Episodes

Oct. 19, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Marie Moreno

Dr. Moreno, the founding principal of Las Americas Newcomer School in Houston, TX, is an internationally and nationally recognized expert with over 30 years of experience in education. She assists administrators, teachers, an...
Oct. 5, 2024

From Streamyard to Riverside.FM and 2 shares

Dr. Martínez (00:00) Hello from Wisdom and Productivity. I am here checking the features of Riverside.fm. Recently I switched from Streamyard to Riverside. Streamyard went from $25 to $45 From one day to the other and you kno...
Sept. 11, 2024

La sabiduría y la productividad del Dr. Baltazar Sánchez Serrano

Preguntas para el episodio de La sabiduría y productividad del Dr. Baltazar Sánchez Serrano Bienvenido a la sabiduría y la productividad, el podcast del Dr. Efrain Martínez Soy un director escolar en búsqueda de la sabiduría ...
Sept. 11, 2024

"A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose" by Frederick C. Buskey

"A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose" by Frederick C. Buskey, published in 2024, offers a practical roadmap for school leaders seeking to shift from a reactive, urgency-driven approach to a more strategic and purpos...
June 20, 2024

Education Leadership Empowered by AI with Dr. Matthew B. Courtney

Dr. Matthew B. Courtney is an Educator, Researcher, & TEDx Speaker focused on evidence-based education and research use in schools.Learn more by taking his online course and use the code "leadership" for 25% off: https://www....
June 20, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Christopher Graves

Dr. Christopher Graves is the principal at Jordan Community School in Chicago Public Schools. He is also the editor of Graves Data Insights Substack, which focuses in summarizing research on AI in Education.
May 25, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Justin Brown

Justin Brown is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District
May 25, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Luis Correa

Dr. Luis Correa is a passionate educator, husband, father. and the Superintendent of District 56 in Gurnee, IL.
May 25, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Amanda Suckow

Amanda Suckow is a queer and nonbinary musician, artist, and educator with over 20 years of experience. They support arts educators in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third-largest school district in the U.S., serving over ...
May 6, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Sonia Soltero

Dr. Sonia Soltero is Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership, Language, and Curriculum at DePaul University in Chicago. A former bilingual education teacher and dual language coordinator, Dr. Soltero teaches and p...
May 6, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Matthew Ebert

Matthew Ebert is a human-centered leader with 20+ years of experience in education, primarily focused on school leadership in urban settings. He just presented as a TED Speaker on strategies to address the teacher shortage cr...
April 8, 2024

Dr. Ignacio Lopez & "The EQ Way"

Dr. Ignacio Lopez is the Deputy Provost at National Louis University and the author of "The EQ Way: How Emotionally Intelligent School Leaders Navigate Turbulent Times"
March 26, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Brandi Kelly

Dr. Brandi Kelly is the Superintendent of Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Illinois and the host of the Lead with HOPE podcast.
March 9, 2024

On Staying Calm in the Chaos w Danny Bauer & Glenn Robbins

"Picture this: The book opens with an electrifying moment. It plunges us into the riveting experiences of school principals and superintendents. We're first introduced to Glenn, navigating the minefield of a tense board meeti...
Feb. 26, 2024

Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders w Dr. Janet Patti & Dr. Robin Stern

In our upcoming podcast episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking book "Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders" by Dr. Janet Patti and Dr. Robin Stern. This profoundly insightful work argues for social-emotional learni...
Feb. 23, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Grace Stevens

A former corporate professional, Grace Stevens quit VP life to pursue her dream job as a public school teacher. After 20 years in the classroom, she now focuses full-time on helping educators have a more positive teaching exp...
Feb. 23, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Grace Stevens

A former corporate professional, Grace Stevens quit VP life to pursue her dream job as a public school teacher. After 20 years in the classroom, she now focuses full-time on helping educators have a more positive teaching exp...
Feb. 10, 2024

Cynthia Schaefer & "Your Real BMI: A Better Me Index w Breath, Movement and Intake"

Cynthia Schaefer is a lifelong student of nature and a staunch advocate for sustainable living. Cynthia's profound commitment to community service and environmental sustainability is evident in her founding of The Caring Comm...
Jan. 20, 2024

The Wisdom & Productivity of Andrea Bitner

Andrea Bitner is a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and an Educator with over 20 years of experience in Philadelphia, where she teaches K-12 English Language Learners. She is the Author of "Take Me Home”, a book about 11 former s...
Nov. 7, 2023

Thriving Schools: The Power of Putting Teachers First

This is a story about how Emotional Intelligence, Stoic Philosophy, and Lincoln's leadership style can transform schools.
Oct. 25, 2023

Empowering School Principals: 10 Lessons from 'The Checklist Manifesto'

I'm thrilled to share a profoundly inspiring journey from the world of medicine to the realm of education. We're going to explore the transformative lessons from Atul Gawande's "The Checklist Manifesto" and how school princip...
Oct. 8, 2023

Fostering Educational Excellence Through Emotional Intelligence and Martin Luther King's Wisdom

In educational leadership, emotional intelligence is a guiding light, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s wisdom is a powerful beacon. Let’s delve into 19 profound lessons that school principals and educational leaders can draw ...