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  The Ruckus Report Quick take: International school leader Jennifer Bertram reveals how trusting your intuition can lead to unexpected leadership opportunities, and how joining a supportive community of fellow leaders transforms professional growth. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Originally from Canada, Jennifer's teaching journey began in Montevideo, Uruguay, followed by many years at Escola Americana de Campinas, Brazil. She transitioned to administrative roles including Secondary Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. Jennifer then served as Middle School Principal at the American International School of Dhaka for five years before moving to American International School Chennai with her family. Breaking Down the Old Rules

In this powerful episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Brandi Kelly—author, speaker, coach, and founder of Spark Hope EDU—to explore what it truly means to Lead with Hope. Dr. Kelly shares her deeply personal story that led her to develop the HOPE framework: Habits, Optimistic Outlook, Purpose, and Excellence. Through her new book and nationwide work with leaders, Brandi challenges us to lean into self-reflection, build our self-efficacy, and become the encouragers our schools need more than ever. Whether you're leading a classroom or a district, this episode will reignite your purpose and remind you why culture, connection, and hope matter most.Guest Bio:Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and consultant with a passion for building thriving organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience, she is dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, create positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Maxwell Certified Coach, Dr. Kelly is the recipient of numerous leadership honors, including the NAESP Distinguished Elementary School Principal Award and Middle School Principal of the Year Award. She is also the founder of Spark Hope EDU. Learn more at www.sparkhopeedu.com.Key Takeaways:How personal tragedy inspired Brandi's journey into educationThe HOPE system and how it builds self-efficacyWhy reflection isn't optional for leaders—it's essentialThe role of optimism, purpose, and habits in resilient leadershipWhat it looks like to lead with hope in today's schoolsLinks & Resources:Connect with Brandi at www.sparkhopeedu.comGrab your copy of Lead with Hope (available May 5!)Follow Brandi on social media @SparkHopeEDUSubscribe to the Lead with Hope PodcastLearn more about Darrin's work and speaking: www.roadtoawesome.net

In this episode of AASA Radio, educational leaders discuss the lessons they learned from the pandemic and how the experience changed the way they lead their districts. The panel explores the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools and shares the successful strategies they've embraced for fostering resilience, innovation, and well-being. The group emphasized the importance of building the right infrastructure and capacity for both students and staff to thrive in an AI-driven world, as well as the role of strategic planning in preparing students for future challenges. The episode concludes with advice for education leaders on integrating technology into their practices effectively. Dr. Gustavo Balderas is President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and President of AASA. Balderas has been involved in numerous state, regional, and national organizations and committees, including having served on the Oregon State Board of Education as a superintendent liaison, the AASA Executive Committee, the Chiefs for Change Board, and is a co-founder and inaugural president of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators. Dr. Brandi Kelly is a superintendent, author, speaker, and consultant. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, create positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. Dr. Kelly has received numerous accolades for her leadership, including the NAESP Distinguished Elementary School Principal Award and the Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh is Superintendent of Schools at Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. Owoh's mission is to bridge educational disparities through cutting-edge instructional practices. Owoh serves as President of the ISTE+ASCD Board of Directors. Dr. Barbara Sargent is the superintendent of the Hermon School Department in Hermon, Maine. She served as Principal of Village School and Orchard Hills School in Montgomery Township, NJ for six years, earning a NJ Principal of the Year recognition in 2003. As Assistant Superintendent for the Madison School District, Barbara partnered with amazing educators to enrich the district curricula and lead academic initiatives that elevated Madison High School in state rankings.

Mike discusses an incident involving a bomb threat=, and the principal's hostile tone toward police. Plus, U.S. trade representative testifies on "President Trump's 2025 Agenda" Tariffs were a big topic

How much Ultra Processed Food do you eat? Some might be obvious but others might be hidden. In the United States, UPFs account for around 70 percent of the U.S. food supply and 60 percent of adult diets.In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is good friend and blogger, Donna Connolly from Retirement Reflections.Donna has been researching UPFs and making changes to her diet for the last few months. Donna does not have a background in health and nutrition but is discussing her journey a regular person trying to make sense of the nutritional information and misinformation surrounding us. In this episode, Donna discusses:* What prompted her to investigate Ultra Processed Foods* What Ultra Processed Foods are* The science behind UPFs* Why we should be concerned about UPFs in our diet and their effect on our health* Actions we can take to eliminate UPFsMeet DonnaDonna currently live on beautiful Vancouver Island in BC, Canada, where I retired to nearly 10 years ago. Early on in my retirement, I began the blog ‘Retirement Reflections' which is still continuing today. Prior to that I lived and worked for 14 years in Beijing, China as a Middle School Principal and a Deputy Director at a large international schoolResources:Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food that isn't Food by Chris Van Tullekin.UnProcessed Made Easy: Quick, Healthy, Family-Friendly Meals by Delicia Bale. Quit Ultra-Processed Foods Now by Dr. Sui H. Wong.Cookbook Others – With online websites:Jack Monroe and Allegra McEvedy. Online resources for thrifty cooks include the Guardian's budget meals series and BBC Good Food's budget sectionConnect with DonnaRetirement Reflections – What I Wish I Knew Before I RetiredThanks for reading Women Living Well After 50 with Sue Loncaric! Subscribe for free to receive new posts, podcast episodes and Your Weekly Boost: Living Life in Full Bloom Newsletter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenlivingwellafter50.substack.com

Leaders Who Create Culture: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Brad Holck. Brad is a Middle School Principal and works to create culture with the students that he oversees. Brad has devoted his life to work with young people and help guide them in the right direction. He has been a teacher, children's pastor, vice principal, and now a principal. Join Jason and Brad as they talk about how whether or not you are being intentional, you are creating a culture around you.

Welcome to the latest episode of the WAB Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Marina Frias Gavidia, our Middle School Principal, and Dr. Jaime Pustis, High School Principal, along with two students, Thomas from Grade 6 and Simo from Grade 12. They discussed WAB's Day 9, a program designed to promote student agency, personalized learning, and flexibility. From student-led workshops and community engagement projects to academic support and well-being sessions, they explored how Day 9 is designed and what it can offer, allowing students to explore their passions, develop leadership skills, and take ownership of their learning.  Marina explained that Day 9 was introduced to give students more control over their learning. By building flexibility into the schedule, this could allow students to explore their passions and interests.   For High School students, Day 9 offers opportunities to deepen their studies, especially in Higher Level (HL) courses for the IB Diploma Program. Jaime also highlighted how the program prepares students for life beyond WAB, helping them develop time management and decision-making skills. "whether that is a study block, whether that is a well-being session, it (Day 9) provides the opportunity for them to really do some deep thinking about what is it that they actually need," said Jaime.   Grade 6 student Thomas, new to the Day 9 program, enjoyed activities like Capture the Flag and Chinese history workshops. He also sees Day 9 as a great opportunity to catch up on his learning. For example, during a recent Day 9, he used the time to work on his project for design.  Simo, a Grade 12 student, has participated in many Day 9s over the years. From selecting quiet reading time to leading student initiatives, he has learned to use Day 9 more effectively. He highlighted its flexibility and benefits, emphasizing how it caters to individual student needs and helps develop time management skills. As he progressed to high school, Day 9 became a valuable time for meeting with teachers and advancing his studies in the Higher-Level subjects he chose.  To hear more about Day 9 and its impact on our students, tune in to the full episode of the WAB Podcast! 

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Welcome to the eleventh episode of Season 5 of the WAB podcast. In this episode. We're joined by Marina Frias-Gavidia, the Middle School Principal and Spanish teacher, Moana Teriitehau, the French language acquisition teacher, and three students: Dominic, Kenzie, and Zoe from Grade 8. Together, they explored the After School Language (ALP) Program, discussing its benefits, learning approaches, and how it supports multilingualism, cultural understanding, and diversity at WAB.  Marina highlighted our diverse community values multilingualism and ALP provides students the opportunity to learn Chinese, Spanish, or French after regular school hours. Moana added that the ALP content mirrors the daytime language classes, offering two hours on Mondays and lunchtime sessions on Thursdays.  Three enthusiastic ALP students also shared their experiences. Grade 8 student Dominic is taking French ALP and also learns Chinese during the day. He explained his motivation that since he is moving to Canada next year, where French is widely spoken, he hopes ALP can help him stay ahead in his French studies.   His peer Zoe takes ALP Spanish and learns Chinese during the day. She shared her reason for committing to the additional language learning, was to help prepare herself for the future, as she believes speaking three languages is a great advantage.   As someone new to ALP Spanish, Kenzie mentioned she is really enjoying the course. She shared her previous experience of studying Spanish in Elementary School before she came to WAB. After taking a break for two years, she is now happy that she can pick it up again in Grade 8 this year.   Marina highlighted the program's unique approach by leveraging translanguaging and recognizing students' home languages and cultures. Moana provided an example in his recent class, where a student from Korea compared French speech formalities to her home culture, demonstrating how students' home languages can facilitate their language learning.   Marina concluded by emphasizing the broader benefits of ALP, as learning multiple languages can help our students connect with more people, understand diverse cultures, and develop crucial skills like discipline and perseverance.   As the conversation wrapped up, the students offered advice to potential ALP participants by emphasizing the time commitment and the importance of attending each class. If you want to learn more about our students' language learning exploration, please tune in to this episode.  

Before I get into who Dr. Brandi Kelly is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here: https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet Dr. Brandi Kelly, Ed.D, LCSWDr. Brandi Kelly has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She was a school social worker for 10 years and has served as a Principal for 10 years. Dr. Kelly is currently a Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5. Dr. Kelly was an award winning principal receiving the NAESP Distinguished Elementary School Principal Award in 2014. She also earned the Middle School Principal of the Year Award in 2021. Dr. Kelly is a member of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Teach Better Network, Illinois Principals Association (IPA), and the Educational League of Illinois (ELI). Dr. Kelly enjoys speaking, writing, and hosts the Lead with HOPE podcast. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, read and travel. You can find her on most social media platforms and at www.leadwithhope.net. Don't forget to check out my book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business. The book goes beyond the conventional business literature, providing a comprehensive roadmap from the initial idea to the successful launch and expansion of an education business.

Knoxville Middle School Principal Brian McNeil previews the upcoming school year.

Kathy is a former middle school principal and career-long educator. It this episode she shares her insight and wisdom gained along the way. Her clear vision for what it takes to be a great leader is amazing and she works to instill that in those she leads. She is the consummate teacher leader and middle school is where she proved it.

Shelby hires Andrew McFarland as next middle school principal: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/07/24/shelby-hires-andrew-mcfarland-as-next-middle-school-principal/ Today - In Shelby, the search for a new middle school principal has come to an end, with the selection of Andrew McFarland. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s program, we’re speaking with Tim Bartels, outgoing WACO Secondary Principal and new Mid-Prairie Middle School Principal. We spoke with Tim about his time in WACO and took a look ahead at his tenure with the

Join us as we sit down with three school liaison professionals, who share insights into how they serve as a vital bridge between military-connected families, educational institutions, and communities. Discover the comprehensive support offered to ensure the academic, social, and emotional success of students navigating the unique challenges of military life.       This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https://tea.texas.gov/.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:      Resources:    Army   hqschoolliaison@army.mil     Marine Corps   hqmc.slp@usmc.mil     Navy   NavyHQSchoolLiaison@us.navy.mil     Air Force   afsvc.daf.slo@us.af.mil     Space Force   afsvc.daf.slo@us.af.mil     Military OneSource  https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/search?program-service=12/view-by=ALL      Bio:  Dr. Stephanie Borrowman is currently the Army School Liaison/Transition Specialist with the Army Headquarters Installation Management Command (HQ IMCOM) G9, Child and Youth Services (CYS). She also has extensive experience in the public school system as a teacher, coordinator, and most recently as a special education director. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2015, and her Master's degree in Special Education in 2009. She is also an Air Force veteran, a military spouse, and has raised four children in installations all over the world.     Lacey P. Allen is the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Regional School Liaison Specialist for the East Region at the HQ Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), HQ Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. She oversees operations in the following states AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV. As the headquarters program specialist for the School Liaison Program, she supports personnel at installations within multiple Major Commands which encompasses PreK-12 Education, Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI), and the Military & Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC). In addition, she serves as the liaison between education community stakeholders, families, state, federal, or host nation education leadership, Installation Commanders, and MAJCOM Commanders to build a platform for enhanced educational opportunities and navigate the direct link between PreK-12 Education and mission readiness. As the subject matter expert, Mrs. Allen serves as the advisor to the Installation Commanders regarding PreK- 12 education to ensure military-connected students are provided opportunities to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they face global educational challenges and transitions.     Horace Franklin Jr. is the CNIC Child and Youth Education Services (CYES) School Liaison Program (SLP) Manager.  He spent four years in the classroom before returning to school to complete an additional Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Trinity University. Upon completion, he served nine years as an Elementary and Middle School Principal in the San Antonio Independent School District. He relocated to Maryland and spent four years as the School Liaison at Naval Support Activity Bethesda and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. He served as the Naval District Washington Regional School Liaison from 2017-2023. Horace is a servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, ensuring program effectiveness, and continuously advancing the mission and goals of Child and Youth Education Services.      He resides in Clinton, Maryland, with his wife Theda (20-year Air Force retiree) and his three children (Devante, Felicia, and Horace III). When he is not at work or spending time with his family, Horace is on his bike. He is an avid cyclist, having logged thousands of miles throughout Texas and the East Coast. 

Join our host Dr. Wendy Amato and special guest, Katie Johnson, the principal of Belmont Ridge Middle School in Leesburg, Virginia, as they explore the nuances of middle school from a leadership lens. As a veteran middle-grade teacher now navigating the challenges of leadership, Katie's student-first approach has helped her create a thriving school culture and earned her school the recognition of AMLE as a School of Distinction. Resources for Continued LearningIn this episode, Katie and Wendy talk about AMLE's Schools of Distinction, an award given to Belmont Ridge Middle School under Katie's leadership. Learn more about this program, connect with other recognized schools, or nominate your own middle school for this prestigious recognition here. During the episode, Katie talks about the importance of professional learning and a student-first focus in her school. To see how your school aligns with these best practices, Katie has provided a best practices slide deck used at Belmont Ridge Middle School to plan professional learning.Curious about how the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) works to support and improve middle schools across the country? Check out AMLE's National Policy Agenda for the Middle Grades.

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Long live the Lathans! Ed Lathan served as the Upper School Principal at UMS-Wright from 2000-2012. After his retirement in 2012, the next generation of Lathan's emerged. His son Wes was hired as a History teacher and football coach. From 2014 to 2018, Wes served as Middle School Principal, and in 2018 was promoted to Upper School Principal and Associate Head of School.

Buddy Pearson is joined by Trevor Sheets, an administrative assistant from Capshaw School and Tera Brooks, the principal at Prescott South Middle School. They talk about how Trevor made the transition from the school after care program to the front office, his family and some of the stuff he likes to do in his spare time, and Tera talks about the experience of being a principal after being an assistant for so long.  Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

On this episode, we were joined by Ames Middle School Principal Boston Freilinger. We had an amazing conversation about his goals as a new principal, the challenges he might face, and how parents and the community can support educational efforts at Ames Middle School. 

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, must have learned the immature tactic from one of his former twelve-year-old students. Pulling the fire alarm is rather juvenile, and even Howie has never done something as low as that.

Episode 56 - Middle School Principal Joe Sage  Middle School is tough. Now imagine being the one person in charge of 900 middle schoolers. 900. ***WE HAVE QUESTIONS!!!*** We sit down with middle school principal Joe Sage, who talks about his philosophy of education and the influence of school music programs on his life (and why he hopes his young children will someday be a part of their school music programs). We ask how music teachers can best advocate for their programs and students, as well as a larger conversation about the challenges of managing budgets, staff, and scheduling. Plus - how does he deal with the negative “noise” facing schools these days.   Join co-hosts Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes (Farmington HS) for this special episode of Band is Everything.  Find us on all major podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.  Thank you to our 2023-2024 sponsors: GrandTours, Schmitt Music, and ACDC Reeds.

In this episode, Harvey Hazen and I discuss the idea of looking beneath the surface of students' behaviors to see the whole child. Our discussion emphasizes the importance of teaching the child rather than the curriculum, and the vital role teachers and parents play in creating an environment where teens and young adults can be their authentic selves. Join us as we uncover the following key takeaways: 1: Empathetic Teaching explores the power of empathy in education. Learn how understanding the unique needs, experiences, and challenges of each student can transform teaching from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized, holistic journey. 2: Nurturing Authenticity: Discover strategies for fostering an environment where teens and young adults feel safe and encouraged to express their true selves. We discuss the long-term benefits of promoting self-discovery, individuality, and self-confidence. 3: Beyond the Curriculum: Shift your perspective from focusing solely on academic achievements to nurturing well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals. Uncover the ways in which this approach not only enhances students' academic success but also equips them for a fulfilling life beyond the classroom. About Harvey:  I retired several years ago after 37 years in public education. During that time I taught history, was a Counselor, a High School and Middle School Principal and a Superintendent. At the same time my Wife was a Special Education Teacher. On the home front we raised two sons who were 8 years apart. One had diabetes from age 3 and the other was ADD. Both presented unique challenges. My degrees are BS in History/Education and MS in Educational Counseling. I also completed certification programs in Educational Administration. Connect with Harvey:  www.harveyhazen.coach (booking link here)  Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-hazen-314a3b30 FB Hazen Educational Connect with Kim: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgross24 Website: https://www.kimgrosscoaching.com Masks Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masksoffcommunity/ Take the People-Pleasing & Perfectionist Quiz: https://www.kimgrosscoaching.com/quiz.php Facebook: https://www.facebook.com Facebook Masks Off Community:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunity⁠ Masks Off email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.com YouTube:YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q⁠ Spotify:  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Et9BMqdFriIQ9bUxcfQeg⁠ Apple podcast:  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masks-off/id1513846583⁠ Anchor: ⁠ https://anchor.fm/masksoff

Be sure to follow and connect with Joe on social media - @joseph_sweeneyC AND please pick up a copy of Joe's brand new book JJ's Toad-Ally Great Adventure! It's a really awesome story with lessons for everyone to learn from! https://amzn.to/45UKT02 Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm Social Media: @mradawelcome

Be sure to follow and connect with Suzan on social media - @DrSuzanHarris Suzan was also just named the Georgia Principal of the Year for GASSP, check out the article below! https://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/henderson-middle-school-s-suzan-harris-named-georgia-principal-of-the-year/article_45fe9f5a-bc3e-11ed-8a3d-57ba84aa5312.html Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm Social Media: @mradawelcome

Apex Middle School Principal Raleigh Bame with Amber Keister and Nick Bryant by Peak City Podcast

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On Episode 1249… the boys uncover a disturbing turn in the Grimace Shake saga, as a pedophile principal sought to use its power to get underage sex, and MUCH more… Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:28) - YouTube LIVES are Back! Still on Twitter too! (00:07:01) - Haters gonna hate - Catching up on old platforms ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:08:15) - Joke of the day - NATO, Ukraine, and the classic cluster bomb trick (00:10:16) - Biden emergency stays: We're back ON FACEBOOK!! (00:14:20) - Bank of America ordered to pay $250 million over consumer abuses including fake accounts, bogus fees (00:16:36) - Joaquin Phoenix reigns supreme as ‘Napoleon' in new trailer (00:22:19) - Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou boxing fight announced (00:23:56) - Meghan Markle 'divorcing' Prince Harry!?

Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with new ECS Middle School Principal Andy Gross. Mr. Gross shares his passion for watching students grow and realize their God-given gifts and potential.

We went down to Charleston, SC to sit down with Steven and Bentli Lewis.These two are both high achievers who have a very unique past and find themselves in between two kids, a dog, and two very demanding careers.  They give all of us a glimpse into what their day-to-day looks like and the things they have learned a long the way. Have kids in school or are you an educator yourself?  You will love Bentli's perspective as an educator. She shares her passion for impacting students inside and outside of the classroom.  Now as a Middle School Principal, she also shares her passion for supporting educators and creating a space for them to be the best versions of themselves.  Ever struggled finding a Church?  Steven and Bentli both share about a season where nothing seemed to work out. Hear how God changed their perspectives and worked behind the scenes to help find them a Church home. Lastly, you DO NOT want to miss the BIO section at the end.  These two share some great wisdom and some hilarious stories.  Everyone is welcome in the Lewis household and now, so are YOU!  

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A middle school principal in New York City has no plans to remove one of the Top Ten most controversial library books in the country, saying graphic books about gay sex should be celebrated by all 12-year-olds. ✍️Leave Us A Message: StayEducated.org

Yolanda Rios, a Middle School Principal in Houston, Texas, strives to stay organized and focused amidst the chaos of school leadership, but discovers her own unique strategies to level up her school and her leadership when she learns that organization is make or break.You will learn how to utilize organizational strategies to revolutionize your school leadership and achieve success.Mentioned in this epsiodeTrelloGoogle Spaces (how to)TaskboardSupport the show

Regina Jackson has been part of the Mesquite ISD family since 2000 and has had a front-row seat to all the changes in MISD over the last 22 years. After joining North Mesquite as a science teacher and then moving into administration, Jackson became principal of A.C. New Middle School in 2018. Hear how the hiring practices at A.C. New have created a higher sense of belonging in their students. Learn how Jackson's experience with educational inequity, both as a student and as a substitute teacher in Dallas ISD, motivates her to make sure her students get every opportunity as anyone in the district or the state.

Kevin and Amy share their work with MindWell Education, supporting educators and schools around the world with developing well-being. We explore Kevin and Amy's experiences with social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education. What are the opportunities and challenges in supporting educators in an international school context?  About Kevin Hawkins Kevin has worked with adolescents and young people in various contexts for over 40 years - as a teacher, school head, and social worker in the UK, Africa, and Europe.   He currently lives in Valencia, Spain and was previously in the Czech Republic where for 10 years he was Middle School Principal at the International School of Prague. Kevin trained in mindfulness in Europe and the USA and he has taught mindfulness to students, teachers and parents since 2008.   In 2012 he co-founded MindWell, which supports educational communities around the world in developing wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning. Kevin is a Senior Trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and a facilitator of the evidence-based CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators).   He is a regular speaker, writer and presenter on the topics of wellbeing, leadership, mindfulness and social and emotional learning in education. His first book, Mindful Teacher, Mindful School: Improving wellbeing in teaching and learning, was published by SAGE in July 2017. He has recently published his second book, The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit: Awareness-based wellbeing in schools also for SAGE/Corwin co-authored with Amy Burke which was published in 2021. Kevin Hawkins on social media Twitter: @kevinjhawkins11 Linked In:linkedin.com/in/kevinjhawkins11 Website: www.mindwell-education.com Email: kevin@mindwell-education.com Resources: Mindwell Newsletter FREE Little Guide to Mindfulness 25% off The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit About Amy Burke Amy is an educational consultant who spent 15 years as a high school teacher and guidance counsellor in Canada and The Netherlands. She holds a Masters Degree in Contemplative Education from Naropa University and in 2012 co-founded MindWell whose aim is to support educational communities in fostering wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning. She is a lead teacher trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and is also a facilitator for the CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators) from the Garrison Institute (USA). Amy is also a Mentor and Staff member for Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme, UK) and has recently published The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit: Awareness-based wellbeing in schools co-authored with Kevin Hawkins (2021 SAGE/Corwin ). Amy works internationally in schools and universities providing workshops and retreats for educators, students and parents with a focus on self-care and stress management. Amy Burke on social media: Instagram: mindwelleducation Website: www.mindwell-education.com Email: amy@mindwell-education.com Linked In: linkedin.com/in/amyburke4 Resources: Video: Amy TEDx Talk  Mindfulness in Education: Learning from the Inside Out Video: Introduction to MindWell Education FREE: Grounding Practices   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Be sure to follow and connect with Meghan on Twitter - @alaska22redmond Meghan and I talk about an array of leadership topics in education and her passion for kids, schools and education is so very evident! Be sure to check out Episode 69 of this podcast for the first time Meghan came on the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-principal-crew-podcast/id1543504849?i=1000522743637 You're going to enjoy this one, thanks for being here! Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm Social Media: @mradawelcome

Talking to Teachers is a new podcast on the Anchor Platform, and it can be found on all major podcast app providers. Each week, sit down with people from the education industry: custodians, teachers, secretaries, administrators, private-sector education companies, and superintendents, anyone who is willing to speak, to hear their experience and perspective on education. A new episode will be uploaded every Thursday at 3 pm, Central Standard Time. Please share, so we can create a national, if not global, discussion on education in the 21st century! Book Reference: 11:50 “The Energy Bus” By Jon Gordon -10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy- https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Bus-Rul... Podcast Host: Anchor FM Link: https://anchor.fm/talkingtoteachers #education #teachers #googleclassroom #k12 #edtech #teacher #edchat #learning #teacher #edu #principals #inclusion #sped #curriculum #podcast Socials: Instagram: @TalkingToTeachers Email: talkingtoteacherspodcast@gmail.com Host: Marques Rubi Instagram: @Simplymq LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesrubi/ Professional Profile: https://marquesrubi.wixsite.com/marqu... Song Selection: "Thunder" Genre: Dance & Electronic Time: 4:23 Via YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... Music provided by: Artist: Eveningland Artist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0u... Artist FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EveninglandM... Artist Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eveninglandmusic Sound Engineer: Robert Garcia Audio Integrated Designs https://www.audio-integrated.com/ robert@audio-integrated.com Instagram: @audio_integrated_designs Podcast Host: Anchor FM Link: https://anchor.fm/talkingtoteachers A Spotify® company. Powering more podcasts than any other platform—get heard everywhere. Monetize Your Podcast. Podcast With Friends. Record from Anywhere. Unlimited Free Hosting. One Click Distribution. https://anchor.fm/?utm_source=us-en_b... By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Talking to Teachers, or used by Talking to Teachers with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Talking to Teachers.

An O'Fallon Illinois middle school principal uses music videos to get his students excited about the school year.  Carol Daniel talks with Dr. Tron Young, Principal at Joseph Arthur Middle Schools and 2020 Middle School Principal of the year

MTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is a framework for school improvement. From selecting materials to planning instructional activities to improving core instruction, to considering interventions for groups and individual students, MTSS guides teachers and administrators to focus clearly on process improvement and effective practices.  Dr. Tanya Turner serves as the Superintendent of the Perquimans County School System and is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. She served as a Middle School Assistant Principal, a Director of Teacher Development and Testing, and then served as a Middle School Principal leading school improvement efforts to move from a school that had not met growth in several years to meeting growth eight out of nine years, with seven of those years as high growth. After her successful tenure as a Middle School Principal, she was tapped as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction with Edenton-Chowan Schools for four years before returning to lead the school system she attended as a student.Dr. Turner's presentations on EVAAS have been recognized at the state level and published on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's regional website as well as the NC STAR website. Her knowledge and leadership in data-driven instruction have afforded her the opportunity to conduct numerous trainings across the state for many school districts. She is a former District Teacher of the Year, District Assistant Principal of the Year, and two-time District Principal of the Year.Last season, Dr. Turner joined Dr. Jackson on the EdLeader podcast to discuss Literacy as the one big thing in every classroom, every subject, every grade level, and every school.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on TwitterDr. Tanya Turner on Twitter

In this episode, I welcome Curtis Valentine to the podcast to share his journey in education, his earlier life as a Peace Corps volunteer, the founding of Real Men Teach, and so much more! To learn more about Real Men Teach, you can visit the organization's website at realmenteach.com or follow them on Twitter (@RealMenTeach2) and Instagram (@realmenteach). BIO: Curtis Valentine is Co-Director of the Progressive Policy Institute's Reinventing America's Schools Project. Curtis comes to this position with over 15 years experience in local, state, federal, and international education policy. Curtis currently serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park and as At-Large member of the Prince George's County (MD) Board of Education. Prior to joining the Progressive Policy Institute, Curtis served as Consultant to the National Council on Teacher Quality. In the past, Curtis served as Executive Director for State Relations with Connections Education, a virtual K-12 public school provider, where he directed state level education policy in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Virginia. Prior to joining Connections Education, Curtis was International Affairs Fellow (IAF) with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Curtis was the first IAF posted to the Education Department where he served in Secretary Arne Duncan's Office of International Affairs. As a fellow, Curtis promoted American economic competitiveness by examining the education reform efforts of four developed countries (Finland, Poland, Canada, and South Africa). Curtis is a graduate of Morehouse College and Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. At Harvard Kennedy School's Commencement, Curtis received the highest student honor: the Robert F. Kennedy award for excellence in public service for his work in post-Katrina New Orleans. After graduating from Morehouse College, Curtis joined the Peace Corps and traveled to South Africa where he led a professional development-training program for primary school educators. After two years, Curtis returned to the Maryland and became an 8th grade Language Arts Teacher. A former appointee to the Governor's Workforce Investment Board in Maryland, Curtis is a Contributor to the Huffington Post, the Washington Post, The Atlantic, the National Council on Teacher Quality Blog, and the Council on Foreign Relation's Renewing America blog. Curtis is married to Dr. Daria Valentine, a Middle School Principal, and father to Curtis and Ivy Valentine, both public school students. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

In this episode, I'm talking with TJ Kirk. TJ is a husband, father, minister, and educator and was recently named as the new vice president of student services at Freed-Hardeman University. TJ has been in education since 2006, serving in several roles such as principal, assistant principal, teacher, and coach. His wife Sheridan is a special education teacher in the Chester County school system, and they have two wonderful daughters. Let's face it, middle school is a weird time. And for most of us, that life stage was mostly about survival. Voices change, people smell weird, clothes don't fit right, you remember it. TJ and I discuss how we, as parents, can help our kids navigate this ever-changing landscape. He also shares some ideas for how we can effectively minister to teachers and staff while positively impacting the culture of our schools. TJ is a humble and gifted communicator, and I'm grateful for his time. I learn something new every time I hear him speak. This conversation was no different. Thanks for joining us. I hope this conversation is helpful. You can find TJ on Facebook or reach him by email at tjkirk731@gmail.com.

-Because Principal Frilling once asked Anita to unzip his onesie so he could go the the restroom...Anita won Garth Brooks tickets!

Nicole Johnson is an IFBB Pro Bikini competitor, Middle School Principal and mother of five. Nicole has always been involved in fitness and is a true competitor. As early as elementary school Nicole had to win the push-up, sit up and mile run competitions. She continued this competitive fire through middle school by becoming one of the few females who could climb the rope in gym class. Fitness and education have always been true passions in her life.    As a high school student Nicole watched her uncle compete for the bodybuilding title of Mr Utah. This inspired her and lit a fire in her to get on the same stage at some point in life.    Nicole continued to strength train and prepare to compete while juggling being a mom and putting herself through graduate school. Nicole has a Bachelors in Accounting, an MBA and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Nicole began teaching middle school and fell in love with educating young minds.    Today Nicole is a middle school principal and has the privilege of working with over 1200 students and 100 employees. Nicole loves being a part of the change in today's youth and is passionate about promoting academics, fitness and overall health.    Later in life Nicole met her life partner, Dr Vaughn Johnson who shares the same passion for health and fitness.    Follow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbnicolejohnson/  Follow Nicole: https:www.facebook.com/nicolebriggsjohnson/    Follow Us! EVOLVE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/official_evolve_podcast Steve Cutler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevecutler_/ W Myles Reilly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wmyles.reilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecutler_ Web: https://www.evolve-cast.com Shop: https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com   The EVOLVE Podcast is produced by Steve Cutler, all rights reserved. The mission of the EVOLVE Podcast is to empower people to disrupt their lives to EVOLVE their body, mind, soul and tribe.   Steve Cutler helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance.   With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE Podcast, a podcast that disrupts peoples lives leading them to greater growth and evolution.   #evolve #evolvepodcast #stevecutler #disrupt

Episode Notes Justin Lopez-Cardoze Instructional Coach and Curriculum Coordinator, Capital City Public Charter School Ron Berger Ron is Senior Advisor, Teaching & Learning for EL Education. Ron was a public school teacher and carpenter in rural Massachusetts for 25 years. His writing and speaking focus on inspiring quality and character in students, specifically through project-based learning, original scientific and historical research, service learning, and the infusion of arts. He works closely with the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he did his graduate work and now teach a course that focuses on high-quality student work. He has authored or co-authored eight books, An Ethic of Excellence and A Culture of Quality; and with EL colleagues, Leaders of Their Own Learning, Transformational Literacy, Management in the Active Classroom, Learning That Lasts, The Leaders of Their Own Learning Companion, and We Are Crew. Arria Coburn Arria Coburn is the principal of The Springfield Renaissance School, a 6-12 EL Education School located in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is entering her sixth year as principal and has been in education for 14 years. Prior to becoming a principal, she worked as a special education teacher before transitioning into the role of an assistant principal. Under her leadership the school earned the title of Secondary Magnet School Merit Award of Excellence. In 2018 she was named the Magnet School 2018 Region 1 Principal of the year. She entered the EdD program in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL) at Northeastern University during the fall of 2018 with an interest in studying how to use student centered learning strategies to increase the achievement of African American students. Her research on student centered learning strategies has given her a deep understanding of how to utilize student voice to build a sense of community for all students. Laina Cox Laina Cox is the Middle School Principal at Capital City Public Charter School, a PreK3-12th grade EL Education School, in Washington DC. She also currently serves as a School Ambassador Fellow for the United States Department of Education, one of seven educators from around the country, chosen to help improve education for students in the development and implementation of national education policy. Laina graduated from Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology and received an Ed.M in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard University.  She began her career in Boston Public Schools, first as a teacher and later as an Assistant Principal. She worked as a School Designer for EL Education for two years prior to becoming the founding principal of the Middle School at Capital City PCS. Laina was named a Ted Sizer Principal Fellow through the Coalition of Essential Schools, she was the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Fellow for Hopkins School, her high school alma mater in New Haven, CT., is currently a mentor principal for EL Education, and is a member of the Trinity University Coalition on Education. In 2018, Laina was named the recipient of the Silverberg Leadership Award for EL Education, awarded annually to one exemplary school leader who raises student achievement through deep implementation of EL Education practices. And most recently, in 2020, Laina was selected as a member on the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent's Principal's Advisory Committee. Laina is an active member of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, where she founded the Blueprint Conference for Middle and High School Girls as well as a mentoring program for Middle & High School students.  She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the proud wife of Winston and Mommy to Jaida (13) and Solomon (9).

What a fun episode with first year Middle School Principal, Dr. Yolanda Rios from Texas. Yolanda has so much energy and passion for kids and teachers, you're going to love this episode as much as I did! Please follow and connect with Yolanda on Twitter - @DrYolandaRios Be sure to subscribe and share with your team. Book Adam for your next event! www.mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome

The path to education is not always the path most traveled. Dr. Efrain Martinez shares his journey and life experiences of how he became a champion for kids!!!

Dennis is the host of the podcast Building Men, and an experienced Director and professional development facilitator with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. He is a former Elementary and Middle School Principal skilled in K-12 education, social-emotional learning, building school culture, coaching, classroom management, education reform, and educational technology. Highlights of the Episode: 1:26 - Game of thrones 2:38 - The journey through education 6:09 - What society teaches through stages of life 12:01 - More money for better scores 13:35 - The 5 developmental needs 16:20 - The most controversial opinions 20:54 - The reaction from pressure 35:15 - What it takes to start from scratch 39:08 - Correlation between work done and avoiding the gun issue 51:14 - The revelations that the brain can find 55:58 - A two comma club winner 59:17 - Getting out of the victim mindset 01:00:54 - The Hero's Journey Notable quotes from the Episode: “Learning happens when there's an experience attached to an emotion.” Dennis Morolda “Schools need to provide opportunities for children to be known, for children to have those needs and to feel as if though they can be themselves in an authentic way but know that even if they're different and unique that there's someone that is there to love them and to support them and guide them on that journey.” - Dennis Morolda “Language matters. What you say to yourself, what you say to others. It matters. The words that you use and the words you choose to use can be impactful.” - Jamie Gruber Connecting with the Guest: Website: https://www.buildingmen.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dennis.morolda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-morolda-6993357a Connect with our growing community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Subscribe to our GoBundance Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gobundance-podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../gobundance.../id1110145229 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/grab-life-big-podcast Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge #JourneyThroughEducation #VictimMindset #Revelations