305. Blueprint of Leading Through Change: Featuring Todd Bloomer

Aspire to Lead, Todd Bloomer, The Blueprint, Joshua Stamper

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Todd Bloomer to explore critical topics in educational leadership. Todd shares his experiences and strategies for effectively leading a large campus in the wake of COVID, addressing key issues like teacher retention and the importance of modeling leadership behavior. We dive into the concept of soliciting student…

304. Building Resilience in Education: Featuring Alison Smith

Aspire to Lead, Alison Smith, The Thrive Designer, Joshua Stamper

In this thought-provoking episode, Alison Smith discusses the pressing challenges facing both educators and educational leaders, including burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional dissonance, and a lowered sense of mattering. Alison delves into how cultivating resilience can not only help individuals overcome these challenges but also build collective efficacy, which in turn positively impacts student success. We…

303. Learning-Focused Supervision: A Conversation with Laura Lipton

Aspire to Lead, Laura Lipton, Learning-Focused Supervision

In this insightful episode of Aspire to Lead, we’re joined by Laura Lipton, co-author of Learning-Focused Supervision, to explore the transformative role of leaders in education. Laura dives into the concept of leaders as growth agents, group developers, and culture changers, shedding light on how they can drive meaningful change within their schools and districts.…

302. Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh

Aspire to Lead, Eric Sheninger, Joshua Stamper, Personalized, Nicki Slaugh

In this episode, we dive deep into the newly released book “Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners” by Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh. Join us as we explore how personalized learning is set to revolutionize education. Through real-world examples, cutting-edge research, and practical advice, Eric and Nicki share how educators can implement high-agency strategies…