Episodes
Sept. 19, 2020
117. Connected Educators and Leaders: Featuring Jimmy Casas and Jeff Zoul
Have you ever started a difficult leadership task and felt alone, inadequate or unworthy? This week’s guests, Jeff Zoul and Jimmy Casas, share how through their connection with other educators and leaders, they were able to g...
Sept. 16, 2020
Aspire to RISE: Featuring Alana Gilliam
As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial co...
Sept. 12, 2020
Aspire Mailbag: Change is the New Normal with Lindsay Titus
In this 15th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas, Lindsay Titus, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss how to build...
Sept. 8, 2020
Aspire to RISE: Featuring Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed guidance in your leadership journey? In this episode of Aspire to RISE, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper share their vision of the show and how coaching helped them face thei...
Sept. 5, 2020
116. Authenticity is Key: Featuring Latrese Younger
Have you ever acted differently in a new leadership position because you thought you had to present a certain persona? This week’s guests, Latrese Younger, shares how she realized authenticity with her staff was the key to bu...
Sept. 1, 2020
115. Multiply Excellence in Your School: Featuring Emily Paschall
What is the driving force to improve the culture of your building and move your school toward success? This week’s guests, Emily Paschall, shares how she makes connections to help every student, parent, and colleague achieve ...
Aug. 27, 2020
Aspire Mailbag: Vulnerability as a Leader with Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper
In this 14th 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 and discuss how to be transparent as a l...
Aug. 22, 2020
114. Teachers Deserve It: Featuring Adam Welcome and Rae Hughart
Every day, educators across the country give students their very best. Often, many teachers feel overwhelmed, stressed out, underpaid, and unheard. This week’s guests, Adam Welcome and Rae Hughart, share how teachers and educ...
Aug. 16, 2020
113. Social Emotional Leader: Featuring Greg Moffitt
On this podcast, we have talked about mentorship before and the importance of seeking coaching. However, sometimes there are people in our lives that are extremely persistent even when we aren’t looking for it. So, have you e...
Aug. 14, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Sarah Johnson
In this bonus episode Sarah Johnson shares how leaders can positively cope with stress, rediscover their passion and find safety in coaching. Tweet This Follow Sarah Johnson: Twitter: Sarah on Twitter Website: Sarah's Website...
Aug. 9, 2020
112. Unlocking Literacy with STEAM: Featuring Dr. Jacie Maslyk
Have you ever had a student or a teacher tell you that they are not creative? This week’s guest, Dr. Jacie Maslyk, shares how she instills creativity in her district and how her STEAM programs inspire the students to read and...
Aug. 5, 2020
Aspire Mailbag: Starting the School Year with Jeff Gargas and Rae Hughart
In this 13th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas, special guest Rae Hughart and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss p...
July 31, 2020
111. Pardon My Positivity: Featuring Taylor Armstrong
When you lead, are you giving positivity or negativity to those around you? I’m excited to have Taylor Armstrong on the podcast to share his story on how being a negative person affected his job and the people surrounding him...
July 25, 2020
110. Taking a Gamble on Education: Featuring Kristen Nan
How important is it to be connected to other educators outside of your building? This week’s guest, Kristen Nan, shares how she almost walked away from teaching and how she took a gamble on education, which led her to an amaz...
July 21, 2020
109. Sparking Creativity in a Culturally Responsive Classroom: Featuring Dr. Shaun Woodly
If I asked you, tell me a time you sat down with a leader and felt immediate inspiration and growth? What and who would you describe? Well, for me, this occurred during this interview on multiple occasions as I had the great ...
July 17, 2020
Aspire Mailbag: Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls with Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper
In this 12th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as Jeff and I answer questions on preparing for changes in plan...
July 12, 2020
108. When Kids Lead: Featuring Todd Nesloney and Adam Dovico
On your campus or in your district, how do you allow students to lead? After reflecting on this question myself, I realized that I needed to learn more about this topic so I found a great resource to gain more student leaders...
July 9, 2020
107. Read, Lead, and Succeed: Featuring Dr. Danny Brassell
Have you ever started a career and quickly realized it wasn’t what you anticipated? This week’s guest, Dr. Danny Brassell, shares how his career as a political journalist was short lived and the reason it propelled him to tu...
July 4, 2020
106. Slaying the Lion: Featuring Justin Belt
Often, as a leader, we are met with difficult barriers and problems that create stress and fear. This week’s guest, Justin Belt, shares his message on how leaders can slay our doubts, take the necessary actions and find crea...
June 25, 2020
105. EduMagic for New Leaders: Featuring Dr. Samantha Fecich
As a leader, how do you impact and grow new teachers and leaders in our organization? This week’s guest, Dr. Samantha Fecich, shares how she uses innovative programs and resources to prepare new teachers to overcome the initi...
June 21, 2020
Aspire Mailbag: Teach Better Live Event with Jeff Gargas
In this 10th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners during the Teach Better 12 Hour Live event. Please join us for this episode as Jeff and I answer...
June 17, 2020
104. Teach, Play, Learn: Featuring Adam Peterson
When you hear that a student is playing in school, what are your first thoughts as an educator? My guest, a former kindergarten teacher, shares how he used play to transform the classroom, increase learning and engage student...
June 14, 2020
Distance Learning Support with Sarah Johnson, Jessica Cabeen and Sarah Thomas
As we continue through this journey of distant learning, I wanted to bring you some content specific to our current struggle. Instead of asking one person, I asked many of my friends to share their insight and wisdom using on...