Episodes

Have you ever been frustrated with the lack of time you have to focus on leadership? My guest today, has used his 20 years of administrative experience to create a wonderful resource for leaders. I’m excited to once again have my good friend, Evan Robb, the author of The Ten Minute Principal”, on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss: Ten Minute Strategies The Six Pillars of Leadership Creating a Vision Finding our Own Path for Growth Changing the Culture of Learning And Upcomin...

In your leadership experience, have you ever felt isolated or alone in your struggles? My guest today, is an expert in creating communities to enhance leadership skills and find solutions through coaching. I’m excited to once again have Danny Bauer, the host and creator of “Better Leaders Better school” on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss: Coaching Leaders Finding a Community to Level Up Combatting Professional Burn-Out Important Literature for Growth And Upcoming Projects ...

In education, we talk about the power of differentiated learning but what about differentiated grading? My guest today is an expert in differentiated assessments and grades and his views have been inspirational in my own growth as a leader. Rick Wormeli is an author of five best selling books and I’m so excited to share his story, while expanding on how Fair isn’t Always Equal. In this Episode, we discuss: Differentiated Grading Fair isn’t Always Equal Traditional Grading Scale and the Impac...

As a leader, have you ever initiated change and it was followed by fear and resistance? Today, my guest will be sharing his struggles and successes of initiating change at the highest level of his district and I’m extremely excited to share his story with you. My guest is Wade Stanford, the superintendent of Westwood ISD and a leader that is impacting many well beyond his own district. Follow Wade Stanford: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wadestanford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wade.sta...

As a leader, have you ever felt it’s impossible to create an innovative space or system for student to learn and create? I know over the years, I have definitely struggled to break the cycle of traditional practices. Today, I have two experts on Innovation, George Couros and Katie Novak, and they just wrote an amazing book called, “Innovate Inside the Box”: Empowering Learners through the UDL and Innovator’s mindset. I can’t wait to share this incredible wealth of knowledge on the Aspire podcast...

Chris Chappolin and I discuss how to create a culture of empowerment, STEAM education strategies, and the importance of creating a PLN network! #AspireLead Follow Chris Chappotin: Chris Chappotin is the Principal at STEAM Middle School in Burleson, TX, blogger, rapper and member of the Nohea Kindreds. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Chappotin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_chappotin/ Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/chrischappotin/ Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW web...

Tamara Letter and I discuss how to create a culture of Kindness, increasing student voice through kindness passion projects, and the importance of technology in schools! #AspireLead Tamara Letter Tamera has served as an elementary classroom teacher, differentiation specialist, and, currently, she serves as a technology integrator and instructional coach. In addition to her campus duties, Tamera is a presenter and author of “A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, ...

Welcome to the Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast! In this episode, Joshua talks with expert coach and new Better Leaders Better School Mastermind cohort leader, Dr. Kelly Crane. Dr. Crane shares her experience moving up the career ladder from Assistant Principal to Superintendent and how to find a network of supporters, while working through difficult situations as a district leader. Dr. Kelly Crane has spent her educational career in Kansas and Missouri. She was a teacher and coach pr...

Do you hold a leadership title but feel as though you are not making an impact? Vernon Wright and I discuss how to build your influence, making authentic connections, and empowering others to find their purpose! #AspireLead Vernon Wright Vernon Wright is a district facilitator, blogger, speaker, Editor for Nohea Kindreds, and Host of the popular podcast, “The Many Voices of Grit”. Follow Vernon Wright: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewrightleader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrigh...

In this episode, Nili Bartley and I discuss how to make an impact on a campus without a leadership title, creating student leaders, empowering others to have a voice and establishing a culture of creativity! #AspireLead Book Giveaway! Nili has been gracious enough to provide one autographed book, “Lead Beyond Your Title” for an ASPIRE Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. The winners will be selected and announced on Friday, August 9th, 2019. As ...

The Ethical Line: Featuring Dr. Toni Faddis Dr. Toni Faddis and I discuss ethical decisions for leaders, equity in schools, reviewing times of growth through failure, important leadership qualities to succeed as a principal and her book, “The Ethical Line”! Book Giveaway! Dr, Fadis has been gracious enough to provide two of her books, “The Ethical Line” for an ASPIRE Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. The winners will be selected and announce...

Striving for Ownership: Featuring Andrew Marotta Want to know how to get ownership from your staff? Andrew Marotta and I discuss striving for ownership in initiatives, how we don’t need to be a salesman, leading beyond a title, giving a 100% at all times, and details on a book giveaway! Book Giveaway! To enter, go to joshstamper.com and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. We will be choosing our three winners from those who sign up. The winners will be announced Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 7pm ...

As an aspiring leader, what do you need to experience to prepare for our next leadership position? Todd Nesloney and I discuss interview tips and tricks to the administrative interview process, leadership conferences, technology implementation strategies, providing grace to students, and Todd shares a surprise announcement! #AspireLead Todd Nesloney Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was ...

Bonus Episode with Joshua Stamper Create your Leadership Goals for the new school year Do not wait for leadership opportunities to come to you Take the initiative to lead beyond your position What topics or questions do you have that you would like me to answer or have the guests answer? Reach out via social media, email, or contact section on the ASPIRE website to let me know what leadership topics or questions you would like answered by our guests. Tweet This Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW w...

As a leader, what would we do if we faced immense tragedy at our school? This week’s guest, Frank DeAngelis, discusses how important it is to instill hope, relationship building, trauma informed practices and safety into our schools. About Frank DeAngelis: I am honored to have Frank DeAngelis on the podcast this week. Frank is the retired principal of Columbine High School, serving as an educator for the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, since 1979. As a Colorado native, Frank reti...

Do we allow our leaders, teachers, and students to try new ideas and take risks? This week’s guest, Rachael Mann, discusses why risk taking is so important for leaders and students, changes need to our grading system, improving opportunities for creativity, and the future of school partnerships. About Rachael Mann: Rachael is an Education Consultant, Blogger, Presenter, Co-Author of “The Martians In Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space”. Follow Rachael Mann: Twitter: https://twitter....