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Join us for an incredibly heartwarming episode as we dive into the world of seasons, emotions, and authentic leadership with the remarkable Todd Nesloney. We're exploring his touching book, "IN THIS SEASON: WORDS FOR THE HEART," a collection of words that beautifully encapsulate the seasons of our lives, reminding us that we are never alone in our feelings and experiences. Life is a journey through various seasons, and Todd's words invite us to reflect, connect, and find purpose in each one. Whether you've been to the mountaintops or the deep valleys, you'll find solace in this conversation. We also touch on Todd's insights on conferences, including "Get Your Teach On," and his valuable advice on being an authentic and servant leader. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded that your story is a beautiful part of the human experience. About Todd Nesloney: Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children's book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. Follow Todd Nesloney:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ https://www.amazon.com/This-Season-Words-Heart/dp/B0B2V25WJ1?crid=1QU9LR3O5D9EM&keywords=todd+nesloney&qid=1698524354&sprefix=todd+nesloney%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=38a4678b909dc1827c3e01c2e7d05a19&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Building-Authenticity-Blueprint-Leader-Inside/dp/B0BW2PPTWP?crid=1QU9LR3O5D9EM&keywords=todd+nesloney&qid=1698524384&sprefix=todd+nesloney%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=08f7814c7805654549335be68354c341&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and produce valuable content for aspiring leaders in education. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and budgets, so if $5 a month isn't feasible for you, no worries! The podcast will always be available to listen to for free. However, if you do find value...

In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. If you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator, this conversation is a must-listen. Todd delves into the transformative power of vulnerability, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why every single person in a school setting is a leader in their own right—offering actionable insights that could reignite your passion for teaching. Read the full transcript; show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e817  Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Microsoft. Check out their new AI Course. All opinions are my own. Once a year, I have a newsworthy topic that I accept that has advertorial content. This is the show for 2023 with Microsoft. Introduction and Guest Background [00:00:00:02 - 00:00:37:23] Introduction of the podcast and today's guest, Todd Nesloney, who is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Todd has won many awards and authored several books. The Concept of Leadership [00:00:38:00 - 00:02:43:09] Todd Nesloney discusses his belief that everyone is a leader in some capacity, whether at work, home, or among friends. Leadership is not confined to a job title but is expressed through actions, choices, and words. The Importance of Vulnerability [00:02:43:09 - 00:04:52:11] Todd emphasizes the power of vulnerability as a leadership quality. He talks about how sharing personal struggles can inspire others and make them feel that their own struggles are important. The Evolution of Beliefs [00:04:52:14 - 00:05:33:05] Todd shares how his beliefs have evolved over time, particularly with a chapter in his book "Kids Deserve It" that he now disagrees with. He stresses the importance of bringing your whole self to your job. The Role of Emotions and Therapy [00:05:33:05 - 00:07:48:15] Todd talks about the impact of personal life on professional life and the importance of not minimizing your feelings. He also discusses the benefits of therapy in understanding oneself better. The Value of Authenticity [00:07:48:20 - 00:08:50:12] Todd and Vicki discuss the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, both as an individual and as an educator. Todd emphasizes that everyone brings something unique to the table. Closing Remarks [00:08:50:16 - 00:11:47:12] Todd gives a heartfelt message encouraging listeners to recognize their worth and the positive impact they can have on the world. The episode closes with information about a free AI course for educators from Microsoft and final remarks from the host.

Your host, Pat Bhava, talks with author Todd Nesloney. Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. He is also the Director of Get Your LEAD On. Todd was a classroom teacher for 7 years before taking the leap straight from classroom teacher to campus principal in Navasota, Texas. He also hosts the podcast series “Honestly, #LetsTalk”. Todd actively blogs and share his stories through many different social media avenues, especially Twitter.To learn more about Todd's work, click HERE.Click HERE to listen to Todd's podcast.If you think you'd be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Pat's work at Pikmykid? Check out their website at https://www.pikmykid.com/.

Hello everyone! Many dedicated professionals ignore their mental health. They put it off, hide their struggles, and often suffer in silence. Todd Nesloney not only understands this, but has lived through it and came out on the other side. In this episode, we touch on: His new book, In This Season The importance of mental health The value of community ...and much more! Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). We previously spoke to Nesloney about the power of community and literacy, and we are happy for his return for this discussion.   Enjoy!       This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and their new book, Whispering in the Wind: A Guide to Deeper Reading and Writing Through Poetry, by Linda Rief. Do your students cringe when you teach a poetry unit? Do you? Whispering in the Wind is Linda Rief's latest book and it's a cure for poetry agony. This book shows you how to launch a simple, self-directed student poetry project that will help your students read more poetry, respond to it authentically, and maybe even discover that they actually enjoy it. Focusing on poetry really can make your students stronger readers and stronger writers. And you'll finally have a plan for teaching poetry that you'll love too. Learn more and download a free sample at Hein.pub/Whispering.

Hello everyone! As we head into another school year, many educators and administrators are asking themselves if we are on the right track. School boards, parents, and students are increasingly asking this as well. We all deeply believe in the power of a quality education, and yet many of us are concerned about the future in this regard. To discuss this, and much more, is friend of the show Todd Nesloney. Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). We previously spoke to Nesloney about the power of community and literacy, and we are happy for his return for this discussion. In this episode we touch on: Changes to Nesloney's world Mental health The challenges facing teachers and admin The hope for the future of education and educators Enjoy!       This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and their new book, Whispering in the Wind: A Guide to Deeper Reading and Writing Through Poetry, by Linda Rief. Do your students cringe when you teach a poetry unit? Do you? Whispering in the Wind is Linda Rief's latest book and it's a cure for poetry agony. This book shows you how to launch a simple, self-directed student poetry project that will help your students read more poetry, respond to it authentically, and maybe even discover that they actually enjoy it. Focusing on poetry really can make your students stronger readers and stronger writers. And you'll finally have a plan for teaching poetry that you'll love too. Learn more and download a free sample at Hein.pub/Whispering.

As you listen to episode #7 of the TAGT Podcast, hear from NASA's Steven C. Smith and his unique story on how he got to where he is today. Steven is the STEM Engagement Specialist with NASA's Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Johnson Space Center and shares his tips on how best to serve all students in STEM. Then, join MasterMind speaker and Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Todd Nesloney as he discusses telling your story and creating strategic cultures in your schools/teams.Learn More About Steven C. Smithsteven.c.smith@nasa.govwww.nasa.gov/stemwww.txstate-epdc.netLearn More About Todd Nesloneywww.toddnesloney.comwww.facebook.com/ToddNesloneywww.twitter.com/TechNinjaToddwww.instagram.com/techninjatoddThis episode of the TAGT Podcast was sponsored by our friends at Renzulli Learning.www.renzullilearning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is also an award-winning author for his books Kids Deserve It!, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark, and When Kids Lead. In this episode, Todd and Brent discuss how to tackle and overcome something plaguing all too many people – Imposter Syndrome.

In episode 127 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Todd Nesloney (@techninjatodd), a former teacher and principal, current Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), and co-author of several books, including the very popular Kids Deserve It and When Kids Lead. In the episode, Todd discusses what the transition was like going straight from a classroom teacher to a principal, how to lead change and turnaround efforts, how to build trust among the staff, and how important it is to be vulnerable as a leader.Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode127.To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtubeThere are so many ways YOU can help support the show! Visit https://leaderoflearning.com/support to find out how! Or visit https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kit to consider becoming an official sponsor.Download a FREE copy of my eBook, “Transforming Education One Mindset at a Time” and subscribe to the Leader Of Learning newsletter by visiting https://leaderoflearning.com/news!To leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-of-learning/id1243021772Android user? Leave a rating and review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leader-of-learning-532116To follow Leader Of Learning on social media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreinessInstagram - https://instagram.com/leaderoflearningTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leaderoflearningLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/dankreinessFacebook - https://facebook.com/leaderoflearningThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.comThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Code Breaker Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit http://www.codebreakeredu.com/services/podcastsMusic credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today I'm talking with Todd Nesloney (@toddnesloney), award-winning teacher, principal, and author of numerous books including Kids Deserve It!, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark, and his newest book When Kids Lead. Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He hosts the podcast #TellYourStory and has created two online courses about building Campus & Classroom Culture. Todd has been working his entire career to help grow students into leaders and world-changers. Todd and I are talking about: How parents can nurture their teen's leadership skills What teens need most from us to succeed FREE STUFF! Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!

This is Season 2, Episode 3 of FocusED, and it features guest Todd Nesloney. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Todd says about his experience in schools, teaching kids to shake hands, what it means to have a “kids deserve it culture,” and much more. _______________________________________ Todd Nesloney Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd has written four books, including Kids Deserve It, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark, and his brand new book When Kids Lead. He also recently released his first children's book Spruce And Lucy. He hosts the podcast "Tell Your Story" and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com where we publish free leadership content. Go to the site, subscribe, and you'll get all of our content sent directly to your email. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next. This episode was brought to you by GhostBed, a family-owned business of sleep experts with 20+ years of experience. With 30K+ 5-star reviews, you can't go wrong with GhostBed. Their mattresses are handcrafted, and they come with a 101-night-at-home-sleep trial. For a limited time, you can get 30% by using our code — SH302 — at checkout. And, even if you tell someone about GhostBed, you can earn a $100 referral reward. Go to Ghostbed.com today and use SH302 at checkout.

The director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals' Association, Todd Nesloney, describes the importance of school leaders building the desired school culture. How instructional coaching and peer coaching impact a school's culture are included. Find Todd's books and resources here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

In this episode I chat with Todd Nesloney. You will love hearing Todd share his story and his passion for amplifying the voices of others so they can share their story too! Listen and be encouraged and inspired by all he has to share and... learn why this episode was a full circle moment for me!! Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd's first book he co-authored, Kids Deserve It!, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder, and When Kids Lead with Adam Dovico. His children's book "Spruce and Lucy" was also released in March 2020. He hosts the podcast "Tell Your Story" and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. Connect with Todd: Twitter & Instagram: @techninjatodd Website: www.toddnesloney.com (check for online workshop coming soon!) Podcast: Tell Your Story

Today, May 9th, is a special day for two reasons, 1. It’s mother’s day and 2. Today is the 3rd anniversary of the Aspire podcast! Join Todd Nesloney and I as we celebrate mothers day, the three year anniversary of the podcast and our discussion on classroom and campus culture! Featuring Todd Nesloney and Joshua StamperAbout Todd Nesloney:Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (http://www.twitter.com/tepsatalk (TEPSA)). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. Follow Todd Nesloney: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd (https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd) Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ (https://www.toddnesloney.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ (https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/) Classroom and Campus Culture CourseCheck them out here: http://toddnesloney.teachable.com (toddnesloney.teachable.com) When you register you get: - Lifetime access - Updates throughout the years - Quarterly LIVE Chats with me - Workbook PDF - Printable resources and tools - Reflections in every video led by me - CPE Credits (20 hours) Classroom Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/login/w01xnso4br2toyaxs5 (https://event.webinarjam.com/login/w01xnso4br2toyaxs5) Campus Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/login/xok75fmwsz4fv4s9s9 (https://event.webinarjam.com/login/xok75fmwsz4fv4s9s9) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996989528&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6b33228ecdb3a6013d0cd62765596f88 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444561/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444561&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e8141e50c8a9b3c6d623011b6375fa9f https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160024X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=195160024X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d94cf27d4dbfd5f06d66c1dc214c17cf This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Josh-CBB-2021.png () Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_2597" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Joshua-Stamper-Stock-photo.jpg () Joshua Stamper, Teach Better Speaking Network[/caption] Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ ( www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper)...

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra Leustig interviews Todd Nesloney about leadership and his newest book, When Kids Lead. Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and is a former Teacher and Principal. Todd believes everyone has leadership qualities, regardless of age, gender, background, or being an extravert or introvert.

In this 18th Aspire Mailbag episode, Todd Nesloney, Jeff Gargas, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss common mistakes by new leaders, how to gain student feedback, increase staff morale, learn about the Teach Better Podcast Network and the newest podcast addition!   Featuring Todd Nesloney, Jeff Gargas, and Joshua StamperAbout Todd Nesloney:Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (http://www.twitter.com/tepsatalk (TEPSA)). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award-winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. Follow Todd Nesloney: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd (https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd) Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ (https://www.toddnesloney.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ (https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160024X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=195160024X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d797655eff8cff09605f8b15788313c1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996989528&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0f2e46f03b2a0cdf61fdb0bcd71b70cb Follow Jeff Gargas:Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffgargas ( https://twitter.com/jeffgargas) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ ( https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/) Follow Joshua Stamper:Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ ( www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast ( https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2) Follow The Teach Better Team:Twitter:https://twitter.com/teachbetterteam ( https://twitter.com/teachbetterteam) Website:https://www.teachbetter.com/ ( https://www.teachbetter.com/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam ( https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteam ( https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteam) The Teach Better Podcast:https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ ( https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949595668&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=76f63506c1e5b2f907d05fb13ab6f8e4 This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone"...

In order to have a creative workforce we need a creative school system. As the director of culture and strategic leadership in Texas, Todd Nesloney knows all about reigniting the creative presence within schools. In this episode you will learn: -How to build a creative climate in your teams -How to lead with courage in times of change -How to share your wins and losses to build creative risk taking in others   Bio: Todd is the director of culture and strategic leadership at Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. His accolades include being the White House Champion of Change, Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 John C Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award, 2015 Bammy Award Recipient for Elementary Principal of the Year, 2014 Bammy Award Recipient for Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2014 TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year, 2013 NSBA "20 to Watch", CDE "Top 40 Innovators in Education", Classroom Champions Teacher, and the Scholastic Principal Advisory Board. Todd is the author of “Stories from Webb” and also the co-author of "Kids Deserve It!" and "Flipping 2.0" as well as the author of children's book "Spruce & Lucy" In addition to Todd's work as a campus principal, he also travels internationally speaking and training others. Find his books and other information on his website: Todd's Website   Thanks to our sponsor Letford Media, who takes your creative ideas to produce high level digital assets for your company. Websites, logos, social media assets and more! This episode is produced by CAFFE Strategies, LLC, your top global creative thinking training company.  

Dr. Belinda George is proudly serving her second year as Principal of Homer Drive Elementary in Beaumont, TX. She is currently serving on the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Programs and Services Committee at the local and state level. Belinda is also internationally known for reading to her scholars online via Facebook Live, which she has coined as “Tucked in Tuesdays”. During her first year as principal, she made home visits to over 10% of her scholars.  Dr. George does this to form relationships beyond the four walls.  Her campus serves a student body of 94% economically disadvantaged. She is passionate and her love for kids drives her decisions and culture of her campus. On This Episode: Belinda shares what inspired her to become the leader she has. Hear how Belinda is connecting with students in the pandemic. Learn how Belinda is leveraging TikTok with #TuckedInTuesdays. Kevin and Belinda discuss the roadblocks that hold back campus leaders. Key Takeaways: You have to give beyond the four walls. Constantly learning about technology is the only way you're going to survive change. The principal has the power to move the campus. Tweetable Quotes: “The power of connections can actually go through a screen.” Dr. Belinda George: TikTok: TuckedInTuesdays http://facebook.com/Fixwhatisbroken (facebook.com/Fixwhatisbroken) @tuckedIntuesday instagram.com/BCGK55 Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visiting http://rclfirst.com/ (rclfirst.com) and sign up for our newsletter!

Todd is an award-winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. Todd also travels and speaks about his innovative practices and how we have to stop making excuses on why we can’t do things for our students. Todd also speaks about his use of technology in the classroom and with his school and gives all educators ideas on how to continually utilize the tools at our disposal to create the best possible learning environment for children. He is also a 2x TEDx Speaker. Currently, Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Previously, he was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. You can reach Todd at www.ToddNesloney.com or through Twitter. If you would like more information about Camp Lead On, you can click here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aneducatorslegacy/support

On your campus or in your district, how do you allow students to lead? After reflecting on this question myself, I realized that I needed to learn more about this topic so I found a great resource to gain more student leadership strategies. I’m excited to have the authors of the new book “When Kids Lead”, Todd Nesloney and Adam Dovico, on the podcast to share about how to create future student and adult leaders! https://twitter.com/share?text=+-+&via=Joshua__Stamper&related=Joshua__Stamper&url=https://joshstamper.com/?p=2372 (Tweet This)In this Episode, we discuss: Student Leadership Characteristics Roles for New Leaders Essential Skills for student Leaders And Get Your Lead On https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160024X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=195160024X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=2c3938dce19f5d2a438d2fd4873c8e4f About Todd Nesloney:Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (http://www.twitter.com/tepsatalk (TEPSA)). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”.   Follow Todd Nesloney: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd (https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd) Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ (https://www.toddnesloney.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ (https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996989528&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=85c59cd81d7b8f4de6afb1ff16567324 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0851MYZHC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0851MYZHC&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=a80b8afa6191a6ef9e6e682f0f7d7ec3 About Adam Dovico:Adam Dovico is an accomplished teacher, principal, author, speaker, and professor. He began his career in North Carolina as an elementary school teacher, then worked as a teacher and the school implementation specialist for the renowned Ron Clark Academy, where he traveled across the country conducting professional development and on-site training to schools. Adam returned to his alma mater, Wake Forest University, to train the next generation of teachers as a clinical professor. Most recently, he served as the principal at Moore Magnet Elementary. Adam is married to his wife Jaclyn and they have two sons, Ryder and Maddox.   ​Follow Adam Dovico: Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamdovico (https://twitter.com/adamdovico) Website: https://www.adamdovico.com/ (https://www.adamdovico.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamdovico/ (https://www.instagram.com/adamdovico/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444502/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444502&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=2e285b2e2ec5d895fe39af0cafdc2e14 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1499570171/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1499570171&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=dec89e05c0a6a375d6d3c7c974afafcd This post contains...

On the season 2 opener of the Daily K podcast, KT talks to former Principal, Author, and Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association...Mr. @Todd Nesloney . Listen as Todd explains why he made the transition from his campus Principal role into his role as a Director at TEPSA, his experience being awarded the White House Champion of Change for his work in education, his best selling book Kids Deserve It, meeting President Obama and more. For more videos go to KTTeeV.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-thomas/support

Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd's first book, Kids Deserve It!, which was co-written with Adam Welcome, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored, Stories From Webb and co-authored Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder. He also hosts the podcast "Tell Your Story" and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. www.toddnesloney.com (www.toddnesloney.com) Twitter: @TechNinjaTodd instagram: @TechNinjaTodd Facebook.com/toddnesloney Show Sponsor  The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/) Support this podcast

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about all the things going on in education today.My special guest, Todd Nesloney of Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, author, podcaster, and educator, will fill your cup up with all the right insightful and inspirational magic. Whether you are a parent, educator, or leader you are sure to find many inspirational nuggets of fun wisdom in this episode so you can start making magic for those you teach, lead, and serve. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today!

Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, National School Board Association, Center for Digital Education, and many more for his work in education. In addition to his 3 books, including the hit Kids Deserve It, Todd also hosts a highly rated podcast, #TellYourStory. Todd is passionate about eliminating excuses and finding whatever ways to do what's best for kids.Contact Todd Online:Website | toddnesloney.comEmail | todd.nesloney@gmail.comJoin Todd on Social Media:Facebook | @toddnesloneyTwitter | @TechNinjaToddInstagram | @TechNinjaTodd 

Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. He is a best selling author and host of the podcast series "Tell Your Story" He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story.

As an aspiring leader, what do you need to experience to prepare for our next leadership position? Todd Nesloney and I discuss interview tips and tricks to the administrative interview process, leadership conferences, technology implementation strategies, providing grace to students, and Todd shares a surprise announcement! #AspireLead  Todd Nesloney Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (http://www.twitter.com/tepsatalk (TEPSA)). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”.  Follow Todd Nesloney: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd (https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd) Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ (https://www.toddnesloney.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ (https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techninjatodd/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/techninjatodd/?hl=en) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnesloney (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnesloney) Hashtag: #kidsDeserveIt Books by Todd Nesloney: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996989528&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=f53430163798c613f9058fa947ba6b6c (Amazon: Kids Deserve It!: Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Conventional Thinking)   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444561/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444561&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e74aad57934fff9a00f3e9e6ecd1cab7 (Amazon: Stories from Webb: The Ideas, Passions, and Convictions of a Principal and His School Family)   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444731/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444731&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=7d70dba01972aed638d90d641d0b0d58 (Amazon: Sparks in the Dark: Lessons, Ideas and Strategies to Illuminate the Reading and Writing Lives in All of Us) Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW website: http://www.joshstamper.com (www.joshstamper.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper (www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper (www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ (www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2) Book Giveaway! To enter, go to http://www.joshstamper.com (joshstamper.com) and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. We will be choosing our winner from those who sign up. The winner will be announced Friday, July 19th, 2019 at 7pm CST. The winner will be able to choose one of Todd’s three books, “Kids Deserve it”, “Stories from Webb” or “Sparks in the Dark”.  Sign up at http://www.joshstamper.com (www.joshstamper.com) Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week...

In this episode, award-winning principal Todd Nesloney talks about the power of connection on social media and reflects on the success of Kids Deserve It, the best-selling book with co-author Adam Welcome. He also discusses the importance of amplifying the voices of others and how his book, Stories From Webb, will forever be his proudest moment as an educator. Nesloney also looks ahead to his "dream job" as the newly hired Director of Culture and Strategic Planning for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) where he will focus on pushing boundaries through the 3 Cs of deeper connections, collaboration and celebrating school success. Twitter: @TechNinjaTodd. Website: www.toddnesloney.com. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Become A Supporter You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

This week, I am so excited to be joined by Todd Nesloney, the co-author of “Kids deserve it”, author of “Stories from Webb”, and co-author of “Sparks in the Dark.” Todd NesloneyTodd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (http://www.twitter.com/tepsatalk (TEPSA)). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children’s book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”.  Follow Todd Nesloney:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd (https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd) Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ (https://www.toddnesloney.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ (https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techninjatodd/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/techninjatodd/?hl=en) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnesloney (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnesloney) Hashtag: #kidsDeserveIt Books by Todd Nesloney:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996989528/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996989528&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=f53430163798c613f9058fa947ba6b6c (Amazon: Kids Deserve It!: Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Conventional Thinking)  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444561/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444561&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e74aad57934fff9a00f3e9e6ecd1cab7 (Amazon: Stories from Webb: The Ideas, Passions, and Convictions of a Principal and His School Family)  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946444731/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1946444731&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=7d70dba01972aed638d90d641d0b0d58 (Amazon: Sparks in the Dark: Lessons, Ideas and Strategies to Illuminate the Reading and Writing Lives in All of Us)Follow Joshua Stamper:NEW website: http://www.joshstamper.com (www.joshstamper.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper (www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper (www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ (www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2) Book Giveaway!To enter, go to http://www.joshstamper.com (joshstamper.com) and sign up for the Aspire newsletter. We will be choosing our winner from those who sign up. The winner will be announced Friday, July 19th, 2019 at 7pm CST. The winner will be able to choose one of Todd’s three books, “Kids Deserve it”, “Stories from Webb” or “Sparks in the Dark”.  Sign up at http://www.joshstamper.com (www.joshstamper.com) Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media.  If you’ve...

Ready to feel inspired? This is the episode for you. Mark Lukert is a speaker, author, and educator who helps people realize their leadership potential. He was an educator for 33 years, 21 of which he spent as an elementary school principal. Some of Mark's accomplishments include: State President of Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (2003), TEPSA Executive Committee (10 years), State Representative for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (6 years), State President for Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (2 years), Chairman of the Board for the Wichita Falls YMCA (2 years), PTA Life Member, and Wichita Falls Family of the Year (1993). In this episode, Logan Draper sits down with Mark to discuss being involved in your community and what it takes to be an effective leader. As Mark simply put it, "good leaders add value to people." You can email Mark at lukertm@yahoo.com or call him at (940)642-5821

Terry Owens: In this episode we talk to Terry as she is preparing to make a presentation to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association in Austin Texas. Terry and Karen Aitken will be presenting on various elements of their  character development focused instructional approach to teaching. Terry specifically talks about the importance of training […]