Episodes

THROWBACK: Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)
June 13, 2022

THROWBACK: Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement. . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's B...
56. Unlocking Unlimited Potential (Dr. Brandon Beck)
April 10, 2022

56. Unlocking Unlimited Potential (Dr. Brandon Beck)

Dr. Brandon Beck is a Nationally Board Certified teacher with over 18 years of experience and is the author of Unlocking Unlimited Potential . Connect with us: Dr. Brandon Beck: https://brandonbeckedu.com/ Hunter Flesch: http...
55. Systems Thinking in Education
Feb. 20, 2022

55. Systems Thinking in Education

David Langford is the founder and CEO of Langford International, Inc. He is an international consultant, author and educator whose focus is to create sustained systemic improvement in student learning, school leadership and o...
54. Transforming Our Schools (Dr. Maisha Otway)
Feb. 13, 2022

54. Transforming Our Schools (Dr. Maisha Otway)

Dr. Maisha Otway is a turnaround principal in Georgia. We discuss handling principal responsibilities, turnaround leadership, building school partnerships, and her experience bringing rapper 2Chainz to her school through the ...
53. Principal Leadership (Adam Welcome)
Feb. 6, 2022

53. Principal Leadership (Adam Welcome)

Adam Welcome is a keynote speaker, author of Kids Deserve It , and is also a former teacher, principal, and director of innovation and technology. . Connect with us: Adam Welcome | https://www.mradamwelcome.com/ Hunter Flesch...
52. Holiday Special - The BEST Reasons to Go into Education (Tristan Bernhard)
Dec. 25, 2021

52. Holiday Special - The BEST Reasons to Go into Education (Tristan Bernhard)

One of the most amazing qualities of teachers is that we go 100 mph in order to meet the needs of our students. Because we are working so hard through incredibly difficult situations and circumstances, we often end up feelin...
51. Teach Your Class Off (CJ Reynolds)
Nov. 8, 2021

51. Teach Your Class Off (CJ Reynolds)

CJ Reynolds is a high school literature teacher in West Philadelphia, speaker, podcast host, and author of Teach your Class Off: A Real Rap Guide to Teaching. . To connect with CJ: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/ . To co...
50. The Complete Guide to Effective Mentorship (Lauren Kaufman)
Sept. 7, 2021

50. The Complete Guide to Effective Mentorship (Lauren Kaufman)

Lauren Kaufman is currently an Assistant Principal and has formerly served as a classroom teacher and K-12 Mentor Program Coordinator. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher and her writings have been featured b...
49. Meeting the Needs of Emergent Bilingual Students (Samantha Nolte)
Aug. 30, 2021

49. Meeting the Needs of Emergent Bilingual Students (Samantha Nolte)

Samantha Nolte is a 5-12 Emergent Bilingual teacher whom I have worked with my entire career thus far. She provides readily available strategies and supports for students in need of english language acquisition, as well as a ...
48. The Blueprint for Differentiation (Rick Wormeli)
Aug. 22, 2021

48. The Blueprint for Differentiation (Rick Wormeli)

Rick Wormeli is a National Board Certified Teacher, is an author of highly regarded books such as Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom (Second Edition) and Differentiation: From Plan...
47. From Finance to Leadership: the Role of a Superintendent
Aug. 16, 2021

47. From Finance to Leadership: the Role of a Superintendent

Dr. Dani Trimble is the current superintendent of the Alburnett Community School District. . Connect with Dr. Trimble: dtrimble@alburnettcsd.org . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.e...
46. Prioritizing Teacher Health (Bryan Holyfield)
Aug. 9, 2021

46. Prioritizing Teacher Health (Bryan Holyfield)

Bryan Holyfield is a history teacher and health consultant. Bryan helps busy teachers take control of their health with easy-to-follow nutrition and strength programs. . Connect with Bryan: https://rfh5hkeu0gk.typeform.com/to...
45. Shifting Educational Paradigms (Ken Williams)
July 19, 2021

45. Shifting Educational Paradigms (Ken Williams)

Ken Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, author, former principal, and founder of Unfold the Soul. . Connect with Ken: https://unfoldthesoul.com/ . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this l...
44. Using Teacher Capital (Tristan Bernhard)
June 28, 2021

44. Using Teacher Capital (Tristan Bernhard)

How do we CAPITALIZE on the relationships we build with students? What are effective and ineffective ways to spend that relationship capital? These are TOUGH questions to answer, so I bring on my dear friend, Tristan, to talk...
43. Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)
June 7, 2021

43. Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement . . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's ...
42. 3 Thoughts as the 2021 School Year Ends (Mini-Lesson)
May 24, 2021

42. 3 Thoughts as the 2021 School Year Ends (Mini-Lesson)

Hunter discusses 3 thoughts as we all approach the end of the school year! . THANK YOU for listening to The Ed Essentials Podcast. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials Links --- Suppo...
41. Establishing Effective PLCs (Dr. Chad Dumas)
May 17, 2021

41. Establishing Effective PLCs (Dr. Chad Dumas)

Dr. Chad Dumas is a presenter, researcher, former principal, and author of Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. . Discussed in this episode: - Fixing teacher isolation through collaboration in and out...
40. [PART ONE] How to STAND OUT During New Teacher Interviews [with Rebecca]
May 3, 2021

40. [PART ONE] How to STAND OUT During New Teacher Interviews [with Rebecca]

Welcome to PART ONE of the two-part collaboration on how to STAND OUT as a New Teacher with Rebecca from the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast. Be sure to listen to PART TWO on the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast stream! . Part One: How to...
39. Preparing Future Teachers
April 19, 2021

39. Preparing Future Teachers

Dr. Samantha Fecich is a professor of education at Grove City College. - Connect with us: Sam: https://www.sfecich.com/ Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
38. Happy Birthday, Dad
April 9, 2021

38. Happy Birthday, Dad

My dad, Bill Flesch, turns 55 on April 9! He is a longtime teacher and I wanted to use this platform to sneakily gather some colleagues and family to surprise him! He is so modest, but he truly is a wonderful educator. In thi...
37. Creating Change Through Feedback and Risk-Taking (Dave Schmittou)
March 29, 2021

37. Creating Change Through Feedback and Risk-Taking (Dave Schmittou)

On this episode, I am honored to host the legendary Dave Schmittou. Dave is the Director of Leadership & Development for the Teach Better Team. He’s the author of several education-based books, one of which we discuss in his ...
36. Life as Principals (Amanda and Caleb Bonjour)
March 22, 2021

36. Life as Principals (Amanda and Caleb Bonjour)

Amanda and Caleb Bonjour join The Ed Essentials Podcast to talk about life as married principals, how they learn from each other, ways to empower staff, and other advice for those seeking leadership roles. . Connect with Aman...
35. Embracing "The Sub"
March 8, 2021

35. Embracing "The Sub"

Hunter brings on longtime friend and substitute teacher, Dustin Eubanks, to talk about the life of a substitute, what subs really need, what potential substitutes need to know, and how school staff can learn to embrace "the s...
34. Leadership & Effectiveness (Dr. Todd Whitaker)
Feb. 22, 2021

34. Leadership & Effectiveness (Dr. Todd Whitaker)

Dr. Todd Whitaker, author of What Great Principals Do Differently, What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shift the Monkey, and dozens of other education books, joins the podcast to provide one simple message: it comes down to g...