Navigating Education Policy and Global Leadership with Kyle Morin

In this week’s episode, Kyle Morin shares the journey that took him from substitute teaching in Colorado to leading a charter school through the pandemic and now shaping education policy with a practitioner’s lens. Kyle reflects on his teaching experience in Taiwan, how international education systems compare to the U.S., and the leadership challenges he…

333. Building Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners: Featuring Toby Karten

Aspire to Lead, Toby Karten, inclusive education, The ADMIRE Framework

In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by renowned inclusion expert Toby Karten to explore the heart of inclusive education through her ADMIRE Inclusion Framework. Together, we dismantle common misconceptions about inclusion, dive into strategies for supporting diverse learners, and reveal how strong family partnerships can transform the learning environment. Toby shares…

332. Reigniting Learning with Competency-Based Education: Featuring Richard DeLorenzo, Roxy Mourant & Jessica Enderson

Aspire to Lead, Richard DeLorenzo, Roxy Mourant, Jessica Enderson, Joshua Stamper, Competency Based Education Ignited

What if the traditional education system isn’t broken—but outdated? In this compelling episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by Richard DeLorenzo, founder of the Re-Inventing Schools Coalition, Roxy Mourant, CEO of CBE Ignited, and Jessica Enderson, COO of CBE Ignited, to explore the transformative power of Competency-Based Education (CBE). Together, we unpack the foundational…

331. The Teacher Team Leader Handbook: Featuring Chad Dumas

Chad Dumas, The Teacher Team Leader Handbook, Aspire to Lead, Solution Tree, Joshua Stamper

In this energizing episode of Aspire to Lead, Chad Dumas, award-winning researcher and author of The Teacher Team Leader Handbook, joins the conversation to break down what it truly means to lead within a professional learning community. Chad shares how teacher team leaders can move beyond the title and embrace a powerful, purpose-driven role that…

329. 6 Steps to a Strong School Culture: Featuring Dr. Samuel Nix

Dr Samuel Nix, 6 Steps to a Strong School Culture, Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper

Leadership isn’t about staying busy—it’s about making an impact. In this episode, Dr. Samuel Nix, author of 6 Steps to a Strong School Culture, shares how school leaders can shift their focus from activity to meaningful results. We dive into the leadership cycle, common pitfalls in creating change, and real-world examples of schools that have…