The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast | The #1 Downloaded School Leadership Show

  Zaretta Hammond is an educator focused on literacy and equity. She is a former classroom writing teacher. And is a lover of all things Marvel. She'll quote the Lord of the Rings at any opportunity she gets. In her spare time, you'll find her reading up on cognitive neuroscience or out in nature and can be seen routinely hugging trees.   Show Highlights Culturally responsive teaching isn't hot sa...

  GLENN ROBBINS is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He has served as a public school superintendent in New Jersey since 2016. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was a middle school principal, a high school assistant principal, a high school social studies teacher, and a high school varsity coach. He is also an author and speaker.   Gl...

  Professor Netzer is the Vice Dean of Research and the Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, an affiliate of the Columbia Data Science Institute, and the author of Decisions over Decimals . Professor Netzer is a world-renowned expert in data-driven decision-making and extracting meaningful insights from data. He wrote dozens of papers published in the top tier acade...

Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of the exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network and global PR firm BrEpic Communications. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the No. 1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists.     Show Highlights   Tools to recognize patterns and the...

    Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization committed to combining STEM and standards-based content learning and leadership with principles of justice-centered pedagogy. She currently serves as the Director of Multicultural Education and Equity for the National Science Teaching Association. Leena has worked with pre-service teachers at UC...

    Jason Ablin, the author of The Gender Equation in Schools: How To Create Equity and Fairness For All Students, consults with schools across the country regarding gender and creating positive school cultures. At American Jewish University's Graduate School for Education, he trains teachers to create gender aware classrooms and is also the founder/director of AJU's Mentor Teacher Certification P...

      Show Highlights   After Action Review and the Ruckus Maker Eight Step Goal Setting Tool are two tools you need in your leadership toolbox.  Resources and game changing ideas to equip and empower you to have an incredible 2024. Create talent incubators to avoid the turnover in education.  Tap into your inner Ruckus Maker to confidently create the future of schools.   Get Danny's last two book...

    Dr. Rachel Roberts has served in various leadership roles in education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, and principal supervisor. Rachel is passionate about women in leadership and believes that relational leadership is key to high-performing schools. Rachel lives with her wife Jules, and a menagerie of pets and enjoys biking, reading, and fi...

    Michael (Mike) Nelson began his career as an elementary school teacher before becoming an elementary school principal. As a district leader, he led learning initiatives in two Washington state school districts. As the superintendent for Washington's (EEE)Enumclaw school district, he led several initiatives to improve cultural support and academic outcomes for Native students. In 2019, the Wash...

    Heidi DeCoux is a serial entrepreneur who's built four businesses with 50%+ profit margins, sold 3 of them, including a 7-figure exit, and has appeared in magazines and websites like Forbes .  She's become known as "The Optimizer" because she's passionate about helping entrepreneurs optimize their businesses and life. She's now gearing up to launch her newest company, Alchemized Teams , design...

    Lynn Hardin is a retired elementary school principal and certified life coach with over 20 years of experience working with school leaders at all levels. She is passionate about staying current with the latest research and trends in education leadership. But most importantly, she is committed to helping her clients achieve greater success, both personally, and professionally and become the lea...

The School Leadership Series promises to provide motivation on your way into school every Monday-Friday in five minutes or less. Co-hosted by Karine Veldhoen (founder of Learn Forward) and Danny Bauer (founder of Better Leaders Better Schools) we'll offer you a challenging idea and a clear action step each day. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more at  https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  and  htt...

The School Leadership Series promises to provide motivation on your way into school every Monday-Friday in five minutes or less. Co-hosted by Karine Veldhoen (founder of Learn Forward) and Danny Bauer (founder of Better Leaders Better Schools) we'll offer you a challenging idea and a clear action step each day. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more at  https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  and  htt...

The School Leadership Series promises to provide motivation on your way into school every Monday-Friday in five minutes or less. Co-hosted by Karine Veldhoen (founder of Learn Forward) and Danny Bauer (founder of Better Leaders Better Schools) we'll offer you a challenging idea and a clear action step each day. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more at  https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  and  htt...

    Lisa is a high school writing teacher & PK-12 principal of a rural South Dakota school district. She leads a 2020 ESEA Distinguished Elementary School and a 2021 National Blue Ribbon Elementary School. She is a co-developer and facilitator of the South Dakota Department of Education's "Good to Great" Teacher Mentoring Program and a public speaker at a variety of state and national educatio...

The School Leadership Series promises to provide motivation on your way into school every Monday-Friday in five minutes or less. Co-hosted by Karine Veldhoen (founder of Learn Forward) and Danny Bauer (founder of Better Leaders Better Schools) we'll offer you a challenging idea and a clear action step each day. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more at  https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  and  htt...

The School Leadership Series promises to provide motivation on your way into school every Monday-Friday in five minutes or less. Co-hosted by Karine Veldhoen (founder of Learn Forward) and Danny Bauer (founder of Better Leaders Better Schools) we'll offer you a challenging idea and a clear action step each day. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more at  https://betterleadersbetterschools.com  and  htt...

    Carlon is the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Equity Institute. In his role, he oversees organizational strategy, internal operations, and implementation of Equity Institute's educator pathway program. Carlon is an avid reader and lifelong learner who spends much of his time exploring topics related to social science, history, and leadership.   Show Highlights   Storytelling builds a co...

  Dr. Danya Tiara Woods is a self-motivated enthusiast who seeks opportunities to enhance the lives of today's youth through education, mentorship and cultural exposures. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal of the Dr. Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School in Red Clay Consolidated School District her education philosophy centers on the idea that students learn best when their basic needs and...

  Jon Campopiano is in his fifth year as the Executive Director of Secondary Education for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. In his duties as Executive Director, Jon supervises all SRVUSD Middle and High Schools, leads the district Local Control Accountability Plan and strives to institutionalize equity for all students, staff and community members. Prior to his district leadership, Jo...

  Adam H. Frank, PhD, principal at Palmer Ridge High School in Monument, Colorado, provides consulting, speaking, and professional development services specializing in school discipline, legal practices, student-centered engagement, leadership development, and change theory.   Show Highlights Reading the signs when your staff goes "BIG."  Discipline done well is a loving process with these practic...

    Namita Prasad is a Confidence Educator and the author of The Power of Why Not. Her revolutionary approach to confidence development redefines confidence as a mindset. She believes anyone can become confident and developed the framework of A Confident Mindset ™ school program for K-8 students to create a schoolwide culture of confidence encouraging children to say why to opportunities.   Show H...

    April Gaydosh is an Administrator of Schools for Jordan School District in West Jordan, Utah. She has previously held positions as a building level principal, assistant principal, high school teacher, and an adjunct college faculty member in both North Carolina and Alabama. She is always looking for new challenges and thrives in environments where creativity/innovation is encouraged and expect...

    Nathaniel Provencio is a career educator who has worked in public education for over 20+ years. Nathaniel has served as a teacher, school principal, and associate superintendent. Nathaniel is an award-winning leader, author, and speaker on regional, state, and national levels, and currently serves as a national school leadership consultant focusing on school improvement, team development, and...

    Jacqueline M. Baker is a speaker, author, leadership consultant and advisor known for her unique approach to modern etiquette and leadership. As the author of The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You and Leader by Mistake: Becoming A Leader One Mistake At A Time, she frequently speaks and writes on the leadership-for-all concept. Her inspiration and expertise comes from more th...