Episodes

This episode is part one of a four-part summer mini series on educational leadership strategies. In the first episode in the series, I discuss how to “find your why” and create your personal vision for education. I also share my own personal vision...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad @drlangraad about his role at WeVideo, student content creation, his book, "Everyday Instructional Coaching," and his upcoming book he is co-authoring with Dr. Robert Marzano. For more information...

In this episode, I spoke with Rabbi Michael Cohen (@TheTechRabbi), designer and technologist, about design and branding, his upcoming book, and his work as The Tech Rabbi and his "Educated By Design" brand. For more information about this episode...

In this episode, I spoke with Don Wettrick, high school teacher and entrepreneur, about innovation and entrepreneurship, his book, "Pure Genius," and his work with StartEdUp Innovation, LLC and the StartEdUp Foundation. For more information about...

In this episode, I spoke with Sean Gaillard (@smgaillard), a middle school principal, about his leadership with spreading positivity among educators and students and the book he is writing called "The Pepper Effect." For more information about this...

In this episode, I spoke with Brian Costello (@btcostello05), digital innovation specialist, author of the upcoming book, “The Teacher’s Journey,” and podcast host, about mentorship and professional growth among teachers. Brian shared some of what he...

In this episode, I spoke with Jon Harper, assistant principal and host of the “My Bad” podcast, about embracing vulnerability. Jon shared why it’s important for people to learn from their mistakes, explained some of his findings from interviewing...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Marialice Curran and her son Curran Dee, otherwise known as Curran Central. This mother-son team from Connecticut is the brains behind the operations at DigCit Kids and are leading the way when it comes to educating...

Episode 19 In this episode, I talk to educator and soon-to-be-author Dene Gainey about his upcoming book, “Journey to the Y in YOU.” The book is about finding your Y (“why”). Dene also discussed his exciting opportunity to take part in the Tanzania...

Episode 18 In this episode, I talk to award-winning educator Rachelle Dene Poth about leading the student-centered classroom. We talk about blended and flipped learning and allowing for more student voice and choice in the classroom. For more...

In this episode, I talk to instructional technology coordinator Claudio Zavala about leveraging educational technology, whether or not students are creating enough content in school, and his success with his popular Flipgrid grids such as #singasong,...

In this episode, I talk to principal and host of the Transformative Principal podcast Jethro Jones and talk to him about making the transition into the role of a school administrator, how to create buy-in with followers, and how to empower others....

In this episode, I interview Starr Sackstein, a district-level administrator, author and blogger, speaker, and fellow ASCD Emerging Leader about her thoughts about topics such as "playing the game of school," going gradeless, and, of course,...

In this episode, I interview Tara Martin, a district-level administrator, creator of #booksnaps, blogger, speaker, and soon-to-be-published author about her thoughts about being R.E.A.L. as an educator and the success and purpose of #booksnaps. For...

In this episode, I interview Raye Wood, a national board certified teacher and doctoral candidate, about her thoughts on building and maintaining strong relationships with students and other educators. For more information, visit...

Dr. Will Deyamport III, host of the Dr. Will Show and educational technology specialist, joins me to discuss his show and podcast, getting connected with other educators to share content and ideas, and to spread his message, "Invest in you, EDU!"...

Don Sturm, technology integration specialist in Illinois, joins me to discuss how to stay ahead of the curve on new trends in instructional technology and how to adapt to such rapid advancements. For more information, visit...

Valerie Lewis, an award-winning educator and leader, discusses teacher leadership, what it means to be a teacherpreneur, and her involvement in educational movements such as #passthescopeedu and EdObstacles. For more information, visit...

Matt Miller, author of “Ditch That Textbook” and “Ditch That Homework” discusses risk-taking, making the switch from serving only students to helping grow teachers, his work with the Google Teacher Tribe, and of course the upcoming, 2nd annual digital...

Educational leadership expert, coach, and fellow podcaster Danny Sunshine Bauer discusses his work helping leaders grow through masterminds, his podcast and brand, “Better Leaders Better Schools”, and his insights about inspiration and motivation....

In this episode, I share my thoughts on this message: Sometimes pushing your students means pushing yourself first. I encourage you, the listener, to raise the bar on your own learning and find new ways to grow yourself as an educator and leader...

Mark Crowley, the author of Lead From The Heart, joined me to discuss his experiences as a leader, his views on transformational leadership, and, of course, how to lead from the heart. For more information, visit http://leaderoflearning.com/episode6

Gabriel Carillio, Educational Technology Specialist in San Antonio, Texas, discusses his role as a technology leader and how he has seen educational leadership from a variety of roles and positions, and pitches his own podcast, EdTech Bites, which...

Josh Tappan, Customer Advocacy Manager at Nearpod, responds to criticism of teacher ambassador programs and discusses how Nearpod handles their PioNear program to support teacher leaders. For more information, visit...