Leader of Learning Podcast episode 105: The Place Reflection Holds in Education with Jami Fowler-White
Episode 105 features Jami Fowler-White (@JjJj821), an assistant principal in Tennessee, author of the Educator Reflection Tips book series, and host of the Digital PD 4 You Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators should be reflective in their practice, maintaining a growth mindset to push through challenges, and strategies to grow in the profession.
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 104: Redefining the Purpose of Education with Ryan Scott
Episode 104 features Ryan Scott (@ryancscott1981), an assistant principal in Kentucky and host of the Big Ed Idea Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how to take a different approach to how schools prepare students for the real world, the challenges facing rural education, and how to act on big ideas educators have for fixing education.
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 103: Combining Lifelong Learning and Leadership with Sari Goldburg-McKeown
Episode 103 features Sari Goldberg-McKeown (@sgteach_sari), a virtual principal and doctoral student from Long Island, New York. During the episode, we discussed leading a virtual-only school during the pandemic, pursuing a doctorate as part of the lifelong learning journey, and harnessing empathy, connections, and relationships to build a great school culture.
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 102: Lead Like an Orchestra Conductor with Jeff Bradbury
Episode 102 features Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast), a Districtwide Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, Creator of the TeacherCast brand and podcast network, and renowned speaker and branding expert. During the episode, we discussed leading digital instructional shifts during the pandemic and in the future, how leading can be like being an orchestra conductor, and content creation and branding in the field of education.
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 97: Culture Building through Communication and Collaboration with Maria Monronti-Currais
Episode 97 features Maria Montroni-Currais (@MrsMCEDU), Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for a PreK-8 school district in New Jersey and a popular education blogger. During the episode, we discussed how to build and maintain a positive climate and culture, the value of clear communication and building trust with others, as well as collaborating with other leaders.
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 […]
Guest Blog: Mind the Gap: How Gender Plays a Role in Educational Leadership
By Jime Bopie Written exclusively for dankreiness.com In the United States, teaching is a career that was once dominated by men. It was only around the mid-19th century that the profession’s gender composition changed, during the time when the public school system came to fruition. When schools opened their doors to students of varying genders […]
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.
How Transformational Leaders Can Shape Organizational Collaboration
Transformational leadership theory and practices can best help a leader with team building and communicating goals, values, and procedures.