Episodes
Jan. 13, 2020
Episode 56: In AWE of Anna Marie Savino-Resolve Series
Anna Marie Savino has always loved writing and sharing her passion for making meaningful connections between words and ideas. The two interests fused together in Sparrow’s Well , her first published book. More of her writing ...
Jan. 9, 2020
Jolt 16: Awe Inspiring Moment with Jill Maras
Sarah shares a segment from her latest book Lead with FAITH authored by Jill Maras to encourage listeners to lead with less fear and more courage in 2020. In 2020, Sarah will serve the In AWE Community with resources through ...
Jan. 6, 2020
Episode 55: In AWE of Heidi Armentrout-Resolve Series
Heidi Armentrout is a wife to a special education teacher and soccer coach, mother of two college-aged children, an educator who is currently a director of personnel and was a building administrator until recently for 12 year...
Dec. 30, 2019
Episode 54: In AWE of Dr. Jody Carrington-Generosity Series
Over the past 15 years, Dr. Jody Carrington has assessed, treated, educated, and empowered some of our most vulnerable and precious souls on the planet. She is a child psychologist by trade, but Jody rarely treats kids. The a...
Dec. 23, 2019
Episode 53: In AWE of Shelly Biessel--Generosity Series
Welcome back to the In AWE Podcast and our series on Generosity. This series continues to amaze me in its depth, and I cannot wait to share the incredible story from today’s episode with you. Shelly Biessel is a mother of two...
Dec. 16, 2019
Episode 52: In AWE of Amber Teamann-Generosity Series
Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology an...
Dec. 11, 2019
Episode 51: In AWE of Tamara Letter-Generosity Series
Tamara Letter is a passionate educator with more than two decades of experience as an elementary teacher, differentiation specialist, technology integrator, instructional coach, and conference presenter. She received the 2018...
Dec. 6, 2019
Jolt 15: Awe Inspiring Moments
Sarah shares her challenge with this time of year and encourages listeners to intentionally finish strong by reflecting on victories from 2019 and making plans to finish strong. Share your own through the message feature on t...
Dec. 2, 2019
Episode 50: In AWE of Bryn Beyer-Generosity Series
Bryn Beyer is a self-proclaimed traditional oldest sibling, nature-lover, and adventure-seeker. Bryn graduated from the Kern Ministry Program at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry and Master’s...
Nov. 27, 2019
Jolt 14: Awe Inspiring Moments
In this Jolt episode, Sarah Johnson shares about the transformative power of practicing gratitude for ourselves as well a those around us. She shares research alignment, stories, and illustrates points from stories features d...
Nov. 25, 2019
Episode 49: In AWE of Elisabeth Bostwick-Gratitude Series
Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of I...
Nov. 19, 2019
Episode 48: In AWE of Michele Rispo Hill-Gratitude Series
Michele Hill is a passionate educator who serves as a coordinator of admissions and communications at Burlington County Institute of Technology. Throughout her career as an educator, Michele has been a champion for struggling...
Nov. 11, 2019
Episode 47: In AWE of Trelane Clark--Gratitude Series
Ms. Trelane Clark is a native of Boston and mother of two a vibrant, 5-year-old daughter and a charming, sweet 15-year-old son. She is currently a middle school assistant principal. Over the course of her 22-year career, Trel...
Nov. 4, 2019
Episode 46 : In AWE of Lisa Gaede--Gratitude Series
Lisa Gaede is a mother of a 20 year old son, have been remarried 9 years, she has two stepsons who we share her house and time on weekends. Lisa just started her 29th year as an elementary speech/language pathologist. She c...
Oct. 31, 2019
Jolt 13: Awe Inspiring Moments
Sarah shares an awe inspiring story to prompt listeners to see the beauty in the world. In this episode, Sarah recounts her experience of facing fears and several obstacles to run her first marathon three years ago and return...
Oct. 28, 2019
Episode 45: In AWE of Sanée Bell-Fearlessness Series
Dr. Sanée Bell is the principal of Morton Ranch Junior High in Katy, Texas. She has also served as an elementary principal, assistant principal, teacher, and coach. In 2015, Sanée was recognized as the Katy ISD Elementary Pri...
Oct. 21, 2019
Episode 44: In AWE of The Modern Principal with Christy and Karen-Fearlessness Series
Two head principals early in their career, Karen & Christy began The Modern Principal together to organize a community of EduQueens doing their best to lead and reform education, no matter their role. The Modern Principal is...
Oct. 14, 2019
Episode 43: In AWE of Knikole Taylor--Fearlessness Series
Knikole Taylor is an international professional development trainer, curriculum developer, speaker and author who has been privileged to travel the world to pour her learning into others. It is her firm belief that anyone ca...
Oct. 7, 2019
Episode 42: In AWE of Kyleen Engelstad-Fearlessness Series
To kick off our Fearlessness series, I am bringing to you an incredibly special person in my life. This woman has literally laughed alongside me in all the seasons from awkward, exuberant high school years to companionship in...
Sept. 30, 2019
Episode 41: In AWE of Tiffany Ott-Teacher Series
Tiffany Ott is the Director of Curriculum Development with the Teach Better Team, a high school math teacher in Ohio, the founder of #MasteryChat, and an educational technology fanatic. She just can’t get enough of teaching a...
Sept. 23, 2019
Episode 40: In AWE of Alana Stanton-Teacher Series
Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary School in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Over the past 15 years she has worked with first grade, second grade, and taught technology special. Alana believes relationsh...
Sept. 12, 2019
In AWE of Suicide Survival: Special Episode for #NSPW19 with Dawn Meyers
In this episode, Sarah welcomes back Dawn Meyers, High School Counselor and suicide survivor. They discuss experiences with suicide losses in their own lives, weave in resources and practical tips to assist others with their ...
Sept. 10, 2019
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2019 Tribute to Jerome Wayne Hamman
In this episode, Sarah pays tribute to an impactful person in her life whom she lost to suicide in 2000. Her experiences as a suicide survivor after his death led her to become and educator and to honor his memory, she shares...
Sept. 9, 2019
Episode 38: In AWE of Janie LaFave-Teacher Series
Janie LaFave is a Kindergarten Teacher FOR LIFE with A heart for GOD. She is a mom to three of her own children and an Organo Coffee Distributor. Janie says, “There is always something to LOVE in everyone of us and if you can...