Episodes

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...

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...

Lesley Bruinton is an Accredited in Public Relations practitioner with more than 15 years of professional experience. The former television journalist now serves as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Tuscaloosa City (Ala.) Schools--an urban district with more than 10,000 students. It’s a job where she can continue her craft of writing with her rapid-fire typing skills. She can usually be found brainstorming and selling a big idea, much to the chagrin of those around her who know it will be...

Sarah shares from the chapter titled "Wholehearted Living" from the H in FAITH in Lead with FAITH. She shares Neil Gupta's contribution to this section and how the theme of letting go is present in our lives now more than ever. She shares Brené Brown's 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living. Connect with Neil Gupta 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: ht...

Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. She has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach for several years, and most recently, a district administrator. As the founder of #BookSnaps, the latest reading comprehension strategy currently implemented in seventeen countries, she is always seeking unique ways to make learning fun, relevant, and meaningful. Tara is the author of the inspirational ...

Sarah shares her experience with grief this week while finding the joy in the trial. She shares an annotated list of encouraging songs, which she also sings a bit of, honoring the spirit of who she is called to be and her friend's model in this life. Check out the songs! "You Say" by Lauren Daigle "You Alone" by Northpointe Worship featuring Lauren Daigle "Different" by Micah Tyler "Deeper" by Meredith Andrews "Finish What He Started" by Mercy Me Tag her with your own songs of encourageme...

Huda Essa is a TEDx Speaker and the author of the motivational children's book, Teach Us Your Name, focused on empowering children to take pride in their many identities while showing respect for themselves and others. Another culturally authentic and responsive book that she has written is “Common Threads: Adam’s Day at the Market”. She is also currently writing for education professionals focusing on overcoming limitations of unconscious bias in order to best serve their school communities so ...

Sarah shares Megan Anderson's contribution from the T in FAITH section from Lead with FAITH. Servant leadership is different from martyrdom, and in this jolt, you will be prompted to look at that line and serve in love without leaving yourself behind. Connect with Megan! 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 v...

Holly Labbe is a joyful, Enneagram 7 who is committed to enjoying every moment! She's a born entrepreneur and leader in both the for-profit and the non-profit world. She started a business, Holly Labbe Photography, and is a Co-Lead Pastor at Movement Church in Eau Claire, WI. In this episode, we learn how Holly discovered her passion for entrepreneurship and began to embrace using her passions to serve others through her photography business as well as in her ministry. Holly shares her experienc...

Sarah encourages listeners to use this time for building foundations, sharing a summary of the Lead with FAITH framework. How we use this time in a new chapter will matter. Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well Join the virtual book study and build community now with Suzie Henderson and Lisa Gaede! Click this link to be added! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Shelley Burgess has served as an award-winning teacher, principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership. Her highly respected work focuses on building leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration, and building a positive culture of change which leads to dramatic improvements in teaching and learning. She now works as a full-time partner in Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and is the co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educa...

Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an ...

Brianna Hodges is committed to helping educators reframe perspectives to positively transform the story of school. Pulling from her experiences as a marketing & PR executive turned English classroom teacher and basketball coach turned district administrator and nationally-known educational consultant and speaker, Brianna shares how story serves as the foundation of learning, the cornerstone of culture, and the catalyst to transformation with classrooms, districts, conferences, and stages across ...

Tisha is an innovative district Tech Integration Specialist, speaker, and author from Southern Oregon. She has taught Family and Consumer Science for 25 years and has served in various leadership roles in her school and district. Tisha is the author of the book Make Learning MAGICAL, which unlocks seven keys to transform teaching and create unforgettable experiences in the classroom. She speaks nationally on a variety of topics related to teaching and learning in all content and grade levels, Fa...

Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica was part of her school’s leadership team and was a vocal advocate for bringing one-to-one technology into her classroom. As a classroom teacher, Monica used iPads to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Realizing the power of digital tools in the classroom, Monica started ClassTechTips.com to provide a resource f...

Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and VP of Professional Learning at Altitude Learning. She has worked in diverse contexts to learn, research, and support deeper learning for all students. She has served as a middle school English language arts teacher, instructional coach, and led the district's new teacher mentoring program. Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in middle school education and her Ph.D. and in Curriculum and Instruction. At the university...

Sarah shares Jennifer Hogan's contribution to the A in the FAITH framework, which stands for Affirmed in Purpose. She also shares about mission and vision, prompting listeners to consider creating their own to help them lead with more purpose in all areas of their full lives. Connect with Jennifer 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/Slay...

Chrissy Romano Arrabito is a career teacher and proud of it! She is currently a 2nd grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School in Hackensack, New Jersey and has over 26 years of experience as an elementary and middle school teacher. Chrissy is dedicated to teaching the whole child, stimulating and supporting innovation in classrooms, and strives to provide authentic learning experiences for her students. Her true passion lies in nurturing the quiet kids, those that tend to fall through ...

Sarah shares a section from Lead with FAITH from the A in the framework, which is affirmed in purpose. She shares the section on FAITH in Action by Jeff Kubiak. In this episode, Sarah provides resources to help listeners develop their own list of core values from which they can lead. Connect with Jeff Kubiak Get Brené Brown's Work 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 Sla...