How do we have high expectations in our assessment data while increasing the mastery of student’s soft skills and social emotional health? This week’s guest, Amy Fast, discusses how to embrace measurement, improving school culture through the amplification of student experiences, and the importance of developing your school’s story. About our Guest, Amy Fast: Dr.…

As a leader, how do we maintain high character with our staff and students? This week’s guest, Hans Appel, discusses how to enhance empathy, the importance of fostering leadership, creating positive intent, and developing programs to enhance student voice, social emotional learning, and leadership. About Hans Appel: Hans Appel is a middle school counselor in…

What is the most important characteristic to instill in our students? This week’s guest, Jeff Kubiak, discusses the importance of instilling kindness, opportunities for fun and play in schools, and enhancing equity in the classroom. About Jeff Kubiak: Jeff Kubiak is an Elementary principal in Fairfield, California, speaker, consultant for “Pushing Boundaries”, blogger and author…

When do you know you are an educational leader? This week’s guest, Jennifer Gonzalez, discusses how she became an educational leader through her business, what to do to handle criticism, and the benefits of leading through areas of passion. About our Guests: Jennifer Gonzalez was a middle school language arts teacher and university pre-service teacher…