SEEing to Lead
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThis podcast is about supporting, engaging, and empowering teachers and leaders by offering solutions to everyday problems and ideas for proactive improvement. It assists you in becoming a better leader and creating a world class educational environment utilizing a teacher centric approach. Each conversation with teachers, leaders, and students will provide concrete, practical examples to help you, the leader or teacher, discover the difference between believing and knowing as these strategies are examined from various perspectives. It provides the resources to help you take action and elevate everyone’s level of achievement.
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Listen With Intentionality
November 21, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBVictor "Coach" Hicks is the founder of the Coding with Culture brand. He has six years experience teaching Computer Science and Technology and over 20 years experience teaching and coaching in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois and current residence, Atlanta, Georgia! Victor is passionate about closing the digital divide among students of color, more specifically, Black Students. He enjoys using his talents to provide culturally relevant computer science experiences for students in...
Be Willing to Listen
November 14, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBKey Takeaways: It's important for schools to focus on the little things to get students engaged. It's really about teachers having fun in order to engage students and bring them in. It's important to be clear about expectations and organized. Engaged teaching is visible through not just cold calling students, but relating those questions to real life events. Present complex concepts simply so that students can pick them up and understand them. Present material as if it's somet...
Fear, Ego, and Strength
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBBrian Aspinall is a former classroom teacher, current educational speaker, and university instructor at York University in Ontario. He's from Ontario but leads workshops and other EdTech-related courses for educators all around North America. Key Takeaways: People need to get their stories out about how to change education. We need to get out of our silos if we are to grow and and take opportunities to improve ourselves. Educators need to get on social media, specifically Twitte...
Intentionality, Consistency, & Respect
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBJohn J. Whalen is a leading Restorative Practices pioneer in both theory and application. He has trained thousands of teachers, staff, and students throughout the United States. He is an innovator in professional development and training. John has spoken at numerous national education conferences including ASCD Empower, ASCD Leadership Conference, the ESEA Conference, National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Conference, the Music City SEL Conference, and the Texas ...
Build Culture With Circles and the First 5
October 24, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJohn J. Whalen is a leading Restorative Practices pioneer in both theory and application. He has trained thousands of teachers, staff, and students throughout the United States. He is an innovator in professional development and training. John has spoken at numerous national education conferences including ASCD Empower, ASCD Leadership Conference, the ESEA Conference, National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Conference, the Music City SEL Conference, and the Texas ...
The Importance of Student Voice
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBKey Takeaways: The biggest part in STEM education is finding the balance between hands on and book work in classes. It's important to create and deliver hands on activities that don't just feel like chores, but as if they're important to the student. Learning becomes engaging when it is not about checking off a list for curriculum, but instead discovering new, meaningful material. Student voice is key to engaging and empowering students. Make sure you empower students by showi...
Seen, Heard, and Loved
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDr. Darrin Peppard is a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching emerging leaders. Darrin is the best-selling author of Road to Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game, and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. Darrin was named the 2015 National Educator of the Year and was the 2016 Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year. In 2019, Darrin was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame....
S2:E26 - We Go, Not Ego
October 03, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAmy Matthews-Perez is Texas-born & raised. She is currently in her 30th year of serving public education in Texas where Amy has served as a General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Specialist and a Director of Special Education. Amy has also worked in the private sector as an Education Coordinator at a JJAEP and in both home health & nursing home settings as an SLP. She currently serves as a Director of Special Programs which includes SPED, 504, Dyslexia, MTSS and being ...
Safe Exploration
September 26, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBKari Pitstick is a 7th grade English Language Arts and math teacher in Illinois. She also coaches track and field. She is the Director of Digital Content for the Teach Better Team. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Middle Level Education, and American College of Education in 2018 with a master’s in Curriculum & Instruction. Kari has known she wanted to teach at the middle level since she was in middle school herself. One of her main missions...
Leadership Efficacy
September 19, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBJoël began his career as a science and chemistry teacher in 1997 and for the past 15 years has served as a principal, guiding improvement initiatives, and providing instructional leadership to staff and students in elementary, middle, and high schools. From 2014 to 2018 he coached French Ontario principals as an Instructional Leader with the CFORP. He supported the development of leadership skills of principals and accompanied school board educational teams on the issue of teachi...
Creativity in the Classroom
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDr. Cindi Burnett is the director of possibilities for creativity and education. Like her creativity Focus curriculum for students and teachers, Cindy embraces the creative Life Style that she teaches. You will often find her trying on new ideas, exploring resources to stretch your thinking, and being an advocate for playfulness and humor. Although she loves to research and write about creativity, Cindy is a firm believer in field service. She has 20 years of teaching experience as ...
Branching Growth
September 05, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 92 MBAlex T. Valencic is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader, volunteer drug prevention specialist, and geek of all things. Alex has worked as a substitute teacher, fourth grade teacher, and curriculum coordinator Since July 2021, he has been serving as the Professional Learning Coordinator in Freeport, Illinois, organizing summer institutes, new teacher academies, and supporting ongoing professional learning for all staff through a variety of differentiated learni...
Teacher Efficacy
August 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBJoshua Yeager is a servant leader who strives to be compassionate and loyal while holding a high level of integrity. With fifteen years of dedicated service in the areas of business, education, and leadership, he feels that now is the time to collaboratively be a catalyst of change by providing a high level of quality leadership that increases principal and teacher capacity. Joshua has held many leadership roles in K-12 schools such as teacher, coach, literacy coordinator, assistant...
S2:E20 - Messaging and Modeling
August 22, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MBBrian Martin is the host of the Teaching Champions Podcast, but much more than that. He is a Teacher/Student, Speaker/Listener, and Failer/Achiever. Brian’s continuous positive messaging about mindset, learning, gratitude, and how to improve education through twitter is truly inspiring. Brain is consistently lifting educators up. Personally, I found him through that very platform and after reading through his feed knew he would have a ton to offer the listeners of this podcast. Ke...
S2:E19 - Today's Evolving Library
August 15, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 80.5 MBShelli Ann currently works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for both a primary and elementary school in Texas. She began her library career working in a public library and moved to teaching for two years at a private school before returning to college to become a school librarian where she has been for the past 6 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, photography & spending time outdoors. Key Takeaways: School libraries should be hubs for school activity. T...
S2:E18 - Respect and Upstanders
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBHenry J. Turner is an award-winning high school principal, author, and nationally renowned speaker. He is most proud of the collaborative community he works within to empower students to fight hate and bigotry in their school. Pointing to his unwavering commitment to equity and a student-centered culture, Henry was named 2020 K12 Principal of the Year by K–12 Dive. Henry is the author of the newly released book, Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your Sch...
S2-E17: Agency and Coaching for Capacity
August 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMatthew Rhoads, Ed.D. is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. As a practicing technology leader, trainer, integrationist, and coach in Adult Education, K-12, and Higher Education, he develops EdTech tool integrations with research-based instructional strategies to drive instruction. He also has expertise in instructing teachers and educational leaders on how to u...
S2:E16 - SEEing to Lead on the Big Ed Idea
July 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBRyan Scott was kind enough to have me as a guest on his Big Ed Idea podcast! We had a great conversation about supporting, engaging, and empowering those you lead! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by MyFlexLearning, the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and r...
S2:15 - SEEingtoLead on Leader of Learning Podcast
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Dan Kreiness was kind enough to have me as a guest on his Leader of Learning podcast! We had a great conversation about supporting, engaging, and empowering those you lead! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by MyFlexLearning, the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountabili...
S2:E14: Unlocking Unlimited Potential
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDr. Brandon Beck is an educator, speaker, coach, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide Any Student Toward Success." He is also the host of the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show," a live show and podcast where he interviews inspiring people sharing their inspiring stories. Brandon is a National Board Certified teacher and also holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He is also a college professor, consultant, R...
S2:E13 - Authentic S.E.L.
July 04, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBKrista Leh is the Founder / Lead Professional Learning Designer & Facilitator at Resonance Educational Consulting where she is passionate about Helping educators create sustainable, scalable SEL systems. She was an ASCD Emerging leader in 2012 and has definitely fulfilled that title. She currently co-hosts the SEL in EDU podcast that is sponsored by PA ASCD. Key Takeaways: One of the biggest misconceptions about SEL is that it's all about relationships. There are 5 central comp...
S2:E12 Relationships, Not Rapport
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBKecia McDonald currently serves as a Complex Area Resource Teacher for English Learners in Kailua Kona, West Hawai'i. She is certified K-12 in Health and has been a Teen Health teacher, a Curriculum Coordinator, Test Coordinator, Title I Coordinator and substitute teacher. She is a 2020-2022 Hawai'i State Teacher Fellow and a 2022 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow. Kecia is the public school proud mother of two young men and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. She loves to travel ...
S2:E11 - Culture of Advocacy
June 20, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDaphne McMenemy is an educator, author and speaker. Her first book, Gracie, is based on her personal experiences in the classroom. Gracie is a young girl whose learning is brought to life when her teacher introduces her to coding and a new way of thinking. As a child and young adult, Daphne was focused on becoming an educator with purpose, to improve the lives of her students and make an impact on their educational journey. As an educator for the past 17 years, she has created oppo...
S2:10 - All Things Immersive Technology
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Her desire to build relationships has brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community, events and presentations. She works a...
S2:E9 - Take AIM at Digital Learning: Activate, Innovate, Motivate
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAs a Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts, Jed Stefanowicz provides job-embedded professional development and instructional coaching for academic technology. Through conferences, workshops, and coaching, Jed aims to engage and build staff/student digital learning capacity, keeping the focus on practice over product. As a 25 year elementary educator, speaker, blogger, and current Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow, Jed shares his passion for effective tech integration...
S2-08: Relationships Empower People
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBStephanie Howell is the CEO of Gold EDU, a founder of Global GEG, and the EdTech Lead for Pickerington Local Schools. She is key to the embedding and implementation of EdTech tools across her schools and organizations. She has a masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Key Takeaways: You have to teach using your own style and not the person's next door. We have to take time to get to know people and what drives them if we are to support them. "Gripe Jams" are super important fo...
S2-07: S.E.L., Reflection, and Listening to Lead
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJaVonda Tucker is currently an assistant principal with Dinwiddie County Public Schools. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, JaVonda was a special education teacher at the school where she currently works. Along with holding a master’s degree in education administration, she also holds a master’s degree in criminal justice. JaVonda is also the proud mother of a 12 year old son. Key Takeaways: S.E.L. Needs to look different for all people You cannot effectively implement s...
S2-06: Connect to Grow
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBAn educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the classroom, Debbie promotes using technology tools to amplify student learning in her work as an educational technology consultant, author, blogger and speaker. You can connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech....
S2-05 It's OK
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBDominic is a proud principal, educator, innovator, husband and father. He is an expert in educational leadership, school culture and climate. Dominic is passionate about social- emotional learning and feels that every child deserves to have fun, feel excited to learn and is happy to go to school. Key Takeaways: Work life balance is essential, but more of a negotiation. One of the powers of being a Principal is the ability to have more of an impact on teachers and make your own...
S2-04: The Human Side of Changing Education
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMelissa Dean is a classroom educator with over 20 years of teaching, coaching and mentoring experience, having taught all the way from K to Grade 12. She is passionate about assessment and evaluation, and education reform, particularly in the area of mathematics. When she is not teaching, she can be found running, writing, drinking coffee or working part-time at a local bakery specializing in sourdough bread. She is known for her infectious laugh and ridiculous jokes. Most recently,...
S2-03: Listen, Learn, and Lead
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJennifer Quattrucci is the proud principal of Greystone elementary School in North Providence Rhode Island. She is also the proud wife of an educator and mom of two amazing children ages 16 and 12. Jennifer is an active blogger and author of the book Educate the Heart, which is full of resources for screen free activities for students. Key Takeaways: The decision making process needs to be collaborative coupled with reflection. Listening is the most important tool for leaders. ...
S2-02: Community Learning and Gratitude
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, will be released in mid-2022. An experienced teacher and district leader, her areas of focus include learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Lainie’s work has been highlighted in many publications, including Ed...
S2-01: Keeping It Real
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEmily Barnes is a mom of two little girls, Elliott (3) and Scottie (2), and is married to her best friend who is an electrical engineer with Caterpillar. Emily recently moved from Central Illinois, where she served as an Assistant Principal in a K-5 building and Student Services Coordinator in a district of 4,500 students, to Sumner County, Tennessee where she currently serves as an Instructional Coach, but will be transitioning into the role of Assistant Principal for a brand new m...
052 - Major Changes for Education
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBJon shares, speaks and leads educational professional learning for educators internationally. Jon has been named a County Teacher of the Year, 2019 Top 100 Educational Influencer, an NBSA 20 to Watch Educator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and Google Certified Innovator. Jon is the co-author of The Eduprotocol Field Guide, and The Eduprotocol Field Guide Book 2 (both Amazon #1 best-sellers) and contributor to the Eduprotocols Math Edition (another #1 Amazon best-seller!). Jon r...
051 - Teacher Engagement and Divergent Thinking
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBMandy Froehlich is an educator former instructional coach and Director of Innovation and Technology who passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. Her interest lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession as well as what's needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. Mandy consults internationally with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effecti...
050 - Make Tech Purposeful
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAndy is a former educator and current Community Manager for Swivl. He lives in the Fort Worth, Texas area with his wife and four children. Andy was a Social Studies teacher and coach from 1999 until 2014, when he became a technology coach and district administrator. Andy recently started a new career at Swivl where he connects with educators and like-minded individuals as part of transforming the educational community. Key Takeaways: Swivel has multiple tools that make conversa...
049 - The Technology Toolbelt
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Monica started her blog ClassTechTips.com in 2012 to help make EdTech easier for fellow educators, and launched the Easy EdTech Podcast and her membership site the Easy EdTech Club to support educators...
048 - Spreading Kindness Through Action
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBTamara Letter is a passionate educator from Mechanicsville, Virginia with 25 years of experience as an elementary teacher, differentiation specialist, technology integrator, and instructional coach. She received the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence and is the author of A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn. She is also a mom of three and strives each day to make the world a better place. Key Takeaways: We are biologically made for ac...
047 - Staying Inspired
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBDr. Maribeth Edmunds is an experienced principal and central office director with a demonstrated record of excellence in public schools. She is dedicated to high academic achievement for all students in environments that encourage, respect and nurture every child, in every class on every day. Dr. Edmunds’ career spans over 40 years, having taught secondary English and Reading for 20. After earning degrees in English Education, Reading and Administration, Dr. Edmunds successfully def...
046 - Tech Takes Trust & Relationships
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBCameron is an experienced teacher with the past 11 years as a STEM Coordinator and Digital Learning Coach. His main focus is on educational technology and implementing digital learning in the classroom. In Cameron's role as a Digital Learning Coach and STEM Leader, he works with staff and students to provide opportunities to transform their learning experience with a range of different tools. He has a strong belief and mindset in life long learning with a Masters Degrees in Sports...
045 - Opportunity Gaps and Coaching
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSantos Gonzalez has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher and administrator at several schools in South San Diego. For Santos, education was a pathway out of poverty. She grew up understanding that education held the promise of opportunity and choices. She has spent her entire career making sure that her work delivers on that promise for every child she serves. She is now serving as a Leadership Coach with the L.A.E.P organization providing, coaching and professional learni...
044 - SEEingtoLead on Principal Matters
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJoin me as I am a guest on William Parker's podcast Principal Matters. Make sure you subscribe and follow him wherever you listen! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by MyFlexLearning, the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your ch...
043 - Passion is Key
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJay Billy is the proud principal of Ben Franklin Elementary School in Lawrence Township Public Schools in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Jay has been in educational administration since 1996. He was awarded the 2016 Exemplary Elementary Educator award from the State of New Jersey, Department of Education. As a PIRATE leader, Jay is passionate about school culture, continuous learning, innovation in school and supporting the whole child. He has presented at numerous conferences around th...
042 - Make It Local And Personal
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBChristopher Dodge is the Lead Learner of the Orange Elementary Schools, a PreK-6 school district in central/western Massachusetts. Christopher has served the community of Orange for 7 years. In that time, the schools have worked to create collaborative structures and systems that bring stakeholder voice into school level decision making, as well as strategies that promote student success and achievement. Orange Elementary utilizes these systems to promote a vision of serving the who...
041 - Build Structures to Meet Needs
January 17, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBChristopher Dodge is the Lead Learner of the Orange Elementary Schools, a PreK-6 school district in central/western Massachusetts. Christopher has served the community of Orange for 7 years. In that time, the schools have worked to create collaborative structures and systems that bring stakeholder voice into school level decision making, as well as strategies that promote student success and achievement. Orange Elementary utilizes these systems to promote a vision of serving the who...
040 - Lead by Knowing How To Follow
January 03, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAs a current middle school principal Demetrius is committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students and staff members and sees strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive. Demetrius is constantly developing his knowledge and skills through connections and reflection. Demetrius is a graduate of the United States Military, West Point, New York. After graduation he served 5-years as a field artillery officer i...
39 - Personal Dialogue for Greater Outcomes
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCraig's been married for 25 years to an educator and is a father of three beautiful girls. He has been in Bergenfield, NJ for 25 years with the last 10 as Principal of Jefferson Elementary School. Craig is a former Physical Education teacher, Supervisor of Art, Music, and PE, Director of the Alternative High School as well. He feels he has been blessed with the privilege to work with the children of Bergenfield and thoroughly enjoys each day in this profession. Key Takeaways: ...
038 - We Get what We Expect
December 13, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBCraig Shapiro is a teacher of K-12 HPE/Coach for 33 years. He is also a speaker and upcoming author. Key Takeaways: Simple steps for transformation are not just a classroom thing, but a life thing. The daily steps you take are super important for how you perform overall. Anyone can reflect, but that doesn't make it easy. It's important to get to know people, but more important to help them get better. Many things we do are simple, but people just do not think about it. ...
037 - Building Structures That Last
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBGeorgina is a visionary education leader, an inspiring writer, podcaster, and keynote speaker, and is keen to impact creative innovation across Europe, Middle East & Africa, where she has been fostering change in education for over a decade. She empowers learners, educators, and school leaders with the 21st century skills, creative strategies, tools, and the confidence they need to be successful members of a global community, to thrive in tomorrow's competitive job market. Key Tak...
036 - Ongoing Support Through Onboarding
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGeorgina is a visionary education leader, an inspiring writer, podcaster, and keynote speaker, and is keen to impact creative innovation across Europe, Middle East & Africa, where she has been fostering change in education for over a decade. She empowers learners, educators, and school leaders with the 21st century skills, creative strategies, tools, and the confidence they need to be successful members of a global community, to thrive in tomorrow's competitive job market. Key Ta...