In AWE Podcast with Sarah Johnson

Connie Redic is a native of Dallas, TX working as an Assistant Principal in Andover, KS, a suburb of Wichita. She has over 13 years of educational experience as a former science teacher and instructional coach. She has worked in urban and suburban school districts in both Texas and Kansas. Connie plans to pursue a doctorate degree in educational leadership and is currently working on her district...

Marisol Rerucha is an educational leader who doesn't just talk about restorative practices, equity, social justice, trauma informed care, and generational poverty; she has both lived experience and a proven record of doing this work while leading change in education and non-profit systems. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves as the...

Sarah shares the section she wrote about her dad from Lead with FAITH on Father's Day, jolting listeners to either write about someone who inspires them or think about a way to influence in any space without a title.  Get your copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well  Join Sarah’s mailing list to receive her Five Ways to Slay Fea...

Jane A. G. Kise, Ed. D., is the founder of Differentiated Coaching Associates. For the past 20 years she has worked as a consultant, specializing in teambuilding, coaching, and professional development. She is also the author or coauthor of over 25 books, including Unleashing the Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools; Step In, Step Up: Empowering Women for the School Leadership Journey;  Diff...

Valerie Lewis has been an educator for 20 years across three states, serving in both public and private sectors in the elementary and high school levels. She is currently an administrator for a large high school in Georgia. She is involved in advocacy in her community as well as in education, engaging in the ISTE Digital Equity professional learning community. Valerie is dedicated to learning thro...

Sarah shares her experiences in unlearning racism and the journey to continue to learn and become an antiracist and ally to racial reconciliation, equity, and justice. #InAWEtoRISE Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas https://docs.google.com/…/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-…/mobilebasic… I Know Why the C...

Suzie Henderson is finishing her second year serving as principal at Alto Park Elementary School in Rome, Ga. She spent her first 14 years serving as a Speech-Language Pathologist,  and the next 7 years as an Assistant Principal. She is passionate about meeting the needs of the whole person, both the staff she is blessed to serve with and the students and families who make up Alto Park Elemen...

Sarah shares the songs that keep her energy boosted, especially during COVID19.  Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey You Alone by North Point Worship Featuring Lauren Daigle Light of the World by Lauren Daigle Come Alive from The Greatest Showman This Is Me from The Greatest Showman The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman

Latrese D. Younger has over ten years of teaching experience across three different districts, as an English Language Arts and SAT Prep-Verbal teacher for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education. Throughout her tenure with Dinwiddie County, Henrico County, and Richmond City Public School...

Sarah shares recommendations for people whose messages have been serving her during COVID19. Connect with them using the links below! #InAWEtoRISE Latasha Morrison Latasha on Instagram Be the Bridge on Facebook Megan Anderson on Twitter Neil Gupta Neil's Blog Neil's Podcast with Tom Murray Peter DeWitt's Website Peter on Instagram

Mrs. Jamilah A. Hud-Kirk has served an educator for over 20 years and currently serves as Principal of Fountain Elementary School in Clayton County Public Schools, one of the largest urban school districts in Metro Atlanta for the past 10 years. Fountain Elementary is a designated Title I School serving over 600 students in Grades PreK-5th grade.  At Fountain Elementary Mrs. Hud-Kirk focuses...

Sarah shares the books that have been inspiring her through this period of quarantine from COVID19. Check them out and share yours at #InAWEtoRISE Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker Ready to Rise by Jo Saxton They Call Me Mr. De by Frank DeAngelis Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well 

Tara Desiderio has been an educator for twenty years & a school leader for twelve of those years. She is passionate about her students/team & enjoys leading others through their strengths. Her passion for creating positive school culture & embracing a growth mindset is at the heart of all she does. Tara co-moderates #CultureEd, a chat dedicated to connecting educators and focusing on b...

Sarah shares some awe-inspiring recommendations for listeners, specifically those that are serving her during this pandemic stay at home safe time. Check them out here! For the Love Podcast with Jen Hatmaker Unlocking Us with Brené Brown The Smart Thinking Podcast with Ted Neitzke UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministry Podcast with Father Mike Schmitz Teachers on Fire with Tim Cavey Teach Better Talk...

Dr. Jackie Minor currently serves as the Director of District Implementation for Kagan Professional Development. She spent the first 22 years of her educational career in public education serving as an elementary school teacher, middle school English teacher, K–12 gifted education facilitator, building principal, school improvement specialist, and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instru...

Sarah shares Tim Cavey's Faith in Action story from the RISE UP section in Lead with FAITH. From his story, we learn that there can be beauty from ashes, and we don't have to stay in pits of fear. Sarah shares her own experiences in the pit as well as the framework she wrote about in Lead with FAITH to jolt listeners to consider how they can cultivate their own rise up.  #InAWEtoRISE #Leadwit...

Bethany Clemenson believes that everyone has amazing gifts and talents to share with the world! She helps individuals get dialed in to who they are, their passions, and what they want so they can live a big life! You will find Bethany speaking at schools, corporate events, groups, and retreats with the purpose of leaving individuals with a fresh lens, increased awareness, and a plan of action to L...

Sarah shares Bethany Hill's Faith in Action story from Lead with FAITH, focusing on H--Lead with Heart. Bethany's story highlights the need for empathetic leaders and the power of calm. Sarah expands on the Heart section to describe emotional intelligence domains through an analogy of the thermostat and thermometer.  #InAWEtoRISE Resources mentioned: Brené Brown and Dr. Marc Brackett Podcast...

Lesley Bruinton is an Accredited in Public Relations practitioner with more than 15 years of professional experience. The former television journalist now serves as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Tuscaloosa City (Ala.) Schools--an urban district with more than 10,000 students. It’s a job where she can continue her craft of writing with her rapid-fire typing skills. She can usually be fou...

Sarah shares from the chapter titled "Wholehearted Living" from the H in FAITH in Lead with FAITH. She shares Neil Gupta's contribution to this section and how the theme of letting go is present in our lives now more than ever. She shares Brené Brown's 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living.  Connect with Neil Gupta Get your copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise...

Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. She has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach for several years, and most recently, a district administrator. As the founder of #BookSnaps, the latest reading comprehension strategy currently implemented in seventeen countries, she is always seeking...

Sarah shares her experience with grief this week while finding the joy in the trial. She shares an annotated list of encouraging songs, which she also sings a bit of, honoring the spirit of who she is called to be and her friend's model in this life.  Check out the songs! "You Say" by Lauren Daigle "You Alone" by Northpointe Worship featuring Lauren Daigle "Different" by Micah Tyler "Deeper"...

Huda Essa is a TEDx Speaker and the author of the motivational children's book, Teach Us Your Name , focused on empowering children to take pride in their many identities while showing respect for themselves and others.  Another culturally authentic and responsive book that she has written is “Common Threads: Adam’s Day at the Market”.  She is also currently writing for education profess...

Sarah shares Megan Anderson's contribution from the T in FAITH section from Lead with FAITH. Servant leadership is different from martyrdom, and in this jolt, you will be prompted to look at that line and serve in love without leaving yourself behind.  Connect with Megan ! Get your copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well  Join S...

Holly Labbe is a joyful, Enneagram 7 who is committed to enjoying every moment! She's a born entrepreneur and leader in both the for-profit and the non-profit world. She started a business, Holly Labbe Photography, and is a Co-Lead Pastor at Movement Church in Eau Claire, WI. In this episode, we learn how Holly discovered her passion for entrepreneurship and began to embrace using her passions to...