Episodes
Feb. 27, 2025
Episode #342: Scotty Aemis
Scotty Aemis is passionate about helping parents navigate childhood trauma. After he and his wife adopted two children, they found themselves learning everything they could about helping their children thrive. Everything that...
Feb. 20, 2025
Episode #341: Renes Lophanor
Renes Lophanor is a multilingual (speaks English, Haitian Creole, French, German, Spanish and Slovak) author and certified teacher (Spanish/French at secondary ages 11-18) with over two decades of experience in education. Has...
Feb. 12, 2025
Episode #340: Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson has been an educator for many years. A classroom teacher for 15 years, he has also coached swim teams, worked in preschools, and taught university graduate-level classes. In 2004, Anderson was awarded a national...
Feb. 6, 2025
Episode #339: Kass Minor
Kass Minor is the co-founder of The Minor Collective, which fosters sustainable equity in schools. Author of Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy & Justice in Our Schools (ASCD). Bio: Kass Minor is an inclusive educator and autho...
Jan. 30, 2025
Episode #338: Dr. Mark Windschitl
Mark Windschitl is a professor of Science Teaching and Learning at the University of Washington. His research interests deal with the early career development of science teachers—in particular, their trajectories toward ambit...
Jan. 23, 2025
Episode #337: Steve Bollar
Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and hum...
Jan. 16, 2025
Episode #335: Dr. Almitra Berry
Dr. Almira Berry is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, author, podcast host, and consultant on the topic of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America’s K12 education system. Her works and research f...
Jan. 8, 2025
Episode #334: Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon
Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is an urban education and leadership scholar, speaker, consultant, and qualitative researcher. Dr. Gabbadon's work and research explore the intersection of culturally affirming leadership, school ...
Jan. 2, 2025
Episode #333: Loren Brody
Loren Brody is an elementary school principal on the East Coast. He is also a husband, father of two teenagers, amateur violinist, dedicated swimmer, vegetarian cook, mindfulness devotee, and new triathlete. Find Loren online...
Dec. 29, 2024
Episode #332a: Navigating the Trenches in '24
Dana's personal trench story that took place over the period of the 23/24 school year and until mid-Sept. Dr. Dana Goodier has 25 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and has worked at ...
Dec. 26, 2024
Episode #332: Dr. David Franklin
Dr. David Franklin: author of “Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership” Bio from website: Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, and pre...
Dec. 18, 2024
Episode #331: David K. Richards
David K. Richards is the podcast host of Changemaker ED"U" who has spent his career working in various roles as a teacher, principal, superintendent, board member, consultant and school founder. Started 10 award winning schoo...
Dec. 12, 2024
Episode #330: Leroy Slanzi
Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health ...
Dec. 5, 2024
Episode #329: Dr. Lisa Lande
Dr. Lisa Lande has dedicated her professional endeavors to advocating for teachers and students around the globe. It is her aspiration that every classroom in every school is one that she would want her own three children to ...
Nov. 28, 2024
Episode #328: Matt McGee
Matt McGee is the founder of MRM Education, an elite tutoring and college admissions consultancy that emphasizes academic curiosity and confidence in students with the ultimate goal of admission into a top university. His 15-...
Nov. 21, 2024
Episode #327: Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante
Tim Cusack, EdD has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and naval warfare officer with the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) and currently serves as Dean of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton. Vince Bustama...
Nov. 14, 2024
Episode #325: Kim Strobel
Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on we...
Nov. 6, 2024
Episode #324: Adam Stolzer
Adam Stolzer is the principal of Burwell Junior/Senior High School in Burwell, NE. Currently in his 2nd year as principal, he has been extraordinarily intentional about his approach to instructional leadership. In this episod...
Oct. 31, 2024
Episode #323: Jay Schroder
As a classroom teacher, Jay Schroder’s pursuit of excellence led the Oregon Council of Teachers of English to award him with the High School English Teacher of Excellence Award in 2021, and in 2022 he received the High School...
Oct. 24, 2024
Episode #322: Dr. Matthew Zakreski
“Dr. Matt”PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as...
Oct. 17, 2024
Episode #321: Danielle Lindner
Danielle Lindner started her own preschool in New Jersey and has taken what she's learned in her years as an educator (and as a mother) and poured that knowledge into a parenting pocket guide. She thrives on helping parents t...
Oct. 13, 2024
Special Episode #320a: Noemí Rodríguez
Noemí has been a dedicated and passionate force in the world of language education since 2005. A proud graduate of Rutgers University, where she earned her B.A. in Spanish and two Ed.M. degrees, she has built a remarkable car...
Oct. 10, 2024
Episode #320: Dr. Pablo Muñoz
Pablo Muñoz wrote “The Leader’s Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms your Life, Work & Relationships” Managing Director of Muñoz & Company. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, Pablo’s pers...
Oct. 3, 2024
Episode #319: Dr. Don Parker
Dr. Don Parker wrote “Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity” provides PD on how to build relationships with students of trauma, SEL and DEI. Don is a highly sought-after speaker and professional deve...