Episodes

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. The question I asked was, "what tips or strategies would you suggest during this unprecedented time?" I hope their responses provide value and strength during your distant learning experience. Tweet This Featuring Jake Miller, Kevin Butler, Mandy Froehlich, and Jorge Valenzuela F...

Obviously, we are living and educating in an unprecedented time and I wanted to discuss this question: How do we handle mental health during a time of isolation and what strategies should we use for distant learning? This week’s guest and my Teach Better speaking network teammate, Mandy Froehlich, shares the importance of structure and grace and provides practical strategies during distant learning. In this Episode, we discuss: Divergent Thinking Increasing Trust as a Leader Distance Learning S...

Have you ever failed so many times that you began to blame everyone and everything around you? This week’s guest, Dave Schmittou, shares his impactful story of how failure helped him create a reflective system to increase his humility. In this Episode, we discuss: Interview Techniques Changing Districts as a Leader Reflection after Failure Education is like Riding a Bike And The Lasting Learning Podcast Follow Dr. Dave Schmittou: Website: https://schmittou.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/da...

How important is creativity in leadership and what aspects of art can be essential skills needed to be an aspiring leader? This week’s guests, Matt and Laura Grundler, explains the power of art education and how creativity enhances leadership effectiveness. #AspireLead In this Episode, we discuss: Cross Curricular Design Learning Challenges Growing up Creative Leadership Ideas #k12ArtChat And The Creativity Department Podcast Follow Matthew and Laura Grundler: Website: https://www.grundlerart...

Who on your campus has the greatest power to influence and inspire change in schools? This week’s guest, Jonathan Alsheimer, explains the power of teaching and how we can get to the next level of our leadership journey! In this Episode, we discuss: The power of teaching Classroom branding and Identity Increasing student engagement Reaching beyond the classroom And Next Level Teaching Follow Jonathan Alsheimer: Website: https://jonathanalsheimer.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mr_alsheim...

In the fourth Aspire 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! Tweet This Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper Follow Jeff Gargas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgargas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshu...

With so much uncertainty, fear, and trauma occurring in our students' lives, how can educators improve the social emotional health and regulation skills of each child? This week’s guest, Nathan Maynard, explains how, even through distance learning, all educators can use trauma-informed behavioral practices, mindfulness and circles to improve our student’s emotional wellbeing. In this Episode, we discuss: “Circling up” during distance learning Restorative Practices Utilizing mindfulness during t...

If you reflected on your leadership journey, would you find any lies or excuses in your story? This week’s guest, Flip Flippin, explains how we can identify the lies and acquire the necessary skills to write the story of our dreams. In this Episode, we discuss: Flip’s Journey and Involvement in Education The Lead Worthy Initiative Classroom Management and Restorative Practices School Culture and Climate Flip’s Newest Book: Your Third Story Follow Flip Flippin: Website: https://flippengroup.co...

In the third Aspire 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! Tweet This Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper Follow Jeff Gargas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgargas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua...

How would you describe your school culture on your campus? My guest, Michael Earnshaw, believes it should resemble a punk rock band and he explains how he changed the culture of his school through a portable desk and some popsicle sticks. In this Episode, we discuss: Punk Rock Classroom Podcast Education Never Dies School culture and climate And Michael’s new book! Follow Michael Earnshaw: Website: https://principal-on-a-skateboard.blogspot.com and https://www.educationneverdies.com/ Twitter:...

In the second 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 Stamper Follow Jeff Gargas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgargas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Li...

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 interviewed two educators who were in attendance. I’ve connected with my two guests on social media and it was amazing to meet them in person. In this BONUS episode, Jacob Chastain and Andrea Keller provide amazing insight on the Celebrate Your Story Event, impactful initiat...

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 invigorate aspiring leaders and enhanced the skills of sitting leaders. In this Episode, we discuss: The Role of a Mentor Finding the Correct Mentor Aspiring Leadership Programs And The Connected and Collaborative School Tweet This Follow Dr. Matthew Joseph: Website: http...

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 Stamper Follow Jeff Gargas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgargas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ...

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 needed to be successful. In this Episode, we discuss: Defeating Self Doubt Trauma Informed Practices Social Emotional Health for the Staff Professional Challenges And Sharing your Voice Follow Bethany Hill: Website: www.bethanyshill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethh...

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 interviewed two educators who were in attendance. I’ve connected with my two guests on social media and it was amazing to meet them in person. In this BONUS episode, Matt Foster and Jennifer Short provide amazing insight on the Celebrate Your Story Event, leadership experien...

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 he challenged the definition of a leader. In this Episode, we discuss: Changing the view of student discipline How to become a Instructional Leader Building a Leadership Network Be the One for kids And Principals in Action Follow Ryan Sheehy: Website: https://www.ry...

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. Tweet This Featuring Aaron Hogan and Belinda Richardson-George Follow Aaron Hogan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaron_hogan Website: http://afhogan.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444154/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444154&linkCod...

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 leader. In this Episode, we discuss: The importance of active engagement Teaching with entertainment Leadership with peers The Teach Better Network And Lights. Camera. Teach. Follow Kevin Butler: Website: www.thekevinjbutler.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKevinJB...

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 Featuring Hal Bowman and Tyson Jones Follow Hal Bowman: Twitter: https://twitter.com/halbowman Website: https://halbowman.com/ Follow Tyson Jones: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrincipalTyson Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twit...

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 leadership career forever. In this Episode, we discuss: Important skills our students need to possess How robotics is for every subject The importance of joining a team The Teach Better Network And Rev Up Robotics Follow Jorge Valenzuela: Website: https://www.lifelonglearning...