Episodes
June 2, 2025
122. Creating Clarity with Clearer Communication with Rick Kutcher
In this episode, Casey sits down with TEDx speaker and leadership coach Rick Kutcher to unpack what it really takes to lead with clarity—from building a data-informed school culture to communicating with confidence. Drawing f...
May 29, 2025
121. Clarity in Leadership: Thinking Like a Business of One with Dr. Will
What if every educator led with the mindset of a business of one? In this episode, Casey is joined by Dr. Will Deyamport—edupreneur, author of The Edupreneur , and host of The Dr. Will Show —to explore how personal clarity ar...
May 12, 2025
120. Team Genius Unleashed with Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini
Ever feel like you're the only one holding the team together? I’ve been there—and so has my guest, Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini. With over 30 years of international leadership experience, Nancy brings a powerful perspective on w...
May 7, 2025
119. Developing Tier II Leaders: Empowering the Middle to Move the Mission with Dr. Kristy Love
“Mid-level leaders are the linchpins of organizational success.” That’s what Harvard Business Review found when studying the role of leaders who sit between top decision-makers and front-line staff. And in schools, that coul...
May 6, 2025
118: Five Pillars of Principal Leadership with Michelle Sloan
Ever wonder what really makes a principal shine? Join us as we chat with Michelle Sloan, a principal coach with 25 years of experience as an elementary teacher and principal. Michelle is passionate about mentoring and coachin...
May 2, 2025
117: Brave on Purpose with Samantha Hamilton
In this episode of The Catching Up with Casey Show, we dive into the heart of effective leadership with Samantha Hamilton, award-winning principal, national education consultant, and author of "Brave on Purpose." With over tw...
May 1, 2025
116. Why Your Team is Stuck (and how to unstick them) with Becca Silver
“Growth mindset alone won’t get you there.” In this episode, I’m sitting down with Becca Silver from The Whole Educator to talk about why so many teams stay stuck, even when they’re doing “all the right things.” Becca introdu...
April 30, 2025
115: Cultures Where Failure is Embraced, Not Feared with Jeff Linden
What would be possible for your school if failure wasn’t feared—but welcomed as part of the process? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jeff Linden, high school principal and host of the Educational Leadership with Princi...
April 28, 2025
114. Lead with H.O.P.E.—Building a System of Self Efficacy with Brandi Kelly
Lead with H.O.P.E.—Building a System of Self Efficacy with Brandi Kelly "Self-efficacy isn’t a buzzword—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership." In this episode, I’ll sit down with Superintendent, coach, and author Dr....
April 14, 2025
113: Why Consistency in Culture Matters with Michael Meechin
What you allow, model, and reinforce every day is your culture.In this episode, I’m catching up with school leadership expert and systems strategist Michael Meechin to explore how consistency builds the trust, clarity, and al...
April 2, 2025
112: The Conversation You’re Avoiding Is the One You Need Most with Zoë Beckham
Have you ever found yourself venting about someone on your team, only to realize... you’ve never actually talked to them about it? In this episode of The Catching Up with Casey Show, I’ll sit down with Zoë Beckham from Pivot ...
March 31, 2025
111. Beyond AI: The Skills That Make Us Uniquely Human with Michelle Ament
AI is transforming education, but the skills that make us uniquely human—problem-solving, creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability—are more important than ever. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Ament , co...
March 28, 2025
Stop the "They Can't" Cycle: How to Get Ahead of Limiting Beliefs
Ever hear a team member say, “These students just can’t”? That mindset spreads fast—and it holds everyone back. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to stop the ‘They Can’t’ cycle before it takes root. I’ll share three...
March 17, 2025
109: Out of the Trenches: Resilience in Education with Dana Goodier
Ever felt stuck in the trenches of education? My guest, Dr. Dana Goodier, knows all about turning struggles into strength. As the author of Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators and host of the Out of the Trench...
March 10, 2025
108. Put the Credit Card Down- Do This FIRST
Another shiny new program, another big promise. But will this one actually work?Before your district swipes the card on yet another curriculum, intervention, or fancy AI-powered tool, let’s pause for a second. In this episode...
March 5, 2025
107. Making Life More Sustainable with Rae Hughart
A team is only as strong as the people in it—and when teachers are running on empty, the whole system suffers. In this episode, I sit down with Rae Hughart , founder of Teachers Deserve It , to talk about real strategies for ...
March 4, 2025
106. The Data Trust Factor with Jessica Lane
Too often, data meetings feel like a numbers game—one that creates fear, skepticism, or even resistance among educators. But what if data wasn’t something to fear, but rather a tool to empower? In this episode, I’m sitting do...
Feb. 28, 2025
"Buy Our Stuff!"— And Other Lies Curriculum Companies Tell Us
Another day, another big-box curriculum company trying to sell schools more stuff —more products, more programs, more AI-driven interventions. But here’s the problem: More doesn’t mean better. In this short but spicy episode,...
Feb. 25, 2025
105. The Grit Factor with Julianne Lang
Leadership isn't just about strategy—it’s about character. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Julianne Lang , school leader at Lowcountry Leadership Charter School and author of Cup of Courage: The Key to Leading with Gra...
Feb. 20, 2025
104. Discover the Enemies of Efficacy with Jenni Donohoo & Glenn Forbes
What’s standing in the way of teacher efficacy in your school? In this episode, I’m joined by Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes , authors of Collective Impact: Overcoming the Twelve Enemies of Teacher Efficacy , to explore the b...
Feb. 18, 2025
103. Establishing a Collaborative Response to Impact ALL Learners with Kurtis Hewson
One teacher alone can’t meet the vast and varied needs of every student—but what if they didn’t have to? In this episode, I’ll sit down with Kurtis Hewson , co-author of Collaborative Response: Three Foundational Components T...
Feb. 10, 2025
102. Elevating Educational Design with AI with Dr. Catlin Tucker
As AI continues to evolve, how can school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders leverage it to create clarity and drive change in education? In this episode, I’m joined by Catlin Tucker to explore her new book, ...
Feb. 4, 2025
101: Accessing Leadership for Aspiring Leaders with Dr. Alfreda Howard
Have you ever wondered what it takes to move from dreaming about leadership to stepping boldly into it? In this episode of the Catching Up with Casey , Dr. Alfreda Howard will join us to crack open the realities of accessing ...
Jan. 21, 2025
'Clear is Kind'- Or Is It? A Deeper Look at Clarity in Leadership
In this milestone 100th episode, I’m challenging the popular phrase, "Clear is kind." While there’s truth in it, too often it becomes an excuse for unnecessary harshness or stops short of the real work of leadership. Clarity ...