Episodes
April 29, 2024
The Art of Effective Communication and Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Duguid
Welcome to episode 171 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Stephanie Duguid, a renowned expert in educational leadership and the founder of Do Good Leadership. Dr. Stephanie shared her insights...
April 15, 2024
How to Embrace and Support Multilingual Students with Andrea Bitner
Welcome to episode 170 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the importance of embracing our multilingual students, the varied levels of support they require, and why viewing these students as assets is crucial in education...
April 1, 2024
Baking Up Positivity in Education and Beyond with Phil Januszewski
Welcome to episode 169 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we will hear from Phil Januszewski, a dynamo in the realm of education known for his infectious energy and mission to infuse happiness into the world of teaching. Since...
March 18, 2024
Infusing Creative Projects with Social Emotional Learning with Michele Haiken
Welcome to episode 168 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, Michele Haiken, a seasoned middle school English teacher and an adjunct professor of literacy, joins us to share her innovative approaches to integrating SEL with hands-on...
March 4, 2024
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Schools with Tom Murray
Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the heart of educational innovation and growth. with Tom Murray, the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools and a renowned expert in the field of...
Feb. 19, 2024
Coaching for Change: Breaking Through Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver
Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, our host Dan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Becca Silver, founder and CEO of The Whole Educator. Together, they explore the intricacies of addressing...
Feb. 4, 2024
Exploring the Future of Technology in Education with John Sowash
Episode 165 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features John Sowash, an expert in all things Chromebooks, Google apps, and Google Workspace for Education live from the FETC conference in Orlando, Florida. John discusses the future of technology in...
Dec. 5, 2023
Empowering Justice and Elevating Student Voice with Lindsay Lyons
Episode 164 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Lindsay Lyons (@lindsaybethlyons), an educational justice coach and expert in creating feminist, anti-racist curricula. In this eye-opening conversation, Lindsay emphasizes the...
Nov. 20, 2023
Quiet Leadership: Unveiling the Power of Introverts in Education with Alex Valencic
Episode 163 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Alex Valencic (@alextvalencic), a professional learning coordinator in Freeport, Illinois. Alex joins us to delve into the world of professional development in education. We...
Nov. 13, 2023
Demystifying Imposter Syndrome and Ways to Overcome it
In episode 162 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, host Dr. Dan Kreiness opens up about his personal experience with impostor syndrome, which led him to examine the impact of this phenomenon on educators and content creators. He shares insights into...
June 15, 2023
From Burnout as a Teacher to Success as an Edupreneur with Michelle Smit
Episode 161 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Michelle Smit (@digiteach), a passionate business coach who helps educators move away from trading time for money and towards trading value for money through digital courses,...
May 22, 2023
Lead Like a Teacher with Miriam Plotinsky
Episode 160 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Miriam Plotinsky (@MirPloMCPS), a national board certified teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of the book, “Lead...
May 8, 2023
How to Bridge the Gender Equity Divide with Jason Ablin
Episode 159 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Jason Ablin (@jasonablin), an education consultant who works with schools on gender equity, positive faculty engagement, and school culture, and the author of the book, “The...
April 24, 2023
How to Implement Effective Math Instruction with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr
Episode 158 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr (@makemathmoments), co-hosts of the Make Math Moments podcast. Kyle is the K-12 Mathematics Consultant with the Greater Essex County District School Board...
April 10, 2023
Is Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre Gammage
Episode 157 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Tre Gammage (@tregammage), a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Owner and Consultant with SEL Educators, and former teacher and Dean of Students. In the episode, Tre discusses...
March 29, 2023
So you want to be a school leader?
In episode 156 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, I discuss when someone will know when the time is right for them to look to advance to the next level in their career. For educators, that may mean becoming a school leader. I ask the question “Should...
March 6, 2023
Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture with Bobby Pollicino
Episode 155 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, “Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture” features Bobby Pollicino (@BobbyPollicino), Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, former teacher, dean of students, and assistant...
Feb. 20, 2023
Going Beyond the Bulletin Board with Jed Stefanowicz
In episode 154 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jed Stefanowicz (@stefanowicz135), Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts, former Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow, and author of “Take AIM at...
Feb. 6, 2023
Coaching and Mentoring as a Leader with William "Coach" Jeffery
In episode 153 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews William”Coach” Jeffery (@CoachJeffery), principal at Columbia High School in Columbia-Brazoria ISD, curator and author of educational content with Flipboard,...
Jan. 23, 2023
Playful Teaching and Learning and Advocacy with Jed Dearybury
In episode 152 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jed Dearybury (@mrdearybury), an educator, former GQ Magazine Male Leader of the Year, the first ever Milken Fellow for the state of South Carolina, and...
Jan. 9, 2023
Follow Your Purpose and Passions as a Leader
In episode 151 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, I am releasing a recent interview that was done on me for the Leaning Into Leadership Podcast with Dr. Darrin Peppard. I received a lot of positive feedback and outreach following the release of this...
Dec. 26, 2022
Climbing Out of the Trenches with Dr. Dana Goodier
In episode 150 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Dana Goodier (@danagoodier), an educator who has experience as a world language and English teacher, has worked as an administrator, is the host of the...
Dec. 19, 2022
Empower Your Students with Melisa Hayes
In episode 149 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Melisa Hayes (@MrsHayesfam), a second grade teacher, two-time cancer survivor, ambassador for Flip and Wakelet, and Global Teacher of Year 2020 recipient. In...
Dec. 12, 2022
Teacher Gone Gradeless with Dave Frangiosa
In episode 148 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dave Frangiosa (@DavidFrangiosa), a high school science teacher and author of "Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning." In the...