Leader of Learning

Episode 121 features Leon Tynes (@LeonTynesJr), an ISTE award-winning STEM educator from Phoenix, Arizona. During the episode, we discuss how educators can use pandemic teaching and learning to their advantage, how to best prepare students to be ready for the future, and best practices for implementing STEM and project based learning. Full show notes and more information about this episode can be...

Episode 120 features Manny Scott (@ManuelScott), an original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, inspirational author and speaker. His latest book, Teacher Secrets Every Educator Must Know to Empower Students in a Diverse, Digital World, shows what an individual teacher can do to reach, teach, and empower all students to succeed in school, work, and life....

Episode 119 features Dr. Adam Drummond (@AdamDDrummond), Associate Partner & Author for the International Center for Leadership in Education and author of the book, “The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs.” During the episode, we discuss differences between education change agents and disruptors, turnaround leadership, leadership to impact school culture, and ho...

In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of teacher professional development. During the episode, we discuss the best practices, opportunities, and methods of acquiring and delivering professional learning. We also share some of our tips for professional development over the summer after the schoo...

Episode 117 features Debbie Tannenbaum (@TannenbaumTech), an elementary school technology specialist in Fairfax County, VA and author of the upcoming book, “TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky.” During the episode, we discuss best practices for implementing instructional technologies, the ability for technology coaches to make a major instructional impact at their schools, and how true...

Episode 116 features Dr. Lori Baker-Schena (@DoctorBS), CEO and founder of Baker Schena Communications, a leadership coach and professional speaker who works with individuals, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations to strengthen their management and team-building skills. During the episode, we discuss how successful educators must develop professional leaders...

Episode 115 features John Davis (@JDActionHero), a professional fight director and stuntman for stage and screen, artistic director for three regional theme parks, sword-fighting comedian, college professor, and a motivational speaker, author and coach. During the episode, we discuss how educators are true action heroes, how to make students feel like action heroes, and how to focus on delivering...

Episode 114 features Aaron Pribble (@AaronPribble), an educator and author of “Teacherland: Inside the Myth of the American Educator” and “Writing in the Social Studies: A Practical Guide for Teaching an Essential Skill.” During the episode, we discuss building meaningful relationships with students outside of the classroom, dealing with myths about education and educators, and how students can wr...

In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topics of mental health and wellness for both students and educators as well as social-emotional learning. During the episode, we discuss alternative perspectives on taking time away from teaching “content” to bring in wellness and SEL and how to promote mental h...

Episode 112 features Brian Tobal (@BrianTobal), an educator and CEO of SchoolHouse, whose mission is to connect teachers with amazing families in Micro Schools and learning pods. SchoolHouse strives to provide our children's generation with the focused and personalized education that they are unable to receive in today's educational environment. During the episode, we discuss the concept of Micro...

Episode 111 features Dr. Chad Dumas (@ChadDumas), an educational consultant, international presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. During the episode, we discuss Chad’s book “Let’s Put the C in PLC” and the accompanying “An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC.” We also discuss relevant topics including building a coll...

Episode 110 features Kim Strobel (@strobeled), an educator, happiness coach, renowned speaker, author, and podcaster. During the episode, Kim opens up about her experiences with extreme anxiety disorder as a child. We also discussed the science and research behind happiness, how to overcome feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, lessen the effects of burnout, and how to help others through these feeli...

Episode 109 features Dre Baldwin (@DreAllDay), a former professional basketball player, pioneer in the field of Mental Game Mastery, and founder and CEO of Work Your Game, Inc. During the episode, we discussed the four components to the Work Your Game Philosophy (Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness, and Personal Initiative), how being a “Super You” version of yourself can lead to increased ef...

Episode 108 features Rob Breyer (@RBLeads), principal of Cameron Elementary School in North Carolina host of the Guiding Principals Podcast, and author of the upcoming book, “Taking the Leap.” During the episode, we discussed how leaders can deal with stress and the feeling of isolation, how to help leaders make the transition from a preparatory program to their first leadership role, and how to e...

Episode 107 features Jessica Williams (@jessicat_wills), a Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology in Long Island, NY and a doctoral student in Education Administration and Supervision. During the episode, we discussed the need to make access to advanced placement courses more equitable, how to bridge the home and school divide, and ways to keep families more connected to schools. Full...

Episode 106 features Brad Hughes (@brad_hughes), an elementary school principal in Ontario, Canada with 25 years’ experience in education and host of the Good News, Brad News Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators can practice service leadership, using humor and other tools to help transform schools and their cultures, and how leadership can be a reciprocal process, where the lead...

Episode 105 features Jami Fowler-White (@JjJj821), an assistant principal in Tennessee, author of the Educator Reflection Tips book series, and host of the Digital PD 4 You Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators should be reflective in their practice, maintaining a growth mindset to push through challenges, and strategies to grow in the profession. Full show notes and more informa...

Episode 104 features Ryan Scott (@ryancscott1981), an assistant principal in Kentucky and host of the Big Ed Idea Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how to take a different approach to how schools prepare students for the real world, the challenges facing rural education, and how to act on big ideas educators have for fixing education. Full show notes and more information about this episode...

Episode 103 features Sari Goldberg-McKeown (@sgteach_sari), a virtual principal and doctoral student from Long Island, New York. During the episode, we discussed leading a virtual-only school during the pandemic, pursuing a doctorate as part of the lifelong learning journey, and harnessing empathy, connections, and relationships to build a great school culture. Full show notes and more information...

Episode 102 features Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast), a Districtwide Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, Creator of the TeacherCast brand and podcast network, and renowned speaker and branding expert. During the episode, we discussed leading digital instructional shifts during the pandemic and in the future, how leading can be like being an orchestra conductor, and content creation and branding...

Episode 101 features Evan Whitehead (@evanwhitehead00), Director of Special Services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. During the episode, we discussed addressing mental health in educators and students, handling the current difficult political and societal contexts, and his 3 B’s for wellness - Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks. Full show notes and more information about this episode can be f...

Episode 100 is a celebration of reaching this important podcasting milestone. During the episode, I reflect on the three-and-a-half-year podcasting journey, present my "award ceremony acceptance speech," say many thank yous, and discuss what the future holds for the podcast. Also, you won't want to miss TWO exciting opportunities to win great prizes through two separate contests to thank you, the...

Episode 99 features Llivia Chan (@LiviaChanL), a teacher leader, administrator, and Digital Content Editor and Ambassador for the Teach Better Team. During the episode, we discussed how to embrace interactions with others, leading from the heart and with compassion, and personal passion projects. Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/e...

Episode 97 features Lindsay Titus (@ltitus828), a board certified behavior analyst, creator of Define YOUniversity, and author of the recently published Define YOU 30-Day Journal. During the episode, we discussed Lindsay’s unique work as a behavior specialist, the role trust plays in leadership and relationship building, and the importance of journaling. Full show notes and more information about...

Episode 97 features Maria Montroni-Currais (@MrsMCEDU), Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for a PreK-8 school district in New Jersey and a popular education blogger. During the episode, we discussed how to build and maintain a positive climate and culture, the value of clear communication and building trust with others, as well as collaborating with other leaders. Full show notes and more i...