57. Leading the Revolution: Featuring Derek McCoy

How are we changing education to allow students an opportunity to be innovative? This week’s guest, Derek McCoy, discusses how to change the mindset of the learning environment, the importance of lifelong learners, and the relationship of technology to the school. About Derek McCoy Derek McCoy on the Podcast! Derek is the Proud Principal of…

56. Impact of a Leader: Featuring Thomas Murray

What is the greatest impact a leader possesses? This week’s guest, Thomas Murray, discusses how to provide constructive feedback to staff, focus on the learning target instead of the trendy technology, impacting the brain through the heart and discovering each child’s story. About our Guest, Thomas Murray: Thomas Murray serves as the Director of Innovation…

55. Building a Creative Space: Featuring Josh Stumpenhorst

Do our students and teachers have a space to be creative and innovative? This week’s guest, Josh Stumpenhorst, discusses how to enhance reading by creating a space students want to be in, leading without a title, making student driven decisions, and learning from multiple perspectives. About Josh Stumpenhorst: Josh is a Learning Commons Director at…

54. Measuring What Matters: Featuring Amy Fast

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.…

53. Character in Action: Featuring Hans Appel

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…