Episodes
Dec. 31, 2020
Aspire to Rise Ep. 4: Andy Stanton
With the battle of teaching students from a variety of learning environments, our schools are challenged with uncovering and solving many community challenges at the same time. In today’s episode featuring Andrew Stanton, Sar...
Dec. 29, 2020
Episode 105: In AWE of Stacey Green-Service Series
Stacey Green began her tenure at Stockton Grade School (SGS) as a new principal with an ambitious goal: transform the school’s culture from an isolated, individual classroom focus to an integrated, responsive, and collaborati...
Dec. 28, 2020
Jolt 59: Going Beyond Balance Part 3 of 4
Sarah shares part 3 of 4, focusing on the Personal Quadrant in the Going Beyond Balance message which is adapted from Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator . Join Sa...
Dec. 23, 2020
Episode 104: In AWE of Dr. Jenny Pieratt--Service Series
Jenny Pieratt, Ph.D. is an educator, award-winning author, small business owner and parent. She was a founding staff member at High Tech High North County, a former School Development Coach at New Tech Network, and National ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Jolt 58: Going Beyond Balance Part 2 of 4
Sarah shares a message from Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator in this four part series. Today's message centers on intentionality with strategies to focus in you...
Dec. 14, 2020
Episode 103: In AWE of Enchanted Reading Specialists--Service Series
Kris Rangel and Stacey Boehm are both former classroom teachers turned instructional coaches and certified reading specialists who now consult and serve school districts through their professional roles. They are mothers, the...
Dec. 11, 2020
Jolt 57: Going Beyond Balance Part 1 of 4
Sarah kicks off a four-part Jolt series to serve listeners with the Going Beyond Balance message. Part one is about mindset and the myth of balance. Join her to learn more about the framework for a fuller life. #InAWEtoRISE J...
Dec. 7, 2020
Episode 102: In AWE of Geri Parscale--Service Series
Geri Parscale spent 28 years in education and has worked as a classroom teacher, principal, professional development director, and finally deputy superintendent. Her mode of operation was always the same: learning for all kid...
Nov. 30, 2020
Jolt 56: Release the Pressure-Serve
Sarah shares a message to help you release pressure from yourself and reveals a service she will be providing in the month of December with Jolt episodes focusing on her highly recommended and effective Going Beyond Balance m...
Nov. 26, 2020
Aspire to Rise Ep 3: Brianna Zwiefelhofer
As we battle the trials of a pandemic, many leaders are asking one similar question. How do we create and maintain a positive school environment during a crisis? In today’s episode featuring Brianna Zwiefelhofer, Sarah Johnso...
Nov. 24, 2020
Episode 100/101: In AWE of Jessica Cabeen-Mentorship Series
Jessica Cabeen is the Principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin Minnesota. Prior to that, she was the principal of the “Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota”, the Woodson Kindergarten Center. She has been an assistant mi...
Nov. 20, 2020
Jolt 55: Awe Inspiring Moments-Habits and Systems
Sarah shares about habits and the systems she is reinstating after some breakdown in an effort to jolt you to build your own. #InAWEtoRISE Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: Connect with Sarah Johnson:...
Nov. 17, 2020
Episode 99: In AWE of Lindsay Titus--Mentorship Series
Lindsay Titus is a K-12 Behavior Specialist with a license in behavior analyst. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Lindsay coaches and trains educators on the study of behavior and how to implement evidence based behavior...
Nov. 15, 2020
Jolt 54: Awe Inspiring Moments-Gratitude Reciprocity
Sarah shares how her recent refocus on gratitude deployment has had beautiful reciprocity and she encourages you through this jolt to deploy your own intentional gratitude plan. #InAWEtoRISE Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahs...
Nov. 12, 2020
Episode 98: In AWE of Dr. Atina Young--Mentor Series
Dr. Atina Young has had the opportunity to work in many levels of public school as a classroom teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, and principal, and leadership specialist. Dr. Young's journey began as a middle s...
Nov. 9, 2020
Jolt 53: Awe Inspiring Moments-Celebrating a Milestone
Sarah reflects on the milestone of the United States electing its first ever female Vice President with Kamala Harris. She invites us all to celebrate regardless of politics, noting that when one person breaks through the gla...
Nov. 5, 2020
Episode 97: In AWE of Emily Paschall--Mentorship Series
Emily Paschall has served as a teacher, district coach, school administrator, professional learning trainer, and motivational speaker. Her passions lie in teaching, learning, and serving others. She leads a nationwide group o...
Nov. 1, 2020
Jolt 52: Awe Inspiring Moments--Gratitude Deployment
Sarah shares her plan for intentional gratitude deployment to stave off the slog and stagnancy. #InAWEtoRISE Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.in...
Oct. 30, 2020
Episode 96: In AWE of Michelle Taylor--Sisterhood Series
Welcome back to the In AWE Podcast and our final episode on this uplifting sisterhood series. Each of the women in this series has meant a lot for my own journey, and it has been an absolute honor to share them with you. Toda...
Oct. 23, 2020
Jolt 51: Awe Inspiring Moment-Free to be you
Sarah works to jolt you to consider diving deeper into your core to learn more about you as a person so you can lead stronger in your life. #InAWEtoRISE Resources: Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: -F...
Oct. 19, 2020
Episode 95: In AWE of The Lambrecht Sisters--Sisterhood Series
Welcome to the In AWE Podcast, my friends. I am so grateful that you have joined me for this episode today, and I have been enjoying this October series on Sisterhood so much! Today’s guests are a textbook definition of siste...
Oct. 18, 2020
Jolt 50: Lead Yourself First
In this Jolt Episode, Sarah shares a blog post she recently wrote about emotional intelligence and encourages listeners to check out the most recent podcast episode on Unlocking Us about burnout. Check that out here: https://...
Oct. 13, 2020
Aspire to Rise Episode 2: Adam Cottos
It’s the chicken before the egg dilemma of career advancement. How does a person gain experience while not in the role they seek when aspiring up the proverbial career ladder? In today’s episode featuring Adam Cottos, we tack...
Oct. 12, 2020
Episode 94: In AWE of Diana Schaapveld-Sisterhood Series
Diana Schaapveld is a wife and mother of four boys who has spent nearly 20 years dedicated to the veterinary community. Diana is a sports enthusiast, including the dreadfully bad Minnesota professional teams (in her words, I ...