Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith the launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Jill Siler joins me to share about her author contribution on executing as a leader.In this Episode, we also discuss:The top ways we can execute in an interviewExamples of what districts are looking for in a candidateMistakes in the interview processAbout Jill Siler:Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, since 2012. Jill grew up in Rochester & Buffalo, NY and completed her undergraduate work at the University of Pittsburgh where she was a collegiate swimmer. She moved to Austin in 1996 and began serving as a high school World Geography teacher and swim coach at John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville ISD. Jill earned her Masters from Texas State University and began her administrative career in Marble Falls ISD where she served as the Assistant Principal for Instruction. In 2004, Jill went to Lake Travis ISD where she served as a campus and district leader for 8 years. During that time, she completed her doctorate at the University of Texas.In her first months as a superintendent, Jill faced financial crisis along with many other challenges that leadership brings. In 2015, her school board was named a TASA Honor Board as one of the top 5 school boards in the state and one of her campuses was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. Jill is the Chair of the Future-Ready Superintendent Leadership Network (FRSLN) Design Team through the Texas Association of school Administrators (TASA) where innovative leaders from across the state gather to learn, share and grow together.Jill has a passion for helping others reach their goals and is the leader of TASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy, and a frequent speaker at Texas’ First-Time Superintendent Academy as well as other leadership and education conferences. Her writing can be found on her website, jillmsiler.com where the initial blog inspiring her upcoming book, Thrive Through the Five, was featured in the November 2019 edition of AASA School Administrator, the national school leadership organization’s publication.Jill and her husband, William, have been married for 19 years and have two children: Caitlyn who is 14 years old and in 9th grade and Caleb who is 10 years old and in 5th grade.Follow Dr. Jill Siler: Website: jillmsiler.comTwitter: twitter.com/jillmsilerInstagram: instagram.com/jillmsiler/Facebook: facebook.com/jillmsilerLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jillmsiler/YouTube: Jill Siler’s YouTube Channel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160038X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=195160038X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=7dfa8e79a64b26a3043e7f91f3489d7c Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The...

In this week’s episode, classroom teacher and edtech expert Jake Miller equips us to overcome the paradox of choice and select the right edtech tools for your classroom so you can start using them tomorrow. Jake offers anecdote-induced stories and explanations that actually make sense for all educators. In addition, we discuss comparisons of tools for formative assessment, student self-assessment, student blogging, audio projects, video creation, student-paced coursework, and lesson delivery, and more! In this episode, we also discuss: Additional video resources Leaders as tech specialists And his books, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset About Jake Miller: Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. He works as a science teacher for the Orange City School District in Ohio and previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an additional 12 years in the classroom teaching math, science &amp; STEM at various grade levels. Jake’s favorite job, however, is his full-time position as a husband and father. EduDuct Tape Podcast: The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. In each episode, Jake sits down with a different inspiring guest to share and discuss some awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom! Join us for Educational Duct Tape, every other week on Wednesday! Follow Jake Miller: Twitter Instagram Facebook Website Podcast Website YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735204668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1735204668&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d727e9293074e1ae749fa485cd3a59cc Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a...

Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Sarah Thomas joins me to share about her author contribution.In this Episode, we also discuss:Reflection as a Leadership ToolBlogging to gather feedbackNew projects by EduMatchAbout Sarah Thomas:I am a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University.While I am still passionate about best practices, such as flipped/blended learning and gamification, my passion has also expanded to helping educators connect globally.&nbsp;This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which I founded in September 2014.&nbsp;The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together we have grown it to include publishing, Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast.Follow Sarah Thomas:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdateechurFollow EduMatch:Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdumatchBooksWebsite: http://www.edumatch.org/Publishing: https://www.edumatchpublishing.com/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1953852386&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=9b66bc94c01d8e374f0338094d22ed85Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development PodcastThis post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?Contact Joshua Stamper &nbsp;for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems.[caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper&nbsp;Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__StamperInstagram:<a...

A fast-track colleague is elbowing their way up the professional ladder in your organization by faking reports. Your boss asks you to lie to a stakeholder. The team leader is a serial sexual harasser. What should you do? Nobody prepared you for this part of professional life. You face a gut-wrenching choice: "go along to get along" or risk negatively impacting your career by speaking up for what you know is right. In this week’s episode, Richard Shell shares his value model and how this structure has helped so many people find solutions to extremely difficult experiences.  In this episode, we also discuss: Leading From Any Position The Role of a Professor  And his books, The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values. Advance Your Career  About G. Richard Shell: Richard Shell is Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Management – and former Chair of its Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department -- at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  Over his 30-year career, he has won every teaching prize that Wharton has to offer.  He is also the Director of two week-long training programs for senior executives offered multiple times each year: Wharton’s Executive Negotiation Workshop and its Strategic Persuasion Workshop. In these programs, he has taught everyone from members of Seal Team 6, FBI hostage negotiators, and UN diplomats working in the Middle East to leaders of Fortune 500 corporations, presidents of major universities and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Consulting clients have included Google, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Merck, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is the author of many books, including his most recent title, The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values. Advance Your Career (HarperCollins Leadership 2021). Other works include Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success (Penguin/Portfolio 2014), which was named Business Book of Year by America’s largest business bookseller and short-listed for Management Book of the Year by the British Library. Professor Shell is best known for his award-winning Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People (3nd Edition, Penguin 2019) – required reading in many business and law school negotiation course classrooms -- and (with co-author Mario Moussa) The Art of Woo: Using Strategic Persuasion to Sell Your Ideas (Portfolio/Penguin 2007).  His books are available in over seventeen languages. Follow G. Richard Shell: Website: https://grichardshell.com/  Email: [email protected]  ...

Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Sarah Johnson joins me to share about her author contribution on leadership identity.In this Episode, we discuss:Finding Your Identity in Your Leadership RoleRediscovering and Refining Who We Are as a Leader&nbsp;Focusing on Our Strengthshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09D4NR5MV/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B09D4NR5MV&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=60ce6e83608b2d2bd59e959614ef7f38About Sarah Johnson:Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week.&nbsp;Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Firm Foundations of Leadership to Empower You to Slay Fear and Lead with Courage.&nbsp;Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning.Follow Sarah Johnson:Twitter: Sarah on TwitterWebsite: Sarah's WebsiteInstagram: Sarah on InstagramFacebook: facebook.com/sarahsajohnsonPodcast: The In AWE Podcast WebsiteLinkedIN: Sarah on LinkedINhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444928/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1946444928&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=b757a7b97a329e61355660dabf288e0chttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083LHL779/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B083LHL779&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=07619874de8fcc980b135f6ceae97d39Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast&nbsp;This post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at...

Lack of mentorship and coaching is a leading reason for leader attrition in education, but it doesn’t have to be this way. If it’s true that "Everyone wins when the leader gets better," then your community is counting on you to prioritize your own professional growth. In this week’s episode, Danny Bauer shares the Mastermind model and how this structure has created extensive growth in each participant.  In this episode, we also discuss: School District Lack of Development Fish Bowl Structure Community Building as a Support And his books, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader About Danny Bauer: Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences.  Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader is a book that reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated and overwhelmed.  Follow Danny Bauer: Website: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/alienearbud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danevanbauer?ref=bookmarks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVE_oB3URcg7ghv2Mn3yiQ?sub_confirmation=1  Book:https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/mastermind/book275490#description  Free Chapter to the Book: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/freechapter/  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1071837087/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1071837087&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=74cb7c4a978d548b30a2b08d046c5d9f...

Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith an exciting announcement coming September 7th, Nathan Maynard joins me to share about his author contribution in my upcoming book, Aspire to Lead.In this Episode, we discuss:Empathy as a Leadership StrengthAcknowledging and Owning Mistakes&nbsp;The Restorative Discipline GroupAbout Nathan Maynard:Nathan is a youth advocate, educational leader, and change maker. He is the co-author of Washington Post bestselling and award-winning Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. Nathan also is the co-founder of BehaviorFlip, the first restorative behavior management software. Nathan studied Behavioral Neuroscience at Purdue University and has been facilitating restorative practices since 2008 in juvenile justice and educational settings.&nbsp;He was awarded “Youth Worker of the Year” through dedicating his time with youth involved with the juvenile justice system in Indiana. He was instrumental in the design and opening of Purdue University's first high school in 2017, Purdue Polytechnic High School, serving underserved and underprivileged youth in inner city Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to his years as a school administrator, he was a youth worker and program coordinator in a youth residential treatment care center.&nbsp;He is passionate about addressing the school-to-prison pipeline crisis and closing the achievement gap through implementing trauma-informed behavioral practices and work around equity. Nathan has expertise in Dialectical Behavioral Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice, and Trauma-Informed building practices to assist with creating positive school climates.Follow Nathan Maynard:&nbsp;Website:&nbsp;www.hackingschooldiscipline.com&nbsp;&nbsp;www.hackingdiscipline.com&nbsp;www.behaviorflip.com&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmaynardedu?lang=enFacebook Group: Hacking School Discipline&nbsp;Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-maynard-6849827ahttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948212137/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1948212137&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=07fc727361b28223dde31d4fc5c4b856Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swagUse Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development PodcastThis post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper,...

The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Regardless of the forces at hand, educators and leaders play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. In this week’s episode, Eric Sheninger makes the compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond. In this episode, we also discuss: Characteristics of a Disruptive Leader Future Ready Skills for Students Classroom Practices that need to Change And his books, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms About Eric Sheninger: Eric is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formation of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best selling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally in the digital age. Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgments for his work. He is a CDE Top 30 award recipient, Bammy Award winner, NASSP Digital Principal Award winner, PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient, winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award, Google Certified Innovator, Adobe Education Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.  &nbsp;...

Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith an exciting announcement coming September 7th, Latrese Younger joins me to share about her author contribution in my upcoming book, Aspire to Lead.In this Episode, we discuss:Finding your voice as a new leaderBeing authenticUnderstanding your valuesAbout Latrese Younger:Latrese D. Younger has over thirteen years of education experience across several different school districts. She began her journey as an English Language Arts teacher in Dinwiddie County, VA, which she credits with firming her foundation in education excellence. Throughout her career, she has taught ELA for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Virginia State University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education from Strayer University Henrico Campus. She is a writer, a web curator for the Virginia Teachers of English (VATE) social media sites, and founder of the non-profit, BWEL, Inc. (Black Women Education Leaders).As an educator, she has also been privileged to serve in several leadership capacities such as Effective School Wide Discipline Incentive Coordinator, School Newsletter Advisor, Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair, Mentorship Director, Administrative Intern, District-Wide Professional Development Presenter, In-Service PD Coach, Cooperating Teacher of a Practicum Student, District Representative at a fall Virginia Department of Education- ELA conference, and ELA curriculum writing partner for two districts. In 2016, Mrs. Younger served as Director of Achievement in Literacy with Catapult Learning, Inc.In 2017, she accepted the role as an Instruction Assessment and Data Analysis Specialist with Richmond City Public Schools. She was shortly after promoted to serve as one of three Assistant Principals at Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School in 2017. Mrs. Younger currently serves the students of Culpeper Middle as an AP, where she has been since the fall of 2018. She believes that the perfect recipe for teachers is a wonderful blend of empathy, resolve, content knowledge, and passion for students. Her work is driven by the virtuous quote: “Intelligence, plus character…that is the goal of true education”- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She believes that her role is to serve and attributes that to her active membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and her undying faith in Christ.Follow Latrese Younger:&nbsp;Website: https://latreseyounger.wixsite.com/website-1Twitter: https://twitter.com/LatreseYoungerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrese-y-29342723Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The...

What leadership qualities are the most important qualities to possess? This week’s guest, Kelly Croy, shares his six primary elements of leadership to guide you to personal and professional success.  In this episode, we also discuss: Anxiety as a superpower Attitude is everything Creating vs Consuming The Wired Educator Podcast And his books, Unthink Before Bed and Along Came a Leader About Kelly Croy: Kelly Croy is the author of Along Came a Leader, and host of The Wired Educator Podcast. He is a teacher, artist, writer, and speaker. Unthink Before Bed is Kelly’s second book. He wrote and illustrated it to help people deal with their anxiety.  Kelly taught seventh grade English for 26 years at Oak Harbor Middle School and has served the last four years as the Director of Innovation and Instruction for Port Clinton City Schools. Kelly travels the world as a speaker, educational consultant, and leadership coach.  Kelly is married to his best friend, Lorrain. They are the proud parents of four wonderful daughters: Allyson, Carolyne, Jaclyn, and Jillyan.  Kelly is working on another book with his dog, Jedi.  Follow Kelly Croy: Website: www.kellycroy.com and www.wirededucator.com  Twitter: @kellycroy and @wirededucator Instagram: @kcroy Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellyshawncroy and www.facebook.com/wirededucator  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycroy/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskJAyXULrM0TmzlOjxj2OA  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1512393061/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1512393061&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=9a263999212f79b021b3fcc0b1abf540...

What is the best way to prepare our students for future ready careers and enhance their essential skills? This week’s guests, Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney, share the importance of providing students with real world problems, providing outside experts, and letting them explore unique and creative solutions.  In this episode, we also discuss: Misconceptions of Project Based Learning Gathering experts outside of the school Assessing projects and providing feedback And their new book, The Expert Effect About Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney: Zach Rondot is a passionate fourth-grade teacher in Troy, Michigan. His mission is to teach students the 21st-century skills, mindsets, and attributes that will help them succeed long after they leave his classroom. In 2019, Zach was named the Troy School District Elementary Teacher of the Year and the Oakland County Elementary Teacher of the Year. Zach is an instructor in the Master's program of Learning, Design, and Technology at Central Michigan University. He utilizes technology to create learning opportunities that otherwise would not be possible Grayson McKinney is a fifth-grade teacher from Michigan and a leader in the area of innovative teaching and learning. He has worked with learners at all levels of school from K-6 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and as a program administrator. He is a student podcaster, educational writer, and speaker on the topic of 21st-century student learning and engagement. Together, Zach and Grayson are the authors of the newly released book, The Expert Effect: A Three-Part System to Break Down the Walls of your Classroom and Connect your Students to the World which was recently released by Edumatch Publishing. Follow Zach Rondot: Twitter: @MrRondot Clubhouse: @MrRondot Instagram: @ZachRondot Blog: zachrondot.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/4thgradeinnovators &nbsp; Follow Grayson McKinney: Twitter: @Gmckinney2 Clubhouse: @GMcKinney2 Instagram: @ExpertEffectEDU Blog: Innovation4education.wordpress.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefuturist5 ...

Why is it important for schools to develop many leaders? This week’s guest, Chris Legleiter, shares how he continues to build leadership capacity in his staff and build up their strengths.   In this episode, we also discuss: The main focus of the upcoming school year Prioritizing areas we can control Increasing Student leadership Mentorship Practices About Chris Legleiter: Chris currently serves as a Middle School Principal at Leawood Middle School of the Blue Valley School District.  The district is a suburban district in the Kansas City area.  He has been in education for 25 years and started as a high school science teacher for 11 years. This experience was in 3 different school districts, both suburban and rural areas, and also Chris was a coach and sponsor of many student activities. For the past 14 years Chris’ role has been as an administrator. This administrative experience includes time as an assistant principal at both the middle school and high school levels prior to his current role of Middle School Principal. Follow Chris Legleiter: Website: www.leadlearnerperspectives.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/clegleiter (@clegleiter) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_legleiter/?hl=en (@chris_legleiter) Facebook: Chris Legleiter Linkedin: Chris Legleiter &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? [caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a...

What does it mean to be equitable or inclusive in your school? This week’s guest, Traci Browder, shares powerful stories, actionable steps, and practices to ensure students have the same resources to be successful.   In this episode, we also discuss: Why “just a teacher” is a lie Influence outside of the classroom INTELLIGOGY the Podcast And Traci’s new book from DBC inc.! About Traci Browder: Traci Browder is a trailblazer in education inspiring &amp; mentoring teachers &amp; changing the lives of children for more than 17 years. Traci is known best for her innovative, out of the box teaching style with a mixture of Montessori, gifted/talented, &amp; special services all rolled into one classroom environment. Her classroom is a live learning lab in which teachers and administrators both in and out of her district routinely visit.  Traci is a champion for equity and is working on her first book with DBC on the same topic. She partners with the authors of Lead Like a Pirate, Beth Houf &amp; Shelley Burgess, along with Dawn Harris, to facilitate weekly conversations in the #LeadLAPr Twitters chat that challenges educators &amp; administrators around the globe in innovating their thinking &amp; practices Traci &amp; Dawn co-founded GritCrewEDU and have led districts in year-long relationships guiding them in developing their equity teams and taking an analytical and growth-mindset look at practices &amp; systems.  Follow Traci Browder: Website: tracibrowder.com  Twitter: @tracibrowder | @intelligogy | @gritcrewedu Instagram: @tracibrowder Facebook: @tracibrowder &amp; @tracibrowderMEd Linkedin: @tracibrowder YouTube: TraciBrowder  Podcast: Intelligogy The Podcast on Apple Intelligogy The Podcast on <a...

In your lesson plans, outside of the content in the curriculum, what skills do you teach your students? This week’s guest, Dennis Mathew, shares how he goes beyond the curriculum to share essential life skills, such as conflict resolution simulations and social skills practice activities.  In this episode, we also discuss: Leading with the “1” Social emotional learning tactics Equity in public schools And his new book, “How Grizzly Found Gratitude”! About Dennis Mathew: Dennis is an elementary school speech pathologist going into my 15th year working in the public schools. Since 2019 I have also been a children's author and songwriter. I have three books and one music album published. My content is all integrated with SEL, the 7 mindsets, the growth mindset, trauma informed care, language enrichment, social skills topics etc. To date I have sold around 15K copies of my books (90% of which has been distributed to public schools nationwide), presented to around 120 schools and reached 70K+ students with my books and music.  Follow Dennis Mathew: Website: www.BooksByDennis.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoriesByDennis  Instagram: @booksbydennis https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645166708/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1645166708&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=6c53d0fab87f4c251f395b00bc363899 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646068440/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1646068440&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=46cbf536c6a685962d4d971f22cc1d2b https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1637527764/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1637527764&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=26f47716ea87d072f2cbb0a33af0d039 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets...

I had the amazing opportunity to moderate a segment for the Teach Better Team on mental health and trauma informed practices. In this bonus episode, Maurice Martin and I discuss important strategies to use to enhance our emotional well-being, practice mindfulness, and overcome failure.&nbsp;About Maurice Martin:Maurice F Martin is a sought after speaker, counselor, certified life coach, and co-host of the TV show “Getting The Word Out”. He also works with schools and businesses to take their culture and relationships to the next level.&nbsp;Maurice’s true passion is shown in the combining of inspirational speaking and his EMBRACE Method, helping others to harness the power of today, love the moment they are in, and realize their purpose in order to live their best life.In 2020, Maurice’s powerful video “Color Blind” was featured in the Youtube Original “Bear Witness, Take Action”, which has been viewed by over 4 million people. In addition to speaking, Maurice is an award-winning vocalist and songwriter whose compositions have been licensed to VH-1, MTV, The Discovery Channel, and E!Follow Maurice MartinWebsite: https://www.teachbetter.com/speakersnetwork-mauricefmartin/&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/mauricefmartin&nbsp;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricefmartin/?hl=en&nbsp;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/todaysinspiration&nbsp;https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D3YL37W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B08D3YL37W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=132b06d1b31d166e13eb0c3f0ba61c65Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast&nbsp;This post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?Contact Joshua Stamper &nbsp;for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems.[caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper[/caption]Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:Contact:<a href="https://joshstamper.com/contact/"...

If you have thought about becoming a campus or district leader, what are the next steps in the process to get to the next leadership level? This week’s guest, Robert Breyer, shares steps to gain additional and necessary experiences, finding the right coach, and excelling in the interview process.  In this episode, we also discuss: Preparing and guiding aspiring leaders to successfully attain leadership positions. The importance of leadership coaching. Impactful leadership experiences for aspiring leaders outside the classroom. And Rob’s new book, “Taking The Leap: A field guide for aspiring school leaders”! About Robert Breyer: Robert is married to Jennifer and together they have 4 children. He is the author of Taking The Leap: A Field Guide for Aspiring School Leaders, and also makes time to coach aspiring leaders who are looking to make the transition from teacher to administration.  He is also the host of The Guiding Principals Podcast, where he allows visionary school leaders to share the story of their own leadership journey, and celebrates their success, in the hopes, it will inspire future school leaders. Follow Robert Breyer: Website: www.rbleads.net  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RBLeads (@rbleads) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbleads/?hl=en (@rbleads) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGuidingPrincipals  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbreyer51/  Podcast: www.anchor.fm/tgpp  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777534941/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1777534941&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=bcd3ab6e76eb6cd63f9882668ea3cbc2 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use...

In this bonus episode, Michelle Papa shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss her new promotion and the transition to the new school year.&nbsp;About Michelle Papa:Michelle Papa is an Assistant Principal at Jefferson Township High School in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. She is passionate about the amplification of student’s voices, healthy school culture, trauma-informed education, and equity for all students. She has presented workshops on the topics of using digital tools for formative assessment, community building in the virtual classroom, text-dependent questioning, state testing rubrics, and the ALICE response to active shooter events. She is also a mom of two and wife to Danny Papa, a K-12 Supervisor of Social Studies, Fine Art, and Technology Education in the same school district.Follow Michelle Papa:&nbsp;Twitter: @MPapaEduBlog:&nbsp;https://edlifeweb.wordpress.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-papa-15b826a7/&nbsp;Book Recommendations:Start With Why - Simon Sinekhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591846447/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1591846447&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=5daed5ab005cae91203dfda78bbe0f00What Great Principals Do Differently - Todd Whitakerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/036734467X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=036734467X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=6fce3fc06a440438060bb95f9ceb3506Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? - Dr. Beverly Tatumhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0465060684/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0465060684&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=65fd06521d2797291085134347b62a48The Leadership Challenge - James Kouzes &amp; Barry Posnerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119278961/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1119278961&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=3349d0c3385f375fa40825bd374a5c78Eyes Are Never Quiet - Michael McKnight &amp; Dr. Lori Desautelshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948018411/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1948018411&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=8ad7d4bbaff0a9912bd21f46aaf45e07Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast&nbsp;This post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.Need a Presenter for...

With the stress of your leadership role, how do you take care of your mental health? This week’s guest, Lindsay Titus, shares important steps to take to improve your mental well-being, decrease anxiety and combat stress.     In this episode, we also discuss: Administrative Certification Program  Behavior Management Strategies for Students Gratitude Reflections And Lindsay’s 30 day journal, “Define YOUniversity”! About Lindsay Titus: Lindsay Titus is a passionate and energetic educator! She uses her expertise as a board certified behavior analyst and a former classroom teacher, to ignite the passion of any educator. She is eager to transform the mindset educators hold about behavior, and use this dynamic shift to increase connections with all students! Lindsay is a speaker, coach, podcaster, author, and founder of DEFINE YOUniversity where she offers weekly podcast episodes, courses, coaching, and events for educators to help guide them through the journey of finding relief from the overwhelm and reigniting their passion for life inside and outside of the classroom.  Follow Lindsay Titus: Website: www.defineyouniversity.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltitus828 (@ltitus828) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaytitusedu/?hl=en (@lindsaytitusedu) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.titus828  Teach Better Blog: https://www.teachbetter.com/blog/building-momentum-through-your-morning-routine/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777473292/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1777473292&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=b82efb36a6416d6ca0c7dc91afa9e4f5 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; <p...

What role and impact does your school culture have within your building? This week’s guest, Darrin Peppard, shares how the culture created by the leaders in the building impacts every aspect of the school, which could lead down the road to awesome!    In this episode, we discuss: The importance of knowing the logistical management and the instructional development   Surprises as a Superintendent  How to improve your leadership skills through coaching And Darrin’s new book, Road to Awesome! About Darrin Peppard: Darrin Peppard is a keynote speaker, author, publisher and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin is an expert in school culture and climate as well as coaching and growing emerging leaders. He is known for his keen insight, culture-first leadership style, and dynamic personality. In 2016, Darrin was named Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year by WASSP/NASSP and was the 2015 Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year. In 2017, Darrin earned his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Wyoming. In the summer of 2019, Darrin was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame.  Darrin shares his experiences from over 25 years in education, specifically those learned as an education leader during the past 13 years. As a ‘recovering’ high school principal, Darrin talks about lessons learned and effective strategies to help leaders of all experience levels become more effective at their craft. Follow Darrin Peppard Website: www.darrinmpeppard.com &amp; www.roadtoawesome.net  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarrinMPeppard (@DarrinMPeppard)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrinmpeppard/?hl=en (@darrinmpeppard) Facebook: Darrin M Peppard &amp; Road to Awesome, LLC (page)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-m-peppard-ed-d-29a7a147/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WkYpIkcDAAItdZdM02wRg  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777225515/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1777225515&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=43da26a2c675b5522704bdf2ba93dfce...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Jill Siler shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss the latest book award she received and her new position.&nbsp;About Dr. Jill Siler:Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, since 2012. Jill grew up in Rochester &amp; Buffalo, NY and completed her undergraduate work at the University of Pittsburgh where she was a collegiate swimmer. She moved to Austin in 1996 and began serving as a high school World Geography teacher and swim coach at John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville ISD. Jill earned her Masters from Texas State University and began her administrative career in Marble Falls ISD where she served as the Assistant Principal for Instruction. In 2004, Jill went to Lake Travis ISD where she served as a campus and district leader for 8 years. During that time, she completed her doctorate at the University of Texas.In her first months as a superintendent, Jill faced financial crisis along with many other challenges that leadership brings. In 2015, her school board was named a TASA Honor Board as one of the top 5 school boards in the state and one of her campuses was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. Jill is the Chair of the Future-Ready Superintendent Leadership Network (FRSLN) Design Team through the Texas Association of school Administrators (TASA) where innovative leaders from across the state gather to learn, share and grow together.Jill has a passion for helping others reach their goals and is the leader of TASA’s Aspiring Superintendent Academy, and a frequent speaker at Texas’ First-Time Superintendent Academy as well as other leadership and education conferences. Her writing can be found on her website, jillmsiler.com where the initial blog inspiring her upcoming book, Thrive Through the Five, was featured in the November 2019 edition of AASA School Administrator, the national school leadership organization’s publication.Jill and her husband, William, have been married for 19 years and have two children: Caitlyn who is 14 years old and in 9th grade and Caleb who is 10 years old and in 5th grade.Follow Dr. Jill Siler:&nbsp;Website: jillmsiler.comTwitter: twitter.com/jillmsilerInstagram: instagram.com/jillmsiler/Facebook: facebook.com/jillmsilerLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jillmsiler/YouTube: Jill Siler’s YouTube ChannelOther: COVID-19 Resources&nbsp;Book Recommendations:Power of Positive Leadership - Jon Gordonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119351979/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1119351979&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=7ea1a991714086e3f35fb0fdff92337dPrincipaled - Barker, Ferrua, George (DBC Book)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600460/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1951600460&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d48e7c801dbe53caeb907118cabe5906Innovator's Mindset - George...

How would you describe a productive and effective Professional Learning Community (PLC)? In my experience in multiple schools and districts, this model has looked drastically different in each setting. This week’s guest, Chad Dumas, shares a practical guide for leaders on how to collaborate and get sustained results for students.   In this episode, we discuss: The Steps Needed to Get the Correct Leadership Experience for Aspiring Leaders Tips to Create Effective Meetings How to Increase Your Professional Development And Chad’s new book, Let’s Put the C in PLC About Chad Dumas: Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree associate and international educational consultant, presenter, and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. With over two decades of successful leadership experience, Chad has led significant improvements for both students and staff. He shares his research and knowledge in his new books, Let’s Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC, and consulting that includes research, stories, hands-on tools, useful knowledge, and practical skills. For more information, or to reach Chad, visit www.NextLearningSolutions.com Follow Chad Dumas Website: www.NextLearningSolutions.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChadDumas  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChadDumasNextLearningSolutions  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-dumas-611ba51b5/  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735746207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1735746207&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=685627b91dc23987154153821b82013d https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735746223/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1735746223&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=2768ca74553efd654f0d1b31b74565ef Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]...

What if, in the world of education, grades did not exist? This week’s guest, Starr Sackstein, shares how she removed grades from her classroom, focused on critical feedback to her students, and incorporated social emotional and equity components to the assessment process.  In this episode, we discuss: Systems of evidence mastery Changing the way we assess The stigma that is attached to grades And Starr’s new book, Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students' Social and Emotional Needs About Starr Sackstein: Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she works with teacher teams to engage students in the learning process, advocate for personal growth, and effectively use student data to drive instruction with the Core Collaborative. She also works as publisher for Mimi &amp; Todd Press.  In her past lives, she was a high school English and journalism teacher, a lead Humanities learner, and social media manager. Additionally, Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. Her most recent book is called Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices that Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs with ASCD. When Starr isn't evangelizing about grading reform, she is the wife to Charlie, mindfulness mountain biker extraordinaire, and mother to Logan, a high school student, and gamer and Huxley the cat, an aging Abyssinean.  Follow Starr Sackstein  Website: www.mssackstein.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mssackstein (@MsSackstein) Instagram: Starr53177 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsSackstein Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starrsackstein/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarrSackstein  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416629971/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1416629971&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d2a943ca1f876217fdaf31142cb05103 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0986104914/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0986104914&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=8d0b414a5b78a62ce822c5091220e4d5 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/194959520X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=194959520X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=8b15744dc84209821e65621bf29d5f47 Are you

Have you ever interviewed for a job and not received the promotion you were seeking? In today’s episode featuring Alex Valencic, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper discuss the topics of working through the disappointment, establishing your relationship with your new supervisor, and the way to have transparent conversations about your goals.&nbsp;About Alex Valencic:Alex Valencic is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout, volunteer drug prevention specialist, unrepentant bibliophile, and a geek of all things. His professional teaching career began thirteen years ago when he began working as a substitute teacher for three years before achieving his lifelong dream of teaching fourth grade, which he did for seven years in Urbana, Illinois. He currently lives and works in Freeport, Illinois, as a Curriculum Coordinator in an EC-12 district. Alex's job duties include supporting innovative educational practices; planning, developing, and coordinating professional learning for all staff; and overseeing the social studies, career and technical education, physical education, health, art, and music programs in the district.Follow Alex Valencic:&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/alextvalencicBlog: https://coordinatingthecentury.wordpress.com/Resources from this Episode:“Thrive Through The Five”&nbsp;https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160038X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=195160038X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=3771ec6479ffb0b0c6be7e80ff4e4aac&nbsp;Interested in being a guest on Aspire to Rise?&nbsp;We would love to hear from you here.&nbsp;Follow the Hosts,&nbsp;Sarah Johnson:&nbsp;Sarah's WebsiteSarah on Twitter&nbsp;Sarah on IG&nbsp;Sarah on LinkedIn&nbsp;Sarah on Facebook&nbsp;Podcast WebsiteSubscribe to the In AWE Podcast &nbsp;Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge:&nbsp;&nbsp;Joshua StamperContact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__StamperInstagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamperLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcastSubscribe:...

How do we together dismantle barriers that exclude, recognize past trauma, and identify resources for those in need? This week’s guest, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, shares how implementing restorative practices changed student behaviors, connected the community and recognized each person.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of Morning Check Ins Restorative practices and circles Collective agreements  And Marisol’s new book, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices About Marisol Quevedo Rerucha: Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection and Healing, serves as the Chief of Strategy and Partnerships for the National Parents Union. As a former teacher, principal, and district leader she uses her voice to challenge systems of oppression and more importantly amplifies the voices of others. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves in the following ways as: Director of Culture and Community for DBC Inc; Chair of UnidosUS National Institute for Latino School Leaders alumni council; as the Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of Youth Empowerments Finest; and as a partner consultant with nonprofit, for profit and educational systems. Follow Marisol Quevedo Rerucha Website: https://marisolrerucha.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarisolRerucha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisolrerucha/ Facebook: @marisolrerucha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisol-quevedo-rerucha-b3ba0093/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeoTE9V-rbZgSENDrJBa9A LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/marisolrerucha https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600584/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1951600584&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=afe3b9d1e5ac700733462b9fa5ed9c96 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247"...

In this 21st Aspire Mailbag episode, Evan Robb, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on how to build an email to introduce yourself to a potential employer, ways to prepare yourself for a leadership position, summative evaluation feedback, and the latest news with the Teach Better Team!Featuring Evan Robb, Jeff Gargas, and Joshua StamperAbout Evan Robb:Evan Robb is presently Principal of Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville, Virginia. He has over twenty years of experience serving as a building level principal. Prior to being a school principal, he was an English teacher, department chair, and Assistant Principal. Evan is a recipient of the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award. In addition, the NCTE Commission on Reading selected him to serve on its national board.A TEDx Speaker, Evan offers inspirational keynotes, workshops, and on-going professional learning opportunities across the country on leadership, mindset, culture, impactful change and how to improve literacy in schools. Evan has shared his ideas with thousands of educators at dozens of workshops across the country.His first book titled, The Principal’s Leadership Sourcebook: Practices, Tools, and Strategies for Building a Thriving School Community was published by Scholastic in the fall of 2007. His next book, The Ten- Minute Principal was published by Corwin in May 2019. Evan and Laura Robb collaborated with Dave Burgess Publishing to write, Team Makers, which was published in August of 2019. In addition, Evan is partnering with Laura Robb to write, A School Full of Readers, with Benchmark Education, Fall 2019.Follow Evan Robb:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ERobbPrincipalWebsite: https://evan-robb.com/TEDX: https://youtu.be/oS4WMsdLIM4Blog: https://therobbreviewblog.com/The Robb Review Podcast: https://therobbreviewpodcast.podbean.com/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544345577/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1544345577&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=dc8895c49ed709c9595920dd8e8101b9https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595544/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1949595544&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d66e848ee8a587defa8f13aacadab7edFollow Jeff Gargas:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgargasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/Follow Joshua Stamper:Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__StamperInstagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamperLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcastSubscribe:...

With the drastic changes occurring in education, how do we propel students, staff and leaders to grow and explore in new ways? This week’s guest, Lainie Rowell, shares how providing opportunities of discovery and social emotional learning will enhance targeted change and innovative ideas for everyone in the organization.  In this episode, we discuss: Learning to Listen instead of Acting like the Expert The importance of Spending Time in Reflection “Evolving Learner” And Lainie’s new podcast, “Lemonade Learning” About Lainie Rowell: Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, podcaster, and international consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building. During her more almost 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is a TEDx Speaker with more than 15 years of experience presenting at regional, national, and international conferences including Building Learning Communities (BLC) and the Leadership 3.0 Symposium. Lainie was a contributor to the 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching and on the 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework committee. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators. From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator for Leading Edge Certification, a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies. She led the creation and curation of all four certifications, Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader. Follow...

I had the amazing opportunity to moderate a segment during the Teach Better 12 Hour Live Event on social emotional learning (SEL). In this bonus episode, Mandy Froelich and I discuss important strategies to use in the classroom and on the campus to help regulate student’s emotions and assess student needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About Mandy Froehlich:Mandy Froehlich passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. A former Director of Innovation and Technology, technology integrator, and teacher, she has experience at many levels of the organizational structure. Her interest lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what’s needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. She consults internationally with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, mental health support for educators, and how to create organizational change. Her first book, The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning, discusses mental health awareness for teachers. Her second book, Divergent EDU, is based on an organizational structure she developed to support teachers in innovative and divergent thinking. Her third book, based on educator engagement and mental health called Reignite the Flames, will be released spring 2020.Follow Mandy Froehlich:&nbsp;Website: www.mandyfroehlich.comTwitter: @froehlichmInstagram: divergenteduFacebook: Divergent EDU: Leadership, Innovation, and Divergent ThinkingLinkedin: mandyfroehlichPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-aid/id368754208https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852009/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1953852009&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=9f70882c6a4a53632e46722480480a14Follow The Teach Better Team:Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachbetterteamWebsite: https://www.teachbetter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteamThe Teach Better Podcast: https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1949595668&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=01a95d21db3c627309c488c950861beaAre you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]Use...

What is the highest level of learning in professional development? This week’s guest, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, shares how leaders can design professional learning environments that encourage and enhance teacher’s discovery, passion, and curiosity.   In this episode, we discuss: Passion Projects for Educators Intentional PD Designs The Leader in You Series And Michele’s podcast, “Design Lessons” About Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore: Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, host of the Design Lessons podcast is a coach, speaker and educational thought leader dedicated to helping you design a personal and professional life that you love. Through her Uncover the Leader in You Series, she helps educators know their purpose, uncover their story, and design a passion project to increase their impact. She helps you dream big, and design a blueprint to level up your impact in your community, your district and the world.  For over two decades she has worked as a district and school level administrator, instructional designer, coach and teacher. Through her consulting, workshops and online training, Michele gives educators actionable steps to become leaders who are educational change makers. Follow Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore Website: https://www.micheleschmidtmoore.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mschmidtmoore Instagram: @mschmidtmoore Facebook: @mschmidtmoore Podcast: https://www.teachbetter.com/podcasts/ &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? <img class="size-full wp-image-3378"...

After creating and implementing new teaching strategies and building procedures, many educators are seeking to go back to “normal”. Should we keep any practices from this past year or should we go back to our previous strategies? This week’s guest, Thomas Murray, shares how we design learning experiences that impact all students, while creating future ready skills.  In this episode, we discuss: Future Ready Leaders Future Ready Learners Going Back to “Normal” vs Continuing New Practices And Tom’s Book, “Personal and Authentic” About Thomas Murray: Thomas Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. Prior to his current role, Tom has been a director of technology and cyber education and a school principal in Pennsylvania. In addition to his director role, Tom is a Blogger, speaker, school district consultant and author. 10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education (Routledge, 2018) Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today (ASCD, 2017) Education Write Now (Routledge, 2017) Leading Professional Learning: Tools to Connect and Empower Teachers (Corwin, 2015) Follow Thomas Murray Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomascmurray?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aYAuHcYUTI0x1OTXnoILw Website: https://www.thomascmurray.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948334194/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1948334194&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=10a06cda265baca355a10d58e730866e <span...

In this bonus episode, Latrese Younger shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss her school and how she is ending the school year strong.&nbsp;About Latrese Younger:Latrese D. Younger has over thirteen years of education experience across several different school districts. She began her journey as an English Language Arts teacher in Dinwiddie County, VA, which she credits with firming her foundation in education excellence. Throughout her career, she has taught ELA for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Virginia State University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education from Strayer University Henrico Campus. She is a writer, a web curator for the Virginia Teachers of English (VATE) social media sites, and founder of the non-profit, BWEL, Inc. (Black Women Education Leaders).As an educator, she has also been privileged to serve in several leadership capacities such as Effective School Wide Discipline Incentive Coordinator, School Newsletter Advisor, Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair, Mentorship Director, Administrative Intern, District-Wide Professional Development Presenter, In-Service PD Coach, Cooperating Teacher of a Practicum Student, District Representative at a fall Virginia Department of Education- ELA conference, and ELA curriculum writing partner for two districts. In 2016, Mrs. Younger served as Director of Achievement in Literacy with Catapult Learning, Inc.In 2017, she accepted the role as an Instruction Assessment and Data Analysis Specialist with Richmond City Public Schools. She was shortly after promoted to serve as one of three Assistant Principals at Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School in 2017. Mrs. Younger currently serves the students of Culpeper Middle as an AP, where she has been since the fall of 2018. She believes that the perfect recipe for teachers is a wonderful blend of empathy, resolve, content knowledge, and passion for students. Her work is driven by the virtuous quote: “Intelligence, plus character…that is the goal of true education”- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She believes that her role is to serve and attributes that to her active membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and her undying faith in Christ.Follow Latrese Younger:&nbsp;Website: https://latreseyounger.wixsite.com/website-1Twitter: https://twitter.com/LatreseYoungerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrese-y-29342723&nbsp;Book Recommendations: Leading with Faith (Sarah Johnson)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1950714012/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1950714012&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=84051a3e566dd020f5431195624d0264The Energy Bus (John Gordon)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470100281/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0470100281&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=c0fb5f37fc47bff7d42c1b169cd62bd8 Lead Like a Pirate (Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444006/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1946444006&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=5f7bf3381c2e3e13a85560e61c7ac3c5 Pause. Breath. Flourish....

Today, May 9th, is a special day for two reasons, 1. It’s mother’s day and 2. Today is the 3rd anniversary of the Aspire podcast! Join Todd Nesloney and I as we celebrate mothers day, the three year anniversary of the podcast and our discussion on classroom and campus culture!Featuring Todd Nesloney and Joshua StamperAbout Todd Nesloney:Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce &amp; Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”.Follow Todd Nesloney:&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaToddWebsite: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/Classroom and Campus Culture CourseCheck them out here: toddnesloney.teachable.comWhen you register you get:- Lifetime access- Updates throughout the years- Quarterly LIVE Chats with me- Workbook PDF- Printable resources and tools- Reflections in every video led by me- CPE Credits (20 hours)Classroom Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/login/w01xnso4br2toyaxs5Campus Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/login/xok75fmwsz4fv4s9s9https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0996989528&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=6b33228ecdb3a6013d0cd62765596f88https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444561/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1946444561&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=e8141e50c8a9b3c6d623011b6375fa9fhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160024X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=195160024X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d94cf27d4dbfd5f06d66c1dc214c17cfThis post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption]Contact Joshua Stamper &nbsp;for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative...

As the school year comes to a close, we can all agree that we are exhausted mentally and physically. This past year and a half has been difficult in many ways and every educator's mental health has been affected. Just the other day, I was telling a staff member that COVID has made even the easiest decisions much harder. With this in mind,  how are we taking care of ourselves? This week’s guest, Dan Tricarico shares how he uses the 5 “S”s, Which are stillness, silence, space, subtraction, and slowing down, to improve his mental health. In this episode, we discuss: How Leaders Can Improve Their Staff’s Mental Health Strategies for Social Media  Ways to Balancing Stress  And Dan’s Book, “The Zen Teacher” About Dan Tricarico: Dan Tricarico, CEO of The Zen Professional, teaches people how to maximize their performance without sacrificing themselves. As a national speaker, author of two top stress management books, and creator of The Zen Professional 5-Step Blueprint for stress reduction, Tricarico now shares his expertise and insight by showing harried professionals how to thrive both inside and outside the workplace. He has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, EduTopia, California Educator, and Teacher2Teacher, as well as having guested on many business and educational podcasts. Follow Dan Tricarico: Website: www.thezenteacher.com and www.thezenprofessional.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thezenteacher Instagram: @zenteacher  Facebook: Dan Tricarico Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-tricarico-a8378710/ On-line courses: www.zenprocourses.com Code: “Teacher” for $10 Off https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0986155462/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0986155462&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=02073f7d8d0fb52e09b18e19b2929d77 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595129/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1949595129&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=510304386e27ad7edc3256f765005fa6 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team,...

In your classrooms, are your students participating in one interactive lesson per unit or are they experiencing natural learning opportunities each day? This week’s guest, Becky Schnekser, shares how transforming her classroom allowed her students to explore, engage, and discover new learning opportunities to model interactive field experiences.  In this episode, we discuss: Field Science Professional Development Flipping to an Outdoor Classroom Teach Better Speakers Network And Becky’s Upcoming Book! About Becky Schnekser: Becky Schnekser is a K-5 Science teacher in Virginia Beach, VA. She believes science should not only be taught to learners of all ages, but it should be experienced in an authentic way. In order to bring authenticity to her science instruction, she joins field expedition teams around the world to gain insight into how science looks and feels globally in order to scale it for her learners and provide resources to educators worldwide. She is the founder of Outdoor Education Collective, a project dedicated to bringing outdoor education to schools no matter geographic location. Follow Becky Schnekser: Website: www.expeditionschnekser.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/schnekser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schnekser/?hl=en Follow The Teach Better Team: Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachbetterteam Website: https://www.teachbetter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteam The Teach Better Podcast: https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1949595668&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=76f63506c1e5b2f907d05fb13ab6f8e4 &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a...

On your campus or in your district, do you have a lot of initiatives being implemented? What is the impact of each of those initiatives or programs? This week’s guest, Peter DeWitt, shares how relationship building and collaboration with teachers are the most rich actions by a leader and how you can have a greater impact on campus culture.    In this episode, we discuss: Collective Teacher Efficacy Flipped Meeting Model Instructional Leadership Tips New Book Announcement And Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast About Peter DeWitt: Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years). He is a school leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as, fostering inclusive school climates. His work has been adopted at the state level, university level, and he works with numerous school districts, school boards, regional networks, ministries of education around North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the U.K.  Peter writes the Finding Common Ground column for Education Week, which has been in circulation since 2011. In 2020 DeWitt co-created Education Week's A Seat At the Table where he moderates conversations with experts around the topics of race, gender, sexual orientation, research, trauma and many other educational topics. ​ Additionally, DeWitt is the Series Editor for the Connected Educator Series (Corwin Press) and the Impact Series (Corwin Press) that include books by Viviane Robinson, Andy Hargreaves, Pasi Sahlberg, Yong Zhao and Michael Fullan. He is the 2013 School Administrators Association of New York State's (SAANYS) Outstanding Educator of the Year, and the 2015 Education Blogger of the Year (Academy of Education Arts &amp; Sciences), and sits on numerous advisory boards.  Follow Peter DeWitt: Website: http://www.petermdewitt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterMDeWitt https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544381417/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1544381417&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=85640e58fa8a0e1c8d61f1da37a623d2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506337112/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1506337112&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=83eaa4eeb8f8fb6a771fc887f7fc890d https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506385990/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1506385990&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=601066621c2b561f39cde00d721084d7

In this bonus episode, Brad Hughes shares his five top leadership books and the reasons he loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss his new podcast and some Teach Better event details.&nbsp;About Brad Hughes:Brad Hughes is the host of The Good News, Brad News Podcast. Brad is an elementary school principal in Ontario, Canada, with 25 years’ experience in education. Prior to becoming a school leader, Brad taught for 16 years from Kindergarten to eighth grade, most recently teaching middle school Visual Arts, French and Special Education. Brad has an ongoing commitment to reframing the joys and challenges of school life through a Self-Reg lens. Brad is an optimist and recovering perfectionist, passionate about improving kids' lives by loving and supporting the adults that serve them.Follow Brad Hughes:&nbsp;Twitter: @brad_hughesInstagram: @bradnewspodcastWebsite: bit.ly/brad_hughes&nbsp;Top 5 Leadership Book Recommendations: The Coaching Habit (Michael Bungay Stanier)&nbsp;https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978440749/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0978440749&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=e9bcee3e451276ec4d787236fe294e91 Relentless (Hamish Brewer)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/194959534X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=194959534X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=8e86b53ea34dabb19efe7d11a9389b27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Leadership for Self-Reg Schools (Dr. Stuart Shanker &amp; Dr. Susan Hopkins)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143110411/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0143110411&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=a5ca4c5686ff60c682353f134a6244a9 Award Winning Culture (Hans Appel)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1734051469/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1734051469&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d9ba68c2cc3012fd9728cf7940610761 Coaching for Equity (Elena Aguilar)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119592275/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1119592275&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=c4e68e163a81e4cd70db381152854c08&nbsp;Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFFTee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast&nbsp;This post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra...

In remote learning, have you felt restricted with the new learning environment? This week’s guest, Dr. Ryan Read, shares how to use project based learning in all learning models for students to gain experience in solving real world problems.    In this episode, we discuss: Struggles with Blended Learning Building Authentic Relationship Remotely Social Media Burnout And The Pixel Classroom Podcast About Dr. Ryan Read: Ryan is serving as a business and technology teacher at Stillman Valley High School for the MCUSD #223 School District in Illinois. He has been in education for over ten years and holds a doctorate in instructional technology and curriculum development. Ryan is also the host of the Pixel Classroom Podcast as he continues to explore the world of Blended Learning, PBL and Social Emotional Learning.  Follow Dr. Ryan Read: Website: https://classroomsnextlevel.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryan7Read Instagram: @Herc78 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.read.7 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancread/ YouTube: (Ryan3178) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyETMH0uK8XFRBbImkUy_GQ The Pixel Classroom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pixel-classroom-podcast/id1488263850 &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you....

This week’s guest, Tom Schimmer, shares his journey as a leader, redefining accountability in grading, the myths of standards based grading and the importance of descriptive feedback.    In this episode, we discuss: Standards Based Mindset Grading True North Myths about Standards Based Grading And Grading From the Inside Out About Tom Schimmer: Tom Schimmer is an independent education author, speaker, and consultant from Vancouver, BC. Over the course of his career he has been a classroom teacher, school administrator, and district level leader. Tom is an internationally recognized leader and expert in the areas of assessment, grading, RTI, and educational leadership. He has delivered both keynote and workshop sessions at several national and international conferences. As well, Tom has worked directly with schools and school districts throughout Canada, the United States, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Bahrain, India, the U.A.E., the U.K., Russia, Singapore, Spain, Kuwait, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria. He is the author &amp; co-author of six books, including best-seller Grading from the Inside Out: Bringing accuracy to student assessment through a standards-based mindset, and his latest release, Growing tomorrow’s citizens in today’s classrooms: Assessing seven critical competencies. Follow Tom Schimmer: Website: www.tomschimmer.com Twitter: @TomSchimmer; @TomSchimmerPod Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Linkedin: Tom Schimmer YouTube: Tom Schimmer Podcast https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936763850/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1936763850&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=61d1dad936b975eb4c30b972f78a87e7 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945349018/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1945349018&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=49ba67ca6f26d75a1ea8540c3eb21b0a Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at<a...

In this bonus episode, Greg Moffitt shares his five top leadership books and the reasons he loves these amazing resources. In addition, Greg introduces two bonus children’s books to instill leadership qualities in our classrooms.&nbsp;About Greg Moffitt:Greg Moffitt is the Principal at Fairmont Charter Elementary School in the Vacaville Unified School District (Vacaville, CA) where he works with staff, parents, and – most importantly – students to create a school community that champions the strengths and talents of each individual.&nbsp;As principal, Greg has implemented programs that celebrate student success and promote critical thinking and compassionate citizenship.Previously, Greg served as the Principal at Winters Elementary School, increasing school-to-home communication, fostering parent and community engagement, and implementing programs to maximize student engagement. A former middle school teacher, Greg taught students about reading, writing, ancient civilizations, technology and leadership while serving as the school’s Student Activities Director and Yearbook Advisor. As an educator and parent, Greg believes that students can change the world with their words, ideas and action.Most importantly, Greg is a father and a husband - and a dog-loving, outdoor-adventure-seeking enthusiast.Follow Greg Moffitt:&nbsp;Website: https://gregmoffitt.edublogs.org/&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/Greg_MoffittInstagram: @greg_moffittFacebook: moffitt.gregLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmoffitt/&nbsp;Book Recommendations:Now Discover Your Strengthshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037QYTN8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0037QYTN8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=ea5777139ebe0788227800778f39141eKid President's Guide to Being Awesomehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062438719/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062438719&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=6008a773a6a6988103725d3dcf74caebThrive Through the Fivehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160038X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=195160038X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=3d4c0ae9804f712c8870dcce422f08e6&nbsp;The Power of Momentshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501147765/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1501147765&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=4ea7e4832dccb927168ef84b041875b1Beyond Conversations About Racehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1952812798/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1952812798&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=d64e4fc9d364de2a8186e47889a18e51Children's Book Recommendations:Leonardo the Terrible Monsterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786852941/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0786852941&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=46648637692e28d92c70ca8262e973e2Count Me Inhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/052551726X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=052551726X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=0b7da3bb4864b20f950430cabb303daeAre you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at<a href="http://www.teachbetter.com/swag"...

Based on your past educational struggles, have you ever asked yourself, “Will I be enough in this leadership position?”. This week’s guests, Dr. Basil Marin, explains how his struggles in school created doubt about the impact he could make on student’s lives and his leadership capacity.   In this episode, we discuss: The Challenges of Higher Education Equity practices in schools Teaching Students “Professional Skills” And Basil’s character in the new book by Jeff Kubiak, “It’s Me” About Dr. Basil Marin: Dr. Marin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Liberty University. Dr. Marin also holds an Educational Specialist degree in PK-12 Administration and Supervision from Old Dominion University. Additionally, Dr. Marin recently received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Old Dominion University. Dr. Marin is a humble and down to earth individual who is passionate about creating opportunities for all students to succeed educationally. He has a strong desire to work with at-risk youth. He firmly believes these students are our future and he is willing to provide the necessary support to see all students succeed. These students are regular human beings just like anyone else; however, these students have limited academic skill sets or untamed frustrations that often disrupt their learning process. He feels that God has given him the passion to work with at-risk youth and to show them that through education anything is possible. Follow Dr. Basil Marin: Website: http://www.basilmarin.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/basil_marin &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? [caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="size-large wp-image-2521"...

When someone comes to you with a problem, do you immediately try to solve the issue? This week’s guests, Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad, explains how leaders need to use a coaching model of questions to find the best solutions and teach problem solving skills, similar to Glenda in “The Wizard of Oz”.  In this episode, we discuss: Listening instead of speaking Providing the correct tools and resources as a leader Creating boundaries to help with mental health And his book, The Teachers of OZ: Leading with Wisdom, Heart, Courage, and Spirit About Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad: Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator,  high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He is a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Apple Teacher, and serves as the President-Elect of the ISTE Ed Leaders PLN. He serves as the US State Ambassador (Maine) for the Climate Action Project, a collaboration between the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, NASA, and the Jane Goodall Institute.   Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching, The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics co-authored with Dr. Robert Marzano, WeVideo Every Day, Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, and The Teachers of Oz, co-authored with Herbie Raad.  Nathan received a bachelor of arts degree in general science-chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a doctorate of education degree in learning organizations and strategic change from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. He resides with his husband, Herbie Raad, in beautiful Maine. To learn more about Nathan's work or follow him on Twitter @drlangraad. To book Nathan's services for keynotes and workshops, contact him at [email protected]. Follow Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad Website: https://www.drlangraad.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlangraad https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600320/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1951600320&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=24535189a792ba8c3d8527e6f4dee963 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945349484/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1945349484&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=e464905700c0ed73f282c0b345cbc580 &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire...

Have you ever been on the dance floor at a party or a wedding and when the DJ changes the song, everyone either runs on or off the dance floor? This week’s guests, Dr. Joe Clark, explains why leadership is similar to being a disc jockey and how to inspire others to take action and serve others. In this episode, we discuss: Why it’s important to share when you made a mistake How to go above and beyond your position And his book, If the Dance Floor is Empty, Change the Song About Dr. Joe Clark: Dr. Joe Clark has worked as an educator since 1992, including six years as a high school English teacher, seven years as a building principal and assistant principal, and seventeen years in the central office as a superintendent and assistant superintendent. Dr. Clark is currently the superintendent of the Nordonia Hills City Schools, a district serving 3,600 students in Northeast Ohio. Dr. Clark received all three of his degrees at Kent State University: a B.A. in English, an M.Ed. in Educational Administration, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Leadership, with a school law focus. His dissertation is titled "A legislative and judicial analysis of sexual relationships between American secondary students and their teachers." Dr. Clark is the author of the book If the Dance Floor Is Empty, Change the Song (A Superintendent's Spin on Making Schools Rock). Dr. Clark has also spent significant years as a camp director and mobile disc jockey. He is married to Amie and has two adult sons, Isaac and Matthew. His best buddy is Frankie, a three-year-old Beabull. You can follow Dr. Clark on Twitter @DrJoeClark, and you can follow Frankie @Frankie_Dawg. Follow Dr. Joe Clark Website: www.drjoeclark.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJoeClark Instagram: @drjoeclark Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.clark.7359447/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-clark-894b751b5/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600304/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1951600304&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=ef213aed1867f5b32400ded8e83272f5 Are you a super-fan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast &nbsp; This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? [caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a href="https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Joshua-Stamper-tag.png" target="_blank"...

When you add resources or programs to your campus or district, how do you decide what students receive these new opportunities? This week’s guests, Zandra Jo Galvan, shares how when presented an opportunity to add multiple resources to her district, she made sure all students had the same resources at their fingertips and she explains how to build partnerships with community businesses to expand her student’s experiences.    In this episode, we discuss: First steps when leading in a new district Building trust with members of your team And instilling social emotional health during the pandemic About Zandra Jo Galvan: Mrs. Zandra Jo Galvan has been serving as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017. Zandra has worked in public education for the past 28 years. Prior to joining GUSD, she served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Gonzales Unified School District where she coordinated all educational programs, the LCAP development process and budgets, and managed all state and federal programs. Superintendent Galvan began her career as an elementary classroom teacher for the Greenfield Union School District where she also attended kindergarten through graduation. Returning to serve as Superintendent allowed her childhood dreams to come true. She has always been passionate about returning to and serving her community since she was a child and has been able to implement some exciting programs while leading as Superintendent. Over the last 45 months, she has implemented a GUSD District Strategic Plan with an LCAP-aligned vision, mission, core values, and board of trustee priorities; implemented the Professional Learning Community system of collaboration around essential standards mapping, identified learning targets through teacher clarity, implemented a local, formative common assessments protocol, instilled an effective method of frequent, on-going data analysis; implemented 21st century classroom furniture and designed innovative LEGO &amp; Apple learning lab spaces at all elementary sites for students to build, innovate, create and prepare for their successful postsecondary college and career futures. Superintendent Galvan is a consultant and professional development facilitator. She has been spotlighted on several State and National podcasts and routinely is on Superintendent panels and conference speaking events highlighting hot topics in education. She enjoys engaging other professionals around topics of organizational leadership, social justice and equity, dismantling racism, challenging organizational structures for students, social emotional wellness, distance learning, lessons learned as we grow, sisterhood circles of empowerment, and uplifting our next generation to thrive in our world that we challenge and design. She is also extremely proud of lifting others and establishing a #SisterCircle to empower women, specifically women of color into positions of influence for the students and communities we serve.  Superintendent Galvan is passionate about preparing students to be social-emotionally and academically prepared for college and career and ensures that every GUSD team member knows they are an ELITE team member dedicated to the arduous task of saving students from the cycle of poverty. She proudly is committed to “ALL Means ALL”: Fulfilling the Greenfield Guarantee for ALL students in the Greenfield Union School District.  Follow Zandra Jo Galvan <li...

In your district or on your campus, how are you identifying and supporting the social emotional needs of your students, staff, and parents? As many of you know, I believe, as a leader, we must focus on all aspects of a person, especially mental health and emotional regulation. This week’s guests, Jamie Peden and Kelly Starnes, share how they started to find solutions to improve students struggling with emotional triggers, empathy and resilience. In this episode, we discuss: Implementing Solutions as a Leader The Power of Stories Social Emotional Support for Teachers And the 3gStrong Program About Jamie Peden: Jamie is both an entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as principal of an elementary school in Texas. Having been a business owner in the past, Jamie leads her school looking for ways to teach children the tools to be successful and happy in life.  She has led two elementary schools with a culture of growing kids socially, emotionally, and academically and is passionate to develop social emotional intelligence in students as well as staff. Follow Jamie Peden Website: https://3gstrong.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamie_net About Kelly Starnes: Kelly Starnes has over 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, most of those years as a teacher of gifted and talented students after teaching five years in a regular elementary classroom. Kelly presents around Texas on the social emotional needs of learners. She is passionate about teaching more than just academics.  Kelly believes in helping all students become the very best version of themselves by giving them the tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Follow Kelly Starnes Website: https://3gstrong.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelstarn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-starnes-29894019 Follow 3GStrong Website: https://3gstrong.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3Gstrong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3gstrong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GritGrowthGrace Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3gstrong YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgo8HFU4fGoelVmc_z7y_0w &nbsp; Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a...

In the 19th Aspire Mailbag episode, Hedreich Nichols, Jeff Gargas, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss how to retain staff, make every student feel included in school, top characteristics of a good leader, and the newest Teach Better projects!About Hedreich Nichols:Hedreich Nichols, author, educator, and host of the YouTube series on equity strategies for educators, #SmallBites, is a retired Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who uses her experiences as a “one Black friend” to help others understand race, equity, and the whys and hows of becoming more culturally responsive educators. Her YouTube series Small Bites is one way she reaches educators striving to create more inclusive spaces.As an edtech teacher, Hedreich uses design thinking and project-based learning to empower students to become agents of change. Their student-led projects to provide them with opportunities to connect with local and global communities through podcasts, service-learning, and advocacy campaigns. Her work as district lead teacher and course writer makes a path for CTE students across the district to have the same real-world learning opportunities.In addition to teaching and hosting #SmallBites, Hedreich just finished two books for Cherry Lake publishing’s middle school Racial Justice in America library series, and she is currently writing a book on strategies to help teachers reduce bias in classrooms, due out next year.When not teaching, writing, or speaking on social justice issues, Hedreich spends time reading, being a mom to @swisschrisonbass, and spending time with friends, family, and god-dog Harper.Follow Hedreich Nichols:Website: hedreich.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HedreichInstagram: @hedreichnicholsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Hedreichhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534180214/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1534180214&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=9c3594b7f28578c2c570b8acfec4742dhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534181938/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1534181938&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=e747230590b91315a81ddcc0e09e6aa6&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRETee-Shirts and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast&nbsp;This post contains affiliate links.When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.&nbsp;Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]...

Regardless of which direction it's headed, a ship encounters different weather patterns during its voyage: smooth sailing, the doldrums, and storms. Like a ship, life is unpredictable and ever-changing. The Captain needs to be prepared for every situation. As a leader, what strategies are you using to be successful in this unpredictable time in education? This week’s guest, Randy Russell, shares how he has used his relationships and partnerships to provide support, resources and hope to his district.  In this episode, we discuss: Superintendent mentorship program Giving Opportunities to Leaders Mental Health Strategies for Adults And “The 3 Ships” book and podcast. About Randy Russell: Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. During his ten years in Freeman, the Freeman School District has achieved a high school graduation rate exceeding 98%; developed a collaborative professional development system grades P-12; successfully completed a $35 million construction project including the renovation of Freeman High School and Elementary schools, a new K-8 multi-purpose room, a new Palouse Regional Transportation Cooperative, a remodeled Freeman Middle School, the painting of all exterior buildings, and complete renovation of all athletic facilities; passed levies, capital project levies, and technology levies; and developed a broad school and community engagement processes to create, implement and complete the Freeman 2020 Strategic Plan. He is a past member of the WASA Board of Directors and is currently on the AAS Governing Board Executive Committee. In addition to serving as the WASA President, Randy has also served as the WASA Superintendent’s Component Chairperson, the NorthEast Washington School Administrator’s President and as the Spokane County Superintendent’s President. Randy is beginning his thirty-third year as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal in addition to his time as a superintendent in Washington, Idaho and Montana. He is also the Founder and president of RLR Leadership Consulting. Follow Randy Russell: Website: www.randyrussell.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandyLRussell24 Facebook: @RLR Leadership Consulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randylrussell/ YouTube: <span style="font-weight:...