The Ed Branding Podcast

Send us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Avis Williams! Dr. Williams is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Williams leads New Orleans Public Schools, a district with 68 schools and nearly 44,000 students. When she was selected as Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools, she made history as the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. In addition to being an amazing educator, Dr. Williams is an author and part of the #FitLeaders movement!X - @DrAvisWIG - @dr.aviswilliamsLI - Avis WilliamsFB - Dr. Avis Williams - NOLA Public Schools Superintendentlinktr.ee/dr.aviswilliamsWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:Lynette White TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast our guest is Mary Helen Ybarra. Mary is passionate about public education. She has served as a member of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mary is a fierce advocate for her community and was recently recognized by the California School Board Association as the 2023 Board Member of the Year.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:Lynette White TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Angel Mead. Angel is an experienced communications professional with over five years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. Currently, he serves as a Communications Specialist at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supporting over 400,000 students across 33 districts. Angel is also the Champion Director of Communications for the MOSAIC Legacy Foundation, which aids students, educators, and communities across Southern California and is expanding statewide. Additionally, Angel has had the opportunity to advocate at the California Department of Education as well as the state assembly, creating programs built on the basis of community and bringing together countless professionals for professional development opportunities and highlighting their achievements.IG - @angel_jmeadX - @Angel_JMeadLI - @ Angel M. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:Lynette White TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Jose Lalas. Dr. Jose Lalas is Professor of Literacy and Teacher Education and co-director of the University of Redlands' Center for Educational Justice. He also serves as a Board member for Trustee Area 1 of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education. He has been in education for over 30 years and is a published author. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:Lynette White TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Matt Zalaznick, Managing Editor at District Administration and University Business. Matt is an experienced editor with a commitment to quality and a sense of responsibility to readers. With over two decades of writing, reporting and editing experience, in and outside of education, he creates content that educates and energizes the community.Connect with Matt Zalaznick via LinkedIn @ Matt ZalaznickSee his work at District Administration.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:Lynette White TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Chappotin, Assistant Superintendent of Boyd ISD in Texas! An experienced educator with over 20 years in education, Chris is a self-described leadership learner, podcaster, and rapper who earned his Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) from Texas Tech in June ‘24!@Chris_Chappotinlinqapp.com/chrischappotinWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Amy Dujon from District Administration (DA) on with us. Amy Dujon has over 20 years of leadership and instructional expertise, is an author, speaker, and leadership development consultant with a demonstrated history of working in instructional leadership. X - @AmyDujonLinkedIn - Amy Dujonwww.districtadministration.comIG - @da_leadershipX - @DA_LeadershipWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Renae BryantConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast welcome Christine Paik, award-winning Poway Unified School District Chief Communications Officer, award-winning children's book author, CALSPRA San Diego Regional Chair, and business owner. Christine is an experienced, accredited (APR), and visionary marketing and communications executive with over 20 years working in education, journalism, and public relations in San Diego, Fresno, and San Francisco. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Danelle Almaraz. Danelle is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer for InnovateED. In that role she partners with school districts to create coherent systems of continuous improvement. Her services include leadership development, public speaking, team building and executive coaching. She previously served as Chief Academic Officer at Think Together, Director of Categorical Programs and mathematics teacher.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Alison Bruner, Assistant Principal from Walker Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. Alison has served as an elementary and secondary teacher, teacher on special assignment and now an assistant principal. At Walker Junior High she collaborated with her principal, Dr. Jennifer Sasai, and teachers to create the first Artificial Intelligence Pathway at the junior high school level. Alison discusses her core values of "hope and connection over fear" as she lives with cancer.  She was recently recognized as a 2024 Woman of Distinction. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Arnie Ayala, proud Principal at Mariposa Elementary School in the Ontario Montclair School District in California and Board member of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with proud Superintendent of Woodland Joint Unified School District, Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin. She is also the past president of the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) and current California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) Board of Directors member.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Mark Marshall,  Los Banos Unified School District Superintendent.  Dr. Marshall is a graduate of the Stanford University EdLeaders Program which is a partnership between the Stanford Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Business. Dr. Marshall is a 2024 Quantum 10 Courageous Leadership Award recipient and the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Dr. Rex Fortune and Dr. Charlie Mae Knight Superintendent of the Year. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Laura Rubio, proud principal at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton Joint Union High School District in California. Dr. Laura Rubio has been an educator for over 20 years, earned her doctorate from USC and is the secretary for the OC California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Gordon Amerson, transformation leader, Superintendent of Duarte Unified School District, and Founder of The PrincipalEd LCC. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Schools Superintendent Todd Dugan. Located in rural Illinois Todd also serves as the Co-Chair of the AASA Rural Alliance of rural school districts. His passion is providing a promised pathway for every scholar. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Whittier City School District Superintendent, author, and speaker Dr. Brad Mason. Brad has served as a teacher, principal, HR Director, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, past Brea Olinda USD Superintendent for over six years. This year Brad became a children's book author, publishing his first children's book titled Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy. WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInEmails: bradmason2320@gmail.com info@charliechaloosy.comWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome leader Susana Quintero-Soto who serves as a bilingual resource specialist at Jefferson Elementary School in Corona-Norco Unified School District and was most recently nominated for Teacher of the Year. She also previously served as the California Association for Bilingual Education Riverside Chapter #6 Director of Technology and Innovation and now currently serves as the Director of Communications. In her family life she is a theater and ballet folklorico mom.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Larissa Mireles. Larissa currently serves as a sixth grade teacher in Corona-Norco USD, is a technology expert, and is currently working on her doctorate in Instructional Technology with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership. PortfolioInstagramXWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Dr. Courtney Orzel and future doctor Kate Koch, from the Unsupervised Leadership Podcast and co-authors of the book Unsupervised Leadership: Celebrating and Elevating Fun, Fab and Fierce Females. Unsupervised LeadershipWebsiteIllinois Principals AssociationUnsupervised Leadership XKate Koch XCourtney Orzel XWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Amanda Wade. Amanda currently serves as an administrator in Fontana Unified School District and commissioner for the Riverside County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Additionally she will be starting her new role at Riverside County Office of Education as Coordinator for the California Community Schools Partnership Program. LinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Sabrina Wilhelm. Sabrina currently serves as the Executive Director of Preclinical Student Services at California University Science and Medicine, as well as an adjunct professor with the University of Redlands.California University of Science and MedicineLinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Mountain View School District Trustee Cindy Wu. Trustee Wu is a former newcomer, English Learner/Plurilingual Scholar and a first generation college student who earned degrees at both USC and UCLA. She is a Founding Member of AAPI Well UnTapped, Founding Secretary of the National Parliamentarian Association, GUnit 2022 Women of the Year in the field of Education, Los Angeles County, Past President, Los Angeles County School Trustees Association, and Co-Founder, AAPI Women in Politics (EmpowHer).Mountain View School DistrictInstagramWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Veronica Soltero Godinez, a proud Principal at Cooley Ranch Elementary School in Colton Joint Unified School District in California. Veronica has been an educator for over 20 years, is an active member of the #SisterCircle movement, as well as a self-proclaimed “technolochica.”LinkedInXWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Derek Tran. Derek Tran is  a proud military veteran and consumer rights attorney. He is currently running for Congressional District 45.WebsiteFacebookXInstagramWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Mike Rene Inbody. Miki Inbody is the proud superintendent of the award winning Fontana Unified School District which serves 35,101 scholars. She is home grown and attended school, graduated from, taught, and was a site and district leader before ultimately becoming superintendent. She was most recently honored with the Q10 Courageous Leadership Award in Transformational Leadership.LinkedInXFontana USDWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have a conversation with California superintendents Yolanda Valdez and Dr. Donya Ball. Yolanda Valdez is an over 30 year experienced educational leader. She is currently a superintendent of schools in California and has an extensive background from instructional assistant to now as Superintendent. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and national keynote speaker. She currently serves as a superintendent of schools in California and, for over two decades, has been a change-maker in public education. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational administration and teacher education. Dr. Donya Ball WebsiteDr. Ball LinkedInSuperintendent Valdez LinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sandra Hernandez, who serves as a Project Director III at Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), before that was a proud principal for five years, recently earned her educational doctorate in 2022, and is a committed member of the FitLeaders movement.LACOEXLinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Watkins. Dr. Watkins is an educator, leadership consultant, coach and facilitator. She  serves as the Director of the Educational Doctorate Program and an associate professor at California State University, Fullerton. She is also a candidate running for the Orange County Board of Education Area 3 in which the election day is March 5th.CSUFNancy Watkins CampaignFacebookInstagramXLinkedInFulbright ScholarshipWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Natalie Tran. Dr. Tran serves as a professor in the College of Education at California State University, Fullerton, as well as the Director of the National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) and the Director of the Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium.CSUFNRCALWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Morgan Pellettera, who is a National Board Certified Teacher serving as the student teacher coordinator and lead demonstration teacher for San Bernardino City Unified School District. LinkedInXSan Bernardino Professional DevelopmentSan Bernardino City Unified School District websiteWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

This episode of the Ed Branding Podcast is sponsored by Campus Clinic and features the President of Campus Clinic, Thomas Shaffer. Campus Clinic is a solution provider that works with school districts to build integrated, program-driven, on-campus healthcare solutions. Thomas Shaffer is a startup founder of multiple businesses and has served as a board member, CEO, brandsheet builder and data analyst. Campus ClinicRock Paper ScissorsThomas Shaffer LinkedInVimeo Chula VistaWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode, Renae & Lynette take a look back on highlights from the last forty total episodes of The Ed Branding Podcast,  their Ed Branding journey since deciding to write a book together in February of 2023, and what 2024 holds.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Hull, who serves as the Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Roseville City School District and is the current President of the California School Public Relations Association. Jessica was recognized by  the National School Public Relations Association as the Front-Runner of the Southwest Region. NSPRA Front-Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders who are doing outstanding work for their schools, their chapters and for NSPRA. This national distinction is only awarded to four association members each year, representing the seven NSPRA regions on a rotating basis.XRoseville City School DistrictJessica Hull CommunicationsCALSPRANSPRAWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Our guest today is Marlon Styles. Marlon has served as an educational leader for seventeen years.  He started his career as a Middle School Mathematics teacher on Team Ambition.  In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education.  Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award in 2019.  He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students.  K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership to close equity gaps on a national stage.  Styles has had the honor to inspire educators across the country through presentations at conferences.  Styles is a Unifier in education who works to create cultures which people win. His mission is to inspire educators to see themselves as empowered Unifiers capable of creating the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. He is currently a partner with the Learner Centered Collaborative. We are excited to have this conversation today.WebsiteXLearner Centered CollaborativeWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Kim Voge. Kim is a Google and ISTE certified educator, currently serves as a Computer Literacy Teacher on SpecialAssignment at Laguna Beach USD, an adjunct professor at Hope University, speaker and author of Deploying EduProtocols: 20+ Ways to Use EduProtocols to TransformSchools and Districts, A Guide for Change Leaders.XLinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Sam Buenrostro. Dr. Buenrostro is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Corona-Norco Unified School District that serves 53,000 students and is the ninth largest district in California. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Chapman University in 1990, Master's degree from Cal State San Bernardino, and Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne (ULV). Dr. Buenrostro has served in numerous roles over the past 21 years in CNUSD, including Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support and Human Resources, and Principal/Assistant Principal of Centennial High. Dr. Buenrostro is active in the community, serving on numerous service club and non-profit boards and has been a resident of Corona for over 30 years. He was most recently honored as Superintendent of the Year by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).Corona-Norco Unified School DistrictWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) award winning “35 Under 35” Menifee Union School District Director of Communications and Community Engagement, self-described Chief  Shenanigans Officer, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Josue Reyna.LinkedInMenifee USDWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Our guest today is Janice Case. Janice is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Regional Director West for the National Center on Education and the Economy. In that role she forms partnerships at the district, county and state level to bring NCEE research to practitioners across the state. Janice's extensive public school experience includes middle and high School principal, high school assistant principal, and special education teacher. XLinkedInNCEEWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 26 languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released bestseller, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, which was just named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Works of Literature Awards.* Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world.A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council, and he's been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from Trust Across America-Trust Around the World. Stephen is a highly sought-after international speaker who has taught trust and leadership in 58 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities.TwitterLinkedInSpeed of Trust WebsiteTrust & InspireWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with award winning superintendent of Brigantine Community Schools, Glenn Robbins. Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. His passion is harnessing a district culture that thrives on positive psychology, design thinking, futurism, innovative digital spaces, technology integration, esports, cybersecurity, social emotional learning Zen Dens, and maker cultures. In addition, Glenn encourages all students to have a voice, not only in building a school culture, but also in designing student led entrepreneur opportunities.Glenn has been recognized by numerous organizations for his  innovative implementation methods, and has been a featured keynote speaker at numerousevents focusing on leadership, culture, school/district turnaround in academic excellence through design thinking and futurism. TwitterLinkedInBrigantine Community SchoolsEmail Glenn: Grobbins@brigantineschools.org We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to welcome National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) award winning Redlands Unified School District  Public Information Officer Christine Stephens.TwitterLinkedInRedlands USDWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Dr. Delores Lindsey retired as Associate Professor at Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos, and continues to serve as guest lecturer and education consultant. Prior to coming to the University she served as a middle grades and high school teacher, assistant principal, principal, and county office of education administrator. Dr. Lindsey's primary area of research is studying, creating, and sustaining Culturally Proficient teaching and learning environments. Using the lens of Cultural Proficiency, Dr. Lindsey helps educational leaders examine their policies and practices, as well as their individual beliefs and values about cross-cultural communication. Her message to her audiences focuses on socially just educational practices and diversity as assets to be nurtured. She facilitates educators to develop their own inquiry and action research. Her favorite reflective question is: Are we who we say we are?She has co-authored numerous books on Cultural Proficiency and the role of equity and access for educating all students. TwitterLinkedInTHE CENTER FOR CULTURALLY PROFICIENT EDUCATIONAL PRACTICELeading While Female BookWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the always amazing Paige Boyd, incredible kindergarten teacher, PBIS guru and brand ambassador at CJUSD. She is a star at owning and telling her narrative. FacebookInstagramXWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have a conversation with international education consultants specializing in plurilingual/English Learner education, authors and speakers Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh. Beth Skelton is an independent consultant focused on creating equitable educational experiences for multilingual learners. She has been working in the field for over three decades teaching elementary, middle, high school and adult language learners in urban, suburban, rural, and international settings. Tan Huynh is a career international school teacher, consultant, and author specializing in secondary multilinguals and teacher collaboration, as well as hosting online courses, an educational blog and podcast.Beth Skelton TwitterTan Huynh TwitterLong-Term Success for Experienced MultilingualsWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative (www.deeplearning.global). Fullan served as Premier Dalton's Special Policy Adviser in Ontario from 2003-2013. He received the Order of Canada (OC) in December 2012 and holds five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Michael Fullan's latest books are: Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration (with Mark Edwards, 2022), The Principal 2.0 (2023), and The Drivers (with Joanne Quinn, 2023).www.michaelfullan.caTwitterLinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we speaking to Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean. Leena is the Executive Director of  STEM4Real. She helps educational leaders craft anti-racist and justice centered professional development in science, mathematics and STEM leadership. She also serves as the Director of Multiculturalism and Equity in Science Education at the National Science Teaching Association,  part time STEM, Methods Academic Instructor for Claremont Graduate University, Science Hawaii membership director, keynote speaker, author and podcast host.TwitterInstagramLinkedInStem4RealWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Talisa SullivanMOSAIC FoundationQ10 ConferenceWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Nick Polyak. Nick is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, his Masters from Governors State University, and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent for the past eight years in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick has earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He is the co-moderator of the monthly Twitter chat #suptchat with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld. He has also authored a few books. TwitterInstagramLinkedInAASA Superintendent's AcademyLeyden Community High School District 212We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Vernon Wright here with us! Vernon Wright is a veteran leader, speaker, learner, dad, and educator approaching two decades in the business starting what is his 19th year in education of experience in large, urban school districts and has served as a teacher, teacher leader, campus administrator, and central staff leader. Vernon brings a unique style and combination of insight, experience, and humor to his audiences.TwitterInstagramLinkedInVernon WrightWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the always amazing Dr. Kerri Braun on with us today! Kerri is the principal at Garfield Elementary in Santa Ana Unified School District, a National Board Certified Teacher, Ironman/Ironwoman and more.TwitterInstagramLinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White