Episodes
Oct. 14, 2022
Episode 125: Interview with Starr Sackstein
In this episode, I chat with Starr Sackstein, a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, an Edtech Startup committed to helping schools move to Standa...
Oct. 7, 2022
Episode 124: Pause to Ponder - It's All Relative
As parents, we all want to believe that our children are special, that they are unique, and that they are smart. But how would you respond if you were told that the level of your child's intelligence would be contingent upon ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Episode 123: Interview with John Whalen
In this episode, I chat with John Whalen, a leading Restorative Practices pioneer in both theory and application. He has trained thousands of teachers, staff, and students throughout the United States. He is an innovator in p...
Sept. 23, 2022
Episode 122: Pause to Ponder - Where Have All the Folktales Gone?
Folktales are a central part of our educational systems ... especially in the early grades. However, these tales reflect the Eurocentric ideologies that drive these institutions causing a large part of our population to aband...
Sept. 16, 2022
Episode 121: Interview with Shaun Woodly
In this episode, I chat with Shaun Woodly, a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, and author whose deep passion and research have allowed him great success as an educator and entrepreneur. He is the architect behind ...
Sept. 9, 2022
Episode 120: Pause to Ponder - The Duality of Resiliency
Resiliency is often used to describe strong individuals ... those who push through the toughest of obstacles and emerge victorious. For many, it has become a badge that is worn with honor - a symbolic representation that they...
Sept. 2, 2022
Episode 119: 7 Mindshifts for Educational Leaders
In this episode I chat with three phenomenal guests. T.J. Vari, Connie Hamilton, and Joseph Jones have experience as building and district school leaders. They have authored or co-authored nine books, including their most rec...
Aug. 26, 2022
Episode 118: Pause to Ponder - O say can you see...
America is many things and none of those things are mutually exclusive. Why then, do we often apply that same principal to those who respond differently to patriotic symbolism? In this episode, I explore some of the history b...
Aug. 19, 2022
Episode 117: Interview with Dan Wolfe
In this episode, I chat with Dan Wolfe, an educational leader who has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is curr...
Aug. 12, 2022
Episode 116: More than Cliches?
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
Aug. 5, 2022
Episode 115: Interview with Vernon Wright
In this episode, I chat with Vernon Wright, an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, consultant, and leader. He has over 18 years of experience in education working in large, urban school districts and has previously served in t...
July 29, 2022
Episode 114: Pause to Ponder - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
What happens when you are torn between leaving a company and serving your community? Listen as I share my decision to walk away after 10 years of working at the same company. ---
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July 22, 2022
Episode 113: Interview with Jed Stefanowicz
In this episode, I chat with Jed Stefanowicz, a Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts who provides job-embedded professional development and instructional coaching for academic technology. Through conferences, work...
July 15, 2022
Episode 112: Pause to Ponder - Tell Your Story
What is your story? Have you shared it? What is a lesson that you learned? Have you shared it? What we often consider normal just may be someone else's breakthrough. It is our duty to put out this information so that we can c...
July 8, 2022
Episode 111: Interview with Rabia Khokar
In this episode, I chat with Rabia Khokar, an elementary teacher in Toronto and an education and equity consultant at Rabia Teaches. She is also a PhD student at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education. Her research int...
July 1, 2022
Episode 110: Pause to Ponder - The NY Yankees and Teacher Retention
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
June 24, 2022
Episode 109: Interview with Zachary Korth
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
June 17, 2022
Episode 108: Pause to Ponder - My Hopes for Juneteenth
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
June 10, 2022
Episode 107: Interview with Carmen Daniel
In this episode, I chat with Carmen Daniel, the Owner and Founder of Dare 2 Dream: College & Career Consulting in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Carmen is a third-generation teen mom and first-generation college graduate. She believes ...
June 3, 2022
Episode 106: Pause to Ponder: Race-Based Grading
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May 27, 2022
Episode 105: Podcast Collaboration with Conceptually Speaking
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
May 20, 2022
Episode 104: Pause to Ponder - Be A Man!
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively p...
May 13, 2022
Episode 103: Interview with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson
In this episode, I chat with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson, a former guest of ours on Inside the Principal’s Office and The Boss (you’ll hear more about that later). She has served in education as a mentor, motivational speaker, teache...
May 6, 2022
Episode 102: Pause to Ponder - Star Wars & Mental Health
What do Star Wars and Mental Health have in common? Apparently a lot more than I originally thought. Though I am a fan of the series and recognized the iconic quotes that can easily be attributed to most areas of life, I neve...