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

Aspire to Lead, Vanessa Castaneda Gill, Play in classrooms, Social Cipher

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…

Rallying Around 3 Keys of Executive Functioning with Mitch Weathers

Aspire to Lead, Mitch Weathers, Joshua Stamper, Safe Classroom, predictable learning environment

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…

Aspire Mailbag: Accountability Strategies and Addressing Rejection

Aspire Mailbag, Jeff Gargas, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, School Culture, New Initiatives

Welcome to this special Aspire Mailbag episode where Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas dive into your most pressing leadership questions! Join us as we address insightful queries from our Aspire to Lead listeners: What is the most important quality of an effective leader? – Andrea Bitner Can you talk about some key strategies for accountability…