Educators Among Us

When someone cuts in front of you in line, some people get thrown off track. But the people who stay grounded in purpose tend to keep moving forward anyway. They bend when necessary, adjust when required, but they don't allow frustration to redefine who they are or why they started. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth,...

There's a difference between leading people and trying to keep everyone comfortable.  When the culture isn't right, you can feel it. When accountability fades, standards slip, and the results show up in ways that are hard to ignore. We need to find a rhythm, together, so that we are all marching to the same beat. In this special episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief R...

Some relationships start strong.  Like a vine that blooms with beauty early on, they seem like the perfect fit. But over time, if left unchecked, they can grow in ways you didn't expect.  What started well ends up choking out what matters most. Not every relationship is meant to go with you where you're headed. Growth demands discernment. And sometimes, it demands pruning. In this episode of the E...

It's easy, and perhaps common, to think communication is about getting a point across. But the people who communicate well, who lift others, who build trust, who create momentum, understand something deeper. Communication is about trusting, engaging and connecting in a way that gives energy to others. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer w...

When you want something badly enough, and you know what that is, it changes you and it can change others. It pushes you to move when you're tired, to decide when it's uncomfortable, and to stay when it would be easier to walk away. And so the question becomes…what do you want? In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, challe...

Growth certainly takes effort, discipline, and the willingness to push through. But a different perspective can show new opportunities to grow. Left to our own, we tend to repeat the same patterns, make the same assumptions, and carry the same pressure. Having a mentor, like a caddy in golf, and being vulnerable enough to listen, can show you new ways to look at things, and inspire you to reach ne...

There's a difference between believing something is true and living like it is. Most people have ideas. Some develop beliefs. But only a few ever reach the point where those beliefs turn into something deeper, something that actually changes how they show up every day. And when that conviction develops, with some key ingredients, it's a mission multiplier. In this episode of the Educators Among Us...

No one likes to make mistakes.  No one wants to fail.  But real growth doesn't happen when everything goes perfectly according to plan. Real growth happens in the stumble. In the "uh-oh." The moments that don't go right are likely those that move you farthest forward. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reminds educato...

Have you ever heard, "That's impossible"?  Perhaps that's your first clue that it's worth doing! History repeatedly shows that many of the greatest achievements happened because someone refused to accept that word. Persistence, belief, and discipline can often turn what seems impossible into something inevitable.  In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvent...

Truth is harder to recognize than it used to be. Opinions are everywhere, information never stops flowing, and strong voices often dominate the conversation. But wisdom rarely shouts the loudest. Listening, humility, curiosity, and the ability to recognize the difference between what is right and what is almost right is wise. We need that kind of truthful discernment as leaders and as educators, p...

Leadership is about growing, adapting, and staying grounded in purpose when the pressure rises. The reality is that every season brings its own challenges. They demand resilience, courage, and the willingness to change. But in every season, the opportunity remains the same—to lead with wisdom, build trust, and to help others grow Leadership is the topic of this special episode of the Educators Amo...

Pressure shows up when we need it to.  It's not always convenient or comfortable. But the moments we want to avoid, the resistance we wish would disappear, and the friction that slows us down are often the very things shaping who we are becoming. Growth rarely happens in comfort. It happens when we face resistance head-on, when we refuse to retreat, and when we choose conviction over convenience....

Winter.  It sometimes seems that it will never end. When everything feels cold and gray, it's easy to assume nothing is growing. But what if the season that feels the hardest is actually the one building the strongest roots? In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reflects on seasons, both literal and personal, and especially about Wi...

We're often told that seeing is believing. But faith asks us to reverse that equation. Faith calls us to believe first, so that we can truly see. Some of the most important truths in life aren't revealed to the eyes at all, but to the heart, formed by belief and shaped by trust.  And when you "see it" with your camera eye, you've got to get the shot! In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Sco...

As the pace quickens and responsibilities pile up, it's easy to confuse urgency with importance. When everything feels demanding and immediate, perspective can slip, anxiety can rise, and clarity can fade. In those moments, fasting may be the most disciplined and necessary response. There is strength not just in moving fast, but in knowing when to fast — to stop, reflect, and stay grounded in purp...

Great work can be overlooked.  But it's never taken for granted.  When someone slows down, pays attention, and looks closely, true craftsmanship always reveals itself. The same is true in education. Excellence shows up in the details, the discipline, and the pride taken in doing the work well. People notice, and your best effort matters. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Ch...

We are often surprised by change.  Perhaps we weren't paying attention, or heeding the signs.  Sometimes we handle change, and sometimes it's too late.  Real life rarely follows the map, or the strategic plan, or the schedule.  The danger isn't the change itself.  The danger is in refusing to slow down long enough to recognize that the road ahead has shifted. In this episode of Educators Among Us,...

Most of us want to grow. We want to get better at what we do, lead well, and make a difference. But growth doesn't just show up on its own. It shows up when we're willing to slow down, be honest with ourselves, and take responsibility for the things we can actually control. At the end of the day, real progress starts with one simple question: Am I willing to work on me?  In this episode of Educato...

Every organization, especially schools, has places where problems quietly live. Not because they're invisible, but because addressing them feels uncomfortable, disruptive, or inconvenient. Like bad behavior on the school bus, right? Over time, those known gaps become normalized, and "less than" acceptable behavior is tolerated simply because it's familiar. Just because it's always been that way do...

Teaching is hard work, but it's also deeply human work. Most educators are simply looking for practical support, thoughtful feedback, and tools that help them get a little better at what they do each day. That's where coaching and professional learning can make a real difference when it's done well. That's what we're talking about on this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast.  This is a speci...

There is a season for everything.  Christmas time can be frenzied, hurried and chaotic.  But it can, and should, be a season of Reflection, Rest and Renewal.  Especially at the end of a year, and at halftime of the school year, we need this season to prepare for what's next, to pause, to breathe, and to take an honest look at where we've been and where we're headed.   In this episode of Educators...

What are we working on?  And what have we left behind?  Plans that stalled, perhaps? Commitments that faded? Goals that started strong and slowly slipped into the background? When we look back, do we see those "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" moments?   Credibility requires us to finish what we started, even if it's not convenient. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention...

If we knew then what we know now.  Wouldn't that be a gift?  But how could we, when we were so young, and thought we knew it all? Sometimes, when a piece of advice finally lands or a familiar face in the mirror reminds us of someone who guided us along the way, we realize, "Oh, now I get it".  These moments or maturity shift how we see our work, our relationships, and the people who helped shape u...

People don't always tell us where their limits are. You step forward with good intentions, trying to help or clarify, or lead, and somehow you still land on a sensitive spot. It's a critical part of leadership. Doing the right thing can still create discomfort, even when it's done with care.  In fact, when done with tact, "Stepping on Toes" doesn't have to hurt so much. In this episode of Educator...

There are days when communication feels harder than it should.  You speak thoughtfully, you reach out with the best intentions, yet the message lands short or gets lost.  If it seems like no one is listening, remember that communication isn't about what we say.  It's about what they trust to be true.  And so the question becomes, "Why should they listen to you?" In this episode of Educators Among...