Leaning into Leadership
Episodes
Episode 76: A Coaching Conversation with Jason Ryan
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 75: A Walk and Talk with a First Year Superintendent
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Osterhoudt is a wife, mother, and 24-year educator and community leader. Active in civil rights work within her community, Michelle ser...
Episode 74: The New School Leader with Dr. Lute Croy
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 73: Five Fail-Proof Teacher Appreciation Tips
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 72: Running Toward the Problem with Adam Stolzer
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 71: My First Steps into Leadership (A Special Edition)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 70: A Place the Love with Elijah Carbajal
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 20...
Episode 69: Playful and Courageous Classrooms with Jed Dearybury
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 68: When Calling Parents isn't Your Calling with Crystal Frommert
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years of experience as an educator, mostly in middle school. Crystal has taught math in public, parochial, and int...
Episode 67: You Matter with Angela Maiers
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 66: Surviving and Thriving with Andrew Marotta
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling by Crystal Frommert from Road to Awesome publishing.Andrew Marotta is an energetic and enthusiastic ...
Episode 65: Ending the Martyr Mentality with Elizabeth Dampf
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Dampf is the director of professional learning at Round Lake Area Schools 116 in the Chicago area. She holds master’s and bachelor’...
Episode 64: Seen, Heard, and Loved with Dr. Phil Campbell
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Campbell, known to his students and staff as PC, is a veteran educator with a passion for loving kids and motivating educators. His goal is t...
Episode 63: Solving Problems & Preventing Tragedies with Maria Barrera
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Barrera is the founder of Clayful, a company on a mission to help kids build the skills and resilience to tackle anything that comes their way. ...
Episode 62: Four Pillars of Leadership with Aaron Keith Hawkins
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 61: Magic in Margaretville with Michelle Osterhoudt
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Osterhoudt is a wife, mother, and 24-year educator and community leader. Active in civil rights work within her community, Michelle ser...
Episode 60: The Radical Truth with Brian T. Miller
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian T. Miller is a husband, father of five, reader, writer, blogger, public speaker, podcaster, and proud principal of Chief Joseph Elementary. Samw...
Episode 59: 3 Tips for Aspiring Leaders (a mid-week special)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special mid-week episode of Leaning into Leadership. I was once an aspiring administrator and know how challenging the job search process...
Episode 58: Mountains and Marathons with Jamin Heppell
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamin Heppell is the a co-creator and leadership coach of Mountains and Marathons, which is a revolutionary leadership development company that focuse...
Episode 57: The Grass Fire Analogy with Hal Bowman
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Bowman can see the future, and he is determined to do all he can to change it for the better, one life at a time. He is certain that schools ...
Episode 56: The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app. From track...
Episode 55: The Leader You Always Wanted with Thomas Annunziata
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Annunziata is the Director of Student Activities at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. Mr. Annunziata is a 3-time Teac...
Episode 54: Leadership Lesson 1 with John VanDusen
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John VanDusen is currently an 8th grade U.S. History teacher in Kingsford, Michigan where he also enjoys coaching football and being involved in his c...
Episode 53: The Empowered Educator with Jen Rafferty
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Rafferty is an educator, author, and international public speaker, who started as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. ...
Episode 52: Right Leader, Right Time with Robert Jordan
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Jordan is the CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research with thousands of leaders an...
Episode 51: Goals, Transparency, and #OneWord for 2023 with Darrin Peppard
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's reflect on 2022, our goals, our successes, and our short comings. Great leaders are the ones who are willing to be open and transparent about th...
Episode 50: Bridges to Heal Us with Erin Jones
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Jones has been involved in and around schools for the past 26 years. She has taught in a variety of environments, from predominantly Black to pre...
Episode 49: Leveraging Teacher Expertise with Mike Alpert
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Alpert founded Peer Driven PD in 2019 with the goal of bringing streamlined, private sector solutions to public education. Mike’s corporate exp...
Episode 48: Finding Your Fit with Dr. Larry Dake
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry Dake has served in leadership positions for over 12 years as a curriculum coordinator, principal, and assistant superintendent. He att...
Episode 47: An Outsider's Inside Perspective with Rick Morton
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Morton has been a Jostens representative in Tacoma, WA for the last 21 years. Rick grew up in San Diego and has been married to his High School s...
Episode 46: A Next Level Conversation with Jonathan Alsheimer
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations. He currently teache...
Episode 45: The Leader of Learning with Dr. Dan Kreiness
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance educatio...
Episode 44: Leading Behind the Scenes with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Texas-born & raised, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is currently in her 30th year of public education where she has served as a General Ed. Teacher, SLP, D...
Episode 43: Poking the Bear with Katelynn Giordano
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katelynn Giordano is a Middle Level Language Arts and Social Studies educator and co-author of Poking the Bear: A guide for engaging in the conversati...
Episode 42: SEEing to Lead with Dr. Chris Jones
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban s...
Episode 41: Outliers in Education with Erich Bolz and Eric Price
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in the brief history of this show, I have two guests this week.Erich Bolz's educational career spans over 25-years in public educat...
Episode 40: Life Above the Line with Tom Cody
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Cody, a co-founder of Top 20 Training, shares his unique witticisms, insights and wisdom gathered from his 40 years in the classroom. His pro...
Episode 39: Leadership Drivers with Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine helps overworked and exhausted educational leaders establish work life balance so they can lead their organizations and live th...
Episode 38: The Cards You're Dealt with Doug Kaplicky
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Kaplicky is honored to serve as Adams Elementary Principal (Yakima WA) and Consulting Owner of the Positive Focus Group. After 12 years in school...
Episode 37: Bite Down and Don't Let Go with Dr. Chris Hobbs
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Hobbs is a 20-year veteran of education holding positions of teacher, coach, student minister, principal, athletic administrator, & exec...
Episode 36: Digital 4 Good with Kim Karr
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Karr: After 13 years of teaching, Kim now gives students a voice by speaking full time and working side by side with the student interns and volun...
Episode 35: Making a Ruckus with Daniel Bauer
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a chronically late student, Daniel Bauer once told his Chemistry teacher a fib about saving an entire girl scout troop from a burning building to g...
Episode 34: Teaching Champions with Brian Martin
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Martin is a second grade teacher and has taught for 20 years in a rural district in Western New York. He is a former assistant coach for his sch...
Episode 33: Leadership is Influence with Chris Jochum
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Jochum currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) where he leads one of the l...
Episode 32: The "IT Factor" with Dean Packard
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Packard has been a middle school principal for the last 15 years at Charlton Middle School in Charlton Massachusetts. Dean was an assistant princ...
Episode 31: Funky Flamingo Friday with Dave Schmittou
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Schmittou: As an educator for more than two decades, Dave has earned a reputation for being a disruptor of the status quo, an innovator, and a ch...
Episode 30: Evolving with Lainie Rowell
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing auth...
Episode 29: The Tap on the Shoulder with Randy Russell
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. Dr. Russell is a visionary and results-producing Education Leade...
Episode 28: A Strong Core with Brett Schroetlin
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brett D. Schroetlin is the Sheriff of Grand County, Colorado. He is a 4th generation Colorado native, and started his law enforcement journey as an Ex...
Episode 27: Chasing Greatness with Don Epps
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An educator for the last 20 years, Don Epps, has served as a classroom teacher, coach, high school principal and currently a middle school principal i...
Episode 26: Challenging the Status Quo with Dr. Michael Nagler
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., has held many positions in his 34 years in education. Before assuming his current position as Superintendent of the Mineola ...
Episode 25: Battlefield Boardroom with Deric Keller
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deric R. Keller is an entrepreneur, coach, and sales specialist. His compassion, integrity, and work ethic have earned him a reputation as a high-perf...
Episode 24: Unlocking Unlimited Potential with Brandon Beck
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brandon Beck is an educator, speaker, coach, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide A...
Episode 23: A Pattern of Behavior with Josh Tovar
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Tovar is the proud son of Virginia and Jesus Tovar. Josh and Berenice are the proud parents to Matthew, Aaron and Josh II aka Cashew. Josh was bo...
Episode 22: Becoming the Change with Dan Wolfe
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and admini...
Episode 21: Don't Be Afraid to be AWESOME with Chuck Moss
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Moss has 25 years of experience in education. Forming meaningful relationships and bringing out the best in others have been the driving forces...
Episode 20: 5 Keys to Success with Nick Edwards
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Edwards graduated from Saint Peter’s College (now University) in Jersey City, NJ with an Elementary Education major and minor in American ...
Episode 19: A Culture of YES with Barb Schwamman
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barb Schwamman has been Superintendent of Schools of the Osage Community School District since July 1, 2015 (7 years) and is completing her 5th ...
Episode 18: The Principled Leader with Bobby Pollicino
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Pollicino is the Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. He has served as a school administrator for over 15 years, also in dean o...
Episode 17: Appreciating Teachers with a Little Bamboo
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 - this is the time of year when we say thank you to our teachers. While we should do this every week, this is a special...
Episode 16: Actually, I CAN with Dr. Lori Koerner
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lori Koerner has been in the field of education for three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher, hav...
Episode 15: #JoyfulLeaders with Bethany Hill
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Hill: Bethany has been an educator in Arkansas for 23 years. Her experience includes teaching grades kindergarten, one, two, and three, instru...
Episode 14: The Learning Curve with Dr. Jared Smith
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, my guest is Dr. Jared Smith. Jared is the Superintendent for the South Tama County School District. Jared holds a BA in Elem...
Episode 13: It's Masters Week
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, that is right. It is Masters week at Augusta National and right here on the Leaning into Leadership podcast. We have all worked around those mast...
Episode 12: Contagious Leadership with Jeff Springer
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping h...
Episode 11: Leadership - You don't have to do it alone
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership can be a lonely business. They say you should be one with, not one OF the team. Leaders have so much pressure on them and it can be so diff...
Episode 10: Realizing Your Dreams with Coach Jim Johnson
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his m...
Episode 9: Intentional Leadership
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode takes us back to the roots of the podcast. Yes, a solo episode has returned to the lineup and I'm talking about intentional leadership...
Episode 8: Taking the Leap with Robert Breyer
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Breyer resides in Broadway, NC with his wife and their four children. He serves as an elementary school principal for the past 5 years and an a...
Episode 7: Grace Swagger Leadership with Eric Lillis
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 features Eric Lillis. Eric is the Executive Director of the Kingman Academy of Learning. He is in his 29th year as an educator and is one of...
Episode 6: Answering the Bell for Kids with Wade Stanford
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wade Stanford is the Superintendent of Westwood ISD in Palestine, TX. Wade and I sat down for a conversation about leadership, and what a conversation...
Episode 5: Putting possible in the universe with Zandra Jo Galvan
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New from Road to Awesome, it's High Performance Leadership - a 2 day intensive leadership workshop designed to take leadership teams to the next level...
Episode 4: Simplify & Focus with Dr. Alex Carter
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alex Carter to talk about leadership in challenging times. Alex brings his energy and inspiration to Leaning into...
Episode 3: Leaning into Change
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a leader to drive change? The answer might surprise you. Leaders have a responsibility that often leads to the trap of doing it ...
Episode 2: Leadership Lessons from the Airport
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2, Darrin opens with a big thank you to his listeners for making the show a success after only 1 episode.Darrin talks in this episode about...
Episode 1: What MATTERS in YOUR leadership
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of Leaning into LeadershipWho is Darrin Peppard and why should you listen to him about leadershipDarrin shares the six things he focused on ...
Leaning into Leadership
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I'm Dr. Darrin Peppard and this is the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a 26 year educator, I have been a leader as a coach, teacher, assistant...