Educators Among Us

Every day, we make a choice about what version of ourselves we give to the people around us. Are we giving our best?  Or are we serving up the best of what's left?  The people who depend on us can tell the difference, and over time, those daily choices shape the influence we have on everyone we serve. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer w...

Every person you meet knows something you don't. They have seen things you have not seen, carried experiences you have not carried, and learned lessons from places you may never go. They have something to teach us, if we are only willing to pause, and to listen. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reminds educators and...

When we visit other countries, those that we may have perceived as less fortunate than ours, we need to prepare for something amazing.  The people who live elsewhere know what matters, why it matters, and how thankful they are to have it.  It's a lesson we can all learn, and will if we pay attention to life's God moments.  In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief...

Every person carries unrealized potential. Sometimes others set the bar for us, and sometimes we're not sure what we're capable of.  The difference between stagnation and growth is often the willingness to keep trying, learning, and evolving despite setbacks. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, encourages educators to...

Preparation isn't what gets noticed.  We don't always take the time to plan, and to prepare.  And, yet many of life's biggest successes and frustrations can be traced back to what happened before the opportunity arrived. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, challenges educators to resist the endless noise competing for...

We all carry opinions about people, places, and situations we've never personally experienced. Sometimes those conclusions come from headlines, social media, secondhand stories, or simply what we've heard repeated often enough to accept as truth. But we must be willing to step beyond our comfort zones, engage with people directly, and discover that reality is often far richer and more complex than...

We cling tightly to what feels familiar, don't we?  It gives us stability, identity, and comfort. But growth rarely happens while standing still. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is pause long enough to recognize that we've outgrown a season, and that change, while painful, may actually be pointing us toward renewal. Some might call it a "reboot". In this episode of the Educators Among Us...

As educators, we have many opportunities to give gifts.  Especially during moments of celebration.  But excellent educators give generously throughout the year, gifts such as encouragement when someone is struggling, grace when a student falls short, patience during difficult seasons, collaboration that lightens someone else's load, or simply taking the time to truly listen and pay attention. Thes...

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,...