Season 1
April 1, 2019
Episode 16: In AWE of Jennifer Hogan-Community Builders Series
Jennifer Hogan has always had a passion for helping others. She has over 20 years experience as an educator, and she is currently an Assistant Principal at Hoover High School in Alabama. She has experience at the high school ...
March 25, 2019
Episode 15: In AWE of Dr. Rosa Isiah--Advocacy Series
This episode features Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director of Elementary and Instructional Supports in California. Her experiences include 25 years in education as Teacher, Bilingual Specialist, Language Arts Specialist, Assistant Princi...
March 18, 2019
Episode 14: In AWE of Mary Bridget Burns and Anisha Ismail Patel (WomenED_US)-- Advocacy Series
In this episode, we are featuring the Co-Founders of WomenED US, a grassroots movement to support and advocate for women in education in the US. Mary Bridget Burns and Anisha Ismail Patel share the mission of the movement, ho...
March 11, 2019
Episode 13: In AWE of Mandy Froelich-Advocacy Series
Mandy’ Froehlich's personal story and struggle with mental health challenges fuels her passion to advocate for mental health awareness. In this episode, we learn about what it is like for her to live with suicidal thoughts, a...
March 4, 2019
Episode 12: In AWE of Lynn Colón--Advocacy Series
To launch this series, we welcome Lynmara Colón. She is the Director of English Learners Programs and Services in Prince William County, VA where she heads the office that provides comprehensive registration services to Engli...
Feb. 25, 2019
Episode 11: In AWE of Kara Knollmeyer-Passions Series
Kara Knollmeyer is author of Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve. She serves as an assistant principal in St. Louis, Missouri and is an award winning educator. In this episode, Kara sh...
Feb. 18, 2019
Episode 10: In AWE of Allyson Apsey: Passions Series
Allyson Apsey is the principal at Quincy Elementary in Zeeland, Michigan, where she leads her learning community with a serendipitous lens. As the author of three books geared toward living your best life, Allyson has a lot t...
Feb. 11, 2019
Episode 9: In AWE of LaVonna Roth: Passions Series
In this episode, LaVonna Roth shares her passion for helping others identify their individual S.H.I.N.E.s to make the most of this one life we are all given. LaVonna also shares what fuels her own passion to continue the work...
Feb. 4, 2019
Episode 8: In AWE of Dr. Julie Hasson: Passions Series
Dr. Julie Hasson kicks off the series on Passions with an inspiring interview detailing her passion to amplify stories about lasting teacher impact through her research. Julie shares an incredible story about a special educat...
Jan. 28, 2019
Episode 7: In AWE of Kelley Begley-McCall-New Beginnings Series
In this final episode of the New Beginnings Series, Kelley Begley-McCall shares her experiences choosing to enter into education as a second career though it had been a primary life passion. After starting in the legal field ...
Jan. 21, 2019
Episode 6: In Awe of Theresa Stager-New Beginnings Series
In this episode, Theresa Stager shares her experiences associated with transition in personal and professional roles. She recounts her experiences shifting from being a teacher into the business world and finding her way back...
Jan. 14, 2019
Episode 5: In AWE of Liz Garden--New Beginnings Series
In this episode, Liz Garden-elementary principal in MA and co-founder of #MomsAsPrincipals shares her experiences with several new beginnings. Listeners will be inspired by her story that relates new beginnings as a foster mo...
Jan. 7, 2019
Episode 4: In AWE of Kristen Kuhlmann-New Beginnings Series
In our first episode on the New Beginning series, Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann shares her experience with divorce, new positions, and the importance she places on being a positive role model in leadership. Kristen's story teaches us ...
Dec. 31, 2018
Episode 3: In Awe of Dawn Meyers-Resilience Series
In this episode featuring high school counselor, Dawn Meyers, we learn about how a strong woman uses her experiences from a childhood containing high levels of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) to assist students in buildi...
Dec. 26, 2018
Episode 2: In AWE of Kaye Henrickson-Resilience Series
In this episode, Kaye Henrickson shares her story of rising through a Stage III breast cancer diagnosis. She bravely shares her experience with depression and how she battled back to not only beat the cancer but to author her...
Dec. 23, 2018
BONUS Episode:In AWE of Jessica Cabeen-Adoption Celebration
This bonus episode is dedicated in celebration of the anniversary when Jessica Cabeen and her family welcomed their son Isiah home from Ethiopia on December 23rd. In this amplified story, you will hear how Jessica experienced...
Dec. 17, 2018
Episode 1: In AWE of Jessica Johnson-Resilience Series
In our first episode, we hear about how Jessica Johnson, leader in the field of education, uses her challenging childhood story to serve the students in her community and lives a life that demonstrates how we can rise through...
Dec. 7, 2018
In AWE Origin with Sarah Johnson
In this origin episode, Sarah Johnson shares what led her to create the In AWE Podcast as well as the purpose of the podcast. Thank you for joining the #InAWEtoRISE community by listening to and sharing this first episode.
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