Maria Alcoke is the host of the Engine Mom Podcast, a CrossFit-L1 trainer, a Certified Pre&Postnatal Coach and runs her own graphic & web design studio, MariaVida Creative. With over 15 years in the creative field in both agency and education settings, she left the corporate world to pursue her own business right before the birth of her first child. Now, a Mom of two, Maria has a thriving design business, and has merged her passion for teaching and fitness through coaching. In September ...
May 20, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jolt episodes are a mini feature of the In AWE Podcast meant to provide a jolt of inspiration and grow community around finding awe in our day to day world. Sarah shares an awe inspiring moment from her week. Check out the rest here and share yours at #InAWEtoRISE. Don't forget to tag Sarah because she loves seeing what others are seeing in their world!
May 16, 2019•5 min
In this episode, host of the In AWE Podcast-Sarah Johnson interviews her own mother as a special feature released on Mother’s Day 2019 as part of the Motherhood Series. From raising children throughout four decades (60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s) and maintaining a marriage for over 50 years while working several part time positions before joining the full time workforce, Nancy has led in a range of arenas. After retiring from Northwest Airlines (Delta), Nancy worked for ten years for Sleep Number an...
May 12, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
As a new feature of the In AWE Podcast meant to provide a jolt of inspiration and grow community around finding awe in our day to day world, Sarah shares an awe inspiring moment from her week. check out the rest here and share yours at #InAWEtoRISE. Don't forget to tag Sarah because she loves seeing others' awe!
May 09, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Veteran school counselor Barbara Gruener had the pleasure of working with kids from every age and stage, preK - 12th, during her 34 years in public education. Author of the blog The Corner on Character and the book What’s Under Your Cape? SUPERHEROES of the Character Kind, Barbara enjoys positively influencing change through her inspirational keynotes and interactive workshops. When she’s not working, you can bet Barbara is knitting, baking, writing, reading, walking, gardening, napping, or spen...
May 06, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Bethany serves as Lead Learner, Chief Energy Officer, and Chief Storyteller of Central Elementary in Cabot, Arkansas. She has been in education for 18 years in the roles of first, second, and third grade classroom teacher, curriculum coach, assistant principal, and principal. Bethany is the founder of #JoyfulLeaders, a movement on Twitter devoted to trending positivity in the education profession. Follow her Facebook Page, Inspiration for Educators to receive resources and positivty regarding ed...
Apr 29, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Melinda Miller is the elementary principal in Springfield Missouri and has been rocking that role for 15 years, unable to imagine doing anything else. She loves connecting with other principals and collaborating online. Teacher's work really inspires her and she strives to help her teachers grow. Technology integration is my strength as a leader. She has been Principal of the Year, a podcaster, she is a Google Certified Teacher/Administrator, she has been a district president for Southwest Misso...
Apr 22, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode features Andrea Gribble, CEO of #SocialSchools4EDU. Andrea is passionate about helping your school broadcast your story to the world. After working with her daughter’s school district, she learned that many schools lack the time and expertise to feel comfortable with social media. #SocialSchool4EDU was born in 2014 from Andrea’s desire to help other schools do the same. Andrea and her team manage social media for more than 70 school districts across the country and has trained more ...
Apr 15, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, and the Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team. She is co-host of the Teacher Better Talk Podcast with Jeff Gargas, which is part of the Teach Better Team. In 2017, Rae was honored with the Illinois State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award – inducting her into the University Hall of Fame. In this episode we learn how Rae builds community in her classroom and extends that to...
Apr 08, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jennifer Hogan has always had a passion for helping others. She has over 20 years experience as an educator, and she is currently an Assistant Principal at Hoover High School in Alabama. She has experience at the high school level as a science teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. In her various professional roles, she has stressed the importance of creating an engaging learning environment through relationships and respect, high expectations, and student voice. Jennifer was named t...
Apr 01, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode features Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director of Elementary and Instructional Supports in California. Her experiences include 25 years in education as Teacher, Bilingual Specialist, Language Arts Specialist, Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Federal and State Programs, and Principal. As principal, Dr. Isiah focused on supporting the development of a healthy school culture, professional learning communities, and meeting the needs of the whole child. Dr. Isiah is passionate about equity in educ...
Mar 25, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we are featuring the Co-Founders of WomenED US, a grassroots movement to support and advocate for women in education in the US. Mary Bridget Burns and Anisha Ismail Patel share the mission of the movement, how they came to be part of the global Women ED movement, and their work in launching WomenED US. Join these awe inspiring women to learn more about their story in this advocacy series episode. Connect with Mary Bridget Burns: Mary on LinkedIN Mary on Twitter Connect with Anis...
Mar 18, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mandy’ Froehlich's personal story and struggle with mental health challenges fuels her passion to advocate for mental health awareness. In this episode, we learn about what it is like for her to live with suicidal thoughts, and her suggestions about how to assist others to overcome their own challenges. The episode focuses on depression and suicidal thoughts, though Mandy is specifically an advocate for educators around all mental health challenges. Though some of the content may be challenging ...
Mar 11, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
To launch this series, we welcome Lynmara Colón. She is the Director of English Learners Programs and Services in Prince William County, VA where she heads the office that provides comprehensive registration services to English Learners and immigrant children, and translation and interpretation services. Of the more than 90,000 students enrolled in PWCS, 26 percent receive services as English learners. These students represent 124 countries and 149 languages. Lynn is an advocate for students who...
Mar 04, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Kara Knollmeyer is author of Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve. She serves as an assistant principal in St. Louis, Missouri and is an award winning educator. In this episode, Kara shares about her passion to assist others to discover their passions, strengths, and talents. She also shares her own journey with reclaiming her life through a focus on selfcare, and we learn more about Kara’s journey into finding her own passion. Through her story, we learn ...
Feb 25, 2019•35 min
Allyson Apsey is the principal at Quincy Elementary in Zeeland, Michigan, where she leads her learning community with a serendipitous lens. As the author of three books geared toward living your best life, Allyson has a lot to share about intentional gratitude choosing joy as well as squeezing the lesson out of the tough spaces in life. She also shows us how we can do hard and important work AND have fun as well as bring joy while doing it! Connect with Allyson! Allyson's Website -Includes links...
Feb 18, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, LaVonna Roth shares her passion for helping others identify their individual S.H.I.N.E.s to make the most of this one life we are all given. LaVonna also shares what fuels her own passion to continue the work she does through the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® framework. You will love this conversation with the very genuine, passionate, and real LaVonna Roth. Connect with LaVonna: LaVonna on Twitter https://www.igniteyourshine.com/ LaVonna's Website Awe Inspiring Recommendations: Brene...
Feb 11, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dr. Julie Hasson kicks off the series on Passions with an inspiring interview detailing her passion to amplify stories about lasting teacher impact through her research. Julie shares an incredible story about a special educator in her own life who aided her in childhood and adulthood, creating an incredible authenticity to her message. She speaks of how she overcame her own limiting beliefs to answer the calling to do this work in what she calls a divine assignment. Connect with Julie: Twitter C...
Feb 04, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this final episode of the New Beginnings Series, Kelley Begley-McCall shares her experiences choosing to enter into education as a second career though it had been a primary life passion. After starting in the legal field and beginning a family, Kelley went back to school to become a teacher and then again an administrator. Kelley's insights into following your passions while juggling the titles of wife, mom, and educator is inspiring and motivating. Connect with Kelley at: @mccall_kelley on ...
Jan 28, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Theresa Stager shares her experiences associated with transition in personal and professional roles. She recounts her experiences shifting from being a teacher into the business world and finding her way back into schools again. Theresa also shares how the end of her role as a military wife forged a new beginning for her personally. Theresa's story teaches us to embrace the new beginnings as a space of learning, knowing all the lessons will be used in another chapter. Connect wi...
Jan 21, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Liz Garden-elementary principal in MA and co-founder of #MomsAsPrincipals shares her experiences with several new beginnings. Listeners will be inspired by her story that relates new beginnings as a foster mom, how she builds trust as a new leader in a building, and the incredible story she shares about how an ending of a marriage paved way for new beginnings in her personal and professional life. Engage with Liz at @PrincipalGarden on Twitter or check out her blogs: www.musings...
Jan 14, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In our first episode on the New Beginning series, Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann shares her experience with divorce, new positions, and the importance she places on being a positive role model in leadership. Kristen's story teaches us how we too can take something that ends and make a positive new beginning. Contact Kristen: https://twitter.com/ahsprincipal385?lang=en Instagram: AHSPrincipal385 and Facebook: Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann Awe Inspiring Recommendations: Resource for LGBTQ: https://www.glsen.org/ Kan...
Jan 07, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode featuring high school counselor, Dawn Meyers, we learn about how a strong woman uses her experiences from a childhood containing high levels of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) to assist students in building their own toolboxes. Listeners will be inspired by Dawn's ability to overcome significant life traumas and to see how she is called to use them. You will not want to miss this inspiring episode on resilience. References for more information on ACES, Protective Factors, an...
Dec 31, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Kaye Henrickson shares her story of rising through a Stage III breast cancer diagnosis. She bravely shares her experience with depression and how she battled back to not only beat the cancer but to author her experiences in Battle Courage . We are proud to amplify Kaye's story of resilience for the In AWE Community! Engage with Kaye: www.kayehenrickson.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Courage-Channeling-Warrior-Princess/dp/1948365863 Orange Hat Publishing: https://www.o...
Dec 26, 2018•36 min
This bonus episode is dedicated in celebration of the anniversary when Jessica Cabeen and her family welcomed their son Isiah home from Ethiopia on December 23rd. In this amplified story, you will hear how Jessica experienced depression when the process for adoption had stalled out, but how she also rose out of it and into the calling of being an adoptive parent. She shares the reality of what she calls "after the airport" in parenting an adopted child, and she inspires us with the grace and per...
Dec 23, 2018•33 min
In our first episode, we hear about how Jessica Johnson, leader in the field of education, uses her challenging childhood story to serve the students in her community and lives a life that demonstrates how we can rise through all conditions. In this episode, Jessica references several resources that have educated, inspired, and empowered her to share her story. Lead Like a Pirate (Beth Houf): https://leadlikeapirate.net/ Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Dare to Lead Ruby Payne's Work on Pove...
Dec 17, 2018•35 min
In this origin episode, Sarah Johnson shares what led her to create the In AWE Podcast as well as the purpose of the podcast. Thank you for joining the #InAWEtoRISE community by listening to and sharing this first episode.
Dec 07, 2018•8 min
