Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into s...
Mar 27, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Are you being intentional about amplifying the voices of those around you, so they can share their gifts with the world? If you're not sure how, tune in to this follow-up episode to Activating Your Voice, and listen as Sarah shares the importance, as well as strategies, for inspiring you to assure other's voices are heard. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Need a high-energy, au...
Mar 20, 2023•10 min
BOLD. OPTIMISTIC. SPONTANEOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant over the last 20 years. She currently serves as the CEO of “The BOSS Educator” brand where she continues in empowering scholars and all educators on their journey to become Bold, Optimistic, Spontaneous, and Substantial. Over the years, Dr. Nelson’s background and experience in...
Mar 13, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Sarah's jolt today is one of action, as she spends some time exercising her signature strength of noticing excellence and beauty in the world, by providing encouraging tips for how to activate your voice. Enneagram Links: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (Ian Cron) Chris Heuertz’s Blog (Enneagram) RHETI Inventory through the Enneagram Institute Wegner-Enneagram Personality Style Scales Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on L...
Mar 06, 2023•13 min
Sarah IS BACK and ramping up for March and just in time for Women’s History Month. This month we are In AWE of Women’s Voices. She has some wonderful, inspiring people and stories for you that will feature women's voices, and the mission in their messages. The podcast will be seeing some enhancements coming in June and she can't wait to share it all with you! Thank you for being such steadfast listeners! #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah ...
Mar 01, 2023•9 min
Joy Kelly has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as a high school teacher, 7-12 parochial school principal and a public high school associate principal, where she was named the Iowa 2016 Associate Principal of the Year. She served as principal in a large comprehensive public high school and has also served as Head of School for a PK-12 Catholic school system. Having been an administrator in both public and parochial schools, Joy brings extensive knowledge and understanding o...
Dec 19, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Sarah shares her giving thanks list as well as news about the show. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You ca...
Nov 22, 2022•13 min
Hedreich is an award winning author, consultant, and EdTech nerd who helps districts and organizations transform culture, practices and outcomes through student led learning, design thinking and digital literacy. Her award-winning book, Finding Your Blind Spots (Solution Tree) helps educators, parents and students create inclusive learning communities. Her workshops and keynotes for MASCD, CUE, VASCD, etc., and districts throughout the US and in Europe inspire educators to get off the stage so t...
Nov 14, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Sarah reflects on the role of tech in the classroom and our irreplaceable teachers. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah’s Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and...
Nov 07, 2022•9 min
Sarah shares a special poem that has helped her continue to persevere through decades of challenges. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to ...
Oct 31, 2022•10 min
Andrea Trudeau, M.S.Ed., NBCT, is a self-proclaimed no-”shh” librarian who just began her 25th year at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield District 109 just north of Chicago, Illinois. In her school, she has created and cultivated an active learning commons that embraces community, creativity, critical thinking, risk-taking, and fun! She models lifelong learning to her school community by being a Ph.D. candidate at Northern Illinois University in Instructional Technology where she is rese...
Oct 24, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 130
It is hard when life gets overwhelming because of commitments we have made, but also important at those times to be vulnerable and share our stories. We are all tied together and it's important to know you are not alone in your struggles. Sarah shares reflections on perseverance with three key points for listeners to consider in their own journey. #InAWEtoRISE Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podca...
Oct 17, 2022•12 min
Marilyn Jones was born in Costa Rica and moved to WI when she was 12 years old. Her experiences as an immigrant have marked her identity and helped define her mission in life. As a Latina in Higher Ed., her mission is to serve and empower others, especially students of color, through knowledge, resources, and by nurturing their talents and passions. Her mission centers on relationships built on trust and support. It is a reaffirmation of her love for community, justice, respect for diversity, an...
Oct 10, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Sarah shares a message of hope through trial and the inspiration of the word "Perseverance". Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podcast/id1446046418 Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Af...
Oct 03, 2022•16 min
Vanessa Varela is an Assistant Professor in Education at Mount Mary University, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work focuses especially on second language acquisition, ESL, bilingual education, world language, and multicultural literacy. Her current projects include a research on childrens’ books, and the development of an ESL strategy at Mount Mary University. Vanessa is also an author and illustrator of two children's books that exalt the Hispanic heritage among young readers. In this episode, we...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Sarah shares about the process of developing, parts of self-development challenges and triumphs, and a resource to help you with your own development journey. Dan Pink's When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podcast/id1446046418 Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for...
Sep 19, 2022•19 min
Kheila Dunkerly is the Director of Teaching and Leadership Development for J Casas and Associates. Kheila is also a graphic and web designer for J Casas and Associates and ConnectEDD Publishing Company. She served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, and a Director of Innovation during her 20 years in education and is passionate about using technology to inspire creative expression. Kheila is honored to be an Apple Distinguished Educator and was recognized as the Innovator of the Year...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Sarah kicks off the Developers Series with a focus on developing awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode to develop your awareness and those around you. #InAWEtoRISE National Suicide Prevention Week--AFSP Site In AWE of Suicide Survival with Dawn Meyers World Suicide Prevention Day: Tribute to Jerome Wayne Hamma n Youth Mental Health First Aid Information QPR Training Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG...
Sep 06, 2022•17 min
Dr. Rachael George thought education was the last place she would end up while she was fighting wildland fires with the U.S. Forest Service. It wasn’t until a hard conversation with a base manager in Grangeville, Idaho did Rachael realize she needed to put her chainsaw down and make a bigger impact on the world. Rachael is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District. Over the past six years, S...
Aug 29, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Maria Lewis Ramadane brings over twenty-five years of professional experience in nonprofit management, government, and education. She specializes in leadership development and coaching in the public and private sector, and for the past nineteen years worked in public and private education teaching students from Pre-K – post secondary education. Her career in education began as a teacher of students with special needs; with over thirty years as a building level administator. She served as an adju...
Aug 22, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Laura Jennaro is a wife, mom, learner, and leader who has been in the field of education for 19 years, half of that time in the classroom, with the other half spent serving others through leadership roles. The majority of Laura’s work has been with middle school-aged students, but she has enjoyed the years with high schoolers. While her career path has had some unexpected twists, she values every experience. Laura is currently a principal at a large, urban middle school in southeast Wisconsin wh...
Aug 15, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 124
After almost a year on hiatus, the In AWE Podcast is re-launching! In this episode, Sarah shares why the show took a break, reveals exciting news about the expansion of the In AWE Podcast team as well as joining a team, and previews the series feature for the month. #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Aug 08, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In this Jolt, Sarah shares a story of how she was affirmed in her own purpose while traveling this summer to deliver a keynote meant to help the audience affirm theirs. It is a special story of how we are all inextricably tied with our stories woven together, which we can see if we choose to notice. #InAWEtoRISE
Sep 17, 2021•14 min
Sarah shares exciting news about an upcoming chapter in her professional life, a message about noticing the paver stones in our lives, and an update on what to expect from the In AWE Podcast in format from now on. #InAWEtoRISE
Aug 17, 2021•17 min
Janeene Mainor is a Principal of six years at Springwoods Elementary in Prince William County Schools. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Janeene has completed studies at James Madison University, Old Dominion University, and The University of Virginia. She began her 23 years in education teaching 3rd grade and Kindergarten in Chesapeake Public Schools, After a decade, of working across the city in diverse school settings, she relocated to Northern Virginia continuing her career in Alexandria City S...
Jun 24, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 123
Sarah reflects upon her daughters' demonstration of leadership in their unique ways, prompting listeners to consider how they can see leaders in all areas of their lives and be inspired by those around them---even their children. Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkdIN Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to the Podcast Sarah’s Going Beyond Balance Facebook Community Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sar...
Jun 20, 2021•17 min
Lacy Warren is a wife, mom, a high school principal, doctoral student and runner. She has been a principal for six years, mostly at the high school level but spent a year partying with preschoolers. Lacy enjoys being outdoors, playing golf, watching the Chiefs, Royals, and KU basketball. In her free time....well she doesn't really have much but she enjoys prioritizing hanging out with friends and family. In this episode, we discuss: Lacy’s experiences leading in schools as a principal, the chall...
Jun 18, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 122
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. About Alex Valencic: Alex Valencic is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout, volunteer drug prevention specialist, unrepentant bibliophile, and a...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min
McCaila Andrews is a Canadian native living in Wisconsin. She loves theatre, her husband Timothy & ice cream. McCaila works as a pastor at Red Cedar Church, specializing in the areas of creative worship, administrative leadership & communication. In this episode, we discuss: McCaila’s journey into the Pastoral Profession and the joys and challenges of leading during this COVID Pandemic. She shares about how her passion for theater helped shape her leadership skills, and the ways that pas...
Jun 11, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 121
Sarah shares how the #oneword focus can lead to priorities and the powerful example she has experienced in being able to focus on her personal quadrant to work toward her own vision. Through her coach, Diana Schaapveld and the FasterWay to Fat Loss program, Sarah has been able to conquer her sugar addiction, release her running streak, and focus on strength--all areas of focus in her personal quadrant from her #oneword goal areas. Her story shows how powerful God's timing can be and how sometime...
May 26, 2021•19 min
