Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories

In Episode 48 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Julia Drake (@JdDrakej) dive deep into a thought provoking conversation about perception and identity. Julia Drake is an Elementary School Principal in Westchester County, NY. She is an inspiring educator who walks her talk and continues to push the thinking on important issues surrounding identity...

In Episode 47 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Adam Welcome (@mrAdamWelcome) dive deep into an insightful conversation. Adam is the author of 4 books, he is an international keynote speaker, a former principal, and has ran a LOT of marathons! To find out exactly how many...you have to listen!  In this episode, Adam’s passion is present and...

In Episode 46 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Bobby Pollicino (@BobbyPollicino) discuss leading a school through a pandemic and using the lessons learned as opportunities to grow. Bobby Policino is a school leader in Maryland. He is also the author of upcoming book “The Principled Leader.” In this episode, Bobby describes his journey from scho...

In Episode 45 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Fred Morecraft (@FredMorecraft) discuss leading a school through a pandemic and using the lessons learned as opportunities to grow.  Fred is the Superindendent at Carmichaels School District in Pennsylvania. In this episode, Fred reflects on being a school leader during the pandemic. He descri...

In Episode 44 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dan Wolfe (@ServLeadInspire) talk about the importance of social emotional learning and its influence on everyone. Dan Wolfe is an assistant Principal in Florida who is also the author of "Becoming the Change: 5 Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self." In this episode, Dan talks about his journ...

In Episode 43 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Rick Jetter (@RickJetter) Dr. Rick Jetter is a school leader and author of 10 books for educators. He is a leadership expert and co founder of Pushing Boundaries LLC. In this episode, Rick talks about his journey into education and the importance on focusing on what is most important to your pu...

In Episode 42 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Michael Glynn (@GlynnPrincipal) Michael Glynn is a principal in Maine who shares his inspiring story from classroom to school building leader. In this episode, Michael describes his story as a student and how he never really enjoyed school. He didn’t realize he wanted to be a teacher until he had a...

In Episode 41 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Craig Shapiro (@Shapiro_WTHS) Craig Shapiro has been a Health and Physical Education teacher for 33 years in Pennsylvania. His story as an educator has led him to writing a book set to release in Fall 2022 titled: “Dream Big: Simple Steps to Transform your Classroom.” In this episode, Brandon and C...

In Episode 40 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Carly Spina (@MrsSpinasClass) Carly Spina is a Multilingual Education Specialist in Illinois. As part of her work with the Illinois Resource Center, she gets to work with teachers of Language Learners on a daily basis. She is also the author of Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners. In this episo...

In Episode 39 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, CJ Reynolds (@RealRapReynolds) CJ Reynolds is an innovative teacher in the inner city of Philadelphia. He is the author of “Teach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching.” In this episode, CJ talks about his journey from clown to monk to YouTuber to teaching. This story is full of important...

In Episode 38 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Patrick Sullivan (@Jeff_Zoul), talk about maintaining the momentum that schools have built since the onset of the pandemic. Dr. Patrick Sullivan is a school superintendent in Liberty, New York. As a school leader throughout the pandemic he has learned much about using challenges as opportunitie...

In Episode 37 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Jeff Zoul (@Jeff_Zoul), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Jeffrey Zoul has been a teacher, school leader, and is the author of ten books. Most recently he co-authored “Start Right Now” with Jimmy Casas and Todd Whittaker. Jeff is also a Leadership coach and the President of Connect EDD...

In Episode 36 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Andrea Bitner (@ZBauermaster), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Andrea Bitner is a teacher, speaker, and consultant who is the author of the book, “Take Me Home.” This book written in both English and Spanish amplifies the voices of immigrant students by sharing their stories of growi...

In Episode 35 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Zac Bauermaster (@ZBauermaster), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Zac Bauermaster is a principal and the author of "Leading with a Humble Heart: A 40-Day Devotional for Leaders." In this book, Zac talks about the lessons of leadership and their connection living a life of Faith. Each...

In Episode 34 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Coach Kurt Hines (@CoachKurtHines), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Coach Kurt Hines is an elementary teacher and High School Football Coach. He has a huge following, because he is always posting inspirational material that is about unlocking unlimited potential in all of his student...

In Episode 33 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Melissa Wright (@WrightMelissa_), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Melissa Wright is a High School Math & Dance teacher from New Brunswick, Canada.  She is a school culture and climate specialist and author of the book, “Inspired Moments that Matter.” In this episode, Melissa...

In Episode 32 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Alexandra Pfleging (@DrPfleging), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Dr. Ali Pfleging is a fellow self efficacy expert. She is an incredible high school English teacher, college professor, and award winning researcher. Her research examines the the influence of self efficacy in amon...

In Episode 31 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Coach Jim Johnson (@CoachJimJohnson), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Coach Jim Johnson is a former teacher and High School Basketball Coach in upstate New York. In 2006, he had an autistic player on his basketball team whose story changed the lives of so many. It was covered by ESPN...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 5 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Shaun Woodly (@ShaunWoodly), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Dr. Woodly is the CEO of Teach, Hustle, Inspire. He...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 4 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Todd Nesloney (@TechNinjaTodd), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Todd is the director of Culture & Strategic Leade...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 3 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Lainie Rowell (@LainieRowell), have an insightful and inspiring conversation.  Lainie is an author, TedX Speaker, International...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 2 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Jimmy Casas (@casas_jimmy), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Jimmy is an author, prolific speaker, educator, publisher...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders.    In Season 3, Episode 1 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Darrin Peppard (@DarrinmPeppard, @_RoadtoAwesome_), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Darrin has been...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders. In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Principal Baruti Kafele (@PrincipalKafele, PrincipalKafele.com), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Baruti is the...

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders. In Season 2, Episode 15 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Dave Schmittou (@DaveSchmittou, schmittou.net), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Dave is the author of "Mak...