Julieta is Bilingual Literacy Instructional Coach in Texas and our conversation is packed with so many tangible ideas for other instructional coaches and just teachers in general. She's passionate, student focused, has amazing ideas to share and big goals with her career that I am positive will come to fruition for her in the very near future. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Julieta! Be sure to follow and connect with Julieta on Twitter - @Julieta5togrado...
Nov 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 93
I was so fortunate to have Dr. Ron Barry on the podcast today to just talk about education in general and take a little bit of a break from the normal Q&A I usually do. Ron and I were texting a few days before this recording about education and the current state, and I asked if we could stop texting and just hit record on a conversation, and that's what we did. Ron is a bright light in education and I hope you enjoy our conversation - thanks so much for listening! Please follow and connect w...
Nov 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 92
What a fun conversation this one was with Bryce Powers, Instructional Specialist in the Houston, TX area and just doing such amazing work with teachers and kids. Bryce works in middle school and for anyone that follows him on Twitter you can see what a passion he has for connecting with kids and bringing the curriculum alive and supporting teachers. Bryce has also spent some time in the studio himself and gives us a treat with a little poetry slam at the end of our episode, and let me tell you -...
Oct 30, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 91
There are so many amazing things to say about Shane. She's a former 4th grade teacher, turned instructional coach and is just an amazing human being. If you follow Shane on social media you can feel her energy from all that she does with kids and teachers. Shane also presents at conferences and is a new author with a book that just came out last summer. I really hope you enjoy our conversation about life as an instructional coach! Instagram - @fantasticallyfourth/ Twitter - @saeed_shane Be sure ...
Oct 23, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 90
What a fun conversation in store for you today! Andy is an old friend of mine and just an amazing educator and human being. He's been the NDP (National Distinguished Principal) for Virginia and just a whole host of other awards and accolades. I honestly could have made this episode a couple hours long, so I'll for sure be having Andy back on the show. We talk mainly about his new book called 'Discipline Win' that is such an important conversation for all educators to be having. Pick up a copy of...
Oct 16, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Drew is an original from my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and someone that I've known for many years. He's been a teacher, instructional coach, Principal, Director and now a Regional Superintendent in the Denver, CO area. He always brings the mojo, some great book recommendations and is just a fun school leader to talk with and learn from. Enjoy! Twitter - @MrDrewColeman Instragram - @mrdrewcoleman
Oct 09, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Steven is one of those school leaders that I would love to work with in the same district. You can just look at his social media profile and everything that he posts. It's all about kids, it's all about teachers, and it's all the things I believe in! We had a great conversation with some absolute leadership gems that I know you're going to appreciate. Be sure to follow and connect with Steven on Twitter, he's always super positive and a great Principal to learn from. @stevenhelmick His schools p...
Oct 02, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 87
I have special place in my heart for Elementary Assistant Principals, because I was one for two years. This episode with Ashley Harrison is absolutely leadership gold with so many nuggets that Ashley drops. Former Teacher, Reading Specialist and now in her third year of being an Assistant Principal we talk about an array of different leadership ideas on the show. From book recommendations (you know I love books) to the best and hardest part of being an AP, and of course the 'Good News Call of th...
Sep 25, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 86
This was such a fun episode to record that had me writing down notes like crazy as we were talking. Dr. Jazmine Frias is a Principal in Southern California and has really come up the ranks as a teacher, Assistant Principal and now Principal. We talk about sustainable leadership, book recommendations, how to get that first leadership job and a whole host of other topics. Jazmine is the real deal school leader and I know you're going to enjoy our conversation, and be sure to connect with Jazmine o...
Sep 18, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Today is a FIRST on the podcast with such an awesome interview. I was recently in South Carolina doing some speaking work and connected with the SRO (School Resource Officer) for the district. Sgt. King and I totally hit it off and I knew right then he needed to come on the show. Pierre is more than just a Police Officer, he's started an amazing organization called 'Be The King Of Change' that has really had a positive impact in the community and broader area of York, SC. I really enjoyed this e...
Sep 11, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Eric Sheniger is someone who I've looked up to for a long time in education as a Principal, as an author, as a speaker, and honestly just an all around great human being! We talk about leadership of course, who Eric is learning from right now, his top five 'must haves' if he was a Principal again and some other fun topics. Be sure to connect with Eric on Twitter @E_Sheninger and also check out all of his books on Amazon! Enjoy!
Sep 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Latoya is the Director of Elementary Programs and Gifted Education for a school district in South Carolina and when we met in person a few weeks ago we totally hit it off right away. Dr. Dixon has been a teacher, Principal at two different levels and also worked for the Department of Education in North Carolina before taking her current job. Latoya is also a podcaster (Leadership With Latoya - A Podcast For Leaders On The Grow) blogger and just an all around awesome human being. Be sure to follo...
Aug 28, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Dr. Kevin Armstrong is a Middle School Principal in the Nashville, TN area and also a fellow with NAESP. He's been Principal at his school for eleven years now and we talk about books, working with central office, thinking big and innovative, and so much more. I really hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did, thanks for listening! Be sure to connect with Kevin on Twitter - @DrKDArmstrong
Aug 21, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Dr. Susan Enfield is the Superintendent of Schools for Highline Public Schools in the Seattle, WA area. We had such a fun conversation about books, leadership ideas, moving people forward, working with the community and so much more. I have a feeling I'll be asking Susan to come back on the show at some point for round two. In the meantime, enjoy the show! Be sure to connect with Susan on Twitter - @SuptEnfield
Aug 14, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Dr. April Grace was named Superintendent of the Year in Oklahoma in 2021 and is an amazing district leader in Shawnee Public Schools. We talk about book recommendations, how to roll out big ideas and initiatives, the importance of building relationships, and a whole lot more. Be sure to follow and connect with April on Twitter - @ShawneeSup Enjoy!
Aug 07, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Dr. Quentin Lee is a brand new Superintendent and I know you've seen his viral YouTube videos that have been going around the past year. This school leader has the energy, the passion, the mojo and the vision for what our public schools need. I had so much fun talking with Quentin and I know you're going to really enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Connect with Quentin on Twitter @DrQuentinJLee And be sure to check him out on YouTube as well!
Jul 31, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Katie is an Elementary Assistant Principal in Georgia and there are so many leadership ideas from our conversation. The need for organized and sustained leadership coaching and training, to be a hard worker and not a workaholic, some favorite book recommendations and even a little about running! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Katie on Twitter to learn and connect! @KatieDerman
Jul 24, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Danieli is a former teacher, assistant principal, principal and now a director of innovation and instructional technology. Our conversation is so on point with education, leadership, books and so much more - enjoy!
Jul 10, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Dwight has been a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, author, speaker, presenter and so much more! We have such a fun conversation about school leadership and so many other topics, enjoy this as much as I did!
Jul 03, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Toshila is coming off her very first year as a building Principal in Texas and has such an awesome viewpoint on leadership and what it takes to become an Assistant Principal and now a Principal. We laughed, we talked about interviewing, the resume, relationships, books and so much more. Be sure to connect with Toshila on Twitter - @5StarStudents
Jun 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 74
There are people in your life that you've known for a long time and even though you haven't spoken with them in years, when you finally do again it feels like old times. Todd Feinberg is one of those people for me and he's an awesome Middle School Principal in the Bay Area of California and we have such a fun conversation about leadership and so much more! Enjoy!
Jun 19, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Rachel is a Principal in Long Island, NY and has such amazing energy and mojo. We talk about books, building culture, mentorship and so much more! I know you're going to enjoy this episode as much as I did!
Jun 12, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Victor is an original from my PLN and also a neighbor of mine in the Bay Area! We have such a great conversation about books, english learners, building capacity and so much more!
Jun 05, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 71
What a fun conversation with Shontel Simon who is an Elementary Principal in Virginia! We talk about our favorite picture books, building culture, mentorship and so much more. Enjoy!
May 29, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Meghan Redmond is originally from Wisconsin and is currently an Assistant Principal in New Stuyahok, Alaska which has no road system and is a very rural Native Alaska village. We talk about so many awesome leadership ideas, and unique challenges of being a school leader at Chief Ivan Blunka School in Alaska! Enjoy!
May 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This was such a fun episode to record and going back to listen Frederick has so many leadership strategies and tools that he shared! We talk about mentors, getting that first leadership job, building culture and so much more! Enjoy!
May 15, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Lori is a Middle School Principal in Missouri and I really loved our conversation about school leadership - hope you enjoy as well!
May 08, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Steve is the coolest Principal that not enough people know about. Leading, running, heart surgery, social justice and so much more - our conversation is PACKED with goodness and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
May 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Bobby Dodd is a High School Principal in Ohio with 3,600 students! He was the 2016 Digital Principal of the Year for NASSP and is absolutely crushing it at his school for kids and staff. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Apr 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Tika is a first year Assistant Principal in Las Vegas, Nevada and has just the most amazing attitude and passion for education! We have such a fun conversation about leadership, our parents and how to get that first leadership job. Enjoy!
Apr 19, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 64
