Episodes

Dec. 5, 2022

With Dwight Carter "What it means to BE G.R.E.A.T." (E54)

In Episode 54 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Dwight Carter (@Dwight_Carter) discuss what it means to achieve greatness in our schools beginning with school culture first and...
Nov. 28, 2022

With Lance Thonvold "Answering Your Calling" (E53)

In Episode 53 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Lance Thonvold (@LannyT39) discuss experiencing the pressures of professional sports and how the challenges have the ability to ...
Nov. 14, 2022

With Andrew Marotta "Survive and Thrive" (E51)

In Episode 51 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Andrew Marrotta (@AndrewMarotta21) dive deep into lessons learned from the hardwood and how they relate developing quality conne...
Nov. 7, 2022

With Dr. Ryan B. Jackson "The Underdog's Advocate" (E50)

In Episode 50 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Ryan B. Jackson (@RyanBJackson1) dive deep into what makes an incredible school leader. Dr. Jackson is an example of an ...
Oct. 31, 2022

With Laurie Guyon " Enhancing Your Global Impact as An Educator" (E49)

In Episode 49 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Laurie Guyon (@smilelearning) discuss the importance of using various platforms to enhance global impact in our schools. Lau...
Oct. 24, 2022

With Julia Drake "Unconscious Gender Bias" (E48)

In Episode 48 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Julia Drake (@JdDrakej) dive deep into a thought provoking conversation about perception and identity. Julia Drake is an Ele...
Oct. 17, 2022

With Adam Welcome "Knowing Who You Are" (E47)

In Episode 47 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Adam Welcome (@mrAdamWelcome) dive deep into an insightful conversation. Adam is the author of 4 books, he is an internation...
Oct. 10, 2022

With Bobby Pollicino "The Principled Leader" (E46)

In Episode 46 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Bobby Pollicino (@BobbyPollicino) discuss leading a school through a pandemic and using the lessons learned as opportunities...
Oct. 3, 2022

With Fred Morecraft "Leading Through A Pandemic" (E45)

In Episode 45 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Fred Morecraft (@FredMorecraft) discuss leading a school through a pandemic and using the lessons learned as opportunities t...
Sept. 26, 2022

With Dan Wolfe "Becoming the Change" (E44)

In Episode 44 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dan Wolfe (@ServLeadInspire) talk about the importance of social emotional learning and its influence on everyone. Dan Wolfe...
Sept. 19, 2022

With Dr. Rick Jetter "Focus not Derailment" (E43)

In Episode 43 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Rick Jetter (@RickJetter) Dr. Rick Jetter is a school leader and author of 10 books for educators. He is a leadership ex...
Sept. 12, 2022

With Michael Glynn "Everyone Deserves a Chance" (E42)

In Episode 42 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Michael Glynn (@GlynnPrincipal) Michael Glynn is a principal in Maine who shares his inspiring story from classroom to schoo...
Sept. 5, 2022

With Craig Shapiro "The Positivity of Wellness" (E41)

In Episode 41 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Craig Shapiro (@Shapiro_WTHS) Craig Shapiro has been a Health and Physical Education teacher for 33 years in Pennsylvania. H...
Aug. 29, 2022

With Carly Spina "Moving Beyond Language Learning with ELLs" (E40)

In Episode 40 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Carly Spina (@MrsSpinasClass) Carly Spina is a Multilingual Education Specialist in Illinois. As part of her work with the I...
Aug. 22, 2022

With CJ Reynolds "Keeping it Real with Students" (E39)

In Episode 39 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, CJ Reynolds (@RealRapReynolds) CJ Reynolds is an innovative teacher in the inner city of Philadelphia. He is the author of “...
Aug. 15, 2022

With Dr. Patrick Sullivan "Maintaining the Momentum" (E38)

In Episode 38 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Patrick Sullivan (@Jeff_Zoul), talk about maintaining the momentum that schools have built since the onset of the pandem...
Aug. 8, 2022

With Jeff Zoul "Start Right Now" (E37)

In Episode 37 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Jeff Zoul (@Jeff_Zoul), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Jeffrey Zoul has been a teacher, school leader, and i...
Aug. 1, 2022

With Andrea Bitner "Language Learners are a Gift" (E36)

In Episode 36 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Andrea Bitner (@ZBauermaster), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Andrea Bitner is a teacher, speaker, and consu...
July 25, 2022

With Zac Bauermaster "Leading with a Humble Heart" (E35)

In Episode 35 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Zac Bauermaster (@ZBauermaster), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Zac Bauermaster is a principal and the autho...
July 18, 2022

With Kurt Hines "The Blessing of Serving Others" (E34)

In Episode 34 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Coach Kurt Hines (@CoachKurtHines), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Coach Kurt Hines is an elementary teacher...
July 11, 2022

With Melissa Wright "Inspired Moments that Matter" (E33)

In Episode 33 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Melissa Wright (@WrightMelissa_), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Melissa Wright is a High School Math & Danc...
July 4, 2022

With Dr. Alexandra Pfleging "Crisis Efficacy" (E32)

In Episode 32 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Alexandra Pfleging (@DrPfleging), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Dr. Ali Pfleging is a fellow self effic...
June 27, 2022

With Coach Jim Johnson "Do It For The Right Reasons" (E31)

In Episode 31 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Coach Jim Johnson (@CoachJimJohnson), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Coach Jim Johnson is a former teacher a...
May 7, 2022

With Dr. Shaun Woodly "Embracing the Hustle" (S3, E5)

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 5 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES...