82. On Fire to Influence: Featuring CJ Reynolds

CJ Reynolds, Real Rap With Reynolds

This week’s guest, CJ Reynolds, shares how he uses unorthodox relationship building strategies and his YouTube channel to impact his students, community and educators around the world. #AspireLead In this Episode, we discuss: Strategies to build relationships Practical ways to stay relevant Finding “like minded” creators and educators Mental health routines And Real Rap With Reynolds…

81. The Trauma Informed Transformation: Featuring Allyson Apsey

Allyson Apsey, Through the Lens of Serendipity

For anyone who has heard me present or speak as a guest on another podcast, you have heard that I’m extremely passionate about trauma informed and restorative practices. My wife and I have been foster parents for over 6 years and we had the amazing opportunity to learn from Karen Pervis and her Trust Based…

80. Educational Eye Exam: Featuring Alicia Ray

Alicia Ray, Educational Eye Exam

When you hear the term Librarian, do you think of a person who strictly works with books or of someone who is leading the charge for innovation? This week’s guest, Alicia Ray, shares how she broke the mold of the traditional Library space, amplified her voice, and made an impact well beyond her campus. In…

79. Connecting Educators Globally: Featuring Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas, EduMatch

Have you ever identified and solved a problem, only to find your solution grow into something you did not expect? This week’s guest, Sarah Thomas, explains how she found a growing need to connect other educators on social media and how her solution grew to build a service and publishing company called EduMatch. Hopefully, Sarah’s…

78. The Mastery Learning Experience: Featuring Tiffany Ott

Tiffany Ott, Teach Better Team

Does our educational system represent the world we live in? This week’s guest, Tiffany Ott, explains how she has transformed her classroom to prepare her students using mastery Learning, self paced curriculum, and standards based grading. I’m excited to have the last member of the teach better team on as we dive into some fun…