The Crisis in Education Podcast
Episodes
Your Teacher Evaluation System Isn’t Working—And You Know It with Matt McCrea
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailLet’s just say it.Most evaluation systems don’t improve performance. They document it… sometimes poorly… and often too late to...
From Clinics to Classrooms: Making Behavior Consultation Work in Schools with Dr. Neelima Duncan
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat does it take for behavior analysts to make a real impact in classrooms—not just on paper, but in the day-to-day reality teachers fac...
Beyond Restraints: Designing Environments That Prevent Harm
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Bonnie and Thomas Liotta, found...
Keeping Kids in School — and Out of the System
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education podcast, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Michael Waller, an attorney and Executiv...
Building Better School Leaders with Mike Caldwell of LinkedLeaders
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Mike Caldwell, founder of LinkedLeaders, a national platform dedicated to a...
Preparing Teachers for the Real World: A Conversation with Dr. Greg Rockhold
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie welcomes back Dr. Greg Rockhold, a seasoned educator and leader with nearly 30 years of experience and servi...
Should Teachers Be Ashamed? Dr. Gavoni and Dr. Cubbin Square Off
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Heart & Science of Leadership Podcast, Dr. Paulie Gavoni sits down with veteran educator Dr. Michael L. Cubbi...
Turning Around a Failing School District with Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Dr. Rick Surrency, Superintendent of Putnam County Schools in Florida, to e...
The Feedback Loop: How Student Surveys Shape Better Classrooms with Tana Stanley
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni sits down with three-time District Teacher of the...
From Classroom to Career: Using PBIS to Support Adults with Disabilities with Dr. Keith Storey
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with Dr. Keith Storey—Professor Emeritus, BCBA-D, and lifelong educator—to e...
The Evaluation Trap: How We’re Failing Teachers and What to Do Instead with Craig Randall
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all talk about feedback—but what if the real key to teacher growth is the trust behind it?In this episode of the Crisis in Educatio...
The Morningside Effect: Doubling Student Growth through Behavior Science with Andrew Kieta
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down once again with Andrew Kieta, Executive Director of Morningside Academy, to unpack what might just...
The 4-Day School Week with Dr. Don Haddad: Innovation or Oversight?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie Gavoni sits down with veteran superintendent Dr. Don Haddad of St. Vrain Valley School District to explore o...
Fixing the Pipeline: Tackling the Education Workforce Crisis with Nicola Soares
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, to tackle one of the most urgent issues in educa...
Trauma-Informed or Trauma-Misguided? A Candid Talk with Best-Selling Author Philip Wire
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni sits down with Missouri middle school teacher and...
Virtual Solutions, Real Impact: ABA Support for Military Families in Education with Emil Majetich
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paulie welcomes Emil Majetich, a doctoral candidate in early childhood ...
Bringing Learners to Center Stage in Value-Based Care with ABA Toolbox's Leila Farshchian
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin Dr. Paulie as he explores value-based care in education with Leila Farshchian MA, BCBA, leader of ABA Toolbox—an award-winning pl...
Inclusive Education for Deaf Students: Challenges and Solutions with Jamia Green
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Crisis in Education, Dr. Paulie sits down with educator and leader Jamia Green to discuss the challenges and opportun...
Leadership, Behavior Science, and Change in Education with Pierre Louis
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, host Dr. Paulie welcomes his good friend and former colleague, Pierre Louis. As a lo...
Building Assent, Fun, and Trust: Supporting Teachers and Students in Special Education with Steve Ward
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode Description:In this episode of The Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paulie sits down with behavior analyst and education expert ...
Teacher Turnover May Be a Threat to National Security: A Chat with Dr. Greg Rockhold
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of Crisis in Education, Dr. Paulie sits down with Dr. Greg Rockhold to explore a bold and urgent topic: the ...
Making Data Matter: Christopher Hull on Stakeholder Engagement in Education
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Christopher Hull sits down with Dr. Paulie to share his journey from the classroom to becoming a leader in educational ...
Measuring What Matters: Integrating School Climate into School Ratings with Dr. Skip Wilhoit
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education podcast, Dr. Paulie sits down with Dr. Skip Wilhoit to dive into a critical yet often overloo...
Sustaining Excellence: How Culture Drives Teacher Retention with Martin Silverman
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Crisis in Education, we sit down with 25 year principal Martin Silverman, author of the upcoming book Sustaining Exce...
The Leadership Gap: Addressing the Scarcity of Black Men in School Administration
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy are Black men so rarely seen in leadership roles in our schools? In this episode, Dr. Paulie teams up with Dr. Bruce Tinor, a trailb...
Systematic Desensitization: Building Resilience and Fortitude in Traumatized Students Returning to School
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs students return to school, some carry the invisible burdens of trauma, which can manifest as anxiety, avoidance, and disruptive behav...
Unlocking Communication and Body Language Secrets in Education with New York Times Best-selling Author Janine Driver
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the "Crisis in Education" podcast, Dr. Paulie interviews Janine Driver, a New York Times Best-Selling Autho...
Value-Driven Education: Applying ACT to Connect Behavior Analysts and Teachers
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Albert and Jessica explore how behavior analysts can connect with teachers by understanding and aligning with their cor...
When Theory Meets Practice: The Dilemma of 'Hands-Off' Policies
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin Dr. Paulie as he takes a solo deep dive into the nuanced world of 'hands-off' policies in educational and care settings. ...
Building Effective Systems in Schools with SYSTEMologist David Jenyns
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie has an insightful conversation with David Jenyns, a serial entrepreneur, systems devotee, and the mastermind...
Leadership in Education: Enhancing Instructional Practices with Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with former principal and national consultant Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis to dive into the essent...
Performance Engineering in Schools to Improve Student Learning Outcomes with Dr. Bruce Guy
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paulie sits down with behavior analyst and professor Dr. Guy Bruce, Ed. D, BCBA-...
The Science of Educator Well-Being: Rewiring School Health Habits with Behavior Chef Clint Evans
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Paulie and Clint Evans, known as the Behavior Chef, delve into effective strategies for promot...
Is College Obsolete? Rethinking Education with Nat Green
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn a recent enlightening discussion on the podcast, Dr. Paulie spoke with CEO of Futures Forge, Nat Green, about the transformative sh...
Improving Behavior in Education with BCBA-D Dr. Clarence Cooper
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn our recent podcast, Dr. Clarence Cooper, a doctoral-level certified behavior analyst, joined Dr. Paulie to delve into the complex wor...
The Art & Science of Feedback with Principal and Assistant Director of Alternative Schools Jillian Bucciero
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFeedback is universally recognized as a cornerstone of growth and development, yet its delivery often falls short, missing the mark on f...
The Energy Bus for Schools with Dr. Jim Van Allan
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, we're diving deep into the heart of educational transformation with our esteemed guest, Dr. Jim Van Alle...
Turning Schools Around by Going back to the Basics with Principal Anthony Chiles
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, seasoned Principal Anthony Chiles discusses the importance of focusing on the fundamentals for improving culture, clima...
Improving PBIS & Trauma Informed Care with Psychologist Mike Bonovento
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie explores the realm of improving PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and Trauma-Informed Ca...
Maximizing Impact with PBIS Tier I in Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Tinor
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier I, fo...
Beyond Traditional Teaching: Exploring the Modern Classrooms Project with Kareem Farah
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a high school teacher in inner-city DC, Kareem Farah, founder of the non-profit, Modern Classrooms Project, witnessed chronic absen...
Educating the Educators: Dr. Stephen Jones on Shaping the Future of Learning
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the latest engaging episode hosted by Dr. Paulie, listeners are given a front-row seat to the wealth of knowledge shared by Dr. Steph...
The Reinforcement Revolution: Transforming Education through Fun with Steve Ward
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you tired of the same worn-out discussions about the education crisis? Dr. Paulie and guest Steve Ward are flipping the script. This...
Systems Thinking to Engage Stakeholders and Improve Educational Outcomes with Sheryl Cababa
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Sheryl Cababa, a researcher, systems designer, and consultant with well-known organi...
Unveiling Success Secrets to Alternative School Transformation with Dr. Bruce Tinor
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUncover the secret recipe for transforming school environments with our esteemed guest and friend of the show, Dr. Bruce Tinor, a behavi...
Decoding Success: The Impact of Data on School Performance with Dr. Damia Thomas
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are educational leaders who talk it, and those who walk it. Dr. Damia C. Thomas is a leader who definitely walks the talk. Though ...
The Use of Punishment and Practical PBIS Approaches for Classroom Management with Dr. Keith Storey
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKeith Storey received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He obtained his BCBA-D in 2014. He is currently a Professor Emeritus of E...
Leadership in Education: Perspectives on Leading with School Administrator A.J. Rinaldi
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA.J. Rinaldi is a residential Administrator at the Milton Hershey School and the Tier one Coach of their multi-tiered systems of support...
38 Year Educator Fernell Miller on Racism and Inequity in Public Education
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFernell Miller, CEO and Founder of The Root Of Us LLC, an Equity and Inclusion Consultancy that collaborates with educational, governmen...
Teaching Special Needs Students Verbal Behavior with Liz and Steve Maher
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVerbal behavior instruction helps students develop effective communication skills. Communication is a fundamental aspect of human intera...
Improving Outcomes through Compassionate, Engaging Leadership with Superintendent Dr. Michael Troop
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Michael Troop is a Superintendent whose core purpose is to positively impact the lives of students, educators, employees, and organi...
Socratic Questioning and the Habit of Thought with TedX Speaker Michael Strong
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMichael is the most experienced developer of innovative educational programs in the US and the Founder of The Socratic Experience, an on...
Predictive AI for Increasing Graduation Rates and Leveling the Playing Field for Low Income, Underrepresented Minorities, and First Generation Students in Higher Ed
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are a lot of students and families who spend a lot of time, money, and effort aimed at being accepted into the college of their dr...
Improving Education through Policy Change with Dr. Darleen Opfer
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPolicies provide guidelines for the operation of a particular system, especially one that has a hierarchical structure. Education, perha...
Behavior Analysis in Education with Andrew Houvouras
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEducation is in crisis, and behavior analysts possess the most powerful toolbox in the world for making a positive difference for studen...
Rethinking Education Through a Social Connection Lens with Shaunak Roy
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA lack of social connection is hurting many. In this informative chat, MIT graduate and CEO of Yellowdig, Shaunak Roy, discusses the n...
Using ABA & OBM to Improve Educational & Behavioral Outcomes in Education with Dr. Carl Binder
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie chats with Dr. Carl Binder about the use of Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management...
Addressing Mental Health Issues in Education: Reports & Approaches from the Field
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPrincipal, Faythe Redenburg, and Guidance Counselor, Cyntrell Legette, lead and support students and educators in alternative schools. ...
Leading in Alternative Schools with former Principal and Behavior Analyst Larry Brashear
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt is now common knowledge that school leaders are critical to staff performance and the resulting student achievement. Some research ha...
What Role Should Law Enforcement and Punishment Play in Education
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn a recent video posted by CBS, Sheriff Wayne Ivey of Brevard County in Florida had some pretty strong words aimed at students who were...
School Leadership: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Principal and Behavior Analyst, Dr. Bruce Tinor
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSome research has found that 1 person, the school leader, can impact student achievement by up to 34%. Unforutnately, school leadershi...
CABAS for Accelerating Student Achievement by 4-6 Times with Dr. Jessica Neu
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textComprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling, or CABAS, was originated to develop a science of teaching. Their first cr...
OBM: The Scientific Approach to Leadership that Would Make Every Educational Leader Successful
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOrganizational behavior management (OBM) is the application of the science of human behavior to individuals and groups in business, indu...
Dr. Jonathan Tarbox on Addressing Mental Health in Education through Behavior Science
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jonathan Tarbox discusses an approach for addressing mental health issues in education called Acceptance Commitment...
Dr. Alice Shillingsburg on Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Alice Shillingsburg, Director of the Integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Munroe-Meyer Institute, received her Ph.D....
The Problem with Trauma Infomed Care in Schools - How ABA and OBM can Help
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTo truly be trauma informed in schools or any organization, the principles of TIC need to be embedded into the culture. And when we say ...
Dr. Rob Horner on Behavior Analysis and PBIS in Education
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRobert H. Horner, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Special Education at the University of Oregon. His research has focused on applied behav...
Punishment in Education - Is it Good, Bad, or Necessary?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Dr. Paulie discusses the need for punishment, a number of issues associated with it, what conditions need to be in place...
Special Education, Behavior Analysis, and Punishment with Steve Ward
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Behavior Analyst and Author, Steve Ward, discusses the issues associated with too ma...
Dr. Keith Storey on Behavior Analysis and PBIS in Education
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, accomplished behavior analyst Dr. Keith Storey discusses PBIS and punishment in education. Here is the list of contact...
The Problem with Student-Teacher Ratios with Dr. Daniel Franklin: Are Microschools the Solution?
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Psychologist and Author, Dr. Daniel Franklin, discusses the issues associated with t...
Reducing Teacher Stress through Free Tech with Richard Byrne
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, professor, 2021 Top Educational Influencer, Richard Byrne, discusses stress on teach...
Life Planning for Students with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, professor, former educational leader, and behavior analyst, Dr. Nasiah Cirincione Ul...
The Art & Science of School Leadership with Dr. David Franklin
22 Apr 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, professor and former principal, Dr. David Franklin, shares concrete approaches that ...
The 5 Things Every Educational Leader Needs to Know to Reduce Behavior Issues & Improve Performance
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Paulie and Drew discuss ways to improve behavior, performance, morale, and retention across classrooms, schools, an...
School Leaders: Do You Have An Effective Plan?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this Episode, Dr. Scott Neil discusses the importance of improving the lesson planning process while reducing the effort on teachers ...
The school that GUARANTEES students DOUBLE ACHIEVEMENT in 1 Year
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf this approach was applied by the 3.2 million educators to instruct the almost 20 million students across the more than 130,000 school...
Introduction to the Crisis in Education Podcast
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEducators are the backbone of our nation, and education is its lifeblood. But because of a number of issues exacerbated by politics and ...