Episodes

Jenny Sauve currently serves as an Instructional Coach in Wisconsin. She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 2007 with a degree in early childhood/elementary education and is currently obtaining her Reading Specialist license through UW-Stout. She has rocked the classroom for nine years as a classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten-4th grade, became a licensed in-home daycare provider along the journey, and also directed an elementary-aged before and after school program. Jenny has had the opportunit...

Sarah shares the six lessons she is learning in losing her grandma. She believes there is a mission in her message for you, friends. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Dr. Keely Rees is a Full Professor in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is owner of Keely Rees International, LLC. Her research and work in the health field provide the foundation for advocacy, policy, and women's health in a variety of public health settings. Keely's career has focused on the well-being of people and organizations. As a teacher, personal coach, workshop facilitator, mother, and wife, Keely has an extensive backg...

Sarah shares about a recent kindness shown by Tamara Letter and urges you to make your own ripple. Check out Tamara's Episode on the In AWE Podcast! Get your own copy of A Passion for Kindness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Sherry St. Clair is the founder of Reflective Learning LLC, an educational consulting agency based in Kentucky. Her organization works with schools around the world, creating specialized training and coaching services for school administrators and educators. Additionally, Sherry serves as a Senior Consultant for the International Center for Leadership in Education and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership, as well as a Rank I in Instructional Supervis...

Sarah shares a loving tribute directly to her grandma. May this jolt episode serve to inspire you to do the same for a loved one in your own life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Connie Redic is a native of Dallas, TX working as an Assistant Principal in Andover, KS, a suburb of Wichita. She has over 13 years of educational experience as a former science teacher and instructional coach. She has worked in urban and suburban school districts in both Texas and Kansas. Connie plans to pursue a doctorate degree in educational leadership and is currently working on her district leadership license through Wichita State University. Connie is married to her college sweetheart Bra...

Marisol Rerucha is an educational leader who doesn't just talk about restorative practices, equity, social justice, trauma informed care, and generational poverty; she has both lived experience and a proven record of doing this work while leading change in education and non-profit systems. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves as the Chief of Partnerships and Strategy for the National Parents Union, as the Director of Culture and Co...

Sarah shares the section she wrote about her dad from Lead with FAITH on Father's Day, jolting listeners to either write about someone who inspires them or think about a way to influence in any space without a title. Get your copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well Join Sarah’s mailing list to receive her Five Ways to Slay Fear in 2020: http://bit.ly/SlayFear2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in...

Jane A. G. Kise, Ed. D., is the founder of Differentiated Coaching Associates. For the past 20 years she has worked as a consultant, specializing in teambuilding, coaching, and professional development. She is also the author or coauthor of over 25 books, including Unleashing the Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools; Step In, Step Up: Empowering Women for the School Leadership Journey; Differentiated Coaching: A Framework for Helping Teachers Change, 2nd ed.; and Intentional Leadership. She hol...

Valerie Lewis has been an educator for 20 years across three states, serving in both public and private sectors in the elementary and high school levels. She is currently an administrator for a large high school in Georgia. She is involved in advocacy in her community as well as in education, engaging in the ISTE Digital Equity professional learning community. Valerie is dedicated to learning through experiences and engaging activities. Learning must make an impact. Her belief is that critical l...

Sarah shares her experiences in unlearning racism and the journey to continue to learn and become an antiracist and ally to racial reconciliation, equity, and justice. #InAWEtoRISE Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas https://docs.google.com/…/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-…/mobilebasic… I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison The...

Suzie Henderson is finishing her second year serving as principal at Alto Park Elementary School in Rome, Ga. She spent her first 14 years serving as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and the next 7 years as an Assistant Principal. She is passionate about meeting the needs of the whole person, both the staff she is blessed to serve with and the students and families who make up Alto Park Elementary. One of her goals for Alto Park is to ensure all are learning about how trauma impacts students as it...

Sarah shares the songs that keep her energy boosted, especially during COVID19. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey You Alone by North Point Worship Featuring Lauren Daigle Light of the World by Lauren Daigle Come Alive from The Greatest Showman This Is Me from The Greatest Showman The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Latrese D. Younger has over ten years of teaching experience across three different districts, as an English Language Arts and SAT Prep-Verbal teacher for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education. Throughout her tenure with Dinwiddie County, Henrico County, and Richmond City Public Schools in Virginia, she received numerous awards and accolades such as Star Teacher of the Year, Teacher ...

Sarah shares recommendations for people whose messages have been serving her during COVID19. Connect with them using the links below! #InAWEtoRISE Latasha Morrison Latasha on Instagram Be the Bridge on Facebook Megan Anderson on Twitter Neil Gupta Neil's Blog Neil's Podcast with Tom Murray Peter DeWitt's Website Peter on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Mrs. Jamilah A. Hud-Kirk has served an educator for over 20 years and currently serves as Principal of Fountain Elementary School in Clayton County Public Schools, one of the largest urban school districts in Metro Atlanta for the past 10 years. Fountain Elementary is a designated Title I School serving over 600 students in Grades PreK-5th grade. At Fountain Elementary Mrs. Hud-Kirk focuses on impacting her teachers’ instructional practices through identifying and providing high-quality professi...

Sarah shares the books that have been inspiring her through this period of quarantine from COVID19. Check them out and share yours at #InAWEtoRISE Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker Ready to Rise by Jo Saxton They Call Me Mr. De by Frank DeAngelis Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Tara Desiderio has been an educator for twenty years & a school leader for twelve of those years. She is passionate about her students/team & enjoys leading others through their strengths. Her passion for creating positive school culture & embracing a growth mindset is at the heart of all she does. Tara co-moderates #CultureEd, a chat dedicated to connecting educators and focusing on building positive school cultures through shared community. In this episode, Tara shares her experiences as a sch...

Sarah shares some awe-inspiring recommendations for listeners, specifically those that are serving her during this pandemic stay at home safe time. Check them out here! For the Love Podcast with Jen Hatmaker Unlocking Us with Brené Brown The Smart Thinking Podcast with Ted Neitzke UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministry Podcast with Father Mike Schmitz Teachers on Fire with Tim Cavey Teach Better Talk with Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast with Joshua Stam...

Dr. Jackie Minor currently serves as the Director of District Implementation for Kagan Professional Development. She spent the first 22 years of her educational career in public education serving as an elementary school teacher, middle school English teacher, K–12 gifted education facilitator, building principal, school improvement specialist, and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. For the past 14 years Jackie has worked with educators across the United States and 8 foreign...

Sarah shares Tim Cavey's Faith in Action story from the RISE UP section in Lead with FAITH. From his story, we learn that there can be beauty from ashes, and we don't have to stay in pits of fear. Sarah shares her own experiences in the pit as well as the framework she wrote about in Lead with FAITH to jolt listeners to consider how they can cultivate their own rise up. #InAWEtoRISE #LeadwithFAITH Connect with Tim Cavey and Teachers on Fire on Twitter. Sarah's Episode on Teachers on Fire Podca...

Bethany Clemenson believes that everyone has amazing gifts and talents to share with the world! She helps individuals get dialed in to who they are, their passions, and what they want so they can live a big life! You will find Bethany speaking at schools, corporate events, groups, and retreats with the purpose of leaving individuals with a fresh lens, increased awareness, and a plan of action to Live Big! Bethany is creator of the Big Life U Growth & Coaching Program, and the Dialed IN! podcast....

Sarah shares Bethany Hill's Faith in Action story from Lead with FAITH, focusing on H--Lead with Heart. Bethany's story highlights the need for empathetic leaders and the power of calm. Sarah expands on the Heart section to describe emotional intelligence domains through an analogy of the thermostat and thermometer. #InAWEtoRISE Resources mentioned: Brené Brown and Dr. Marc Brackett Podcast Episode: Permission to Feel In AWE of Dr. Jody Carrington Episode Leadership 2.0 by Bradberry and Greave...