Episode description

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I share my amazing interview with Sarah Johnson. Sarah is the author of two incredible books, Balance Like a Pirate:Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator (which she co-authored with Jessica Cabeen and Jessica Johnson) and Sarah just published a new book titled,  Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well. Sarah hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week. This is a GREAT episode.

Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week.  Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well   

Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on her family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Sarah's book: Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator(which she co-authored with Jessica Cabeen and Jessica Johnson)

Sarah's new book: Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well

Sarah's podcast: The In AWE Podcast. 

Sarah's choice for an influential book: Kids These Days: A Game Plan for (Re)Connecting with Those We Teach, Lead, and Love by Dr. Jody Carrington

OETC Conference: I am so proud to share that I will be a featured speaker at the OETC Conference in Columbus, Ohio on February 12, 2020. 

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