Unapologetic Leadership

Get ready for an extraordinary episode! Get ready to be inspired by the incredible future educators from Huntley High School. They are super excited as they set out on their journey to become remarkable educators. It’s time to elevate their stories and amplify their voices!

This episode dives into understanding turnaround schools and the development that happens in those settings when you have great leadership and a great staff! From the peaks of celebrating as many students a possible to the valleys of building from nothing, Dr. Stewart takes us through his journey and leadership as an educational leader!

Connection is essential for expanding opportunities, accessing resources, exchanging knowledge, building collaborations, and fostering professional growth in an interconnected world. In this episode, I chop it up with Principal Marvin Smith. He talks about the importance of the connection and culture in his school! It’s all about CONNECTION!

The Proud Principal of Winters Mill High School in Maryland drops some great ways to build the positive school culture with students at the center of it all! Principal Brown is true to the core of why he became a school leader and it is evident in the work! Check this episode out!

A message from yours truly about being intentional in reflecting on the work we do as educators. Check out the episode.

Fellow Teach Better Team podcaster and school leader, Dr. Phillips talks about his journey as a new school administrator. Check out his story!

July 4, 2022 was supposed to be a day of celebration until tragedy rocked a community. Hear from Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, Superintendent of Schools for North Shore District 112 in Highland Park, IL., as he share his vantage point of bringing a community together when the unthinkable strikes.

Dr. Sanfelippo shares his perspective on school leadership, how to intentionally manufacture small wins, and gives insight to the “Recognize, Acknowledge, Extend” model. It’s a loaded episode you can’t miss hearing!

Education is very important in the Belin house! Check out this episode with a very special guest to find out why!

Dr. Young and I dialogue about the beginning of the year and give the listeners some things to think about that will set the box you are comfortable being in, on fire! There is tons of energy in this episode of Unapologetic Leadership!

Dr. Woods is an assistant principal in Delaware. Her leadership and preparation for the work that she does for kids definitely sets her above the rest! Dr. Woods shares some great ideas about community partnerships, serving kids, and dialogue with all stakeholders. She definitely drops some knowledge on the show!!!

Principal Harris is a school leader in Illinois that is all about kids! Check out her story!

If you don’t tell your story, someone else will! Spending a week at the nation’s capital, having the opportunity to advocate and tell the story of what is happening in schools to the First Lady of the US and the Secretary of Education, was quite an experience. Check out a short episode about the journey.

Principal of Johnsburg Elementary and the true definition of an avid reader, Dr. Belcastro drops some awesome insight on the culture of her school and the importance of a book in a kids hands. Bridget opens the world beyond her school through reading. Check out her story!

Knowing that education and the role of school leadership have drastically changed over the past couple of years, what would you say if you could look back and give yourself one piece of advice? Hear the advice from a group of school leaders! This episode features Dr. Abir Othman, Dr. Quentin Lee, Dr. Dan Krause, JaVonda Tucker, Brian Faulkner, Dr. Efrain Martinez, Sonia Ruiz, Dr. Amy Dixon, Dr. Vi...

Dr. Scott Savage has served in various roles in education. His perspective and lived experiences has helped him master the skill of building relationships and challenging others to invest in kids no matter what position you serve in education. He currently is an assistant principal and shares his story on Unapologetic Leadership!

A special message to educators.

Matt Woods shares his insights on the importance of relationships. He also shares his work and the impact of a book series “I wanna be…”

The path to education is not always the path most traveled. Dr. Efrain Martinez shares his journey and life experiences of how he became a champion for kids!!!

Educators have wondered how we have made it through the first semester of the 21-22 school year. The question is… what lies ahead of us? Check out this must listen to podcast featuring my great friend Dwight Carter as he talks about the disruption that the pandemic has caused to the education system. Not only that, he will give some very critical insight on leading through change. Learn how to COP...

Opening a new series to talk with school leaders about the life of lead wing schools over the past 2 months. Leaders will provide practical ideas and takeaways that leaders can implement in their buildings NOW! We all have to get through this together! We can learn from each other so check out this series!

Let’s talk about passion and purpose!! 2020 IL Principal of the Year, Dr. Tron Young is an awesome school leader that thinks completely outside the box! At Joseph Authur Middle School in O’Fallon, IL, this energetic school leader brings it EVERYDAY!!! Dr. Young inspires to instill perseverance, good choices, goal setting, and youth leadership development in his students. Check out his story!!!

Belvidere Central Middle School Principal, Brett McPherson gives us insight into his school culture! Brett has some key nuggets and take aways that will help any administrator no matter how long you have served in the school leader role!

Dr. Treadwell is the Principal of Aldridge Elementary school and the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood of Chicago! Listen to how she transforms her school community that faces challenges everyday! Teachers travel from near and far because of the awesome culture of love, respect, and accountability found in this building!

Author, podcast host, speaker and Principal of McHenry High School, Dr. Prickett shares his journey through education and how he is changing the game in education. Tons of knowledge and practical ideas in school leadership!