gcLi Leadership Podcast

In this heartfelt message, Berdy, gcLi Faculty, podcast producer and host, expresses deep gratitude and admiration for teachers, highlighting their vital role in shaping future leaders and fostering resilience in students. The conversation emphasizes the unseen work teachers do, which goes beyond imparting knowledge to nurturing character and instilling a love for learning. Berdy acknowledges the...

In this conversation, Kelsey Twist Schroeder, gcLi Faculty member, discusses her insights on leadership, particularly focusing on the perspectives of young people. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what leadership means to students, the distinction between empowerment and agency, and the need to balance ambition with the acceptance of imperfection. Kelsey also highlights the significa...

In this conversation, Rishi Raghunathan , gcLi Faculty, discusses how the Wellington School in Columbus, Ohio is approaching the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The school has embraced AI as a tool to enhance productivity, provide feedback, and stimulate critical thinking among students. They have created an AI acceptable use policy and encourage teachers and students to play and...

In this conversation, Sara Viveiros discusses her research on co-teaching as part of her graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. She explores different models of co-teaching and their impact on student perceptions and performance. Sara found that students generally had positive feelings towards co-teaching, but they saw a difference between the roles of...

the gcLi virtual program is now open for registration. So if you want a refresher from the gcLi Leadership Lab, or if you want to just dabble in some of the content that we provide, that we call the Pedagogy of Leadership, then this program is for you. In this program, you will learn how student brains function and how that influences their behavior and learning and how ready they are to become le...

For me,  a new school year is a renewal of sorts. A time to reflect on what works, what doesn't. And then my favorite things to do, is charting the paths and plans to get students where they need to be in an engaged classroom. I love making the plan, but once three weeks into the year rolls around and I'm already off course, I can feel a bit frustrated. And that's what I wanted give...

Jennifer Siff, Director of Campus Life at the Salisbury School , shares her experience as a participant and scholar at the gcLi Leadership Lab. She discusses the differences between being a participant and a scholar, highlighting the opportunity to help create the same transformative experience for other participants. Building authentic relationships and creating a safe environment are essential f...

Danielle Llewelyn , this year's gcLi scholar, discusses her experience with the Leadership Lab and the importance of teaching leadership skills. She highlights the value of networking and learning from fellow participants and faculty. They discuss the significance of titles and labels in leadership and the difference between traits and skills. The conversation emphasizes the need to recognize...

Centering joy is important in the context of Juneteenth and racial justice, educators have an obligation to promote racial and social justice and building relationships and learning from mistakes are crucial in this work. The history and significance of Juneteenth should be understood to better serve students, the work of advancing justice and equity is ongoing and requires collective effort. Andr...

Laura Renard  is this year's gcLi Leadership Grant Recipient and will  pursue a master's  in school leadership at the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to gain a deeper understanding of educational science and a formal pedagogy of leadership. The Gardner Carney Leadership Institute has influenced Laura's understanding of leadership and has taught her the importance of being true...

In this conversation, Berdy interviews Beth Dille, the Director of the C.  Kyser Miree Ethical Leadership Center at the Altamont School. They discuss the Miree Center and its unique approach to leadership education, emphasizing civic engagement and real-world impact. They explore the challenges of measuring success in leadership education and the metrics used at the Miree Center. Beth shares stori...

Jeremy LaCasse, Executive Director of the gcLi  and Mike Pardee, former gcLi faculty member and current Director of gcLi Research,  reflect on 20 years of the gcLi Leadership Lab. Let's go back to 2003. The gcLi is in its infancy. What are your roles? What's the mood? What's the method? How's this thing get off the ground? The gcLi  was established in 2003 with the goal of teac...

Somerville Johnston  is a licensed somatic experiencing practitioner  and founder of Aspen Roots Collective out of Asheville, North Carolina. Somatic experiencing is a modality that works with the autonomic nervous system to complete trauma responses. It focuses on changing the brain from the bottom up by tuning into the body and the animal aspect of our mind. Practicing orienting to safety can sl...

Dr. Natalie Simms reflects on 20 years of the gcLi and discusses its evolution and relevance in leadership education. The gcLi has become more inclusive of roles within independent schools and focuses on collaboration and problem-solving. Elementary school educators play a crucial role in shaping students' learning experiences. Feedback is seen as a gift and an opportunity for growth. The gcL...

In this conversation, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, Institute Scholar, gcLi,  discusses the impact of world affairs on emotional dysregulation and the challenges faced by teachers, students, administrators, and parents. She explains the concept of dysregulation and how it affects our ability to have productive conversations. Dr. Steiner Adair also highlights the mental distortions that contribute t...

Rishi is Faculty, gcLi and Head of Upper School, Wellington School , Columbus, OH. He talks about his experience at the Leadership Lab. "I think feedback, as Jeremy says, it's a gift. And so when I do think about feedback, I always ask myself, one, why am I getting this feedback? And two, what is this human being going through so they're providing me this feedback? So in fact, I thi...

 I want to share a brief personal story about how the gcLi has added value to my career and I guess more importantly to my life and remind you of the gcLi programming that is offered this year. 20th Anniversary of the gcLi Leadership Lab gcLi School Certification Program gcLi Virtual Program Support the show gcLi  Web Site             gcLi  Linkedin           gcLi  Facebook           gcLi  Twitter

Welcome to an episode that celebrates 20 years of the Gardner-Carney Leadership Institute. These 20th anniversary episodes will be fun and informative.  As you listen, I invite you to think back to the year 2004. What were you doing and how has time, world events, and the gcLi shaped your own pedagogy for teaching leadership? Today's guest always has a wealth of important wisdom to share. So...

On today's episode, Berdy speaks with former Leadership Lab graduate, Reina Stimpson, Head of Upper School and Director of the Student Leadership Program at The Derryfield School.  Berdy: "Teachers, especially in independent schools, we wear many hats.  And that's one thing I love about the lab is when we come together and start kind of taking off the hats and reminding ourselves wh...

Hello, gcLi. I'm coming to you from a brand new year. Happy 2024, everyone. We have with us our brave and fearless leader, Jeremy Lacase, to talk about our plans for our amazing gcLi community in 2024. So hello, Jeremy, and happy new year to you. If there's anyone listening who wants to hop on the podcast and share, share what you're doing or submit a blog post to Emily Ihrke, we we...

"I've been reflecting on many of the events of 2023, and I've noticed some themes that have popped up in the podcast episodes. And I think they're really kind of how I want to end this year and go into next year. Those themes are the powers of relational vulnerability and personal resiliency. Now in every episode, they may not have sounded like that, but ultimately I think that...

Hello, GCLI, welcome to the podcast. Today's guest is Erin Reimel-Clements . She is the director of alumni engagement at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School   and an expert communicator turned teacher. She has a degree from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications. She has written and edited for magazines such as Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, 17, and Shape. She continu...

Our newest initiative, the gcLi School Certification Program in the Pedagogy of Leadership ® provides a unique opportunity for the gcLi to work directly with faculty in their school environment. This program is the result of the work that Dr. Heidi Kasevich , Director of the Leadership Academy, and Jeremy LaCasse , Executive Director, have developed over the years. Today we talk to Heidi and Anita...

"Feedback doesn't work unless it goes both ways. The relationship doesn't work. I think so often we come to work and you know teachers fall into that space and administrators fall into their space and sometimes we forget to see each other as humans and that human experience is the same. It transcends whatever our titles are and whatever our roles are and if we could just sit down an...

Sara Viveiros is a 2023 Leadership Lab graduate who teaches Middle School Language Arts and Literature and works in the Learning Services Department at the St. Andrew School in Barrington, Rhode Island. I'm also very excited to announce that she was awarded the gcLi Leadership Grant   to pursue a master's degree in School Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate Schoo...