Episodes
Sept. 3, 2023
The Power of Showing Up
This episode is a throwback to when the podcast very first started. It originally aired in January of 2021. The message that was shared then remains true today!
Aug. 20, 2023
Gratitude, Small Shifts, and Teaching Happier with Suzanne Dailey
In this episode Suzanne Dailey dives into different tools and strategies that we can use to help stay a healthy mental space throughout the school year. Topics discussed: 1. What do I need to do to know that I am getting in a...
Aug. 13, 2023
Stay Motivated This School Year With These Five Tips
As the school year starts up many educators have a sense of excitement and are ready to get the school year on its way. However, after several weeks everyone settles in to the daily grind and that motivation starts to fade. I...
Aug. 6, 2023
Self Regulate, Empower, and Middle School Superpowers with Phyllis Fagell
In this episode we are joined by Phyllis Fagel. Phyllis is a school counselor, she’s has a private practice serving teens and adults, she a journalist making frequent contributions to the Washington Post, she writes a weekly ...
July 30, 2023
Creating Successful Classrooms through Clarity and Expectations with Jeffrey Pax
Today we are joined by Jeffrey Pax. He is a children’s author who has taught special ed pre-K and a middle school self-contained program. He lives in Savannah, GA and is also an Army Reservist. His picture book, The Rules, us...
July 23, 2023
Striving, Thriving, and Making an Impact with Dr. Joy Karavedas
Today we are joined by Dr. Joy Karavedas. She has 25 plus years of executive level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and teachers courses at the bachelor and ...
July 9, 2023
Connecting with Parents, Student Mentoring and the Back to School Virtual Bash with Kyle Hill
In this conversation Kyle Hill talks about ways that we can strengthen bonds with parents, he talks about the importance of connection and transparency, the value of student mentoring, and so much more. Topics Discussed: 1. A...
July 2, 2023
Listening, Celebrating, and Leading with SWAG with Dominic Armano
Today’s guest is Domonic Armano. He is a proud educator, an innovative principal a speaker, author, and most importantly a loving husband and father. Over the course of his career, Dominic has served as an elementary and midd...
June 26, 2023
5 Lessons Learned From the School Year
Every school year holds lessons. It is important that we reflect back on these lessons so that we can grow and become better educators.
June 19, 2023
Storytelling, Moviemaking, and an Engaged Classroom with Jessica Pack
Today we are joined by Jessica Pack. She has taught middle school for 18 years. She was the 2014 California Teacher of the Year. She has continually worked to redefine what learning looks like in her classroom. She is an auth...
June 11, 2023
Deficits, Belonging, and Lessons Learned Over 40 Years in Education with Martin Silverman
Today's episode is with Martin Silverman. He is a father, grandfather, husband, and long-time educator in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. He is committed to providing the best educational experience for the students and famil...
June 4, 2023
Feedback, Classroom Culture, and Front Loading Skills with Dr. Rachel Cullen
In this episode Dr. Rachel Cullen shares ways that we can make feedback more effective in our classrooms and how we can create a culture where the students seek out feedback. She discusses how to create a positive classroom c...
May 28, 2023
Leadership, Communication, and a Coach and a Miracle with Coach Jim Johnson
In this episode Coach Jim Johnson shares lessons learned from a basketball Hall of Fame coaching career. He shares lessons on leadership, communication, and one special night that found him and his team surrounded by national...
May 21, 2023
Learning Goal Cycle, Asset Based Learning, and The School of Hope with Cathleen Beachboard
Today's conversation is with Cathleen Beachboard. She is a teacher, author, and researcher. Her research focuses on psychological tools schools can use to help students and staff increase psychological hope, resiliency, achie...
May 14, 2023
3 Ways to Finish the School Year Strong
There's always a lot of excitement for summer vacation, but how we spend the last few days of the school year matters. It is important that we finish strong and on a positive note. There are little things that we can do to ma...
May 7, 2023
Lessons Learned, How We View Mistakes, and Productivity with Dr. Naphtali Hoff
This week's guest is Dr. Naphtali Hoff. He is a former school headmaster and currently he is the president and executive Coach for Impactful Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Hoff is also a podcaster, and an author. Topics Discu...
April 30, 2023
Performing With Music Icons, Being Consistent, and Strengthening Connections with Maxwell Roach
Today's conversation is with Maxwell Roach. He is someone who has traveled a very unique path. He has performed onstage with music icons such as Beyonce and the Rolling Stones, he’s someone who has started several businesses...
April 23, 2023
Novelty, Engagement, and Room Transformations with Danielle Dahlinger
Danielle Dahlinger is an educator with over 20 years of experience who is doing great things inside the classroom. In this conversation listen as Danielle talks about the power of connecting with students, listen as she dives...
April 16, 2023
Curiosity, Hope, and Improving School Mental Health with Charle Peck
This episode is all about improving school mental health. My guest today is Charle Peck! Charle is the cofounder of a revolutionary behavioral health program where she’s partnering with school districts to improve the well be...
April 12, 2023
5 Ways to Bring More Joy Into Your Day
Who doesn't want to bring more joy into their day? All of us do! Cultivating more joy in our days isn't something that happens passively. We have to be intentional and set up routines and habits to create more of it in our da...
April 2, 2023
Vulnerability, Self Awareness, and Expressing Your Art with Dr. Efrain Martinez
Dr. Efrain Martinez is an administrator and the host of the Wisdom and Productivity podcast. In this conversation listen as Dr. Martinez talks about learning from those around you. He shares his own journey and the lessons th...
March 29, 2023
Growth Mindset
Many educators try and develop a growth mindset in their students. Is our best of intentions though creating a false growth mindset. In this episode I discuss four misconceptions about Growth Mindset that Carol Dweck lays out...
March 26, 2023
Communication, Reflection, and the Principled Leader with Bobby Pollicino
This episode we are going to learn about strengthen your physical, mental, and spiritual fitness to help you in and out of the classroom! We are also going to talk about communication and the ways that we can communicate bett...
March 22, 2023
What is the Message We Send About Failure?
A question that all of us should ask ourselves is how do we define failure in our classroom. Is our words and actions sending the message that aligns with our beliefs about failure. This episode dives into my belief about fai...