356. Turning Behavior Support into a Promise of Care: Featuring Tim Grivois

Tim Grivois, PBIS, ADHD, Working Memory

What if behavior support wasn’t a system to manage but a promise to keep? In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper and guest Tim Grivois explore how leaders can transform traditional approaches to behavior into authentic commitments to student well-being and inclusion. Drawing from his experiences as a teacher, principal, and consultant,…

BONUS: Teach Better Talk on the Aspire to Lead Cohort

Teach Better Talk, Aspire to Lead Cohort, Joshua Stamper, Jeff Gargas

What happens when two longtime collaborators reunite to reimagine how we grow as leaders? In this uplifting episode of Aspire to Lead, Jeff Gargas joins Joshua Stamper to celebrate the return of authentic connection, collaboration, and purpose in leadership development. Together, they reflect on their early podcasting days, explore the challenges today’s leaders face, and…

355. The 4 Elements of Leadership: Featuring Tyler Comeau

Tyler Comeau, The Elemental Leader, Values, Perseverance, Adaptability, Innovation

What if the secret to great leadership was hidden in the elements that shape our world? Educator and author Tyler Comeau believes it is. From the frozen courts of the Northwest Territories to international stages, Tyler’s journey has been one of discovery—of purpose, resilience, and the fire that fuels authentic leadership. In this episode of…

354. Reigniting the Spark Within: Featuring Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson

Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, recharge teachers, mental health, Aspire to Lead

What keeps great leaders and teachers going when the work feels heavy and the energy starts to fade?  In this heart-centered conversation, my amazing guest, Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, explores what it truly means to sustain passion in education, long after the initial excitement wears off. Together, we unpack the practices that fuel resilience, the…

350. Finding Your Spark to Redefine Leadership: Featuring Danny Steele

Danny Steele, Instructional Leadership, Aspire to Lead, Steelethoughts

In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, I sit down with Danny Steele, veteran principal and author of The Instructional Leader in You. Together, we dive into what it truly takes to build a thriving school culture, stay inspired as an educator, and sustain longevity in leadership without burning out. Danny shares his insights…