Episodes

July 9, 2018

Find Your "Why"

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...

June 25, 2018

Everyday Instructional Coaching with Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad

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...

June 11, 2018

Design and Branding with Rabbi Michael Cohen

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...

May 28, 2018

Innovation and StartEdUp with Don Wettrick

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...

May 14, 2018

Trending the Positive with Sean Gaillard

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...

April 30, 2018

Mentorship & Professional Growth with Brian Costello

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...

April 16, 2018

Embracing Vulnerability with Jon Harper

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...

April 2, 2018

Digital Citizenship with Dr. Marialice Curran and Curran Dee

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...

March 26, 2018

Journey to the Y in YOU with Dene Gainey

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...

March 19, 2018

Leading the Student-Centered Classroom with Rachelle Dene Poth

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...

March 5, 2018

Leveraging Technology & Content Creation with Claudio Zavala Jr.

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,...

Feb. 19, 2018

Enrollment vs. Buy-in with Jethro Jones

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....

Feb. 5, 2018

Playing the Game of School with Starr Sackstein

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,...

Jan. 22, 2018

Keeping it R.E.A.L. with Tara Martin

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...

Jan. 8, 2018

The Importance of Relationships with Raye Wood

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...

Dec. 18, 2017

Invest in YOU with Dr. Will Deyamport III

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!"...

Dec. 11, 2017

Changing With The EdTech Times with Don Sturm

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...

Dec. 4, 2017

Teacherpreneurs and Amplifying Teachers' Voices with Valerie Lewis

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...

Nov. 27, 2017

Taking Risks & Modernizing Instruction with Matt Miller

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...

Masterminds and Better Leaders with Danny Sunshine Bauer

Nov. 20, 2017