Season 1
Dec. 17, 2023
Leading with People with Dr. Zac Bauermaster
Today we are joined by Dr. Zac Bauermaster. He is an author, a speaker, and a school administrator. In this conversation Dr. Bauermaster talks about making connections in school, the importance of prioritizing people, creati…
Dec. 10, 2023
Confidence, Mindset, and Helping Students See Their Extraordinary with Matt Matkovich
Today we are joined by Matt Matkovich. He is a high school guidance counselor, an ultra marathoner, and one half of M and P Presentations which is a motivational speaking duo that travel across the country cultivation self c…
Dec. 3, 2023
Bold Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
She’s a best-selling author, an award – winning educator, and an international speaker. And the message she shares is an important one. She shares a message about gratitude, she dives into the power of journaling and shares …
Nov. 26, 2023
Staying Mentally Strong This School Year
Every school year has an ebb and flow to it. With the ups and downs of the school year our motivation can be affected. The thing to remember is that there are strategies that we can use to keep ourselves in a healthier head …
Nov. 19, 2023
Trauma Informed Practice, Teach Better, and ASPIRE to LEAD with Josh Stamper
This week on the Teaching Champions Podcast we are joined by Joshua Stamper. He is an author, podcaster, former administrator, and a training and development specialist for the Teach Better Team. Topics Discussed: 1. How can…
Nov. 12, 2023
Super Abilities, Collaboration, and Raising Awareness About Autism with Derek Danziger
Today we are joined by Derek Danziger. He is the author of the book “I’m Autistic and I’m Awesome”. This is an important episode to raise awareness and educate ourselves on how to best serve our students. Topics Covered 1. E…
Nov. 5, 2023
Legacy of Learning with Meghan Lawson
In this episode Meghan Lawson shares strategies that can help educators navigate the school year. Meghan has worked in all levels of K-12 education as a teacher, school administrator, district administrator, she’s an educat…
Oct. 29, 2023
Relationships, Mentorship, and the power of PURPLE with Adam Stolzer
In this episode principal Adam Stolzer discusses the importance of relationships, mentors, the energy that we share, and so much more. Topics Discussed: 1. Look, learn, and listen. 2. Be intentional with building relationsh…
Oct. 22, 2023
Connecting, Celebrating, and Being What Our Students Need with Arick Close
In this episode 3rd grade teacher Arick Close goes into detail how he creates deep connections with his students, ways in which he celebrates them, and different mindsets that can benefit all educators. Topics Covered: 1. E…
Oct. 15, 2023
Feedback, Driving Questions, and Intentional Acts of Kindness
In this episode we dive into lessons learned from three past guests and how they can positively impact our teaching.
Oct. 1, 2023
Perspective, Balance, and The Principal's Journey with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
In this episode Dr. Rachel Edoho - Eket shares lessons learned from being a high level athlete, a teacher, and an administrator. Topics covered: 1. College athletics can be very humbling. 2. College coach taught “If you’re o…
Sept. 24, 2023
The Words We Speak, Appreciation, and Belief
This is a solo episode where I dive into some thoughts that have been running through my mind recently. There are three important reflections on the words we speak and the impact that we have on others. The importance of sho…
Sept. 17, 2023
Growing Creative Thinkers with Jason Blair
In this episode we are joined by Jason Blair. He has been an art educator at the primary level for over 20 years. He is the teacher leader in residence at the Columbus Museum of Art and he is working with Project Zero out of…
Sept. 10, 2023
Have a Better School Year Using These 3 Strategies
This episode dives into three easy ways that you can make it a better school year for yourself.
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 …
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. …
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, u…
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. …
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 mid…
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 aut…