Educators Lead with Jay Willis
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsOn Educators Lead, Jay Willis interviews some of today's most effective, engaging, innovative leaders in education. Dave Burgess, Amy Fadeji, George Couros, Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin, Joe Sanfilippo, Todd Nesloney, Kim Marshall, Peter DeWitt, Eric Sheninger, Theresa Stager, Dr. Robert Dillon, and Jon Corippo are just a few of the 80+ guests to date. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent, or someone who hopes to be a classroom, school, or district leader one day. @Educators_Lead offers inspiration and practical, actionable advice to help you lead more effectively. Guests share why and when they made the decision to move into leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact.
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86: Jennifer Kloczko | How To Have Work-Life Balance | Bring Your Best Self To Work By Filling Your Time Off Doing Things That Recharge Your Batteries | How Exercise Can Transform Your School | Encourage Your Teachers To Spend Time With Their Families |
June 29, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBJennifer Kloczko is an elementary school principal at Natomas Charter School in Sacramento, California who has spent the last 21 years teaching and learning with amazing students and teachers! She is an Area 3 Writing Project Teacher Consultant and CUE Rockstar Faculty, leading K-12 professional development in literacy, technology and the Common Core. Jennifer blogs at http://sparkleonjen.blogspot.com/ Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @jkloczko About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is...
85: Brent Coley | Adversity Helps Shape You Into A Better Leader | Don't Be Discouraged Because Things Are Hard At The Beginning, It Gets Better | Your Job Doesn't Get Any Easier, You Just Get Tougher
June 27, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBBrent Coley has been an educator in Southern California for 20 years. He taught 4th and 5th grade for 15 years before being called into administration, and is currently serving as the principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary in Murrieta, California. He is also an Instructional Technology Leader in his district, helping teachers infuse technology into their teaching to support student learning. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next le...
84: Dwight Carter | Help People See The Why And It Will Make Figuring Out The What And How Easier | How Seeing The Other Person's Perspective Will Make You A Better Leader
June 24, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBDwight Carter is a widely respected administrator who is highly experienced as a leader in curriculum innovation at the secondary level. In fact, he was invited to speak on this topic at the national level by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and was honored with a Digital Principal Award from NASSP. He has also served as an assistant high school principal, a middle school principal and a classroom teacher. He is currently serving as the Principal at New Albany ...
83: Devin Padavil | Every Child Deserves To Feel A Sense Of Belonging | How To Ask The Right Questions | Make Change And Innovation The Other Person's Idea So They Will Own It | One Of The Greatest Gifts You Can Give Students Is To Accept Them Uncondition
June 22, 2016 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBDr. Devin Padavil is an educator with nine years of experience as a Principal at three different schools. His focus is on building a strong school culture and using teacher evaluation systems to authentically develop growth. He believes the true goal of leadership is to help others reach their goals. Devin's Blog: https://lthspride.com/author/hhshawks/ or https://devinpadavil.wordpress.com/ Dr. Devin Padavil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevinPadavil About EducatorsLead: Educat...
82: Daisy Dyer Duerr | Your Value As A Person Is Not About What You Have, But What You DO And Are Willing To Do For Others | How A Small, Rural School Can Become An Innovative, Trend-Setting Model School | How To Not Get "Too Big For Your Britches"
June 20, 2016 16:26 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBDaisy Dyer Duerr is an innovator, a passionate rural educator, a consultant and a keynote speaker. She was named the NASSP Digital Principal in 2014, and a “Turnaround Principal” of 2 schools that have been recognized as “Model Schools” by Dr. Willard Daggett’s ICLE. She is a proud advocate for ALL students in every ZIP CODE! Daisy was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Lyon College in the Fall of 2015 & also appeared on Arkansas Times “2015 Top 20 Innovators in Arkansas” list. Follow D...
81: Jay Eitner | Change Freaks People Out! | Get On The Change Train And Watch The Atmosphere In Your School Transform | Students And Teachers Are Most Engaged In A Culture Of Innovation
June 17, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBSchool Superintendent Jay Eitner is a proud product of the New Jersey public schools. A graduate from Union High School in 1997, Jay attended The American University in Washington DC with a BA in interdisciplinary studies. He began his teaching career in Roselle, NJ teaching a variety of subjects, including social studies, computers, and literacy. Known for being ‘outside of the box’ and for strong technology infusion, Eitner strived to make a learning environment that was both student cente...
80: Sebastian Cognetta | How To Avoid Burnout And Recharge | If You Treat People Like Professionals, They Will Act Like Professionals | Why You Should Never "Beat Around The Bush" With Your Feedback | How To Show Respect While Being Direct
June 15, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBSebastian Cognetta holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and was instrumental in launching Aveson Charter Schools, a nationally recognized model for Personalized Mastery Learning, and two of California’s first educator cooperatives, Aveson Educational Cooperative and Educators Cooperative. He is the school director for Aveson School of Leaders, Aveson’s elementary campus. Dr. Cognetta started his career in education as a teacher in Fontana, Ca...
79: Dr. Sharroky Hollie | How Does Your Community Engage Culturally With Your School? | Know And Make Your School More Responsive To Who Your Students Are Culturally And Linguistically
June 13, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBDr. Sharroky Hollie is the Executive Director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, a not for profit organization dedicated to building culturally responsive communities across the country. He is a national speaker and author, providing professional development to educators across the country. In his 25 years as an educator, he has served as an assistant professor in teacher education for the California State University, co-founder of the Culture and Language Academ...
78: Dr. Beverly Hutton | Don't Sweat The Small Stuff | Look At The Big Picture | Put Your Best Foot Forward
June 10, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBDr. Beverly J. Hutton is the Deputy Executive Director of NASSP’s Programs and Services. She has more than 30 years of school experience as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and district administrator. Dr. Hutton’s leadership experience at the school and central office levels uniquely positions her to lead the programs and services NASSP offers to benefit all school leaders. Beverly’s experience in the area of professional learning is critical to her understanding of the issues facin...
77: George Couros | Part 2 | Change Is An Opportunity To Do Something Amazing | Appreciate The Moment You're In And Do The Best You Can With What You've Got Right Where You're At | Sometimes If You're Data Driven, You Are Weakness Focused
June 08, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBGeorge Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator’s Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with Parkland School Division in Stony Plain, Alberta in Canada. He has worked with all levels in K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and administrator. George is passionate about distributed leadership within his division, as well as music and the Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes the more well rounded we are as educators, the more our st...
76: George Couros | Part 1 | How The Innovator's Mindset Can Transform Your School | You Cannot Change People, But You Can Create An Environment Where Change Can Happen | Knowledge Is The Springboard For Creativity And Innovation
June 06, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBGeorge Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator’s Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with Parkland School Division in Stony Plain, Alberta in Canada. He has worked with all levels in K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and administrator. George is passionate about distributed leadership within his division, as well as music and the Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes the more well rounded we are as educators, the more our st...
75: John Fleischman | Lead By Example | Tips On How To Get Government Grants | Do Not Be Afraid To Do What You Are Asking Your Staff To Do | Be Willing To Step In And Do Whatever Needs To Be Done
June 03, 2016 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBJohn Fleischman is the Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services at the Sacramento County Office of Education and is responsible for all of the information and educational technology operations for the SCOE districts. John has an extensive background creating and implementing informational and instructional media for use in a variety of educational environments. Working at the regional, state and national level he is currently guiding development and enhancement for several major techn...
74: Dave Burgess | Author of "Teach Like A PIRATE" | You Have A Moral Obligation To Share Your Most Effective Ideas With The Students And Teachers In Your School | CPR For Bored Students
June 01, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 70.8 MBDave Burgess is a former teacher and the co-author of P is for PIRATE and the New York Times Best Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE which has been translated into 4 languages and has transformed classrooms all over the world. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional development seminar leader known for his outrageously energetic style. In addition, Dave is the president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. which is disrupting the traditional publishing industry with innovative...
73: Joseph Clark | Why Ruling With An Iron Fist Doesn't Work | Leave A Legacy That Lasts By Adopting A Shared Leadership Model | Earn The Trust Of Others By Being A Servant Leader
May 30, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBJoseph Clark is a 3rd year administrator at a core-model middle school in Sacramento, CA. He spent 8 years in the classroom teaching Media Arts in varied settings. Joe has taught at an affluent charter school, a comprehensive high school, and a locked youth facility. The majority of his educational career has been spent serving at-risk populations. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if ...
72: JoAnn Chmielowicz | Create An Environment Where Teachers Feel Valued And Trusted By Showing Them You Care
May 27, 2016 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBJoAnn Chmielowicz (SHA-MELL-O-ITZ) is an elementary school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. She comes to school leadership through a non-traditional route via school libraries. She has a background in research and technology which gives her a unique perspective on school leadership. JoAnn considers herself a lifelong learner and in her first year in school administration she is putting that skill to work! About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators i...
71: Susan Brooks-Young | As An Educator, It's Up To You To Work With Students To Provide The Best Educational Experience Possible | If What You're Doing Isn't Working, Change Your Approach
May 25, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBSusan Brooks-Young has been involved in the field of education for many years. She began as a Head Start preschool teacher and eventually taught every grade up through 8th grade, and after school programs for high schoolers. Her interest in education technology led to her move from the classroom to administration. She initially served as a technology curriculum specialist and later as an assistant principal and principal. Susan is well-known internationally as an author and professional deve...
70: John Eick | As A Leader, You Are Most Powerful When You Are Out In Your Schools Where Learning Is Happening
May 23, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJohn Eick has been a part of the educational landscape in Sacramento, California for nearly 20 years. He is proud to be the Executive Director of Westlake Charter School; prior to his current position, John has served as Teacher, Vice Principal, High School Principal, and Director of Instructional Technology. John is a Google Certified Innovator and is currently the President of the CapCue Board, a non-profit group whose mission includes inspiring educators to innovate with technology. Joh...
69: Matt Vaudrey | Be Patient, It Takes A While To Really Feel Like You Are Making An Impact And Doing Things Right | If You Are Bored, You're Boring | Create A Safe Environment For Students To Take Risks And Be Innovative
May 20, 2016 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBA Google Certified Innovator and EdTech Coach from Southern California, Matt Vaudrey is a recovering math teacher who dresses in costumes, plays loud music, and stands on desks: anything to make content meaningful for his students. His book, The Classroom Chef, is available on Amazon and online resources at classroomchef.com. Connect with Matt on Twitter @MrVaudrey Visit Matt’s Blog at http://mrvaudrey.com/ Learn More About The Classroom Chef at http://www.classroomchef.com/ Check O...
68: Dr. Anthony Muhammad | Help Students At The First Sign Of Trouble | Galvanize Your Resources Through Motivation, Professional Development, and Modeling To Produce Productive, Healthy, Educated Students | Struggling Students Need Help, Not Pity
May 18, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBDr. Anthony Muhammad is one of the most sought after educational consultants in North America. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development to schools all over the world. Dr. Muhammad served in schools for over 20 years as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. His tenure as a practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a prin...
67: Todd Schmidt | Every Child Deserves A Champion | The Ethos Of Being An Educational Leader Should Be To Never Give Up On A Child And To Insist That Each Student Becomes The Best They Can Possibly Be
May 16, 2016 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBDr. Todd Schmidt is the lead learner at Harbor View Elementary in Corona del Mar, CA. He is a proud husband, and proud father of two beautiful daughters. He received his doctorate from University of Southern California in K-12 Leadership. Prior to administration, he was a middle school history and English teacher! An edtech enthusiast, a mediocre golfer, and a long-suffering San Diego Chargers and Padres fan, Dr. Schmidt is a big believer in the power of personalized professional develo...
66: Petra Luhrsen | Being An Educator Is A Wild Ride And Very Demanding | Stay Focused On The Students To Keep Yourself Engaged And Excited About Your Work
May 13, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBPetra Luhrsen is a first year elementary assistant principal in Sacramento, California. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, she was an elementary teacher for grades K-6. In addition to serving as an assistant principal, she currently serves as a teacher consultant for the Area 3 Writing Project as well as a Lead Learner for CUE. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are i...
65: Jamie Sussel Turner | Kids Do Not Learn And Grow By Being Punished, Demeaned, And Shamed, But By Feeling Better About Themselves | Author Of Less Stress Business
May 11, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBJamie Sussel Turner served as a school principal for 12 years in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Since 2009 she has maximized her leadership skills and transitioned to a new role as an author, TEDx Speaker Curator and Organizer, speaker, and professional coach. Her award-winning book, Less Stress Business: A Guide for Hiring, Coaching, and Leading Great Employees is the “go to” resource for legions of new leaders. In addition to her work with business owners and executives, Jamie is passionate ab...
64: Michael Watkins | Never Try To Take On The Leadership Personality Of Someone Else | Know Yourself And Lead From Within Through Your Beliefs
May 09, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MBMichael Watkins was born and raised in Oakland, California. He attended Cal State Hayward where he was awarded a B.A. in Psychology and teaching credentials in both History and Special Education. He also received a Master’s Degree in School Administration. Michael has over 45 years’ experience in education. He has held the positions of Learning Handicapped Program Specialist, Director of Special Education, Director of Alternative Education and is now the elected Santa Cruz County Superintend...
63: Annette Sweeney | Love What You Do And Do A Great Job | Provide A Clear Vision For Where You Want To Go And A System Of Support To Help Your Organization Get There
May 06, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBAnnette Sweeney is the Principal at Parkrose Middle School. She started her educational career teaching at a private school in Corvallis, Oregon before moving to the Portland area and being hired as a health and PE teacher at Parkrose Middle School. Annette was a teacher for 3 years before moving into the role of Dean of Students for a year and then became the Assistant Principal for 6 years. She has always loved working with students and particularly enjoys the diverse student body at Parkr...
62: Kali Baird | Recognize And Identify Your Strengths And Give Yourself Some Credit For What You're Good At
May 04, 2016 15:29 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MBKali Baird has been in education for 23 years and is in her 2nd year of administration. She is currently the Director of Education Technology for San Domenico School, California’s oldest independent school, spanning grades K-12 with 640 students. Kali currently lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational lea...
61: Maya Woods-Cadiz | By Serving Your Teachers Well, You Are Serving Your Students Well | How To Overcome The Cynicism And Pessimism Of Others
May 02, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBMaya Woods-Cadiz is a Superintendent at American Indian Model Schools in Oakland, California. Maya has nearly twenty years of experience in education, as an Elementary Teacher, Principal and now Superintendent. She lives in Oakland with her husband and has two wonderful daughters. Maya's educational background consists of a Masters of Education from UC Berkeley, a Superintendent Certificate from the Association of California Schools Administrators, an Administrator Credential, a Multiple Sub...
60: Catina Haugen | A Pig On The Playground! | Overcome Adversity And Negativity By Celebrating The Little Victories | Remember Why It's Worth It | Develop A Culture Of Optimism
April 29, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBCatina is a lifelong learner who models that for staff and students. She attends conferences and trainings to sharper her skills and presents as well to share her knowledge and techniques with others. She believes her PLN is her greatest professional asset, other educators around the world who push her to be her best, connect with students daily and challenge the boundaries and traditions of education. Catina's Blog: https://catinahaugen.wordpress.com/ Follow Catina on Twitter: https://twi...
59: Dr. Frank Buck | Get Organized! | How To Clear Your Desk And Keep It Clean | Being Organized Is Half The Battle As An Educator | How To Make Every Day Count
April 27, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBDr. Frank Buck is a veteran school administrator, public speaker, productivity coach, and writer. He is the author Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders. Dr. Buck helps people achieve their goals through organization and time management. He has spoken to audiences throughout the United States and into Canada to acquaint them with "organization made easy." To learn more, visit Dr. Buck at his website, FrankBuck.org. Here are the show notes for a few of the resources discussed in...
58: Kim Marshall | A New, More Effective Method For Teacher Evaluations | Three Things Teachers Need From A School Leader: To Feel Appreciated, To Be Coached, And To Receive Performance Feedback | The Marshall Memo
April 25, 2016 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBKim Marshall school in the nation (founded in 1639). Being an instructional leader turned out to be quite a bit more complicated than he’d imagined, but Kim eventually got the hang of it. Kim now works with a non-profit called New Leaders, holds workshops and courses across the nation, and puts together a popular weekly newsletter called The Marshall Memo, to which tens of thousands of educators subscribe. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators...
57: Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin | Over-The-Counter Data Leads To Better Decision-Making | Lead With Your Heart | When Students Know You Care, They Will Make Your Job A Lot Easier
April 22, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBTEDx speaker Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin teaches the Post-doctorate Masterclass at University of Cambridge in England, but she lives most of the year in California writing books for other educators. Dr. Rankin’s Ph.D. is in Education with a specialization in School Improvement Leadership. She journeyed from being an award-winning teacher, to a teacher on special assignment, to assistant principal, to district administrator, to chief education & research officer. She has authored 5 books for educa...
56: Anne Schafer-Salinas | Better Mistakes Than Paralysis | It's Better To Try And Fail Than To Never Have Tried At All
April 20, 2016 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBAnne Schaefer-Salinas is a 3rd year administrator and 20+ year educator who currently works at an all-girls high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Anne currently serves as the Associate Principal, directing all curricular programs including educational technology. She works hard to be a connected educator herself and to keep up with ed tech trends in order to model and lead for the faculty, students, and parents. Anne is also passionate about integrating Design Thinking and problem-ba...
55: Nancy Madsen And Daryl Pearson | Be Purposeful And Intentional To Build A Culture Of Gratitude, Even For The Little Things
April 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBDaryl Pearson and Nancy Madsen are the principal and vice-principal team of Jubilee Community School in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan in Canada. Jubilee is a Pre-k through 4th grade school with around 320 students and is one of 24 schools in the Northwest School Division. Daryl and Nancy became an administration team 2 years ago and consider themselves to be leaders who strive to serve. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of ...
54: Dr. Judy D. White | Keep The Students At The Center Of All Decisions | Search For Solutions To Help Put Students On The Trajectory To A Successful Life
April 15, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.9 MBDr. Judy D. White is the Superintendent for California’s Moreno Valley Unified School District, with 3,400 employees and more than 34,000 students. She has more than 35 years of experience in education. Prior to her current appointment made five years ago, she served as Deputy Superintendent for San Bernardino City Unified School District. Dr. White has been a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent for Educational Services, and deputy superintendent for Program Improvement, Curriculum/...
53: Marlena Hebern | Foster and Build Relationships So Administrators And Teachers Work In Tandem To Support Each Other
April 13, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBMarlena Hebern is a Google Certified Innovator, CUE Rock Star Faculty, CUE LEAD Learner, and the Edcamp Yosemite Founder. Marlena is a Coordinator for the Fresno County Office of Education and she works with teachers helping them to integrate technology into their teaching. She is most passionate about empowering other educators to be awesome! Marlena’s website: http://marlenahebern.com/ You can find Marlena on Twitter @mhebern About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created ...
52: Spike Cook | Be Transparent | Be Visible | Model Relationship Building With Your Teachers So They Will Do The Same With Their Students
April 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBDr. Spike C. Cook is currently the principal at Lakeside Middle School and the former principal of RM Bacon Elementary School, both in Millville, NJ. He is a life-long learner who enjoys collaborating with other educators throughout the world to improve teaching and learning. Spike’s first book, Connected Leadership: It’s Just a Click Away, was released by Corwin Press in the fall of 2014. This book focuses on the need to be connected and practical steps necessary to make it a reality. ...
51: Mark White | Skill And Experience Are Important, But You Have To Enjoy Meeting People, Getting To Know People, And Establishing Relationships To Be Effective As A School Leader
April 08, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBMark White is in his 34th year in education. He started off as a teacher, then moved into the role of principal of Hintgen Elementary School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where he has served for the past 26 years. Mark has been a member and has served in many different leadership roles in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (or NAESP) since 1988 and was even elected president of that organization for the 2014-2015 school year. Mark has served as a State Representative, on the ...
50: Jason Glass | As A School Or District Leader, It's Up To You To Validate And Chart The Course, Then To Equip The People In Your Organization With The Tools, Resources, Time, And Flexibility Necessary To Execute That Vision
April 06, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBDr. Jason Glass is the Superintendent and Chief Learner of Eagle County Schools, a district of 7,000 students and 18 schools located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Jason previously served as Iowa’s state education chief, as a consultant, and has held several district and state level roles. He has worked in all levels of education, from early childhood to college. Jason holds a BA in Political Science, has earned two masters degrees (one in political science and one in educati...
49: Dan Maas | Successful School Leaders Show They Genuinely Care About Every Single Family | Give Your Teachers Autonomy Sufficient To Bring Out Their Creativity And Excellence
April 04, 2016 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBDr. Dan Maas has worked in education for over 20 years as a Math and Science teacher, Directory of Technology Services, Chief Information Officer, and currently as the Chief Operations Officer for Thompson School District in Colorado. He earned his BS and graduated Cum Laude from Adams State University, his MS from Nova Southeastern University and his Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Dan has been featured in and written several publications in regard to technolog...
48: Jenny Nauman | Be A School Leader With The Spirit Of A Teacher | Remember Where You Came From And Why You're Here | It's All About The Kids
April 01, 2016 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJenny Nauman is the principal of Shields Elementary School in Lewes, Delaware, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. Jenny is currently president of the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the local branch of NAESP AND is on the Editorial Board for Principal Magazine. Jenny believes in a growth mindset and that any decision should be based on what’s best for children. Find Jenny on Twitter @PrincipalNauman About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help laun...
47: Andrea Everett | How To Avoid Burnout | Set A Better Example As A School Leader By Taking Care Of Yourself
March 30, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBAndrea Everett is a second year Principal at Meadow Lakes Elementary in Wasilla, Alaska and was recently selected to open Dena'ina Elementary this coming fall. She previously served as a teacher and Instructional Coach before taking the leap into leadership. Andrea had the opportunity to present on this topic at the state principal conference this year and is passionate about the art of educational leadership. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch edu...
46: Eric Sheninger | Leadership Is About Taking Action, Not About Power, Position, Or Titles | Model Your Expectations
March 28, 2016 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBAbout Eric Sheninger (from his website): Eric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his s...
45: Justin Baeder | Developing The Right Personal Habits Will Help You Consistently "Bring Your 'A' Game" As A Leader
March 25, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBJustin Baeder spent the first 10 years of his career as a teacher and principal in the Seattle Public Schools and in 2012, transitioned into a new role to become the Director of The Principal Center, where he now helps school leaders build capacity for instructional leadership in their organizations. His online program “The Instructional Leadership Challenge” has helped more than 5,000 school leaders in 50 countries make a habit of getting into classrooms and providing evidence-rich feedback...
44: Nathan Barber | As An Administrator, Your Primary Role Is To Empower Your Teachers To Have A Positive Impact On The Students
March 23, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBA twenty-plus-year educator, Nathan Barber has served in a number of roles including teacher, coach and administrator. He currently serves as a high school principal at an independent school in Houston. Barber has written and published thirteen books, mostly in the field of education, along with a novel called Resurrecting Lazarus, Texas. Barber’s most recent project, What Teachers Can Learn from Sports Coaches: A Playbook of Instructional Strategies, rolled off the presses in August of 2014...
43: Kirk Linton & Kevin DeForge | Students Come First, Systems Come Second | Relationship Building Is Your Primary Responsibility As A School Leader | Give Students Voice And Choice
March 21, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBKirk Linton is a Vice Principal with the Calgary Catholic School District and is the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Vice Principal of the Year award from the Canadian Association of Principals and the 2015 Alberta Distinguished Leadership Award from the Council for School Leadership. He is a champion of inquiry-based learning, technology in schools, physical literacy and the Arts. He is also a trumpet player and recovering band teacher. Kevin DeForge is a Principal in the Calgary Ca...
42: Theresa Stager | The Little Things Make All The Difference | It's About The Impact You Make In The Lives Of Your Students, Not About The Curriculum Meetings
March 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBGIVEAWAY ALERT: Follow @PrincipalStager and mention this episode (educatorslead.com/theresastager) on Twitter for your chance to receive a free copy of her latest book "Breaking Out of Isolation: Becoming a Connected School Leader"! About Theresa: Theresa Stager is a Co-Host of PrincipalPLN podcast which can be found at principalpln.com and on iTunes. She is currently in her third year as Building Principal and Lead Learner at St. Mary Catholic School in Rockwood, MI. She has impleme...
41: Dan McMinimee | One Size Fits One | Adapt Your Approach To Ensure Rigor, Relevance, And The Success Of Each Student
March 16, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBDan McMinimee joined Jeffco Public Schools (serving the greater Denver area) on July 1, 2014 as superintendent. He has spent his professional life of 28 years devoted to public education. Dan received his undergrad from Adams State College and his graduate degree from Oregon State University. In addition, he has successfully completed 54 hours of post graduate work in the Administrative Certificate program at Portland State University and the Educational Leadership Program at University of C...
40: Jon Corippo | Be Like A Ninja, Not A Rebel | Get Buy-In For Your Innovative Ideas By Demonstrating Results
March 14, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBJon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading professional learning and his creation, the CUE Rock Star Camp series. These small, hands on camps will be lead by admins, and be designed for admins, focusing on new skills that are needed for 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project based learning, social media skills and many other skills that there is simply no equivalent for in education. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the cou...
39: Melinda Miller | Get To Know The Needs Of Your Students And Provide Them With As Many Resources As Possible | Know The Specific Needs And Personality Of Each School, Grade Level, Class, And Individual Student
March 11, 2016 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBMelinda Miller is a 21 year veteran teacher and administrator for Willard Schools in Willard, Missouri. She is passionate about connecting and sharing with other educators and believes in the power of connections and networks to facilitate personal and professional growth. In 2008, Melinda was voted Southwest Missouri’s New Principal of the Year, and in 2010, she was chosen to participate in the Google Teacher Academy to become a Google Certified Teacher. From 2012 to 2014, she served as the...
38: Adam Drummond | The Key To Earning The Respect Of Your Students And Teachers Is Through Relationships And Showing Them You Care
March 09, 2016 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBDr. Adam Drummond is a veteran educator who has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, K-12 technology specialist, elementary and secondary professional development coordinator, assistant principal, and most recently as a principal. He earned his doctorate in education in 2014 from Ball State University, and currently serves as the Zone 5 Board of Directors for the National Association of Elementary School Principals. He and his wife Tiffanney, have three children and reside in H...
37: Dr. Susan Bunting | Integrity Is The Key Component Of Effective School Leadership
March 07, 2016 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBDr. Susan Bunting has been superintendent of the Indian River School District since July 2006. Prior to assuming the head leadership position she spent 28 years in the district as a middle school language arts teacher, an elementary gifted/talented teacher, Supervisor of Elementary Instruction and K-12 Director of Instruction. An experienced conference presenter at both state and national conferences, Dr. Bunting co-created Indian River’s Leadership Institute, which has been recognized as a ...