critical Thinking and Social Skills: Featuring Dennis Mathew
In your lesson plans, outside of the content in the curriculum, what skills do you teach your students? This week’s guest, Dennis Mathew, shares how he goes beyond the curriculum to share essential life skills, such as confli...