#ELB Education Leadership and Beyond

Meet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.This podcast is sponsored by IXL...

Meet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders. As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public...

Delighted to host Dr. Richard Ramos on the #ELB Podcast LIVE at 7:45 EST/4:45 PT on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Richard is an Arizona native and Superintendent of the Miami School District in Miami, AZ. We'll talk leadership, being a Superintendent, at-risk youth, and his love of reading the best leadership books out there! Join us for the podcast! This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalize...

Meet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit...

Meet Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will join me on the  #ELB  podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here:  https://houselfitness.com/ Receive Mark's free mo...

Join us LIVE Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4:10 EST when the #ELB Podcast hosts author & NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins. Glenn is the award-winning Superintendent at Brigantine Schools in beautiful Brigantine Beach, NJ on the famous Jersey Shore! Since stepping into his role as Superintendent in February 2020, Glenn Robbins has led the Brigantine School District to great heights--academically,...

Meet Conway Schools (AR) Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum. Jeff has been leading in schools for close to 30 years, the last 14 as Superintendent. He is a Husband and Dad to three sons. He loves the outdoors- fishing, hunting, and camping and is a school safety expert. We'll talk about leadership, team building, the Conway Cats, and more. Join us tonight! Sunday night, March 30th, at 7:30 EST LIV...

Meet Zane Thomas, Principal of Houston HS in Mississippi. Zane is a passionate leader who cares deeply about his school and community--and leads with humor, love, and authenticity. I had a blast with Zane at the MS Principals Conference last year in Biloxi--and he'll join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, March 20, at 4:15 EST. Join us on the socials! #SurviveThrive This podcast is spon...

Meet Steve Clark, the proud Principal of Sierra HS in Manteca, CA. Steve is a veteran principal leading at Manteca. He has been a principal for 22 years, and this is his 33rd year in education. We'll talk leadership, longevity, and how to survive & thrive through the job. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and visiting the US National Parks--and his hometown/school community. Join us LIVE...

Meet Chris Agostino, the Athletic Director at Bay Shore School District in Bay Shore, LI. Chris is a lifelong NYer, an energizing and passionate school leader, husband and a Dad. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST, Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, for the podcast. We'll talk about leadership, sports, family, tough love, and making each day your masterpiece. This podcast is sponsored by IXL...

The #ELB podcast rolls on. Excited to talk with Dr. Andrew Ecker. I met Andrew last summer (2024), and we connected immediately- leadership, fatherhood, college basketball (Andrew played at Arizona St), and trying to be the best we can be! Andrew is the Director of the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at PNW Boces in NY. We'll be LIVE on the podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, March 4th...

Meet Brooks Black, teacher and wrestling coach at Union County HS in Morganfield, KY. Brooks is also a brand new Dad for the 2nd time around--He has a 17-month-old daughter, Annalee & newborn son, Boone, and he still made time for the podcast! He is a former D1 wrestler at the University of Illinois and MMA fighter. Here is an article about a fight in 2023: https://bit.ly/ELBBrooksB He is pass...

Meet Kelly Odell, the education and training leader at KASC: Kentucky Association of School Councils. Kelly is an amazing person, Mom, and school leader--leading with enthusiasm and passion. We will discuss her journey as well as the Vibrant Leadership program of KASC. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning....

Meet Dr. Adam Drummond, an Associate Partner for the Center for Model Schools. Adam is an author, Dad, and change agent in education. He will be kicking off the huge Model Schools Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-25, 2025, with his keynote speech, Energize Your Passion. He'll join us LIVE on the  #ELB  Podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025. We'll talk about leadership, Mod...

Meet Jeff Rodman, the Executive Director of NELMS: The New England League of Middle Schools. Join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2025 LIVE, at 4:15 EST as well talk leadership, learning, and the upcoming NELMS Conference in Springfield, MA. The conference is March 24 & 25th, and we'll share all the great reasons why you should attend this year! Jeff has an incredible journey--havi...

Honorée Corder is the author of 67 books and counting, including Write Your First Nonfiction Book. She’s a publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately turns aspiring non-fiction authors into bestselling and best-earning authors (and so much more)! She also runs the Empire Builders Mastermind, does all sorts of other magical things, and her...

Meet Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Okaloosa Schools in Niceville, FL. Mr. Chambers has been the Superintendent in Okaloosa since 2019 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in the district, including the "First Year" teacher of the year way back in '99! I had the opportunity to spend some time with Marcus and the leaders from Okaloosa Schools last summer--and WOW--Marcus is a tre...

Meet Lars Clemensen, the long-time Superintendent of Hampton Bays, NY School District. Lars is also the President of the NYSCOSS—NY State Council of School Superintendents. He will join me LIVE on the  #ELB  podcast to talk leadership, learning, LI, Longhorns, and more. Lars is also a husband and father to two small children, so we will also tackle the challenges of being a bust school superintend...

Meet William Vanderbloemen, author of Be the Unicorn and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. I absolutely loved the book Be the Unicorn, which contains the 12 essential habits that separate high achievers in an increasingly competitive world. William is an expert in hiring and HR and can spot the "Unicorn" out of a crowd. Join us, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:05 EST on all socials! If you are...

Meet my good friend, Amber Parker, Ballard County (KY) MS Principal, home of the Bombers. Amber has been the leader at BCMS for more than 12 years and has been there for 27 years! WOW! She has amazing energy & a warm, caring heart. She is a single Mom to Quadruplets (yes, Quadruplets!!!) and survives and thrives through it all. She is also heavily involved at the KY State Leadership level, ser...

#ELB Podcast: Meet Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson Education Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This will be a different type of podcast, with me interviewing them on #ELB and them interviewing me on Spillin’ the Tea in Studio D--2 podcasts combined into one! Cool! I met Darin & and Candiss at a summer leadership event in AR & they were awesome: high energy, a g...

Meet Vince Swagerty, the Superintendent of North Bend Schools in beautiful, coastal Oregon. Vince is a life-long Oregonian and in his 2nd year as the leader in N. Bend. We'll talk about leadership, learning, school culture, baseball, and more. Join us LIVE from the South Coast ESD leadership & professional learning day at 4:05 pm PT/7:05 EST on all socials. #Survivethrive This podcast is spons...

Excited to join L. Earl Franks, Ed. D., LIVE on the #ELB podcast from the SAANYS Conference in beautiful downtown Lake Placid, NY. Earl & I will jump on the podcast together between sessions at 3:10 pm EST today, Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Dr. Franks is the Executive Director of The NAESP: The National Association of Elementary School Principals. He has served as executive director for 7 year...

Meet Joe Coscia, a recently retired teacher and boys' HS basketball coach at Susan Wagner HS in Staten Island. Joe has coached for 35 years and has earned 445 wins, 2nd all-time on Staten Island. Joe was always a gentleman and fierce competitor when I officiated his games many years ago in the SIHSL & the PSAL. I am proud to talk to Joe about his career, coaching, his longevity, and surviving...

Meet Dr. Melissa Sadorf--the Arizona Rural Schools Association Executive Director. Dr. Sadorf recently retired after teaching and leading for 30 years, most recently as Superintendent of Stanfield Schools in AZ. She is an adjunct professor of leadership at NAU and a new author, having just published the Resilient Rural Leader w/ASCD. She also runs the Rural Scoop Podcast. Join us LIVE on the #ELB...