391. Taking Off the Leadership Mask: Featuring Ashanti Branch
What might change in your school if students felt safe enough to say they were not okay? In this episode, Ashanti Branch shares how his own journey as a student, engineer, and educator led him to create the Ever Forward Club, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young men build connection, emotional awareness, character, and leadership…
390. Preparing Future School Leaders and Enhancing Your School Culture: Featuring Adam Dovico
What does it really take to lead well when school life is messy, fast-moving, and full of real challenges? In this week’s episode, Adam Dovico shares a grounded and practical conversation about what educators and school leaders are facing right now, from supporting new teachers and building school culture to developing future leaders and creating…
389. The Resistance Solution: Featuring Becca Silver
What if resistance in your school is not a sign of defiance, but a signal that something deeper needs attention? In this episode, Becca Silver shares a research-informed approach to understanding resistance in K-12 education and why it is often rooted in unmet needs rather than unwillingness to change. She explains how school leaders and…
388. Empowering School Leaders to Be Math Leaders: Featuring Thomas O’Brien
Why is it still so common for people to say, “I’m not a math person,” and how can school leaders help change that narrative? In this week’s episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Thomas O’Brien to explore why leaders are uniquely positioned to shape math culture, support stronger instruction, and create…
387. How to Develop Future Leaders and Grow Talent: Featuring Darrin Peppard
In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Darrin Peppard to explore how organizations can intentionally develop future leaders. Darrin shares practical ideas for identifying leadership potential early, creating meaningful growth opportunities, and building the kind of trust and support that helps emerging leaders step into new roles with confidence. Together,…