Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent Series

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan. Bobbi is an education entrepreneur and an expert on how innovation and technology are transforming teaching and learning.  She has spent more than 30 years working in, and researching, the education marketplace. Bobbi is a Senior Fellow and Innovation Advisor who launched the nation’s first master’s program in education entrepreneurship;...

People don't often think that entrepreneurs and educators have much in common, but there is significant research and data on why having an entrepreneurial mindset in education can impact teaching, learning, and the growth of your organization - whether it's a nonprofit, edtech company, school or research institute. In this series, we will explore this conversation from many different ang...

It requires a delicate balance to effectively communicate an organizational mission to potential funders and investors while also sustaining those investments over the long-term.  That’s why I invited a powerhouse duo to share their secrets to success with us. In this episode of Build Momentum, Terri Theisen and Jeanie-Marie Price share their secret sauce to cultivating relationships, effectively...

The New Year is a great time to adopt a growth mindset, harness our creativity, and consider three ways to expand our collective impact. On this episode of Build Momentum, Madeline Turnock, a PR and marketing expert in higher education, nonprofit and corporate PR, shares her very applicable insights with us.  This quick, 12-minute podcast covers the top three ways Madeline recommends taking your o...

If you don’t know Dr. Stacy Hawthorne, the director of Online Learning for the Davidson Academy, and the founder of Hawthorne Education, you are in for a treat! She brings her candid perspective on life and educating through crisis to the Build Momentum podcast in this episode.  Stacy has a few principles which she follows in her life and shares with us on the show:  ·        Never let adult decis...

Getting the right message to the right people and at the right time is by no means easy. The ultimate challenge is understanding how to effectively share succinct and timely information with all of your stakeholders at just the right time.  But it is most definitely possible! In my latest podcast episode, I share several universal and applicable strategies to effectively communicate with your audi...

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Hogan, the host of a new Marketscale podcast series called Remote Possibilities where Kevin explores “the technology that is revolutionizing the education industry."  Kevin is also a long-time education reporter and is currently an editor at large with eSchool News .  Kevin shares his insights as an editor, a podcast host, and the many interviews he's...

Erin Jones is one of the top equity leaders in the education space who has been in education for 26 years. She has worked in White communities, Black communities, and some of the most diverse communities in the nation.  Erin’s goal is to inspire students, educators and organization leaders on how to employ equitable practices to better serve all of us.  Erin talks with us on Build Momentum about h...

On this episode of Build Momentum: PR Made Easy for Education Organizations, we  we have a chance to chat with Michelle Mercer, who is an education social media marketing expert.  Michelle Mercer began her career in radio when she was in college, and she went on to become a broadcast journalist for the NPR affiliate in Indianapolis. After that she began working in the corporate programming departm...

In this episode, we chat with John Watson, the founder of Evergreen Education Group and the Digital Learning Annual Conference .  John shares their decision to convert DLAC to a hybrid conference in 2021 and a few insider tips for Build Momentum podcast listeners to think about when submitting proposals this year. DLAC is an attendee-centered conference with a focus on short discussions rather tha...

In this episode of Build Momentum: PR Made Easy for Education Organizations, we explore the concept of achieving a mission with a margin and why it is so critical to the impact your organization can make in the world today.  Tom Stein , a veteran marketing leader , shares his advice for generating revenue and margin and how this idea has the potential to unlock your ability to achieve impact at sc...

I am absolutely delighted to have Kanoe Namahoe, the director of content for SmartBrief Education , on today's episode.  As an editor, Kanoe has a broad perspective of what the trends are in K-12, covering the latest breaking news in education technology within the K-12 and higher ed sectors, but even more, she’s also an approachable and a kind editor.  She spends some time with us to share h...

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Amy Valentine, the Chief Executive Officer and Education Evangelist of Future of School , a national public charity designed to support the growth of innovative school models integrating blended and online learning.  Prior to guiding Future of School's incubation and launch, Amy managed a portfolio of Colorado schools where she led acad...

On today’s episode, I am so excited to share that we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kecia Ray . We have been inspired by how well she’s leveraged her success to become one of the most influential leaders in K-12 education today. We explore the path to Kecia's success and her advice for others who want to raise their profile or to grow their brands.   Kecia's career spans from des...

On today’s episode, we talk about humanizing your organization with PR. Right now more than ever, the entire world is talking about online learning and technology and getting kids to school, which more often than not means learning from a distance.  Nearly everyone is talking ABOUT students and ABOUT technology, but few are talking to students themselves and the people behind the technology that’s...