Episodes
Dec. 15, 2021
Why I Resigned as an Assistant Principal
Episode 123 features Dr. Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) discuss his decision to resign from a role as an assistant principal after only a few months. In his most vulnerable episode yet, Dr. Kreiness shares what initially excited him about the role, reasons...
Sept. 3, 2021
Keeping it Real with Teachers and Students with Shawn Bean
Episode 122 features Shawn Bean (@MTI_edu_online), a passionate high school teacher and co-founder of Midwest Teachers Institute. During the episode, we discuss educator personal and professional development, innovative and relevant teaching and...
July 21, 2021
Future Ready Teaching and Learning with Leon Tynes
Episode 121 features Leon Tynes (@LeonTynesJr), an ISTE award-winning STEM educator from Phoenix, Arizona. During the episode, we discuss how educators can use pandemic teaching and learning to their advantage, how to best prepare students to be ready...
June 7, 2021
Be Someone's Best Hope with Manny Scott
Episode 120 features Manny Scott (@ManuelScott), an original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, inspirational author and speaker. His latest book, Teacher Secrets Every Educator Must Know to Empower Students...
May 31, 2021
The Instructional Change Agent with Dr. Adam Drummond
Episode 119 features Dr. Adam Drummond (@AdamDDrummond), Associate Partner & Author for the International Center for Leadership in Education and author of the book, “The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs.” During...
May 24, 2021
Devil's EDvocate: Professional Development
In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of teacher professional development. During the episode, we discuss the best practices, opportunities, and...
May 17, 2021
Make Learning Sticky with Debbie Tannenbaum
Episode 117 features Debbie Tannenbaum (@TannenbaumTech), an elementary school technology specialist in Fairfax County, VA and author of the upcoming book, “TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky.” During the episode, we discuss best practices...
May 10, 2021
Defining Your Leadership Brand with Dr. Lori Baker-Schena
Episode 116 features Dr. Lori Baker-Schena (@DoctorBS), CEO and founder of Baker Schena Communications, a leadership coach and professional speaker who works with individuals, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, small businesses and large...
May 3, 2021
Make Them Feel Like Action Heroes with John Davis
Episode 115 features John Davis (@JDActionHero), a professional fight director and stuntman for stage and screen, artistic director for three regional theme parks, sword-fighting comedian, college professor, and a motivational speaker, author and...
April 26, 2021
Inside the Myth of the American Educator
Episode 114 features Aaron Pribble (@AaronPribble), an educator and author of “Teacherland: Inside the Myth of the American Educator” and “Writing in the Social Studies: A Practical Guide for Teaching an Essential Skill.” During the episode, we...
April 19, 2021
Devil's EDvocate: Mental Health, Wellness, and SEL
In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topics of mental health and wellness for both students and educators as well as social-emotional learning. During...
April 12, 2021
Improving Education with Micro Schools with Brian Tobal
Episode 112 features Brian Tobal (@BrianTobal), an educator and CEO of SchoolHouse, whose mission is to connect teachers with amazing families in Micro Schools and learning pods. SchoolHouse strives to provide our children's generation with the...
April 5, 2021
Let's Put the C in PLC with Dr. Chad Dumas
Episode 111 features Dr. Chad Dumas (@ChadDumas), an educational consultant, international presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. During the episode, we discuss...
March 29, 2021
The Science of Happiness: Conquering Overwhelm and Anxiety with Kim Strobel
Episode 110 features Kim Strobel (@strobeled), an educator, happiness coach, renowned speaker, author, and podcaster. During the episode, Kim opens up about her experiences with extreme anxiety disorder as a child. We also discussed the science and...
March 22, 2021
The Mindset to Dominate with Dre Baldwin
Episode 109 features Dre Baldwin (@DreAllDay), a former professional basketball player, pioneer in the field of Mental Game Mastery, and founder and CEO of Work Your Game, Inc. During the episode, we discussed the four components to the Work Your...
March 15, 2021
Empower Your People with Rob Breyer
Episode 108 features Rob Breyer (@RBLeads), principal of Cameron Elementary School in North Carolina host of the Guiding Principals Podcast, and author of the upcoming book, “Taking the Leap.” During the episode, we discussed how leaders can deal with...
March 11, 2021
Equity in Access with Jessica Williams
Episode 107 features Jessica Williams (@jessicat_wills), a Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology in Long Island, NY and a doctoral student in Education Administration and Supervision. During the episode, we discussed the need to make...
March 8, 2021
Service and Transformational Leadership with Brad Hughes
Episode 106 features Brad Hughes (@brad_hughes), an elementary school principal in Ontario, Canada with 25 years’ experience in education and host of the Good News, Brad News Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators can practice service...
March 4, 2021
The Place Reflection Holds in Education with Jami Fowler-White
Episode 105 features Jami Fowler-White (@JjJj821), an assistant principal in Tennessee, author of the Educator Reflection Tips book series, and host of the Digital PD 4 You Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators should be reflective...
March 1, 2021
Redefining the Purpose of Education with Ryan Scott
Episode 104 features Ryan Scott (@ryancscott1981), an assistant principal in Kentucky and host of the Big Ed Idea Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how to take a different approach to how schools prepare students for the real world, the...
Feb. 25, 2021
Combining Lifelong Learning and Leadership with Sari Goldberg-McKeown
Episode 103 features Sari Goldberg-McKeown (@sgteach_sari), a virtual principal and doctoral student from Long Island, New York. During the episode, we discussed leading a virtual-only school during the pandemic, pursuing a doctorate as part of the...
Feb. 22, 2021
Lead Like an Orchestra Conductor with Jeff Bradbury
Episode 102 features Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast), a Districtwide Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, Creator of the TeacherCast brand and podcast network, and renowned speaker and branding expert. During the episode, we discussed leading...
Feb. 15, 2021
Educator Wellness: The 3 B's with Evan Whitehead
Episode 101 features Evan Whitehead (@evanwhitehead00), Director of Special Services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. During the episode, we discussed addressing mental health in educators and students, handling the current difficult political...
Feb. 8, 2021
Episode 100: A Celebration!!!
Episode 100 is a celebration of reaching this important podcasting milestone. During the episode, I reflect on the three-and-a-half-year podcasting journey, present my "award ceremony acceptance speech," say many thank yous, and discuss what the...