Episodes
Feb. 29, 2020
89. The Modern Mentor: Featuring Dr. Matthew Joseph
How do you view mentorship? In your experience, Is it a box to check off or is it an inspiring and impactful practice? This week’s guest, Dr. Matthew Joseph, shares how he changed the role and perception of mentorship to invi...
Feb. 23, 2020
The Aspire Mailbag: Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper
In the first ever Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. We also provide some exciting announcements for upcoming events! Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua...
Feb. 22, 2020
88. Adverse Leadership Experiences: Featuring Bethany Hill
What would you do if your current position created an unbalanced life and triggered previous personal traumas? This week’s guest, Bethany Hill, shares how she took a step back to take a step forward and found the balance need...
Feb. 15, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Matt Foster and Jennifer Short
THE CELEBRATE YOUR STORY EVENT! It’s always fun to attend conferences and connect with those who are in attendance. At the Celebrate Your Story event, I not only had the opportunity to speak with those who presented, I also i...
Feb. 9, 2020
87. Redefining the Role: Featuring Ryan Sheehy
How would you respond if your superintendent said you weren’t an instructional leader due to the content you taught? This week’s guest, Ryan Sheehy, shares how he broke the stigma of being a Physical Education teacher and how...
Feb. 7, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Aaron Hogan and Belinda Richardson-George
THE CELEBRATE YOUR STORY EVENT! In this BONUS episode, Aaron Hogan and Belinda Richardson-George provide amazing insight on the Celebrate Your Story Event, leadership experiences, and how to improve your leadership skills. Tw...
Feb. 1, 2020
86. Lights. Camera. Lead: Featuring Kevin Butler
How do we get our students to be actively engaged and teach in a way that inspires both children and adults? This week’s guest, Kevin Butler, shares the secret on how to balance between being a teacher and an instructional le...
Jan. 29, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Hal Bowman and Tyson Jones
THE CELEBRATE YOUR STORY EVENT! In this BONUS episode, Hal Bowman and Tyson Jones provide amazing insight on the Celebrate Your Story Event, leadership experiences, and how to improve your leadership skills. Tweet This Featur...
Jan. 26, 2020
85. Rev-Up Your Leadership: Featuring Jorge Valenzuela
What if someone came to you and offered you a job that was different than what you had planned for your leadership journey? This week’s guest, Jorge Valenzuela, shares how one job offer changed the trajectory of his leadershi...
Jan. 19, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Todd Nesloney
CELEBRATE YOUR STORY EVENT! In this BONUS episode, Todd Nesloney and I discuss the Celebrate Your Story Event, the topics covered at the conference and future Aspire Podcast bonus episodes. Tweet This Featuring Todd Nesloney ...
Jan. 18, 2020
84. Facing Self-Doubt: Featuring Sarah Johnson
When you are presented with fear and self doubt, how do we overcome these challenges to be an effective leader? This week’s guest, Sarah Johnson, shares how she fought through isolation and provides a practical framework to b...
Jan. 11, 2020
83. Leader of Learning: Featuring Dan Kreiness
In our role as a leader is working hard the most important trait to be successful? This week’s guest, Dan Kreiness, shares how he went through a tough experience as an administrator to learn his greatest lesson, which went mu...
Jan. 5, 2020
82. On Fire to Influence: Featuring CJ Reynolds
This week’s guest, CJ Reynolds, shares how he uses unorthodox relationship building strategies and his YouTube channel to impact his students, community and educators around the world. #AspireLead In this Episode, we discuss:...
Jan. 4, 2020
Bonus Episode: Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper
THE TEACH BETTER ANNOUNCEMENT! In this BONUS episode, Jeff Gargas and I discuss the Teach Better Speaking Network, future Teach Better projects, the upcoming conference and the Aspire Podcast. You can find this video intervie...
Dec. 29, 2019
81. The Trauma Informed Transformation: Featuring Allyson Apsey
For anyone who has heard me present or speak as a guest on another podcast, you have heard that I’m extremely passionate about trauma informed and restorative practices. My wife and I have been foster parents for over 6 years...
Dec. 28, 2019
Bonus Episode: Featuring Alex Oris and Mark Losey
ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! This is the last installment of the teach better conference Bonus episodes! I hope you have enjoyed these quick episodes filled with various educational leaders. In this episode, my gue...
Dec. 21, 2019
80. Educational Eye Exam: Featuring Alicia Ray
When you hear the term Librarian, do you think of a person who strictly works with books or of someone who is leading the charge for innovation? This week’s guest, Alicia Ray, shares how she broke the mold of the traditional ...
Dec. 14, 2019
Bonus Episode: Featuring Kevin Butler, Suzanne Dailey and Nick Sutton
ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! This is the fifth installment of the teach better conference Bonus episodes! In this episode, my guests are the talented Kevin Butler, Suzanne Dailey and Nick Sutton as we discuss work ...
Dec. 8, 2019
79. Connecting Educators Globally: Featuring Sarah Thomas
Have you ever identified and solved a problem, only to find your solution grow into something you did not expect? This week’s guest, Sarah Thomas, explains how she found a growing need to connect other educators on social med...
Dec. 7, 2019
Bonus Episode: Featuring Don Epps, Michael Earnshaw, Becky Schnekser, Phil Strunk
ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! Welcome to the fourth installment of the teach better conference Bonus episodes! In this episode, my guests are Don Epps, Michael Earnshaw, Becky Schnekser, and Phil Strunk as we discus...
Dec. 1, 2019
78. The Mastery Learning Experience: Featuring Tiffany Ott
Does our educational system represent the world we live in? This week’s guest, Tiffany Ott , explains how she has transformed her classroom to prepare her students using mastery Learning, self paced curriculum, and standards ...
Nov. 28, 2019
Bonus Episode: Featuring Jake Miller, Janelle McLaughlin, Hans Appel and Crystal Parker
ON SITE AT THE TEACH BETTER CONFERENCE! Tweet This Bonus Episode: Featuring Jake Miller, Janelle McLaughlin, Hans Appel and Crystal Parker Jake Miller : Technology Coach Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeMillerTech Website: ht...
Nov. 23, 2019
77. Inspired to Act: Featuring Tara Martin
How often do you go to a professional development session or conference and, although you may be inspired, you don’t act on the message? This week’s guest, Tara Martin , and I provide ways to increase the professional develop...
Nov. 16, 2019
Bonus Episode: Featuring Tara Martin, Rae Hughart and CJ Reynolds
On Site at The Teach Better Conference! Tweet This Featuring Tara Martin, Rae Hughart and CJ Reynolds Follow Tara Martin Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraMartinEDU Website: http://www.tarammartin.com/ Follow Rae Hughart Twitt...