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136: Tim Elmore | When Students Take Ownership Of Their Own Learning, They Are Incentivized To Be Creative | Marching Off The Map: How To Teach And Lead Generation Z | Navigating Cross-Generational Leadership | Habitudes: Leadership Habits And Attitudes

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Elmore is the President of Growing Leaders, a nonprofit leadership training and development organization that equips students to be leaders in...

135: Kris Murray | Vulnerability Inspires Your Team To Follow Your Vision | The Connection Between Extreme Skiing And High Performance Leadership | A Quick How-To Guide On Self-Publishing | The Ultimate Child Care Marketing Guide |

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Murray is a business coach and marketing consultant exclusively for the early childhood industry. As President and Founder of Child Care Marketin...

134: Chris Trieste | Take the Complex and Make it Simple | Put Yourself in the Shoes of Your Students | 14 Great Coaches: Learn Their Lessons, Improve Your Coaching, Have a Lasting Impact | Best Practices in Teaching

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Trieste has over 20 years of experience in K-12 education as a teacher, school administrator, athletic director, and coordinator of physical edu...

133: Matt Bardin | Don't Ignore The Elephant In The Room, Address The Big Issues Head-On | How To Get Students Excited About Reading | Create An Experience For Your Students | The Link Between Reading Comprehension And Success In School

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Bardin taught high school and middle school in the New York City public schools in the early 1990s and was a founding director of Teach For Ameri...

132: Connie Hamilton | Be Patient! Sometimes You Have To Go Slow To Go Fast | What A Tattoo Show Can Teach You About Leadership | Hacking Homework | The Path From Rocket Scientist, Counselor, Teacher, And Principal To Curriculum Director & Author

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Connie Hamilton has served as an elementary teacher, middle school ELA teacher, instructional coach, and principal at both the elementary and middle ...

131: Naphtali Hoff | How To Have A Great Work Ethic AND A Balanced Life | What You Wish You Would Have Known Before Going Into School Leadership | Becoming The New Boss | How To Have Sustained Success In School Leadership

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Naphtali Hoff has served in education as a teacher, associate principal, head of school, and is currently the president and executive coach of Impactf...

130: Jeff Zoul | Start. Right. Now. | Know The Way, Show The Way, Go The Way, Grow Each Day | Work Hard. Have Fun. Be Nice. | How To Survive The Running Of The Bulls | What Great Principals Do Differently | There Are Always Many Sides To Every Story

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader, currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Pu...

129: Toni Cameron | People Trust You If They Know You Believe In Them | The Connection Between Math and Music | From Aspiring Concert Pianist To Educator | Origin And Highlights Of Agents Of Change: How Content Coaching Transforms Teaching

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Toni Cameron has worked as a mathematics educator and writer for the past twenty years and is currently the Director of Professional Development at M...

128: Tom Hierck | How To Win Over Cynical Teachers | 7 Keys To A Positive Learning Environment | Celebrating Victories Validates The Value Of The Accomplishment And The Sacrifice It Took To Get There | Every Student Is A Success Story Waiting To Be Told

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, ...

127: Dr. Megan Slocum | How To Juggle It All | Care Enough To Engage In Relationships | Being A Good Human | Make Decisions Based On What Is Best For Kids, Not On What Is More Convenient For Adults

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Megan Slocum has worked as a teacher, principal, Superintendent, and is currently the Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for ...

126: Chanie Wilschanski | The Ripple Effect Of Kindness | Line Up Your Calendar With Your Core Values | Practical Tips And Examples Of How To Show Sincere Appreciation | Reggio Inspired Schools | Be A Trail Blazer | Change Things Up And Be Flexible

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

FREE BONUS FOR EDUCATORS LEAD LISTENERS!!!!  Get "The Director's Toolkit Bundle" Chanie mentioned on this episode for FREE by visiting: http://bit.l...

125: John Stevens (2) | How To Incorporate Math Education Into Daily Activities To Make It More Real And Memorable | How To Enhance Learning With 3D Printing | Be Fully Present | Reduce Resistance To Change By Helping People Understand The WHY |

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back for a second interview (check out episode 97 to hear his first interview), John Stevens is an Educational Technology Coach in Southern Californi...

124: Beth Russell | Learn How To Say What People Need To Hear In A Way That Resonates With Them | Differentiated School Leadership | How Travel Can Change Your Perspective On Education And Leadership

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Beth Russell has been in education for 28 years. Prior to entering the field of education, Beth was a social worker working with children on emoti...

123: Ben Bruni | Control The Controllables | How The Study Of Behavioral Psychology Will Help You Better Understand The Students And Teachers In Your School | Do The Best You Can With What You've Got, Right Where You're At | How This Podcast Will Impact Y

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Bruni is an Assistant Principal at Adairville Elementary and Middle School, a rural Preschool through 8th grade school located in Logan Co. Kentuc...

122: Lucy West | Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast! | The Story Behind Metamorphosis TLC, Adding Talk To The Equation, Content-Focused Coaching, And Agents Of Change | Develop The Right Culture And The People In The Organization Will Solve The Problems

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy West has been a mover and shaker in the world of education for over 30 years. Since the mid-nineties Ms. West has been at the forefront of the mo...

121: Daniel Bauer | Better Leaders Better Schools | Trust Your Gut | Why Educator Masterminds Are So Powerful | Get Yourself Right So You Can Serve Others Effectively | Everyone Gets Better When The Leader Gets Better

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Bauer is the author of This is Momo: A Story About A Little Idea and he currently serves as Principal of a middle school in Houston, TX. Danie...

120: Jim Sturtevant | Encourage Others And You Will Empower Them To Become Better | Hacking Engagement | You've Gotta Connect | How To Build A Strong Student-Teacher Connection In The Classroom

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Sturtevant is in his 32nd year teaching public high school students. Currently, Jim is a Social Studies teacher for Big Walnut Local Schools in Su...

119: Jane Kise | Learn How To Work With Different Personality Types To Unlock The Potential Within Your School | A Resistant Teacher Is Simply A Teacher Whose Needs Have Not Been Met | Differentiated Coaching: What Is It And How Can It Help Your School

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jane Kise is a consultant, coach, and author of over 20 books. She founded Differentiated Coaching Associates to increase leadership effectiveness...

118: Jennifer Abrams | Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials: Why Can't We All Just Get Along? | Becoming Generationally Savvy | How To Prepare For Hard Conversations | Highly Effective Leaders And The Endless Quest For Clarity

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Abrams spent over 20 years in the Palo Alto School District as a lead coach and is currently an author and international education and commun...

117: Oskar Cymerman | Be Fully Present | Encouraging Independence And Critical Thinking With Flexible Seating | Inspiring Student Excellence In An Inner City School | How To Get Explosive Student Engagement In Chemistry Class

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Oskar Cymerman teaches high school Chemistry and Principles of Engineering and is author of Crush School: Every Student's Guide To Killing It In The C...

116: Nina Sethi | When Teachers Resist Change, It Might Simply Be Because They Are Overwhelmed | Be Patient, Be Supportive, And Meet People Where They Are | Combine The Best Of You And The Best Of Those You Work With To Create Something Amazing

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Sethi is a 5th grade Homeroom teacher at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C.. Nina graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in psychology a...

115: Penny Sturtevant | Play The Long Game | How To Say No To The Little Things So You Can Say Yes To The Big Things | Be Great At Your Few Strengths Instead Of Mediocre At Your Many Weaknesses

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Sturtevant is in her 30th year as an educator and her 9th year as an administrator. She has worn many different hats along the way, including 1...

114: Doug Robertson | Shake Things Up To Engage Students In Learning | Lead By Example | The Story Behind "He's the Weird Teacher"

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Robertson, known as the Weird Teacher on Twitter, is a 5th grade teacher and the mind behind the books He's the Weird Teacher and THE Teaching T...

113: Jim Power | Give Yourself Time To Deeply Understand The People And The Process Before Making Any Changes | Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open | Everything You Do Has A Ripple Effect

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An experienced educator who has led a number of private institutions for nearly 30 years, Jim Power is the 13th Head of Schools of Culver Academies. C...

112: Jon Harper | Listen Before You Speak And You Will Find Out What's Really Going On | New Perspective Comes Only Through An Open Mind | Inspire Those Around You To Be Their Best

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Harper is currently the assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. This is his sixth year serving as an assistant...

111: Jon Laffoon | Control Your Attitude | How You Respond To Adversity Is The True Test Of Your Character As A Leader

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Laffoon is the Superintendent of Star City School District, in Southeast Arkansas. He has served many roles in Private, Public, and Charter school...

110: LaVonna Roth | How To Get Past Self-Doubt And Become More Than You Ever Thought Possible | Put Everything You Have Into Everything You Do | Cherish Each Moment | Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

LaVonna Roth began her journey in education teaching 2nd through 8th grade, then served as a Team Leader and Mentor Teacher and is currently the creat...

109: Amber Teamann | "Because I Said So" Is A Poor Leadership Strategy | Build Relationships And Help Develop The Leadership Capacity Of Your Team | To Inspire And Motivate Others, Facilitate Their Growth

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Teamann is the principal at Whitt Elementary in Wylie, Texas. Prior to her role as principal, she served as an Assistant Principal, Title 1 Tech...

108: Simon Breakspear | How To Deliver Your Methodology With Actionable Simplicity | Make Your Message Memorable To Make It Impactful And Sustainable | A Clean, Crisp Message Is The Greatest Gift You Can Give Other Educators

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Simon Breakspear is a researcher and expert in educational innovation and change based in Sydney, Australia. He is known internationally for helpi...

107: Jim Knight | How To Have Better Conversations | Empower Teachers To Become Active Agents In Their Own Professional Development | What It Takes To Get People To Implement Good Practices | High Impact Instructional Coaching

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Knight is the President of the Instructional Coaching Group and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning a...

106: Joanne Oien | Be The Best You Can Be Right Where You're At | Your Greatest Impact Occurs When You're Not Focused On Yourself

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne Oien is a seasoned educator with nearly 30 years of experience working in the same school district. Joanne began her career as a teacher at New...

105: Eric Ewald | Secure Your Oxygen Mask First | Why Taking Care Of Yourself Is The Best Way To Take Care Of Your School | Build A Network Of Like-Minded People You Communicate With Regularly In Order To Maintain Your Sanity

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Ewald is going into his fifth year as an elementary school principal and this will be his first year as building principal at James Van Allen Ele...

104: Bill Powers | Why You Should "Flush The Day" When It's Over | Show Up And Do Your Best Every Day

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Powers is entering his 8th year as Lead Learner at Cherokee Middle School in Springfield, Missouri, his 16th year in education, and he is current...

103: Jenn David-Lang | Great Leaders Build Great Teams | How To Avoid Micromanagement | Build Well-Functioning Teams Of Teachers To Carry Out The Vision Of Your School

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn David-Lang has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. She has had a wide range of experiences, from teaching math and English, start...

102: Elizabeth Carr | Start Small Taking Steps In The Direction You Most Want Your School To Go | How To Build Confidence In Your Students To Change Their Course In Life

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Carr is a Licensed Professional and Nationally Certified Counselor whose passion encompasses helping new teachers feel competent in managin...

101: Jeremy Adams | Secrets Of Timeless Teachers | What Students Need Most Are Positive Role Models

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Adams is a high school teacher, college professor, author, and frequent educational speaker from Bakersfield, California. In April of this year...

100: Ryan Jackson | How To Stay Excited About Getting To Work Each Day | Be Proud Of What You Do | As An Educator, You Are Changing Lives | You Never Know How Far The Ripple Effect Of Your Impact Will Go | It's Not About Accolades, It's About Impact

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ryan B. Jackson recently accepted a position as the Executive Principal of Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, TN and was previously an ...

99: Travis Phelps | As A School Leader, You Should Be In The Classroom Where Learning Is Happening And Kids Are Interacting

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Phelps is the 8th grade teacher and Assistant Principal at St. Justin School. He is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Classcraft Ambass...

98: Bryan Harris | How To Be A Better Listener | Be Humble And Join Your Students And Teachers In The Journey Rather Than Trying To "Fix" Everything | Lend An Ear Before Lending A Hand | Battling Boredom

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bryan Harris serves as the Director of Professional Development and Public Relations for the Casa Grande Elementary School District in Arizona. Ha...

97: John Stevens | How To Spark Curiosity In Your Students | When Students Are Curious, They Build Questions; As Students Build And Seek Answers To Questions, They Learn

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John Stevens is an instructional technology coach in Southern California and the co-author of The Classroom Chef. He moderates #caeedchat on Sunday e...

96: Reshan Richards | How To Make People Feel Heard | Learn To Listen And See The Whole Picture Before Trying To Solve The Problem | In Order To Grow As A Leader, Be Intentional About Spending Time With Leaders You Want To Model | How To Use Technology

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Reshan Richards is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Chief Learning Officer at Explain Everything, which...

95: Marie Criste | How To Inspire Your Students | Get To Know Your Students And Bring Them Into The Conversation | Help Students Focus On What They Can Do, Not On What They Can't

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Criste is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Roseville Joint Union High School District with over 10,000 students and...

94: George Philhower | As Educational Leaders, It's Not About Our Comfort, It's About Serving The Students | How To Remove Barriers To Learning

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

George Philhower has been an administrator at Western Wayne Schools in East Central Indiana for 7 years. Prior to that he was a special education teac...

93: Jeff Bradbury | Your Role As A Leader Is To Support Others In Learning Along With You, Not From You | Thriving With #EduTriplets | Life Balance While Being A Husband, Father, TEDx Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster, And #EduLeader | Believe In Others

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Bradbury is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. Jeff is also the author...

92: Brad Currie | Twitter Tips For Educators | Be Connected With Your Students And Teachers Using Whatever Platform They Use Most | How #satchat All Got Started | Be Approachable, Relational, And Authentic | Discover What Your Students And Teachers Are Pa

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Currie is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the Founding Partner of E...

91: Paul Erickson | Lead Like You Taught In The Classroom | Stay True To Your Strengths And Make Them Even Stronger | Once You Become A School Leader, Use Those Great Things You Did To Engage Student Learning And Build Relationships To Do The Same With Yo

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Erickson is a an elementary school principal in Buhler Schools in Hutchinson, KS. Paul is in his eighth year as a principal and in his 13th year ...

90: Kim Corbidge | Work Hard. Be Strong. Stay Humble. | Better Yourself For The Sake Of Your Students | How To Develop Teacher Leaders And Keep Them At Your School

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Corbidge has spent the past 23 years as an educator where she spent the first 13 years teaching in Pennsylvania and the past 10 years teaching in ...

89: Randy Delling | Stay Calm, Stay Calm, Stay Calm | When You Stay Alert And Observant, The Solution Generally Presents Itself | How To Resolve Conflict

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Delling is a retired high school principal after serving the students of the Los Angeles Unified School District for the past 29 years as a teac...

88: Kermit Ward | How To Overcome The Fear Of Public Speaking | Learn To Communicate Clearly So You Are Well Understood | How To Turn Around A Low-Performing School | Be Overprepared For Every Meeting

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kermit Ward is entering his 21st year in education and is currently the principal of Connally High School. Kermit is going into his seventh year in Pf...

87: Dr. Greg Franklin | Touch Someone's Heart And You Can Change Their Life Forever | Leaders Change Behavior By Moving People Emotionally, Not With Facts And Figures | How To Navigate With The Fish Bowl Life | How To Leave It At The Office And Guard Your

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Greg Franklin is the superintendent of the Tustin Unified School District in Southern California. Dr. Franklin is passionate about preparing all s...

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 |

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Kloczko is an elementary school principal at Natomas Charter School in Sacramento, California who has spent the last 21 years teaching and le...

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

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brent 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...

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

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dwight Carter is a widely respected administrator who is highly experienced as a leader in curriculum innovation at the secondary level. In fact, he w...

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

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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 cul...

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"

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Dyer Duerr is an innovator, a passionate rural educator, a consultant and a keynote speaker. She was named the NASSP Digital Principal in 2014,...

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

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

School Superintendent Jay Eitner is a proud product of the New Jersey public schools. A graduate from Union High School in 1997, Jay attended The Amer...

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

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastian Cognetta holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and was instrumental in launching Aveson Cha...

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

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is the Executive Director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, a not for profit organization dedicated ...

78: Dr. Beverly Hutton | Don't Sweat The Small Stuff | Look At The Big Picture | Put Your Best Foot Forward

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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,...

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

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

George Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator's Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with...

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

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

George Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator's Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with...

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

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John Fleischman is the Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services at the Sacramento County Office of Education and is responsible for all of the ...

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

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dave 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 be...

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

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph 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 var...

72: JoAnn Chmielowicz | Create An Environment Where Teachers Feel Valued And Trusted By Showing Them You Care

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

JoAnn Chmielowicz (SHA-MELL-O-ITZ) is an elementary school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. She comes to school leadership through a non-traditional r...

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

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Susan 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...

70: John Eick | As A Leader, You Are Most Powerful When You Are Out In Your Schools Where Learning Is Happening

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John 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 West...

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

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A Google Certified Innovator and EdTech Coach from Southern California, Matt Vaudrey is a recovering math teacher who dresses in costumes, plays loud ...

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

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anthony Muhammad is one of the most sought after educational consultants in North America. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consu...

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

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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 daug...

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

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Petra Luhrsen is a first year elementary assistant principal in Sacramento, California. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, she was an elementar...

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

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Sussel Turner served as a school principal for 12 years in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Since 2009 she has maximized her leadership skills and trans...

64: Michael Watkins | Never Try To Take On The Leadership Personality Of Someone Else | Know Yourself And Lead From Within Through Your Beliefs

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Watkins was born and raised in Oakland, California. He attended Cal State Hayward where he was awarded a B.A. in Psychology and teaching crede...

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

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Annette Sweeney is the Principal at Parkrose Middle School. She started her educational career teaching at a private school in Corvallis, Oregon befor...

62: Kali Baird | Recognize And Identify Your Strengths And Give Yourself Some Credit For What You're Good At

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kali 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 ...

61: Maya Woods-Cadiz | By Serving Your Teachers Well, You Are Serving Your Students Well | How To Overcome The Cynicism And Pessimism Of Others

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Maya Woods-Cadiz is a Superintendent at American Indian Model Schools in Oakland, California. Maya has nearly twenty years of experience in education,...

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

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Catina is a lifelong learner who models that for staff and students. She attends conferences and trainings to sharper her skills and presents as well ...

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

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Frank Buck is a veteran school administrator, public speaker, productivity coach, and writer. He is the author Get Organized!: Time Management for...

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

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kim 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, b...

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

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

TEDx speaker Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin teaches the Post-doctorate Masterclass at University of Cambridge in England, but she lives most of the year in Ca...

56: Anne Schafer-Salinas | Better Mistakes Than Paralysis | It's Better To Try And Fail Than To Never Have Tried At All

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Anne 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....

55: Nancy Madsen And Daryl Pearson | Be Purposeful And Intentional To Build A Culture Of Gratitude, Even For The Little Things

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl Pearson and Nancy Madsen are the principal and vice-principal team of Jubilee Community School in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan in Canada. Jubilee i...

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

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Judy D. White is the Superintendent for California’s Moreno Valley Unified School District, with 3,400 employees and more than 34,000 students. ...

53: Marlena Hebern | Foster and Build Relationships So Administrators And Teachers Work In Tandem To Support Each Other

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marlena Hebern is a Google Certified Innovator, CUE Rock Star Faculty, CUE LEAD Learner, and the Edcamp Yosemite Founder. Marlena is a Coordinator for...

52: Spike Cook | Be Transparent | Be Visible | Model Relationship Building With Your Teachers So They Will Do The Same With Their Students

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Spike C. Cook is currently the principal at Lakeside Middle School and the former principal of RM Bacon Elementary School, both in Millville, NJ. ...

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

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mark 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 LaCros...

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

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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 Ro...

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

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dan Maas has worked in education for over 20 years as a Math and Science teacher, Directory of Technology Services, Chief Information Officer, and...

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

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Nauman is the principal of Shields Elementary School in Lewes, Delaware, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School.  Jenny is currently president of t...

47: Andrea Everett | How To Avoid Burnout | Set A Better Example As A School Leader By Taking Care Of Yourself

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Everett is a second year Principal at Meadow Lakes Elementary in Wasilla, Alaska and was recently selected to open Dena'ina Elementary this com...

46: Eric Sheninger | Leadership Is About Taking Action, Not About Power, Position, Or Titles | Model Your Expectations

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

About Eric Sheninger (from his website):   Eric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Le...

45: Justin Baeder | Developing The Right Personal Habits Will Help You Consistently "Bring Your 'A' Game" As A Leader

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Justin 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 rol...

44: Nathan Barber | As An Administrator, Your Primary Role Is To Empower Your Teachers To Have A Positive Impact On The Students

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A twenty-plus-year educator, Nathan Barber has served in a number of roles including teacher, coach and administrator. He currently serves as a high s...

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

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk Linton is a Vice Principal with the Calgary Catholic School District and is the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Vice Principal of the Year aw...

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

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

GIVEAWAY ALERT:  Follow @PrincipalStager and mention this episode (educatorslead.com/theresastager) on Twitter for your chance to receive a free cop...

41: Dan McMinimee | One Size Fits One | Adapt Your Approach To Ensure Rigor, Relevance, And The Success Of Each Student

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan McMinimee joined Jeffco Public Schools (serving the greater Denver area) on July 1, 2014 as superintendent. He has spent his professional life of ...

40: Jon Corippo | Be Like A Ninja, Not A Rebel | Get Buy-In For Your Innovative Ideas By Demonstrating Results

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading professional learning and his creation, the CUE Rock Star Camp series. These small...

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

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Melinda Miller is a 21 year veteran teacher and administrator for Willard Schools in Willard, Missouri. She is passionate about connecting and sharing...

38: Adam Drummond | The Key To Earning The Respect Of Your Students And Teachers Is Through Relationships And Showing Them You Care

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adam Drummond is a veteran educator who has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, K-12 technology specialist, elementary and secondar...

37: Dr. Susan Bunting | Integrity Is The Key Component Of Effective School Leadership

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan Bunting has been superintendent of the Indian River School District since July 2006. Prior to assuming the head leadership position she spen...