EduGladiators

Real Talk Education

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Welcome to the Real Talk Education Podcast, where we dive into the real topics facing real teachers, leaders, and students with your host, Marlena Gross, DEI champion, national ed thought leader and founder of EduGladiators. Each week we will discuss the topics that might be keeping you up at night as an educator or parent. This is not an echo chamber podcast. We will unapologetically examine the real challenges in education, plus provide insights and tips to help you navigate all the things, including curriculum, leadership, DEI, student engagement, advocacy, misinformation, and more. Hosted...

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EduGladiators

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Education

Podcast website

www.edugladiators.com

Latest episode

Apr 3, 2025

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Episodes

#20 - The Excellence Lifestyle with Colin Seale 01.11.2019

Excellence isn't just a goal or expectation, but a lifestyle.  Welcome to The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators.  In this week's episode we sit down with award-winning educator, advocate, entrepreneur, #criticalthinking expert, @Forbes contributor, and Founder of @thinkLawUS - Colin Seale - to discuss how excellence is not just a word or item on a checklist.  Excellence is a lifestyle!  Connec...

#19 - Diving Into Leadership with Evan Robb 01.10.2019

Welcome to The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators.  In this week's episode Principal, TEDx Speaker, and Corwin Author Evan Robb discusses leadership as well as his latest projects.  Evan shares how to build the foundations of effective leadership despite daily distractions in his new book - The 10-Minute Principal. Connect with Evan Robb to learn more about his new book and leverage ten-minute...

#18 - The Secret Sauce with Rich Czyz 22.09.2019

It is always an honor to have incredible educators in The Arena - the podcast for EduGladiators.  In this week's episode, author and educator Rich Czyz helps us uncover The Secret Sauce to engage our students.   Connect with Rich Czyz to learn more about his new book and strategies to engage students. Twitter: @RACzyz Website: http://www.fouroclockfaculty.com Rich's Books on Amazon: The Secret Sau...

#17 - Power of Play with Michael J. Hynes 18.02.2019

EduGladiators is BACK with a NEW season of podcasts to help you grow as a warrior for our students! We are excited to have Michael Hayes share his passion advocating for play in schools. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Developing High Performing PLCs with Josue Falaise 18.02.2019

(11.10.17) Looking for ways to take your PLC to the next level? Join in to hear from Josue Falaise as he answers questions on Developing High Performing PLCs! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Gearing Up 18.02.2019

(7.29.17) Keep the convo going after the #EduGladiators chat! Join in to hear from the #EduGladiators CORE Warriors on how they are gearing up for the new school year! Plus ask the warriors your Qs! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#16 - Super Hero Powers with Dennis Griffin, Jr. 18.02.2019

(7.17.17) Dennis Griffin, Jr. shares how his passion of super heroes and how we all can tap into our super powers to be impactful in our students' lives. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#15 - Masterminds with Daniel Bauer 18.02.2019

(6.26.17) In this episode, Daniel Bauer shares his secret system on how to accomplish more in 12 weeks than others do in a year through his Masterminds program. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Peer Classroom Observation with Josue Falaise 18.02.2019

(6.24.17) Keep the convo going after the #EduGladiators chat!  Join in to hear from Josue Falaise & ask him your questions on Peer Classroom Observations & Walkthroughs. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#14 - Rise From the Ashes with Terence White 18.02.2019

(6.12.17) Terence White shares his story of perseverance rising from the ashes with the help of his teachers to become a successful teacher and mentor. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#13 - Staying on Target with Zachary Jeans 18.02.2019

(5.22.17) In this episode, #Impact Matters founder, Zachary Jeans, share how to stay on target with our goals to further our professional growth and increase our impact in our respective organizations. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Professional Learning Communities with Daisy Dyer-Duerr 17.02.2019

In this episode, Daisy Dyer-Deurr shares how Professional Learning can transform your practice as an educator to have a greater impact on students and colleagues. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#12 - Leadership Dunk Tank with Rebecca Coda & Dr. Rick Jetter 17.02.2019

(5.8.17) No school leader is immune to the effects of discrimination, bad politics, revenge, or ego-driven coworkers.  In this episode, authors Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter share how they equip school leaders with the practical knowledge and emotional tools necessary to survive and, better yet, avoid getting "dunked." Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#11 - Formative Tech with Monica Burns 17.02.2019

(5.1.17) In this episode, Monica Burns talk about her NEW book #FormativeTech sharing how how technology tools can energize teacher practice by providing easy ways to implement formative assessment every day. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#10 - Student Leadership with Mathieu Williams & Kealakehe Intermediate Students 06.01.2019

(4.17.17) How are you elevating student leadership in your school? In this episode, Mathieu Williams and his students from Kealakehe Intermediate (Hawaii) share how they promote student leadership! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After The Chat - Hacking Engagement with James Sturtevant 05.01.2019

(4.1.17) April is all about "Hacking" and we are honored to have James Sturtevant, author of Hacking Engagement, leading the April 1st chat! Don't miss the opportunity to engage with James LIVE After the Chat! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#9 - The Wheel of Misfortune with Erik Francis 05.01.2019

(3.6.17) In this episode, Erik Francis debunks the DOL Wheel of Misfortune and share strategies to enhance your capacity in asking rigorous questions. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#8 - Permission to Parent with Daniel Patterson 05.01.2019

(2.20.17) #EduGladiators is more than a hashtag! Now, it's also a PODCAST helping to usher in a new era of leadership, engagement and advocacy grounded in what is BEST for kids! In this episode, Daniel Patterson empowers our greatest allies as educators - PARENTS! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#7 - Systemic Change Agents with Joël McLean 05.01.2019

(2.6.17) In this episode, Joël McLean, #TacEdChat leader and Canadian Principal, shares the importance of Systemic Change Agents to further improve the learning experience for students. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#6 - Restorative Justice Video 03.01.2019

(1.21.17) January EduGladiators is Rethinking Discipline! Saturday, January 21, we discuss Restorative Justice.  After Saturday's chat the convo continues with the warriors of #EduGladiators - Dr. Sanée Bell, Colleen Skiles & Sean Thom. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After the Chat - Classroom to Community with Colleen Skiles & Sean Thom 01.01.2019

(1.14.17) Join EduGladiators' "After the Chat" on January 14 as Core Warriors Colleen Skiles & Sean Thom take a deeper dive in the chat topic - Classroom to Community from the EduGladiators {NEW} Chat Series: Rethinking Discipline. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#5 - Connected Ed 01.01.2019

(1.9.17) In this episode, Brendan Fetters shares the impact of Connected Ed and strategies to become and remain engaged in the global educational community. #realtalk #newera #connecteded  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#4 - The Power of Simple with Kyle Wagner 31.12.2018

(12.19.16) As adults, we can tend to over complicate things.  In this episode, author and middle school director, Kyle Wagner, walks us through his book "The Power of Simple". Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#3 - Asking Good Questions with Erik Francis 31.12.2018

(12.5.16) #EduGladiators is more than a hashtag! Now, it's also a PODCAST helping to usher in a new era of leadership, engagement and advocacy grounded in what is BEST for kids! In this episode, Erik Francis will help us understand the power of Asking Good Questions! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Arena {Special Edition} - Defining Sanctuaries with Sean Thom 31.12.2018

(11.18.16) #EduGladiators founder, Marlena Gross-Taylor, and Core Warrior, Sean Thom, examine the impact of the presidential election on school culture and define how schools must always be a safe place for students to learn and grow. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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