Episodes

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Aspire to Lead," the podcast where we explore the multifaceted world of leadership from every angle. In this episode, the dynamic educator and author, Jed Dearybury, jumps into the tra...

In this captivating episode of Aspire to Lead , Sarah Thomas dives into the transformative world of education and how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing the landscape of instructional strategies. Episode Highlights: T...

Welcome to Aspire to Lead, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative pathways in education and personal growth. This week, I’m honored to have Nicholas Mann, a trailblazer in enhancing student and teacher wellbeing and fo...

Tune in to this enlightening bonus episode of "Aspire to Lead," where Darrin Peppard and Joshua Stamper team up to provide invaluable insights and guidance to new leaders. If you're navigating the path of leadership or seekin...

Join us as we delve deep into the transformative power of instilling a growth mindset in both educators and students. Brian Martin, a recognized expert in education, lends his expertise to illuminate how fostering a growth mi...

In this remarkable episode, we are honored to welcome Steve Mesler, an Olympic gold medalist and the visionary mind behind Classroom Champions. Tune in as Steve delves into the essential skills that pave the path to successfu...

Welcome to this week's inspiring episode of "Aspire to Lead," as we sit down with this week’s special guest, the esteemed Jillian DuBois. In this compelling conversation, Jillian opens up about powerful strategies to effectiv...

Welcome to this week's dynamic episode of "Aspire to Lead" with the CEO and founder of Organized Binder, Mitch Weathers. In this compelling installment, Mitch delves into the vital topic of executive functioning skills and th...

Welcome to this week's enlightening episode of "Aspire to Lead" with Lainie Rowell. Join us as Lainie shares the transformative power of journaling and her motivation to create a useful journal for educators. In this captivat...

Welcome to this week's empowering episode of "Aspire to Lead" with Dan Wolfe. Join us as Dan shares his insightful journey of using the five Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) components to navigate a crucial decision in his...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Bradley James Davies shares how a panic attack and a near death experience enlightened him on how he was dealing with stress and mental health. Join us as we discuss the lessons learned ...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Amber Calderon shares about the importance of recovering emotionally over the summer and establishing health work boundaries to protect our emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we discu...

In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Michael and Sam’s failure in expecting staff and students to be able to use technology well beyond their current ability. I also share 3 strategies on Building Capacity vs Enabling Sta...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Ryan Steuer shares how, as a teacher, he struggled to connect real world concepts to his curriculum and how Project Based Learning (PBL) transformed his classroom and engaged his student...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Lindsay Titus shares her experience as an Assistant Principal and how she realized it wasn’t the position that served her the best. Join us as Lindsay shares her important reflection pro...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dr. Robert Martinez discusses how to make connections and be present in the lives of the people you serve, especially during the tough times. I n this episode, we discuss: Finding ways t...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dr. Tyler Cook discusses how there is a leader inside each one of us. Whether at work or inside the front doors of your home, you have influence and set an example through the life you l...

In this new BONUS episode, we learn from Lindsay Titus’ failure in building relationships with her new staff. Join us as we work through the resolution, the lesson learned through this new environment, and my five strategies ...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dave Schmittou discusses ways to confront your own thinking and how to challenge the status quo. But the aim of our conversation is not to provide a step-by-step, one size fits all solut...

This BONUS episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! On March 3rd and 4th, Toddle hosted the largest virtual gathering for school le...

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Stacey Cohen shares the modern playbook that equips teens with strategies and tools to succeed in high school, college, and their first job. This episode is packed with sage advice, prac...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez shares how, as a Principal, she felt successful but unfulfilled. Join us as we talk about being authentic in our desires and mission, while not conforming to other people's assump...

This BONUS episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! On March 3rd and 4th, Toddle hosted the largest virtual gathering for school le...

In this week’s episode, Joshua Buckley shares the surprises, misconceptions, and lessons learned as a new administrator of two elementary schools. In this episode, we discuss: The differences of teaching vs administration How...