Wisdom and Productivity: The Podcast of An Imperfect Educator

Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez (@EAlvarezD91) is the Superintendent at Forest Park District 91 and President of IALAS

Josh Tovar is the principal at Garland Independent School District and a cohost of the Unlock the Middle podcast

Darrin Peppard is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching emerging leaders

Erik M. Francis is the author of “Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge” with Solution Tree and “Now That’s a Good Question!” with ASCD. With Maverick Education, he provides professional development, guidance, and support on how to develop and deliver teaching and learning experiences that are academically rigorous, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.

Lindsay Lyons is an Educational Justice Coach and the host of the Time for Teachership Podcast. She helps educators create feminist, antiracist curricula that challenges, affirms, and inspires all students. https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/

Dr. Ernesto Matías has an illustrious career where has served in Chicago Public Schools as an assistant principal at Kanoon Magnet school, principal at Wells Community Academy, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic School Support, Chief of Network 4, Chief Academic Officer of the Office of Language and Cultural Education and most recently as the Education Officer at the Illinois State Board of E...

Dr Carmen Ayala served as Illinois State Superintendent of Education from 2019 to 2023 leading us through the pandemic. She was the first woman and the first person of color to serve in that position. Prior to that, she served as a superintendent of Berwyn North School District, Assistant Sup in Plainfield and Aurora East districts, and as a classroom teacher in Aurora and in Chicago Public School...

Dr. Gloria McDaniel-Hall is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at National Louis University, and author, podcaster, and equity trainer

Torrey Trust, PhD is an Associate Professor of Learning Technology in the Department of Education and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During her interview, we will discuss her own wisdom and productivity and about the world of ChatGPT & Education: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Vo9w4ftPx-rizdWyaYoB-pQ3DzK1n325OgDgXsnt0X0/edit#...

Mr. Bogie is a 4th grade teacher, writer, and guitar player in Highland Park, IL

Elijah Carbajal is a Title 1 Reading Interventionist, author, and podcaster in Albuquerque, NM.

Todd Whitaker is one of the nation's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness.

Phil Jackson is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the NBA, having won a total of 11 championship rings with two different teams, the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. In this book, Jackson shares his unique coaching philosophy and the lessons he learned throughout his career. Lesson 1: Build a Strong Team Culture Lesson 2: Embrace Adversity Lesson 3: Focus on the Journey...

Brian Martin (@bmartinreal) is a Teacher and the host of the Teaching Champions Podcast  https://tinyurl.com/TeachingChampionsPodcast

Joe Ignace is the host of The Knowledge Gap Podcast where he shares about the knowledge gap between what you learn in school and what you need to know in order to have success in your twenties. https://joeignace.com/

Dr Carmen Ayala served as Illinois State Superintendent of Education from 2019 to 2023 leading us through the pandemic. She was the first woman and the first person of color to serve in that position. Prior to that, she served as a superintendent of Berwyn North School District, Assistant Sup in Plainfield and Aurora East districts, and as a classroom teacher in Aurora and in Chicago Public School...

What to Expect During COVID: A Reflection on the 1 Lesson Learned |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full Episode: https://youtu.be/rt3Nt2jsZQE I'd like to share with you a personal reflection on what I thought and learned during my experience with COVID-19. Before we get started, let me clarify — DIOS Mío :  that I am not a medical doctor and cannot provide medical recom...

Dr Matthew B. Courtney is a Policy Advisor in Kentucky. He shares on educational research and data use; and most importantly, through his work, he helps kids.  -Who is Dr. Matthew B. Courtney  - Like in Back to the Future | -On Books  -On Impostor Syndrome  -On Productivity, Orchids, and on How to Think about the Dissertation  -On Tech for Learning, Blogging, Planning Cycl...

Interviewing Dr Susana Held (@HeldSchlPsych) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster Dr Susana Held is a bilingual school psychologist who works as a Dean of Students at Leyden High School District 212. An advocate, a lifelong learner, a world adventurer, a lover of books, and a photography enthusiast - [ ] Who is Dr. Susana Held (@HeldSchlPsych)?  - [ ] Professional Trajectory...

Interviewing Dawn M. Harris (@DHarrisEdS)? |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | -Who is Dawn Harris? -Like in Back to the Future -On Books -On Anti-Racism -On Addressing Impostor Syndrome -On Productivity

Who is Cassandra Washington (@TeachTT4U)? |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster   -Who is Cassandra Washington? -Like in Back to the Future -On Books -On Racism -Biggest Influences -On Impostor Syndrome -On Productivity & Taking Care of Self -Blood Pressure Incident & Importance of Mental Health

Interviewing Nick Polyak (@npolyak) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster -Who is Nick Polyak -Why a Superintendent?  -Like in Back to the Future -What Aspiring Superintendents Don’t Know Yet -Importance of Relationships with the Board of Ed  -Why An Educator? -On Books -Biggest Influence -Importance of Having a Mentor -On Addressing Impostor Syndrome -On the Productivity...

Interviewing Katie Miglin |Wisdom & Productivity| #tbpodcaster #teachbetter   Katie Miglin is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for #TeachBetter Notes  Who Are you? Mother, married, Christian; in education for 13 years; importance of faith  Professional Trajectory Illinois State U; blessed; middle school math; now at Teach Better full time // middle school students...

Interviewing Ken Wallace | Wisdom & Productivity | #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full episode: https://youtu.be/ukazcWDBO1M Ken Wallace is the superintendent at Maine Township High School District 207  *W&P: Notes  Intro Ken Wallace is 61 years old; grandfather was in WWII; high school coach was influential in how to create #learning ; how to create situations where human get to be...

Following up on the previous episode (Parenting Cain & Abel: https://youtu.be/viUgyBc6wi0), I reflect on the concept of consciousness in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment.