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Nathan Maynard Co-Founder of Highfive, an international restorative practices training group. With a background in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University.   Needs Assessment - HighFive.School…

Nathan Maynard Co-Fo…

Nathan Maynard Co-Founder of Highfive, an international restorative practices training group. With a background in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University.   Needs Assessment - HighFive.Schools https://www.highfive.school/   Nathan is a renowned global leader in restorative practices, with over 15 years of experience in juvenile justice and educational settings. He is a co-author of the best-selling book "Hacking School Discipline," which has been widely recognized internationally. Nathan has been awarded "Youth Worker of the Year" in Indiana and is the Co-Founder of Highfive, an inte…

LaVonna Roth, Keynote Speaker | Chief Illuminator As an engaging and interactive keynote speaker, author, business owner, and mom, LaVonna bridges her passion for how the brain learns with fostering t…

LaVonna Roth, Keynot…

LaVonna Roth, Keynote Speaker | Chief Illuminator As an engaging and interactive keynote speaker, author, business owner, and mom, LaVonna bridges her passion for how the brain learns with fostering the strengths and passions of women leaders, helping them and their teams flourish. This amplifies engagement, productivity, and retention by valuing each person. LaVonna's small business boosts organizations by embodying a Human-Focused Culture, placing those doing the work at the heart of the mission. Utilizing the S.H.I.N.E. Framework, her team enhances psychological safety and builds a strong f…

 Dan Wolfe   Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self which is on Amazon. I also have a blog on my website https://becoming-the-change.com/ that focuses on the five elements as well as our mo…

 Dan Wolfe   Five …

 Dan Wolfe   Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self which is on Amazon. I also have a blog on my website https://becoming-the-change.com/ that focuses on the five elements as well as our moral compass. I take a quote and apply what it means to me as it pertains to that element of focus for the blog entry. I've written over 900 blogs so far.   Our greatest wealth is our own mental health. I believe if academics is the lock then SEL is the key to truly teaching the whole child in education.   The only thing in life that we can control is ourselves. By reading Becoming the Change and…

Dr. Chris Culver   Resources: www.orangesparrow.org - resources under the resources tab   Connect on Social Media: @DrChrisCulver   Dr. Christopher Culver is a proud product of Oklahoma education a…

Dr. Chris Culver   …

Dr. Chris Culver   Resources: www.orangesparrow.org - resources under the resources tab   Connect on Social Media: @DrChrisCulver   Dr. Christopher Culver is a proud product of Oklahoma education and has served educational communities since 2013 as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, and most recently as a cabinet-level administrator. Dr. Culver is a product of a divorced family and split time between Tulsa & Wyandotte, OK and Fayetteville, NC during his childhood. Currently, Dr. Culver serves as a consultant with expertise in kindness, culture and understanding Gen Z/Gen A, and a…

Todd Bloomer, Principal, Speaker, Coach   Website: toddmbloomer.com You can find Mr. Bloomer on X and Linked In   Purchase the Book: The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator https…

Todd Bloomer, Princi…

Todd Bloomer, Principal, Speaker, Coach   Website: toddmbloomer.com You can find Mr. Bloomer on X and Linked In   Purchase the Book: The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJLG7LS?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&language=en_US&dplnkId=e8554cea-79fb-4a60-bb7b-5f9352d25a93&nodl=1   Mr. Todd Bloomer, with 28 years in public education and 17 in administration, is a high school principal leading a campus of over 2,500 students. Hi…

Todd Bloomer, Principal, Speaker, Coach   Websit:e toddmbloomer.com You can find Mr. Bloomer on X and Linked In   Purchase the Book: The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator https…

Todd Bloomer, Princi…

Todd Bloomer, Principal, Speaker, Coach   Websit:e toddmbloomer.com You can find Mr. Bloomer on X and Linked In   Purchase the Book: The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJLG7LS?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&language=en_US&dplnkId=e8554cea-79fb-4a60-bb7b-5f9352d25a93&nodl=1   Mr. Todd Bloomer, with 28 years in public education and 17 in administration, is a high school principal leading a campus of over 2,500 students. Hi…

Rachel Weinstock, Coach + Speaker Get the Book  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelWeinstock/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelweinstock_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelweinst…

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Rachel Weinstock, Coach + Speaker Get the Book  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelWeinstock/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelweinstock_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelweinstock_/ Rachel Weinstock's mission is to create a world where every child feels happy, confident, and safe to be the most empowered version of themselves. As a young child, after years of being bullied, Rachel would cry herself to Sleep and she would look up at the stars and vow to grow up and become the person she needed. This book represents the realization of that childhood dream, and the founda…

Lindsay Titus    Lindsay has 18 years of experience in the public school, residential school, and private settings and holds a certification and licensure in behavior analysis.   Website: https://w…

Lindsay Titus    L…

Lindsay Titus    Lindsay has 18 years of experience in the public school, residential school, and private settings and holds a certification and licensure in behavior analysis.   Website: https://www.defineyouniversity.com X: https://x.com/ltitus828 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.titus828 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2039381429702590 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-define-youniversity-podcast-with-lindsay-titus/id1493717473   Empower, ignite, and revolutionize professional development!   Using effective behavior change practices in our schools…

Luke Wall, Only 7 Seconds   WEBSITE: https://only7seconds.com/   Free guide for parents or providers of lonely teens: https://only7seconds.myflodesk.com/parent-guide Free three-day trial of our curr…

Luke Wall, Only 7 Se…

Luke Wall, Only 7 Seconds   WEBSITE: https://only7seconds.com/   Free guide for parents or providers of lonely teens: https://only7seconds.myflodesk.com/parent-guide Free three-day trial of our curriculum: https://only7seconds.myflodesk.com/freetrial   FOCUS: The intersection of mental health and social health, what kids are reporting today in schools, what I have seen in assemblies and workshops and what educators can do about it.   Our team has over 80 years of experience in education and we have been specifically focused on tackling the issue of loneliness for youth for 5+ years. We hav…

Kyle Hill   Founder of the RechargED Family / District Special Education Resource Lead   EVENT: https://rfvbash.com/   @rechargedfamily on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube   podcast host of th…

Kyle Hill   Founder…

Kyle Hill   Founder of the RechargED Family / District Special Education Resource Lead   EVENT: https://rfvbash.com/   @rechargedfamily on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube   podcast host of the RechargED Educators and RechargED Family podcasts   Focus: Building up the confidence of students who are in special education programs or tiered interventions, using student mentoring programs to build up the whole child, getting families involved with the IEP or 504 process for the benefit of the child.   We have our FREE Virtual Bash On-Demand Summit Events going on starting in July and goi…

Erich Bolz Vice President of Research and District Engagement, The Center for Educational Effectiveness, Bellevue, WA https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-bolz-a5b46039/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.…

Erich Bolz Vice Pres…

Erich Bolz Vice President of Research and District Engagement, The Center for Educational Effectiveness, Bellevue, WA https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-bolz-a5b46039/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004809169180https:// twitter.com/ErichSBolz1   Educational career spans over 25-year in public education as a remedial reading teacher, pre-K-12 principal, central office administrator (small, large, and Educational Service District levels), Adjunct Professor at Heritage University and 2013 recipient of the Violet Lumley Rau Alumni Outstanding Alumnus Award. Board Member at Communities …

*NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Joshua Stamper Keynote Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Leadership Consultant Joshua Stamper is an experienced educ…

*NEW BOOK* Get on th…

*NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Joshua Stamper Keynote Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Leadership Consultant Joshua Stamper is an experienced educator who has worked in a variety of roles, including middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach. He is currently the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team, where he manages the Teach Better Podcast Network. In addition to his work with the Teach Better Team, Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, a podcast host, and a leadership coach and prese…

Erika Bare - Author & Superintendent / Tiffany Burns - Author & Principal   Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in Oregon. A special edu…

Erika Bare - Author …

Erika Bare - Author & Superintendent / Tiffany Burns - Author & Principal   Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential. Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students, and worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, and university adjunct instructor. She loves her current role, as an elem…

Lindsay Lyons, Educational Justice Coach   FREE RESOURCE: Systems Transformation Playlist Leadership Playlist Systems Transformation Playlist (equitable grading & antiracism) Discussion quadrant…

Lindsay Lyons, Educa…

Lindsay Lyons, Educational Justice Coach   FREE RESOURCE: Systems Transformation Playlist Leadership Playlist Systems Transformation Playlist (equitable grading & antiracism) Discussion quadrants image  Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lindsaybethlyons LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyons   Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who helps schools and districts co-create feminist, antiracist curricula, discussion opportunities, and policies that challenge, affirm, and inspire all students. A former NYC public school teacher, she hold…

Jeff Kubiak, educator, author, speaker Books: Amazon Author Page   @jeffreykubiak - X @jeffkubiakauthor - Insta https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykubiak/ Jeff’s work focuses on building kindness, …

Jeff Kubiak, educato…

Jeff Kubiak, educator, author, speaker Books: Amazon Author Page   @jeffreykubiak - X @jeffkubiakauthor - Insta https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykubiak/ Jeff’s work focuses on building kindness, compassion, inclusion, equity, and ways to help and inspire people in and out of education. He loves to speak with students and educators about the writing process, building mental health capacity for youth and adults, and SEL as a practice and mindset, not a program. Jeff has written 3 highly acclaimed books; One Drop of Kindness, It’s Me, and Monsters Have Manners. Jeff is an educator, author,…

Kim Hopkins, LICSW, CPS Trainer & Director of Online Learning   Lots of free resources on their website HERE: www.livesinthebalance.org   Books to Get Started  Lost at School Lost and Found   …

Kim Hopkins, LICSW, …

Kim Hopkins, LICSW, CPS Trainer & Director of Online Learning   Lots of free resources on their website HERE: www.livesinthebalance.org   Books to Get Started  Lost at School Lost and Found   Children Mental Health Virtual Summit in the Fall   Free virtual Annual Summit on April 12th:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lives-in-the-balance-annual-summit-on-collaborative-proactive-solutions-tickets-760648569347?aff=oddtdtcreator   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livesinthebalance/ X: https://twitter.com/LITB_   Discussing Dr. Ross…

David K. Richards, School Founder Website: https://www.growthps.org/, https://www.davidkrichards.com/, https://pathfinder-ed.com/ Podcast: Changemaker ED"U"   David has been working in education refo…

David K. Richards, S…

David K. Richards, School Founder Website: https://www.growthps.org/, https://www.davidkrichards.com/, https://pathfinder-ed.com/ Podcast: Changemaker ED"U"   David has been working in education reform for the past 25+ years. He believes deeply that we are in the midst of a massive time in education change. It is his mission to empower the people on the ground to lead this change. He sees a grassroots revolution of change with the charge being led by teachers, families, and most importantly the students!    A little about David:     Spent his career working in various roles as a teacher,…

Mr. Keith Murphy Superintendent of Melissa Schools kmurphy@melissaisd.org   Melissa Schools are in the top 3% of all Texas Public and accredited charter schools. Mr. Murphy has a track record of supp…

Mr. Keith Murphy Sup…

Mr. Keith Murphy Superintendent of Melissa Schools kmurphy@melissaisd.org   Melissa Schools are in the top 3% of all Texas Public and accredited charter schools. Mr. Murphy has a track record of supporting the success of all students and understands the importance of keeping in tune with best practices and earning the hearts of everyone.   Some words of advice:  Have the courage to do the right thing, not the most popular thing. Listen to your internal compass. Lead with your heart. Love, compassion, and then accountability. Crave the success of others.  Tell the truth in a way that is not…

Laura Hensley LPCC-S   Free Resource:  https://nsw.navigatingastressfulworld.com/checkout/DigitalDownload/927   After years of working with some amazing clients who struggled with self-harm, Laura …

Laura Hensley LPCC-S…

Laura Hensley LPCC-S   Free Resource:  https://nsw.navigatingastressfulworld.com/checkout/DigitalDownload/927   After years of working with some amazing clients who struggled with self-harm, Laura has developed a passion for getting accurate information and resources about self-harming into the hands of people who can support them.   KEY TAKEAWAY: Don’t be afraid to talk about self-harm. There are ways to support students who are struggling with it. CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  https://linkedin.com/company/navigating-a-stressful-world https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAStressfulWorld https…

Tim Hanner Former President/CEO of Educate NKY, former Superintendent https://educatenky.com/ Tim.hanner@educatenky.com | 859-802-1303   "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to …

Tim Hanner Former Pr…

Tim Hanner Former President/CEO of Educate NKY, former Superintendent https://educatenky.com/ Tim.hanner@educatenky.com | 859-802-1303   "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela  _______________________________________ Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW    *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book: “…

Ben Lusk Ed.S Former Curriculum Director Social Media:  @lusk_ben https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlusk   Focus: Developing curriculum to help students with their mental health, how to positively impa…

Ben Lusk Ed.S Former…

Ben Lusk Ed.S Former Curriculum Director Social Media:  @lusk_ben https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlusk   Focus: Developing curriculum to help students with their mental health, how to positively impact mental health in the classroom. What can we do differently to impact mental health through curriculum.   Key Takeaway: The pandemic only sped up the idea that traditional education needs to change. Also, student Relationships with Technology are not healthy and tend to be a one way affair. Teachers are burnt out and teacher candidates are few and far between. What if there was a way to make re…

Jaime Hamilton Email: hamilton@thecommexperts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_communication_expert/ Communication is the magic with which all relationships are created and destroyed. Prof…

Jaime Hamilton Email…

Jaime Hamilton Email: hamilton@thecommexperts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_communication_expert/ Communication is the magic with which all relationships are created and destroyed. Professor Hamilton’s passion is to teach people how to communicate in ways that enhance the areas of life that matter the most.  Because all human behavior has communicative value, we can conclude that communication is a fundamental skill that is widely underestimated.  It is in every fiber of our humanity.  Without it, we would not exist.  Jaime has garnered an academic platform of excellence w…

Lainie Rowell RESOURCES Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/ Book: Evolving With Gratitude - https://www.lainierowell.com/books Journal: Bold Gratitude - https://www.lainierowell.com/books Podcas…

Lainie Rowell RES…

Lainie Rowell RESOURCES Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/ Book: Evolving With Gratitude - https://www.lainierowell.com/books Journal: Bold Gratitude - https://www.lainierowell.com/books Podcast: https://www.lainierowell.com/podcasts   CONNECT Twitter/X: https://www.lainierowell.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell   Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-…

Charle + Josh answer your questions from the "Behavior Prevention Strategies" webinar.     *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Hire Charle to equi…

Charle + Josh answer…

Charle + Josh answer your questions from the "Behavior Prevention Strategies" webinar.     *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall SPEAKER + COMPANY PRO…

Ari Gerzon EMAIL: arigerzon@gmail.com   Ari spent two decades implementing SEL best practices as a teacher and principal, and led retreats for educators as well on SEL. He applies much of that to coa…

Ari Gerzon EMAIL: ar…

Ari Gerzon EMAIL: arigerzon@gmail.com   Ari spent two decades implementing SEL best practices as a teacher and principal, and led retreats for educators as well on SEL. He applies much of that to Coaching teachers and school leaders on how to build stronger partnerships with underrepresented families and integrate those practices into gatherings with families, which include conversations around ways to support students and families mental health.   He also spent 16 years working as a teacher and school leader... 7 years coaching educators at 30 plus schools... extensive expertise on SEL, wit…

Charles “Chuck” Moss has 30 years of experience in schools from K-12 and in all of them, he has formed meaningful relationships that have lived past the years and beyond building walls.   His mes…

Charles “Chuck” …

Charles “Chuck” Moss has 30 years of experience in schools from K-12 and in all of them, he has formed meaningful relationships that have lived past the years and beyond building walls.   His message is clear: You might be the only "awesome" someone gets all day so you have to recognize your own awesomeness and be ready to share it! The best way to fill your bucket is by filling the buckets of others!   CONNECT  Twitter/X , Snapchat, TikTok, @DCPSmoss Facebook  @ChuckMoss _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre…

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is an elementary school principal currently serving in her 5th year as principal in Howard County,  MD. She is an author of "The Principal's Journey: Navigating the Path to Scho…

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eke…

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is an elementary school principal currently serving in her 5th year as principal in Howard County,  MD. She is an author of "The Principal's Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership" and speaks frequently with leaders about how to help preserve our mental health. As someone who struggled in that area as a new principal, she shares strategies & tips to help other leaders thrive.    Elevated Leadership Course: https://doctorate3.gumroad.com/l/vtugf   Leadership Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ03pgP-nFetO7l6rbXZ1n_7Pys4pGBC1 Keynote Clip: https:…

Dr. Brandi Kelly   Website: https://leadwithhope.net/ Podcast: https://leadwithhope.net/podcast-interviews Apparel: https://leadwithhope.net/lwhstore   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-k…

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Dr. Brandi Kelly   Website: https://leadwithhope.net/ Podcast: https://leadwithhope.net/podcast-interviews Apparel: https://leadwithhope.net/lwhstore   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw-05446aa7/ X/Twitter :https://twitter.com/jbmrkelly   Dr. Brandi Kelly has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Mt. Olive, IL. Dr. Kelly has served, over a 10 year period, as a Principal. Prior to going into administration, Dr. Kelly was a school social worker/counselor for Effingham Unit #40 in Effingham, IL.  Dr. Kell…

Phil Januszewski - Teacher•Speaker•Creator   Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a miss…

Phil Januszewski - T…

Phil Januszewski - Teacher•Speaker•Creator   Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, motivation, and Entertainment. He empowers his audiences to completely flourish in their personal lives first, in order to ignite passion and purpose in their professional lives as well.  Phil is a nationally known dynamic speaker of 10+ years and a public school educator since 2005 with a bachelors in chemistry, a masters in teaching leadersh…

Charle + Joshua Stamper are here to discuss the new book they're working on together. With so many educators struggling to respond effectively to challenging student behavior, they devised a plan that…

Charle + Joshua Stam…

Charle + Joshua Stamper are here to discuss the new book they're working on together. With so many educators struggling to respond effectively to challenging student behavior, they devised a plan that will be outlined in a new book set to release in Fall 2024.   You can also sign up for their FREE WEBINAR here: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/webinar1   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book: “Impr…

Tom Murphy   Awesome FREE Resource:  https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/13-pillows   VIDEOS: Who we are Our work TheHopeSeries #ThisWillChangeTheWorld What is CIRCLE   Tom Murphy is the proud hu…

Tom Murphy   Awesom…

Tom Murphy   Awesome FREE Resource:  https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/13-pillows   VIDEOS: Who we are Our work TheHopeSeries #ThisWillChangeTheWorld What is CIRCLE   Tom Murphy is the proud husband and father of four living in the charming City of Saint Albans, VT. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA where his parents ran a small shelter and recovery home for the hopeless in their own house, Tom has gone on to take this mantra of helping and caring for others in need his life’s mission. Tom graduated from Cooperstown High School and then became an All-American at the University of Br…

Sam Demma — Keynote Speaker and Author of Empty Your Backpack   Download Sam's Book Now: https://ebook.samdemma.com/ “A must-read for young dreamers.” – Diana Kander, New York Times Best-sell…

Sam Demma — Keynot…

Sam Demma — Keynote Speaker and Author of Empty Your Backpack   Download Sam's Book Now: https://ebook.samdemma.com/ “A must-read for young dreamers.” – Diana Kander, New York Times Best-selling Author   Sam Demma is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. He delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up over 3000 bags of litter—and was awarded the prestigious Queens Platinum Jubilee Award for his exceptional national contributions. During the pandemic, Sam produced two viral graduation videos for students who missed their …

Dr. Neil Gupta has been selected to serve as the Superintendent for Oakwood Schools beginning in August 2023. After graduating from Miami University (Ohio), Neil Gupta began his teaching career at Ash…

Dr. Neil Gupta has b…

Dr. Neil Gupta has been selected to serve as the Superintendent for Oakwood Schools beginning in August 2023. After graduating from Miami University (Ohio), Neil Gupta began his teaching career at Ashland High School, Ohio.  While teaching math, he obtained a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and then earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Ashland University.  While in Ashland City Schools, Gupta worked as an Assistant Principal and the Director of Secondary Curriculum. Neil continued his leadership journey as the Director of Teaching and Learning at New Albany Sc…

Guest Name: Dr. Matthew Woods   NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSB36NBK?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CQYAGSZF1CCF9DGFRA5Q&language=en_US   Dr. Matthew Woods is a K-12 educator in Virginia. His profes…

Guest Name: Dr. Mat…

Guest Name: Dr. Matthew Woods   NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSB36NBK?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CQYAGSZF1CCF9DGFRA5Q&language=en_US   Dr. Matthew Woods is a K-12 educator in Virginia. His professional experience includes being a high school social studies teacher, middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student support services, adjunct professor, field instructor for student-teachers, keynote speaker, and educational consultant. Additionally, Dr. Woods hosts a K-12 podcast, Leading Out The Woods, and is the author of #Digital PD for Educators, an…

Guest: Ms. Jennifer Hartmann Middle School Assistant Principal   Jennifer Hartmann is from the Chicago area’s south suburbs. She has been an educator for 23 years and has been a middle school and…

Guest: Ms. Jennife…

Guest: Ms. Jennifer Hartmann Middle School Assistant Principal   Jennifer Hartmann is from the Chicago area’s south suburbs. She has been an educator for 23 years and has been a middle school and high school history, reading, writing, science, and life skills teacher and has been an assistant principal at the middle school and high school level. She is currently the 6th grade assistant principal at Memorial Junior High School in Lansing, Illinois. In 2022-23 she was the Illinois Principals’ Association South Cook County Assistant Principal of the year. She is also a Moon Scholarship Rec…

Guest: Dr. Brandon Beck, Teacher-Speaker-Leadership Coach.   Dr. Beck epitomizes multi-faceted inspiration. As an educator, speaker, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," his keynotes utili…

Guest: Dr. Brandon …

Guest: Dr. Brandon Beck, Teacher-Speaker-Leadership Coach.   Dr. Beck epitomizes multi-faceted inspiration. As an educator, speaker, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," his keynotes utilize storytelling and authentic interactions, all aiming at the ultimate goal: to Unlocking Unlimited Potential in all we serve. His podcast, the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show" amplifies his passion for defining moments. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and 19 years of teaching, including bilingual education, he embodies diverse expertise. A National Board Certified teacher, …

Guest Name: Jon Konen   https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Culture drives bully prevention…take a look at the 151 practices and understandings identified in the Bully Prevention Guide!…

Guest Name: Jon Ko…

Guest Name: Jon Konen   https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Culture drives bully prevention…take a look at the 151 practices and understandings identified in the Bully Prevention Guide!   Jon’s book supports students, parents, and educators with SEL strategies: Benjamin’s Visit to Principal Reads’s Office—Again https://a.co/d/7oDHW4Q   Key takeaway:    Please follow and contact this guest via    Website: https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Email:  principalreads@gmail.com   _______________________________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOS…

Dr. Mina Blazy   Email: mina@blazy.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GvEIQPOSFO4EtBPnjFdg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/minajblazy/?hl=en   Collective Conversations Club on #Club…

Dr. Mina Blazy   Em…

Dr. Mina Blazy   Email: mina@blazy.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GvEIQPOSFO4EtBPnjFdg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/minajblazy/?hl=en   Collective Conversations Club on #Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/collective-conversat Using neuroscience to develop student learning. To meet federal and state administrative standards by guiding an educational community that thrives to support student achievement in a safe, nurturing, exciting, and exploratory environment. When the community has awareness of the exponential change in technology and ‘Socialnomics’…

Guest: Anika Smith   Website:  phoenixsoaringcounseling.com Email:  anikasmith@phoenixsoaringcounseling.com   The narrative of transitioning from a traumatic past to owning a private practice ser…

Guest: Anika Smith …

Guest: Anika Smith   Website:  phoenixsoaringcounseling.com Email:  anikasmith@phoenixsoaringcounseling.com   The narrative of transitioning from a traumatic past to owning a private practice serves as a tangible success story. This journey offers hope and optimism, encouraging listeners to believe in the potential for positive change, Growth, and success, even after enduring significant challenges.   Growing up with extreme Trauma and enduring relentless bullying in school marked the darkest chapters of my early years. The weight of those experiences cast a long shadow on my mental heal…

Guest: Joe Salamone, Founder & Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying   Topic Areas: Bullying Prevention   Key takeaway: Don’t hide from this problem, lean into it.   P…

Guest: Joe Salamone…

Guest: Joe Salamone, Founder & Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying   Topic Areas: Bullying Prevention   Key takeaway: Don’t hide from this problem, lean into it.   Please follow and contact this guest via   Website: https://licab.org/ Email:  https://licab.org/contact/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/LICABJoe Facebook https://www.facebook.com/licoalition LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-long-island-coalition-against-bullying/   _______________________________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Hire Ch…

Erik Francis   You can connect with Erik at the following social media sites: Website: maverikeducation.com Email:  erik@maverikeducation.com Twitter / X: @Maverikedu12 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…

Erik Francis   You …

Erik Francis   You can connect with Erik at the following social media sites: Website: maverikeducation.com Email:  erik@maverikeducation.com Twitter / X: @Maverikedu12 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikFrancisMaverikEd Maverik Education is owned and operated by Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides …

Chad Dumas Educational Consultant, Author, Trainer and Collaborator Solution Tree Associate NCMLE Inspire 2024 Featured Speaker   More about this guest: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/about/ B…

Chad Dumas Education…

Chad Dumas Educational Consultant, Author, Trainer and Collaborator Solution Tree Associate NCMLE Inspire 2024 Featured Speaker   More about this guest: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/about/ Books + Resources: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/publications/   Please follow and contact this guest via  https://twitter.com/ChadDumas https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-dumas-611ba51b5/ Website: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/ Email:  chad@nextlearningsolutions.com   Becoming a Professional Learning Community more than a time, team, or place. It's who we are, not what we do. …

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website …

Meet some of our fea…

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topics to choose from to serve you as a Middle Level Educator.  Registration Link   Guests: Kim Lynch NCMLE President + Treasurer kim.lynch@ncmle.org   David James NCMLE Conference & Marketing Director 7th Grade Teacher  @NCMiddle; @HeroicHistory22   Dr. Brandon Beck Teacher-Speaker-Coach Unlocking Unlimited Potential: developing unshakable confi…

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website …

Meet some of our fea…

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topics to choose from to serve you as a Middle Level Educator.  Registration Link   Featured Speakers in this episode:   Dr. Darrin Peppard #RoadtoAwesome Leadership Coach, Consultant, Speaker and former Superintendent Twitter - @DarrinMPeppard  Facebook - Darrin M Peppard  LinkedIn - Darrin M Peppard EdD  Insta - @darrin_m_peppard Get Dr. Peppa…

Guest: Nick Mann, Founder Advocate in Education Topic Areas: The importance of taking a proactive approach to mental and emotional health for students and educators.   Offer to Our Listeners: We are …

Guest: Nick Mann, Fo…

Guest: Nick Mann, Founder Advocate in Education Topic Areas: The importance of taking a proactive approach to mental and emotional health for students and educators.   Offer to Our Listeners: We are excited to offer $2 off per student for full access to our Advocate student mental health check-in platform for the 2024-2025 school year for all listeners. Key takeaway: That education has the opportunity and obligation to provide students with the tools, resources, and habits that will allow them to build and maintain mental and emotional wellness for the remainder of their lives.   Please f…

Dr. Brenda Lewis   Superintendent of Fridley Public Schools in Minnesota   Connect with this guest: Email: Brenda Lewis, Ph. D. | Telephone: 763-502-5002 Twitter @brenda_s_lewis Instagram: @SuptBre…

Dr. Brenda Lewis   …

Dr. Brenda Lewis   Superintendent of Fridley Public Schools in Minnesota   Connect with this guest: Email: Brenda Lewis, Ph. D. | Telephone: 763-502-5002 Twitter @brenda_s_lewis Instagram: @SuptBrendaLewis Areas of discussion: What are teacher shortages like in each of the districts you’ve served? What did you do in your old district that you carried over with you?  What has to happen in a district-wide mental health plan? How are you retaining staff now?  What does the future hold? __________________________________________ Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   C…

Guest: Charles Williams, Current Educational Administrator, Educational Consultant, Workshop Facilitator, Keynote Speaker + Author   Charles Williams has been an educator for nearly 20 years serving …

Guest: Charles Willi…

Guest: Charles Williams, Current Educational Administrator, Educational Consultant, Workshop Facilitator, Keynote Speaker + Author   Charles Williams has been an educator for nearly 20 years serving as a teacher, a mentor/lead teacher, an assistant principal, and a principal for urban students in grades K-12. He also serves as an equity advocate through his work with Great Expectations Mentoring, Chicago Public School's Office of Equity, and The City of Chicago's Equity Office. Charles is the host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to challenge the dominant narrative that often…

Guest:  Julie Schmidt Hasson, Professor, Researcher Teacher resilience related to student resilience (the pause, ponder, and persist framework). Teaching is full of challenges, and the way we respond…

Guest:  Julie Schmi…

Guest:  Julie Schmidt Hasson, Professor, Researcher Teacher resilience related to student resilience (the pause, ponder, and persist framework). Teaching is full of challenges, and the way we respond to those challenges can light us up or burn us out.   FREE RESOURCES: ChalkandChances.com   Topic Areas: Pause, Ponder + Persist: Motivating Your Teachers, The impact teachers make   Strengths to highlight expertise: Professor,    Key takeaway: Pausing can make the difference between a helpful response and a regrettable reaction. Website: ChalkandChances.com Email:  julie@chalkandchances…

Guest: Frederick Buskey, EdD - Founder, Strategic Leadership Consulting   Podcast: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/appodcast.html Freebie=5-minute coaching cheat sheet  Frederick Buskey helps assist…

Guest: Frederick Bus…

Guest: Frederick Buskey, EdD - Founder, Strategic Leadership Consulting   Podcast: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/appodcast.html Freebie=5-minute coaching cheat sheet  Frederick Buskey helps assistant principals live and lead better by teaching them how to escape the black hole of urgency. Building on 32 years of k-12 and higher education leadership experience, Frederick provides simple frameworks and tools to improve life and leadership. His upcoming book takes school leaders through a journey from spending time putting out fires to Investing time in growing teachers. Frederick hosts The A…

Brian Martin, 2nd grade teacher, Speaker, Listener | Failer, Achiever| Husband | Veteran | Blessed Every Day   Host of Teaching Champions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-champ…

Brian Martin, 2nd gr…

Brian Martin, 2nd grade teacher, Speaker, Listener | Failer, Achiever| Husband | Veteran | Blessed Every Day   Host of Teaching Champions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-champions/id1545995609?i=1000567732554   Topic Areas: Growth Mindset, Normalizing Mistakes, Gratitude, etc.   Brian’s top strengths to highlight his expertise: He’s positive and patient.   Key takeaway: The importance of creating a classroom environment where mistakes are learned from and celebrated.   Email:  teachingchampionspodcast@yahoo.com Please follow and contact this guest via 'x'/twit…