Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Schools Can Build Systems That Address the Root Causes of Behavior - Rebekah de Peo-Christner & Amy Lawrence
Season 8 Episode 35
Today our guests are Rebekah de Peo-Christner, Assistant Director of Counseling, and Amy Lawrence, Director of Counseling and Social Work, both at De…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What You Do Matters Every Day - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 34
Today, host John Norlin shares a powerful reminder about the reach of educator influence, sparked by an unexpected email from a former exchange stud…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Every Student Needs at Least One Caring Adult - Michelle Marcellin, Nancy Buyle, Sara Orris
Season 8 Episode 33
Today our guests are Michelle Marcellin, Staff and Student Support Consultant, Nancy Buyle, School Safety and Student Assistance Consultant, and Sara…
5 months ago
Building School Systems That Strengthen Connection, Culture, and Student Success - Brenda Ortiz McGrath
Season 8 Episode 32
Today our guest is Brenda Ortiz McGrath, district administrator, school committee member, author, and founder of the family engagement platform CoreK…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Career and Technical Education Matters for Today's Students - Brooke Martin
Season 8 Episode 31
Topic: Career and Technical Education • Career Pathways • Workforce Readiness
Today our guest is Brooke Martin, Executive Director of Career and Tech…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Repurposing Time: A Practical AI Strategy for Educators - Sean Beaverson
Season 8 Episode 30
Today our guest is Sean Beaverson, Director of Technology at Orono Public Schools. We talk about how schools can use AI in education to reduce teache…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
From Intention to Impact: The Science of Implementation
Season 8 Episode 29
Today our guest is Jenice Pizzuto, Implementation Training Specialist at CharacterStrong. We dive into why change is both personal and emotional, and…
6 months ago
The 30-Second Feedback Strategy That Strengthens School Culture - Meghan Lawson
Season 8 Episode 28
Today our guest is Meghan Lawson, Assistant Superintendent at Sycamore Community Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. We talk about how small, consistent mov…
6 months, 1 week ago
Creating Belonging Through Systems That Work - Kendrick Claxton
Season 8 Episode 27
Today our guest is Kendrick Claxton, Vice Principal at Central Middle School in Kansas City Public Schools. We talk about how positive school culture…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
A Principal's Approach to Making Middle School Lessons Stick Schoolwide - Dr. Joe Sweeney
Season 8 Episode 26
Today our guest is Dr. Joe Sweeney, principal at Old Quarry Middle School and the 2025 Illinois Principals Association South Cook Region Middle Schoo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago