Season 1
July 12, 2023
E38: It’s All About Connection with Principal Marvin Smith
Connection is essential for expanding opportunities, accessing resources, exchanging knowledge, building collaborations, and fostering professional growth in an interconnected world. In this episode, I chop it up with Princi…
July 1, 2023
E37: A Culture of Positivity with Principal Brown
The Proud Principal of Winters Mill High School in Maryland drops some great ways to build the positive school culture with students at the center of it all! Principal Brown is true to the core of why he became a school lead…
May 6, 2023
E36: Be Intentional and Reflect
A message from yours truly about being intentional in reflecting on the work we do as educators. Check out the episode.
Oct. 8, 2022
E32: Educational Insight by The Belin Team!
Education is very important in the Belin house! Check out this episode with a very special guest to find out why!
Aug. 6, 2022
E31: Beginning of the Year with Dr. Tron Young
Dr. Young and I dialogue about the beginning of the year and give the listeners some things to think about that will set the box you are comfortable being in, on fire! There is tons of energy in this episode of Unapologetic …
Aug. 4, 2022
E30: Partnerships and Dialogue with Assistant Principal Dr. Danya Woods
Dr. Woods is an assistant principal in Delaware. Her leadership and preparation for the work that she does for kids definitely sets her above the rest! Dr. Woods shares some great ideas about community partnerships, serving …
June 28, 2022
E29: Unapologetic Leadership featuring Principal Stephanie Harris
Principal Harris is a school leader in Illinois that is all about kids! Check out her story!
May 7, 2022
E28: Tell Your Story…Advocacy from Washington D.C.
If you don’t tell your story, someone else will! Spending a week at the nation’s capital, having the opportunity to advocate and tell the story of what is happening in schools to the First Lady of the US and the Secretary of…
April 16, 2022
E27: Leading and Reading with Dr. Bridget Belcastro
Principal of Johnsburg Elementary and the true definition of an avid reader, Dr. Belcastro drops some awesome insight on the culture of her school and the importance of a book in a kids hands. Bridget opens the world beyond …
April 9, 2022
E26: Advice from School Leaders
Knowing that education and the role of school leadership have drastically changed over the past couple of years, what would you say if you could look back and give yourself one piece of advice? Hear the advice from a group o…
March 26, 2022
E25: It’s Not About Position… The Vantage Point from an Assistant Principal
Dr. Scott Savage has served in various roles in education. His perspective and lived experiences has helped him master the skill of building relationships and challenging others to invest in kids no matter what position you …
March 9, 2022
E23: #RelationshipGoals for Educators
Matt Woods shares his insights on the importance of relationships. He also shares his work and the impact of a book series “I wanna be…”
Jan. 29, 2022
E22: Dr. Martinez shares his journey and thoughts as a middle school principal!
The path to education is not always the path most traveled. Dr. Efrain Martinez shares his journey and life experiences of how he became a champion for kids!!!
Dec. 29, 2021
E21: A Recent Disruption to the School Environment ft. Dwight Carter
Educators have wondered how we have made it through the first semester of the 21-22 school year. The question is… what lies ahead of us? Check out this must listen to podcast featuring my great friend Dwight Carter as he tal…
Nov. 6, 2021
E20: Series Intro… Leading Schools and the Pandemic is STILL Here!
Opening a new series to talk with school leaders about the life of lead wing schools over the past 2 months. Leaders will provide practical ideas and takeaways that leaders can implement in their buildings NOW! We all have t…
Oct. 2, 2021
E19: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Dr. Tron Young
Let’s talk about passion and purpose!! 2020 IL Principal of the Year, Dr. Tron Young is an awesome school leader that thinks completely outside the box! At Joseph Authur Middle School in O’Fallon, IL, this energetic school l…
Sept. 15, 2021
E18: Unapologetic Leadership featuring Brett McPherson
Belvidere Central Middle School Principal, Brett McPherson gives us insight into his school culture! Brett has some key nuggets and take aways that will help any administrator no matter how long you have served in the school…
Aug. 21, 2021
E17: Love and Education Despite the Challenges ft. Dr. Cynthia Treadwell
Dr. Treadwell is the Principal of Aldridge Elementary school and the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood of Chicago! Listen to how she transforms her school community that faces challenges everyday! Teachers travel from near and fa…
Aug. 11, 2021
E16: Relationships Matter ft. Dr. Jeff Prickett
Author, podcast host, speaker and Principal of McHenry High School, Dr. Prickett shares his journey through education and how he is changing the game in education. Tons of knowledge and practical ideas in school leadership!
July 29, 2021
E15: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Greg Fairchild
Principal of Banner Elementary in Dunlap, Illinois, Greg Fairchild gives some awesome advice that can reach ALL levels K-12! When kids are at the center of what we do…ANYTHING is possible! Listen to Greg share it from his vi…
July 20, 2021
E14: Unapologetic Leadership in an ESL/Bilingual School Culture ft. Nashwa Mekky
Nashwa takes us on a journey in her leadership as a school leader. Her story starts in Egypt and finds roots in Beach Park at Howe Elementary. From seeing diversity in her hiring practices to creating academic support progra…
July 14, 2021
E13: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Julie Lam
Julie Lam brings a unique perspective to the work happening in her world as a school leader. Taking on a new position at Oak Park River Forest High School, Julie tackles the conversation on diversity and academic access for …
July 8, 2021
E12: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Brian Faulkner
Brian serves as the principal of Heineman Middle School in the Huntley School District in Illinois. His “Kids First” mentality is the defining factor of his leadership. Take a moment to check out the work Brian is doing as h…