Education Leadership and Beyond

It is baseball playoff time and who better to talk with than a baseball & passion expert Billy Pinckney, from Batboy Productions. Billy is from NJ and is baseball & sports lover. As a recent graduate from Montclair St. University, Billy is making his was through the sports industry, one pitch at a time. He is former college baseball player & also the author of Passion Prevails. Join us...

Meet Dr. Jeff Springer--author, educator, and the founder/CEO of Suit Up Ministries/The DAD University. Jeff is a man and leader looking to make a true difference in the lives of all he meets. Jeff has been leading in schools and coaching up DADS for more than 30 years. A Dad, Grandpa, and coach, Jeff has much to offer. He is the author of #DadPrep : Preparation for Legacy--a weekly guide of leade...

Meet Vito Quaglia, a lifelong educator and leader from Northeast Pennsylvania. Over the past many years, Vito has held various administrative and coaching positions in the Northeast PA area. He runs the Matter of Principal podcast and is also writing a screenplay (WOW!). A huge Notre Dame, Phillies, and Springsteen fan, we'll talk all this, education leadership, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast o...

Meet Myram Brady, the Chief Academic officer at Lawrence Schools in KY. Louisa, KY is her hometown and she is proud to lead and serve in this community for her entire life. She has been a teacher, AP, Principal, and now CAO. She is a member of the KWEL: Kentucky Women in Ed. Leadership. She continue to empower and inspire those around her looking to strengthen educators everywhere. Join us LIVE at...

Meet Creighton Jaster, the Director of Innovative Learning at LAMAR CISD, TX. After 16 years in the district, Creighton took on this new challenge of leading and learning. He has been a teacher, coach, department lead, Assistant Principal, Principal, and now Director. We will discuss all things leadership, education, Texas, and more. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST on the #ELB podcast Thursday, September...

Meet the authors of Stolen Seasons: Maine's Story of sports and covid and how they made it through written by Dave Eid & Gary Stevens. Gary is a lifelong school and sports administrator in Maine & Dave is the Sports Director of WGME-TV in Maine. Both are avid sports fans and care greatly about Maine, its high school sports, and more. They chronicled how Maine sports survived the pandemic....

Meet Josh Dann, the long time Principal at Saranac Lake HS, NY. Josh is a father, caring leader, avid golfer, and more. Josh has worked hard with his leadership team to create a culture of learning and growth at Saranac Lake. We'll talk leadership, cell phones, marshmallows, and all things upstate NY. Join us LIVE Saturday morning, August 24th @ 8:30 am EST. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsore...

Meet David Pendergast, the Principal at Ellison Park Elementary in Utah. I met David and his wife Melissa at the UAESP Conference in beautiful St. George, UT. David is the President of the Utah Association of Elementary Principals and the NAESP Principal of the Year from UT in 2019. David is originally from Syracuse, NY, and we connected instantly. I look forward to talking leadership, learning, a...

Wow! 37 years in education & 20th as a Superintendent. Meet Dr. Michael Rossi Jr. from NJ. I'm excited for this conversation LIVE on all the platforms on Wednesday, August 7th at 4:40 pm EST. Dr. Rossi is the Superintendent of Schools of Lenape Valley School District in NJ. He is also an avid Green Bay Packers fan and has released his book Tundra Tales. Tundra Tales is a humorous, warm tribute...

Meet Jon Konen from Montana. Jon is a Curriculum Dir & AP in Stevensville Schools, MT. He has also been an AD, Elem. principal, Superintendent, and more. We will talk about leadership, learning, surviving, and thriving through it all. Join us LIVE on Sunday 8/4 at 7 pm est on all socials. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each d...

Meet Dr. Betsy Johnson Conaty. Betsy is a retired Professor of Sports Management, Physical Education & Fitness. She is a 3-time national champion and All-American for UNC women's soccer, playing from 82-85. She is extremely active and stays engaged in the game of soccer. Betsy is from Eldred, NY, is a mom and wife, and earned his doctorate studying in the US Navy Experimental Dive Unit. I am e...

Meet Norval Connell, an instructional STEM leader from Middle Schools (NY) with 9 years of experience. Dr. Connell is a vibrant school leader who carries the banner in many ways for Middletown Schools in NY. He worked on Wall Street and in finance before switching to education. Norvall is looking to serve and bring STEM to the underserved. Join us for the conversation LIVE on Saturday, July 13th,...

Meet Nick Emanuele. Nick just completed his 1st year as an administrator at Warwick Valley HS as Associate Principal. Nick is an energetic leader who is growing, leading, and learning. I met him when he was earning his administrative degree at LIU Hudson. He is a graduate of ESU. I look forward to our conversation together LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:10 pm on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. This podcas...

3 authors, 3 leaders, 1 awesome book. Meet Rich Barton, Carol Dozibrin, and Mike Ellson--all Certified Master Athletic Administrators and co-authors of Leadership with Legacy--a collaborative project filled with stories, lessons, and experiences written by Rich, Carol, and Mike as well as with contributions from coaches and athletic directors from around the country. Rich is the Assistant Director...

Want some positive energy? Join me LIVE on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at 4:15 EST as I talk with Dr. Jim Van Allan, President of The Energy Bus for Schools. He is a professor of communications & public speaking and is in schools throughout the year spreading positivity and culture building. He has worked closely with Jon Gordon for 18+ years. As a father of three young children, we certainly w...

I am loving listening on Audible to "The Team" by teacher & coach Paul Babcock. What story of Paul growing up on a farm in Illinois and going to play college baseball. Paul has been a teacher and coach for 29 years and is now an author. He also has done over 1,000,000 push-ups in his life! Excited to talk with Paul LIVE on the podcast on Thursday, June 6th 2024 at 4:15 pm You can purchase The...

Meet Danielle Livengood-the Sr. Executive Director of High Schools & Secondary Curriculum of Marion County Public Schools in Florida. Danielle has led there for more than 20 years serving in a variety of roles. Danielle is a twin, was a foster child, and has over-come many obstacles in her life to become the educator she is today. We will discuss her journey, leadership, and her work in breaki...

Meet Kerri Bullock. Kerri is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services at BT BOCES in Binghamton, NY. She has grown her team and her leadership over 18 years of education service. She is a mother of two young children, physically active running triathlons, and prepping for the annual leadership academy this July supporting leaders from around the region. Join us for the podca...

Meet Dr. David Franklin. A lifelong Principal, David has been running The Principal's Desk since 2017. David is an author, keynote speaker, adjunct professor, and more. We will talk about Education Leadership, surviving as a Principal, writing, podcasting, and more. I am looking forward to learning and growing with Dr. Franklin. David's newest book was released in January 2024, Advice from The Pri...

Hi friends. It is teacher appreciation week. a big shout and THANK YOU TO ALL TEACHERS OUT THERE! On this episode of the podcast, I will dive into 3 great stories from HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students, and Staff regarding teachers and the amazing impact they can have on schools, kids, and the community. I'll also explain the acronym S.E.E. Come join me LIVE on all socials #ELB . This po...

It is not every day you get to interview a University President! Meet Dr. Dan Myers, the 15th President of Misericordia University in Dallas, PA. Dr. Myers has led previously at American, Marquette, and Notre Dame Universities and joined Misericordia in 2021. He is a published author and is an expert in the study of collective behavior and social movements. Join us LIVE for the conversation on Mon...

Meet Tom Walls: Teacher, Coach, Blogger, Speaker. Tom has been a lifelong Teacher & Coach now working in Winnipeg, Canada. Tom has a deep passion for football and the spirit and psychology of football. He believes in small actions creating big impacts in school, on the team, an din the classroom. Join us LIVE at 7 pm EST on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. You can follow him on X @TomWalls6263 and...

Hi friends, Meet Doug Elwell, my pisane from Staten Island. Doug is a Math teacher, Basketball Coach and trainer, former D1 captain and player himself, and one looking to make a positive difference in the world. Doug brings positivity to his students and his players on and off the court. I look forward to the conversation this Saturday morning, April 20th, 2024 bright and early at 8 am. Join us LI...

Meet Jeff Thomas, 2nd-year Principal at WRVHS. Jeff is a bundle of positive energy who I was fortunate to meet at the Vermont Principals Conference in the summer of '23. Jeff is a former mechanical engineer, turned PE teacher turned Principal. I am excited to talk with him about his journey including the 8 before 8 concept. Join us LIVE on April 10th at 7 pm EST. #ELB #SurviveThrive This podcast i...

Meet Christine Miraglia. Christine is in her 1st year as an Assistant Principal in her hometown of Monticello, NY. She is incredibly talented, extremely helpful, and super smart. A former teacher at Middletown schools (NY), Christine has grown her leadership and is doing great work in her school and community. Join me for this podcast, LIVE, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 4:15 pm EST. This podca...