Episodes
May 22, 2023
Episode 138: In AWE of Nancy Mangum-Radiance Series
Nancy Mangum is an education consultant, author, national presenter and co-founder of Leading EDge Learning, who is passionate about helping educators create learning experiences that meet the needs of all students. Leading ...
May 8, 2023
Episode 137: In AWE of Shannon McClintock-Miller-Radiance Series
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especia...
May 5, 2023
Jolt 95: Awe Inspiring Moments-Radiance Kickoff
Sarah kicks off In Awe of Radiance with our guiding quote and an illustration from her own life of how she has learned to radiate through challenge and embrace the light from those around her. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sara...
April 24, 2023
Episode 136: In AWE of Ashley Hicks-Hardyway-Storytellers Series
Ashley is a born and raised Wichita, Kansas native. She currently resides in the beautiful city of Arlington, Texas with her 4 children and husband. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State ...
April 17, 2023
Episode 135: In AWE of Emma Chiappetta-Storytellers Series
Emma Chiappetta is a mathematics instructor, instructional coach, and director of faculty development at Wasatch Academy, a boarding school in central Utah. Her purpose across all of these roles is to bring out the best in ea...
April 3, 2023
Jolt 94: Awe Inspiring Moments-Healing Nature of Storytelling
A new month, and a new focus on Storytellers! In this episode, Sarah does her own storytelling to remind us that every day we get to write and live a new story, and discover a piece of ourselves. She shares a book recommendat...
March 27, 2023
Episode 134: In AWE of Charle Peck & Dr. Cameron Caswell-Women's Voices Series
Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique le...
March 20, 2023
Jolt 93: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Amplifying Voices
Are you being intentional about amplifying the voices of those around you, so they can share their gifts with the world? If you're not sure how, tune in to this follow-up episode to Activating Your Voice, and listen as Sarah ...
March 13, 2023
Episode 133 - In AWE of Dr. LaQuanta Nelson (The BOSS Educator) - Women's Voices Series
BOLD. OPTIMISTIC. SPONTANEOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant ove...
March 6, 2023
Jolt 92: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Activating Your Voice
Sarah's jolt today is one of action, as she spends some time exercising her signature strength of noticing excellence and beauty in the world, by providing encouraging tips for how to activate your voice. Enneagram Links: The...
March 1, 2023
Jolt 91: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Women's History Celebration
Sarah IS BACK and ramping up for March and just in time for Women’s History Month. This month we are In AWE of Women’s Voices. She has some wonderful, inspiring people and stories for you that will feature women's voices, and...
Dec. 19, 2022
Episode 132: In AWE of Joy Kelly-Joy Series
Joy Kelly has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as a high school teacher, 7-12 parochial school principal and a public high school associate principal, where she was named the Iowa 2016 Associate Princip...
Nov. 22, 2022
Jolt 90: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Giving Thanks
Sarah shares her giving thanks list as well as news about the show. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Need...
Nov. 14, 2022
Episode 131: In AWE of Hedreich Nichols-EdTech Queens Series
Hedreich is an award winning author, consultant, and EdTech nerd who helps districts and organizations transform culture, practices and outcomes through student led learning, design thinking and digital literacy. Her award-wi...
Nov. 7, 2022
Jolt 89: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Irreplaceable Teachers and EdTech Queens
Sarah reflects on the role of tech in the classroom and our irreplaceable teachers. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah’s Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sara...
Oct. 31, 2022
Jolt 88: Awe Inspiring Moments-Don't Quit
Sarah shares a special poem that has helped her continue to persevere through decades of challenges. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast ...
Oct. 24, 2022
Episode 130: In AWE of Andrea Trudeau-Perseverance Series
Andrea Trudeau, M.S.Ed., NBCT, is a self-proclaimed no-”shh” librarian who just began her 25th year at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield District 109 just north of Chicago, Illinois. In her school, she has created an...
Oct. 17, 2022
Jolt 87: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Reflections on Perseverance
It is hard when life gets overwhelming because of commitments we have made, but also important at those times to be vulnerable and share our stories. We are all tied together and it's important to know you are not alone in yo...
Oct. 10, 2022
Episode 129: In AWE of Marilyn Jones - Perseverance Series
Marilyn Jones was born in Costa Rica and moved to WI when she was 12 years old. Her experiences as an immigrant have marked her identity and helped define her mission in life. As a Latina in Higher Ed., her mission is to serv...
Oct. 3, 2022
Jolt 86: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Trials of Joy and Perseverence
Sarah shares a message of hope through trial and the inspiration of the word "Perseverance". Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsa...
Sept. 26, 2022
Episode 128: In AWE of Vanessa Varela-Developers Series
Vanessa Varela is an Assistant Professor in Education at Mount Mary University, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work focuses especially on second language acquisition, ESL, bilingual education, world language, and multicultural ...
Sept. 19, 2022
Jolt 85: Awe Inspiring Moments-Developing Yourself
Sarah shares about the process of developing, parts of self-development challenges and triumphs, and a resource to help you with your own development journey. Dan Pink's When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Sarah Jo...
Sept. 12, 2022
Episode 127 in AWE of Kheila Dunkerly-Developers Series
Kheila Dunkerly is the Director of Teaching and Leadership Development for J Casas and Associates. Kheila is also a graphic and web designer for J Casas and Associates and ConnectEDD Publishing Company. She served as a class...
Sept. 6, 2022
Jolt 84: Awe-Inspiring Moments - Developing Awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week
Sarah kicks off the Developers Series with a focus on developing awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode to develop your awareness and those around you. #InAWEtoRISE Na...