180. Changing the Way We View Assessment: Featuring Natalie Vardabasso

Joshua Stamper, Natalie Vardabasso, #EduCrush, Assessment, Teach Better, Aspire to Lead

How will we prepare young people to thrive in this uncertain future? This week’s guest, Natalie Vardabasso, shares how educators can use assessment, equity practices and social emotional strategies to enhance student experiences, innovation, and creativity.  In this episode, we also discuss: Equity work beyond books The relationship between Standards Based Grading and SEL practices…

179. Transforming Learning with Technology: Featuring Debbie Tannenbaum

Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, Debbie Tannenbaum, Transform, Teach Better

How are you using technology tools to empower students and give them ownership of their learning? This week’s guest, Debbie Tannenbaum, shares how educators can use technology tools to not only grow student achievement, but to TRANSFORM their own professional practices. In this episode, we also discuss: Creating Engaging Professional Development Fighting Fear of Technology…

178. Lead From Where You Are: Featuring Dr. Joe Sanfelippo

Joshua Stamper, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Aspire to Lead, Teach Better

School communities are full of people who have both the ability and desire to lead. Some lead without knowing it. Most lead without the recognition they deserve. Whether you lead in a classroom, department, building, or district, chances are you know how challenging it can be to identify and develop other strong leaders, and to…

176. The Counter Narrative: Featuring Charles Williams

The Counter Narrative, Charles Williams, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, #AspireLead

What is the narrative of each student group represented on your campus?  This week’s guest, Charles Williams, shares his experiences as a student and how it inspired him to change the negative portrayals of the disenfranchised populations.  In this episode, we also discuss: Assessing Equity in Schools Inside the Principal’s Office And the Counter Narrative…

Aspire Mailbag: Are We Providing Too Much Grace?

Aspire Mailbag, Joshua Stamper, Jeff Gargas, Brad Hughes, Teach Better Team, Aspire to Lead

In this 24th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas, Brad Hughes, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on giving too much grace, finding our creative outlets, when are you ready to be promoted, and the latest news with the Teach…