298. The 5 Values of Learning Through Play: Featuring Vanessa Castañeda Gill

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Join us in this educational and inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead as Vanessa Castañeda Gill, co-founder of Social Cipher and a champion for neurodivergent students, dives into the transformative power of play and fandom culture. Episode Highlights: Importance of Play and Fandom Culture: Discover why play and fandom culture are crucial for neurodivergent students…

297. Who Smarted?: Featuring Jerry Kolber

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In this enlightening episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with the Emmy-nominated co-creator and Showrunner of National Geographic’s #1 series, Brain Games, Jerry Kolber. Known for his creative genius behind educational shows like Netflix’s Brainchild with Pharrell Williams, Jerry shares his remarkable journey and insights into the world of educational media. Episode…

296. Focusing on the Leadership Foundations: Featuring Sarah Johnson

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with leadership expert Sarah Johnson as we explore the essential introduction topics needed to embark on your leadership journey. In this episode, Sarah shares her wisdom on how to gain support in a non-biased way as a current leader, ensuring you have the backing needed to drive positive change.…

295. Assessment through the Lens of Story: Featuring Natalie Vardabasso

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In this brilliant conversation on assessment and standards based grading, we explore the vital connection between student wellness and assessment with special guest Natalie Vardabasso. We delve into planting a seed of change regarding shifting perspectives on assessment, exploring practical starting points for standards-based grading, and examining the intricate relationship between student emotional wellness and…

Rallying Around 3 Keys of Executive Functioning with Mitch Weathers

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Join us for another insightful conversation with our monthly guest, Mitch Weathers, the founder of Organized Binder. In this episode, we dive deep into the critical aspects of executive functioning and explore the 3 keys that are essential for student success. Mitch shares his expertise on the importance of Tier 1 interventions and teacher efficacy…