Episode 72: Energy, Enthusiasm, Extra Effort and Excellence With Andrew Marotta

Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com/ Andrew Marotta Website: andrewmarotta.com Email: andrewmarottallc@gmail.com Podcast https://andrewmarotta.com/podcast/ https://andrewmarotta.com/leadershipsparks/ Books https://andrewmarotta.com/product/hats/ https://andrewmarotta.com/product/dads-leaders-father-figures-creating-influence-legacy-for-a-lifetime-paperback/ https://andrewmarotta.com/product/tales-from-the-hardwood-surviving-and-thriving/ https://andrewmarotta.com/product/the-partnership/ https://www.routledge.com/The-School-Leader-Surviving-and-Thriving-144-Points-of-Wisdom-Practical/Marotta/p/book/9780367421717 https://andrewmarotta.com/product/the-principal-surviving-thriving/ Blog https://andrewmarotta.com/elblog/ Recent Newspaper Article https://www.silive.com/sports/2024/02/andrew-marotta-ex-staten-islander-and-ncaa-basketball-official-shares-his-vast-hardwood-experiences-in-a-book.html Bio Andrew Marotta is the Director of Academic Services & communications in Port Jervis, NY. He was Principal & AP for the last 20 years in the great small city of Port Jervis. He took on a new challenge in the 23-24 school year moving to this director position giving him some more flexibility to travel and present nationally as an inspirational speaker. He is a husband, father, adjunct professor of school leadership, former Division 1 men’s college basketball official, speaker, & author. Andrew is also the leader of the Surviving & Thriving movement. Andrew is an energizing & impactful speaker, author, and school leader. He lives the words on his logo & strives to positively #IMPACT all he meets. A master storyteller, Andrew engages his audiences and fellow leaders with authentic and heartfelt stories, memorable props, and collaborative, fun, &, thought-provoking activities. Additionally, Andrew officiated Men’s Division 1 college basketball at the highest level for almost 20 years. ACC, A-10, CAA, Patriot, IVY, MAAC, & the NEC were the conferences he worked all the while being a school Principal. This was quite challenging & Andrew survived & thrived through it all. Being relentless, showing presence, confidence, and an understanding of people & pressure in the spotlight are all things he learned and brings to his audience while speaking to them on leadership & perseverance. He is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and the author of 5 leadership books, most recently completing a collaborative, inspirational book entitled HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students, & Staff. He is married for 22 years to his high school sweetheart Jennifer & is blessed with three wonderful kids: Claire, Matthew & Tessa! Learn more on the website & through his #ELBlog & podcast: Education Leadership & Beyond found on facebook, linkedin, twitter @andrewmarotta21, and instagram. #ELB #ELBlog #survivethrive