Leader of Learning Podcast episode 101: Educator Wellness: The 3 B’s with Evan Whitehead
Episode 101 features Evan Whitehead (@evanwhitehead00), Director of Special Services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. During the episode, we discussed addressing mental health in educators and students, handling the current difficult political and societal contexts, and his 3 B’s for wellness – Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks.
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 90: Is There a Place for Branding in Education? with Ken Shelton
Show Notes: Episode 90 features Ken Shelton (@k_shelton), educator, speaker, podcaster, and technology and equity advocate. During the episode, we discussed our thoughts on leadership, whether or not branding has a place in education, and how to stay true to yourself and your why as a content creator and education influencer. [Tweet “Check out episode […]
Devil’s EDvocate Series, December 2020: Growth Mindset
In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness), Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915), and special guest Ken Shelton (@k_shelton) tackle the topic of growth mindset. During the episode, we discuss alternative perspectives on growth mindset and how not to have a deficit mentality, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.
Leader Of Learning Podcast episode 84: Connecting with Students Through Empathy with Kurt Bascom
In episode 84, I interview Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. During the episode, we discussed the importance empathy plays in connecting with students, student engagement through storytelling, using technology, and maintaining a growth mindset when teaching over time despite the challenges.