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 99: Every Interaction is an Opportunity with Livia Chan
Episode 99 features Llivia Chan (@LiviaChanL), a teacher leader, administrator, and Digital Content Editor and Ambassador for the Teach Better Team. During the episode, we discussed how to embrace interactions with others, leading from the heart and with compassion, and personal passion projects.
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 98: Only YOU Get to Define YOU with Lindsay Titus
Episode 98 features Lindsay Titus (@ltitus828), a board certified behavior analyst, creator of Define YOUniversity, and author of the recently published Define YOU 30-Day Journal. During the episode, we discussed Lindsay’s unique work as a behavior specialist, the role trust plays in leadership and relationship building, and the importance of journaling.
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 91: Having an Exponential Impact with Ray Porten
Episode 91 features Ray Porten (@raymondporten), a school principal, veteran educator, and fellow podcaster. During the episode, we discussed our thoughts on the idea of having an exponential impact, the value of trust in leadership, and the power of small moments.
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 […]
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.