In episode 129 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dan Jackson (@DanJacksonTPD), a former teacher and administrator, education consultant and presenter, founder of TeachersPD, host of the Effective Teaching podcast, and author of the Amazon bestseller, “Work Less Teach More.” In the episode, Dan Jackson discusses how to work smarter, not harder by making time work for you, better prioritizing and scheduling tasks, appointments and assignments, and learning to say no to the things that are not as important.
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In episode 128 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Kerry Gallagher, JD (@kerryhawk02), an innovative teacher, school administrator, lawyer, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and education consultant who is an expert on digital wellness. In the episode, Kerry discusses why digital wellness should replace digital citizenship, how heightened technology use during the pandemic has affected students, how parents can be more proactive about their kids’ digital wellness, and how schools and parents can better partner together.
In episode 127 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Todd Nesloney (@techninjatodd), a former teacher and principal, current Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), and co-author of several books, including the very popular Kids Deserve It and When Kids Lead. In the episode, Todd discusses what the transition was like going straight from a classroom teacher to a principal, how to lead change and turnaround efforts, how to build trust among the staff, and how important it is to be vulnerable as a leader.
Episode 106 features Brad Hughes (@brad_hughes), an elementary school principal in Ontario, Canada with 25 years’ experience in education and host of the Good News, Brad News Podcast. During the episode, we discussed how educators can practice service leadership, using humor and other tools to help transform schools and their cultures, and how leadership can be a reciprocal process, where the leader grows just as much or more than those they serve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.