NJAEL - The Leader's Edge Podcast

Heather Monahan , author of Creating Confidence and Overcoming Your Villains joins the Leader's Edge podcast! Heather is a dynamic leader who rapidly climbed the ranks in corporate America before making her mark in the broadcasting industry, eventually becoming the Chief Revenue Officer of Beasley Broadcasting. Her journey of resilience and empowerment led her to found Boss In Heels, where she...

Chris Walker- CEO of ENCODED joins the podcast to discuss his book: The Frequency Era and how the job market is about to enter it's next major phase. Have you been wondering what's going to happen next due to major AI innovation? This is the episode for you. Chris breaks down his book and how it outlines the previous job market eras, what's next, and what skill types will thrive the mo...

Yulia Vasilyeva - CEO of Intelocate joins the podcast to share her journey of leadership and starting a company, what it's taught her along the way, and how it's helping schools & other markets combined! Intelocate is a leading operations consolidation software for businesses managing multiple locations, offering a comprehensive real-time view of operations at each site and every level...

On Tuesday June 2nd the NJASTO (New Jersey Association of School Technology Officials hosted their 2nd annual Innovation Summit and NJAEL & The Leader's Edge Podcast were there in support. Listen to hot takes happen live from the event! NJAEL President Dr. Jeanene Dutt provided a welcome message, was a panelist, and hosted 2 PD sessions on leadership. Thank you to NJASTO leaders: Adrian Ce...

Retired Captain George Dom - former TOPGUN Instructor, Flight Commander of the Blue Angels, and Strike-Fighter Squadron Commanding Officer connects to discuss his background, his book High Trust Leadership and how military leadership applies to other markets. Author Bio: Captain Dom is a former naval officer and aviator with a career in key leadership positions in high performance organizations, i...

Steve Cappello, Superintendent of Cinnaminson, and new NJAEL Trustee joins the Leader's Edge Podcast to discuss how his previous experience as Technology Director helps in his current role as Superintendent. Listen to hear Steve share details on his background, what technology was like when he was in the position, how it helped navigate Covid, and the current day benefits. Steve also shared pe...

Dr. Scott Ripley, Superintendent of High Point Regional, joins the Leader's Edge Podcast to discuss establishing equitable education paradigms and courage. Listen in to hear Dr. Ripley share details on paradigm shifts he's led, how it all comes back to the benefit of students, and ways you can lead impact at your school district. Dr. Ripley also shares his personal background, education tr...

AI Ethics with guest Rebecca Bultsma! Rebecca is an AI Ethics researcher and Generative AI literacy consultant, with an MSc in Data & AI Ethics (University of Edinburgh) and 17 years in communications and PR. Rebecca has delivered over 200+ Keynotes delivered globally on AI ethics, AI in education, and responsible innovation strategy. Listen to Rebecca give a break down on what she sees in AI...

Are you All In?! Michele Gardner - CEO, and Sara Jutcovich - Lead Inclusion Facilitator with All In for Inclusive Education join the podcast to discuss share their background and what's happening in inclusion throughout NJ through All In! Listen in to hear Michele share her experience in special education and administration as well as personal experiences and how it's impacted her leadersh...

The NJAEL Lead Out Loud event guest speaker Dr. Grant Mayes joins the podcast to share his message of adversity and perseverance. Dr. Mayes spotlights his experience as an elite HS and college athlete, what sports has taught him about leadership, how he's beating the odds, and how persevering through family loss at a young age has shaped him into the leader he is today. To connect with Dr. May...

Dr. Anthony Grieco joins the podcast to share how his experience in special education develops leadership skills used across all aspects of education. Dr. Grieco also discuss his robust experience across many positions, especially special education, as it prepped him for his current role as Superintendent. And not to leave out experience as a VP, AD, Principal, and parent! To connect with Dr. Grie...

Dr. David Warner - Director of Planning and Innovation for Elmwood Park - joins the podcast to discuss his NJAEL Leader's Edge Article: Empty Ball Fields, Troubled Classrooms - The Unseen Link Between Baseball and Student Success. Listen to Dr. Warner break down the correlation between the teachings of baseball and student success. We also dive in to Dr. Warner's educational history, the r...

Coach Kurt Hines - author, keynote speaker, teacher and coach joins the podcast to discuss how coaching has developed leadership skills professionally and personally. Coach shares how he got into coaching, what he teaches currently, how coaching has natural leadership skill development, and much more! Coach Hines has an impressive following on X linked here: X ⁠ LinkedIn⁠ To connect with Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Joe Sanfelippo - author, keynote speaker, and former superintendent joins the podcast with guest-host Joe Fleres to discuss his book Lead From Where You Are and new release Lead From Who You Are. Joe Sanfelippo shares personal details on his work history, who he would invite out to dinner, and what would surprise people about him. We also discuss feedback he's heard from his books, how Joe Fle...

Meet the host, Rob Elia, with guest host Chris Carrubba. Listen to learn more about Rob, his background in education and coaching, how he transitioned to a new career and the similarities & differences between the two. Rob adds in personal details on what motivates him, his current positions with PureTek Group & NJAEL, and what coaching over 20 seasons plus 13 years of teaching has taught...

iteach NJ State Director Chloe LaFrance joins the podcast to discuss her background as a former school leader and how iteach is changing the teacher certification landscape in NJ. Listen to Chloe share her education experience, how she was leading a school and conducting similar staffing efforts to what she does now, and some Texas spin. "Teach in New Jersey Quickly and Affordably. Over 30,000 edu...

NJASTO President & Tech Director Adrian Cepero joins the podcast to discuss all things NJASTO. Listen in to learn about the NJASTO & NJAEL Partnership. "NJASTO (New Jersey Association of School Technology Officials) is a not-for-profit professional association that promotes the highest standards in educational technology, efficiency and cybersecurity in schools, provides its membershi...

Dr. Nick Vancheri of Northern Region ESC joins the podcast to discuss the truths and myths of ESCs, how they operate, what they do and don't do and much more! Dr. Vancheri also shares his experience in education, all the fun events and tasks he is taking on currently, and just how far back him and Rob go. To connect with Dr. Vancheri: LinkedIn X To connect with Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Vin Rettino (Dir of Personnel for Union Township) and Glasshebra Jones (Dir of HR and Compliance) with NJASPA (New Jersey Association of School Personnel Administrators) join the Leader's Edge to discuss the organization and it's partnership with NJAEL! Learn more about Vin and Shebra, what led them to HR leadership, and the NJASPA and it's mission. The New Jersey Association of School...

Anna Brylin - nationally ranked tennis player, former Captain of the Wake Forest Girls Tennis Team as well as student athlete of host Rob joins the podcast! Anna's resume includes: Junior ranked #15 in the nation by tennisrecruiting.com ITA Doubles All-American & 3rd Team All-ACC ITA Scholar Athlete, ACC Academic Honor Roll ITA All-American Champion ITA Doubles Ranked #2 Listen to Anna describ...

Eddie Aldarelli - Superintendent of Edison Public Schools joins the podcast to discuss leadership and hosting Leading the Way podcast in this Thanksgiving Special! Eddie has gone from teacher, to principal, HR and Superintendent and discusses what he's learned along the way. We get to hear the knowledge he passes on to novice leaders as a professor and how he hosts the podcast for Edison Publi...

Thomas C. Murray joins the Leaders Edge Podcast to discuss Future Ready Pathways! Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a Project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and...

Doug Boersma, Director of Broadcasting & Production for Garden State Esports joins the podcast to discuss Esports broadcasting, plus how the Scranton School for the Deaf competes in Esports and is crushing it! Listen to Doug share his background in the deaf community, and how his students are breaking through barriers to succeed. Link to connect with Doug: LinkedIn To connect with Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Superintendent Joe Jones and former Assistant Superintendent T.J. Vari of TheSchoolHouse302 join the podcast to discuss leadership, growth, their books, and their podcast FocusED . Quoted from the SchoolHouse302 Website: "TheSchoolHouse302 started on the trails of White Clay Creek, during what we call “write-and-runs.” We love to run and found that sharing thoughts and ideas was incredibly easy an...

It was clear, even early on, that Ted Lasso knew a thing or two about being a good leader. It's not about the wins and losses but about helping others become the best versions of themselves. Much like  Ted Lasso  the show,  Lead It Like Lasso  takes an entirely different approach to leadership. The foreword alone will shock you. The lessons outlined are not just for business leaders. Rule #1 -...