105. EduMagic for New Leaders: Featuring Dr. Samantha Fecich

Dr. Samantha Fecich, EduMagic

As a leader, how do you impact and grow new teachers and leaders in our organization? This week’s guest, Dr. Samantha Fecich, shares how she uses innovative programs and resources to prepare new teachers to overcome the initial hurdles of teaching and develop them into future leaders. Join us as we dive into the topic…

104. Teach, Play, Learn: Featuring Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson, "Teach, Play, Learn!"

When you hear that a student is playing in school, what are your first thoughts as an educator? My guest, a former kindergarten teacher, shares how he used play to transform the classroom, increase learning and engage students of all ages. I’m excited for everyone to hear the amazing insight of Adam Peterson, the author…

103. Unconventional Growth: Featuring Rachelle Dene Poth

Rachelle Dene Poth, Unconventional: Ways to Thrive in EDU

As we have spent several months implementing a distant learning model, I asked my guest, what was the greatest take away from her online experience? This week’s guest, Rachelle Dene Poth, shares the role of advanced technology in the classroom and how becoming a student again changed her perspective as a teacher, a leader and…

102. Leading Equity and Change: Featuring Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins

Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Leading Equity

With a heavy heart, I bring you this episode, in a time where our country is fighting against inequality and racism. During the duration of distant learning, the subject of equity has come to the forefront of many discussions about not only our new system of learning, but our traditional educational systems. My hope is…

101. Award Winning Culture: Featuring Jennifer and Hans Appel

Jennifer and Hans Appel, Award Winning Culture

This is a special episode because I get to celebrate the two year anniversary of the Aspire podcast and my guest, Hans Appel, has released his new book, “Award Winning Culture”! This week, I’m joined by Jennifer and Hans Appel as we dive into the subject of social emotional learning, how SEL has set the…