On this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T. , Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn , as well as Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart , to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ di...
Jan 31, 2022•21 min•Ep. 60
The EdLeader podcast is back as Dr. Jackson sits down with Mrs. Mollie Mayse to discuss the role of School Psychologists. In a time when the need to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students is more recognized than ever, School Psychologists are called upon for sage advice and wise counsel as they serve alongside educators. Working directly with students, families, and school support team members, school psychologists serve a vital role. Mollie Mayse is a 16-year veteran Schoo...
Jan 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 59
On this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T. , Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast , host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn , and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart , to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ dis...
Jan 24, 2022•19 min•Ep. 58
On this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the GOAT , Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast, host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) Coach K has served as the head men's basketbal...
Jan 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 57
When making her first remarks as the 2021 Wells Fargo North Carolina State Principal of the Year, Dr. Ashburn shared from Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb" When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid, the new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it. Joining Dr. Jackson on the latest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Ashburn challenges and inspires educators to be brave enough to se...
Aug 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 56
EdLeader is back for Season 3 and it is going to be bigger and better than ever! A big start with a big-time guest is here as Mr. Jack Hoke sits down with Dr. Jackson to discuss launching a new school year in the midst of challenges and uncertainty. Authentic relationships, listening more than you speak, making sure the team has what it needs to succeed, and keeping the main thing the main thing is the secret to a Leadership Launch into an amazing new school year. Mr. Jack Hoke is one of the mos...
Aug 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 55
In the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of lite...
Jul 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 54
In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson is joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Dr. Enfield has served as the Superintendent of Highline since 2012, shepherding in outstanding student and staff success. In Highline Public Schools, the Graduation Rate has grown from 62.3% in 2013 to 83.8% in 2020. Central to the work of the district is the Highline Promise. Knowing every student by name, strength, and need is the promise of Highline ...
Jun 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 53
In Part II of this special two-part EdLeader series on the Effect of Principals, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education th...
May 19, 2021•32 min•Ep. 52
In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school lead...
May 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 51
In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with 6th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Christopher Murray to discuss authentic student relationships. Recently, when the principal announced that Mr. Murray was recognized for Excellence in Teaching, the entire sixth grade erupted in enthusiastic excitement for their beloved teacher. From holding doors for students to saying 'Yes, ma'am' and 'Yes sir' to adolescents, Mr. Murray treats students, even those he doesn't personally teach, with the ...
May 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 50
For the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding EdLeaders who are making a difference serving and supporting schools and school systems in their implementation of Multi-tier Systems of Support. But what is MTSS and what is it not? As a framework used by many schools to improve core instruction and provide targeted support to struggling students, it focuses on the “whole child.” MTSS supports academic growth and achievement, but it also supports many other...
Apr 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 49
On the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding Media Specialists who are impacting the lives of students and teachers on a daily basis. Both bring their experiences in the classroom to their work in the Media Center. The flexibility and innovation of Media Specialists Mrs. Emily Golightly and Mrs. Amanda McCall are connecting their Media Centers to students and teachers in new ways and making a difference in the lives of students as readers and learners. ...
Feb 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 48
In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to th...
Feb 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 47
In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Sarah Johnson, an author, speaker, coach, and EdLeader who is dedicated to adding value to others through sharing a message of balance, resiliency, and faith. Sarah is passionate about leadership and developing educators into the best version of themselves to lead at home, work, and life. She says this message is the only thing that would have called her away from the daily work as a school principal. Mrs. Johnson has been serving in ...
Feb 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent of the Transylvania Public School System to discuss leadership that lasts. Dr. McDaris promotes leadership through Conversation, Community, and Credibility. Leadership depends on frequent and authentic communication and stands on the strength of the relationships a leader has built throughout the community. Honesty, a caring approach, and compassion lend credibility to a leader's work and allow a leader ...
Feb 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 45
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Ms. Erika Garcia. For over 20 years Ms. Garcia has served as a teacher, teacher-leader, and teacher coach in Missouri. Appropriately described as a Social Media Influencer based on the number of followers she has gained on Twitter, Ms. Garcia uses her social media platform to learn, grow, and document her journey as an educator. She has found real power in connecting with other educators who have taught her much through sharing their experi...
Feb 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Donyall Dickey, Chief Executive Officer of Educational Epiphany, to discuss the critical need to prioritize literacy in all curriculum areas. Dr. Dickey shares that the conceptual understanding of academic language is arguably the most significant accelerator of student achievement. Dr. Dickey’s ideas for school improvement and organizational effectiveness are used to improve the lived schooling experience for children across the na...
Jan 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 43
In the latest episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of teamwork. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobjackson.com @Dr_Rob_Jackson @EdLeaderPod...
Dec 30, 2020•18 min•Ep. 42
In the latest episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of taking responsibility for leaders. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobjackson.com @Dr_Rob_Jackson @EdLeaderPod...
Dec 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 41
In the twelfth episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of relationships for leaders. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobjackson.com @Dr_Rob_Jackson @EdLeaderPod...
Dec 06, 2020•18 min•Ep. 40
In the eleventh episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of character for leaders. Educators are role-models and must authentically live the very character traits they teach. A leader's character is front and center because as Rev. Billy Graham says, "...when character is lost, all is lost." Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper" offers a weekly leadership reflec...
Nov 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 39
In the tenth episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of teachability in being able to have long-term success as a leader. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobjackson.com @Dr_Rob_Jackson @EdLeaderPod...
Nov 04, 2020•18 min•Ep. 38
Maya Angelou said, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” In the ninth episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of courage and of being a courageous leader in times of crisis. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders w...
Oct 28, 2020•16 min•Ep. 37
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education, to discuss what the future may hold for education post-pandemic and the need for future-focused leaders and schools. Education will rapidly move into more and more personalization of content and delivery. The future success of schools depends on the ability of EdLeaders to be Trailblazers. For 25 years, Dr. Daggett has crisscrossed our nation...
Oct 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 36
President John Quincy Adams said, "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." In the eighth episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of perseverance. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobj...
Oct 21, 2020•16 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Marine Corps Colonel Todd Ferry, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) to discuss how leadership is influence regardless of the setting. Charged with helping to lead the efforts to maintain readiness at six Marine Corps Bases following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic on the East Coast, Colonel Ferry and his team never stopped learning and improving in their steps to keep the bases open and Essential Personnel av...
Oct 19, 2020•39 min•Ep. 34
In this seventh episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of practice. Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving. www.drrobjackson.com @Dr_Rob_Jackson @EdLeaderPod...
Oct 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Jody Stouffer to discuss teaching and learning during the ongoing pandemic. An Art Educator and Football Coach, Mr. Stouffer embodies the tenets of being a "Renaissance Man." As he teaches creativity and communication, he encourages flexibility in his students and colleagues. Coach Stouffer is the current Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. In his 26th year of teaching, he h...
Oct 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 32
In this episode of the special series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of preparation. To light the way for others, you must be prepared when the opportunity arises. Benjamin Franklin said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." www.drrobjackson.com
Oct 07, 2020•17 min•Ep. 31
