Episodes

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 and Joshua Stamper [caption id="attachment_2347" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Todd Nesloney, Celebrate Your Story[/caption] I want to invite you to “Celebrate Your Story”! This two day event will be January 24th and 25th, in Brenham TX. I will be speaking at the event w...

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 break though doubt and insecurity. In this Episode, we discuss: How to amplify and serve others Sharing your vision and voice with others Balancing work, family, and other priorities Strategies to support learners And the Awe Podcast Follow Sarah Johnson: Twitter: Sar...

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 much further than just working hard. In this Episode, we discuss: Inspiring the adults to inspire the students Fighting through fear Learning through failure Strategies to observe your peers And the Leader in Learning Podcast Follow Dan Kreiness Twitter: https://twitte...

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: Strategies to build relationships Practical ways to stay relevant Finding "like minded" creators and educators Mental health routines And Real Rap With Reynolds Follow CJ Reynolds Twitter: https://twitter.com/realrapreynolds Website: https://www.realrapwithreynolds....

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 interview on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam 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://joshstamp...

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 and we had the amazing opportunity to learn from Karen Pervis and her Trust Based Relational Interventions, which has really shaped my views as an educational leader. After having the opportunity to meet my guest in person and learn what she is doing on her campus, I had to...

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 guests are the Alex Oris and Mark Losey as we discuss student creativity with technology, teacher facilitation, social recognition and technology to assist students with Autism. Tweet This Featuring Alex Oris and Mark Losey Follow the Guests at: Alex Oris, Technology Integrati...

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 Library space, amplified her voice, and made an impact well beyond her campus. In this Episode, we discuss: Instructional Coaching Strategies Changing the Role of the Library Space Piloting New Positions The Educational Eye Exam Experience And #dbcPIRATEcon Follow Ali...

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 life satisfaction, mentorship in leadership, creating impactful school improvements and our guest’s educational podcasts! #AspireLead Tweet This Featuring Kevin Butler, Suzanne Dailey and Nick Sutton Follow the Guests at: Kevin Butler Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKevinJ...

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 media and how her solution grew to build a service and publishing company called EduMatch. Hopefully, Sarah’s story not only inspires you to look for problems but to act on your creative ideas. In this Episode, we discuss: Connecting with other Educators The Role of Technology ...

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 discuss how to share the positive message through social media, Science development, Punk Rock leadership, and how to lead as a peer. #AspireLead Tweet This Featuring Don Epps, Michael Earnshaw, Becky Schnekser, Phil Strunk Connect with the Guests Don Epps: Twitter: https://twitt...

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 based grading. I’m excited to have the last member of the teach better team on as we dive into some fun educational topics. In this Episode, we discuss: Mastery Learning and Standards Based Grading Inquiry and self paced classroom Relationship Building Public vs Private schoo...

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: https://jakemiller.net/ Hans Appel: School Counselor Twitter: https://twitter.com/HansNAppel Website: http://www.awardwinningculture.com/#/ Janelle McLaughlin: Educational Consultant Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ms_Mac4 Website: https://www.innovativeeducationsolutions.net/ ...

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 development experience, find avenues of Inspiration and she shares her crazy story of how social media changed her career completely. We are diving into the topic of professional learning and I’m so excited to have Tara Martin back on the Aspire Podcast! In this Episode, we discuss:...

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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeHughart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart Follow CJ Reynolds Twitter: https://twitter.com/realrapreynolds Website: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrapwithreynolds/ YouTube: https://...

On Site at The Teach Better Conference! Tweet This Featuring Dave and Shelly Burgess Follow Dave Burgess: Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave Website: https://daveburgess.com/ Follow Shelley Burgess: Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgess_shelley Website: https://leadlikeapirate.net/ Follow The Teach Better Team: Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachbetterteam Website: https://www.teachbetter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teac...

When we walk into a classroom, how do we, as leaders, change the perception so we are viewed as coaches instead of an evaluator? My guest today has constructed a road map to help instructional leaders build trust with their staff, identify their strengths, designing important questions and adding value to any classroom. Today’s guest is Amy Illingworth and she worked her way from a teacher to an Assistant Superintendent as she has used this coaching model to impact classrooms and many Aspiring L...

Have you, as a leader, continuously focused on your weaknesses instead of your strengths? My guest today found hardship early in his career, but instead of focusing on his struggles, he built a system that changed his career. Today’s guest is Chad Ostrowski and he focused on his strengths to create the Grid Method, which was the starting point of the Teach Better Team. In this Episode, we discuss: Thriving in your Areas of Strengths The Teach Better Construction Focusing on Solutions Instead...

Often, I hear about educators who feel isolated in their leadership role. Where do we go to get connected with other leaders and increase our knowledge to be the best educator possible? My guests today are part of an amazing team, who started with a small strategy that led to an impactful movement. Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas are my guests, half of the Teach Better Team, and they are here to share how you can get connected to increase your leadership capacity. In this Episode, we discuss: Shar...

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...