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Ep 088 — Stop Adding, Start Focusing: From Average to Exceptional with Todd Whitaker
What if the fastest path to a better school isn’t a new program, but a sharper focus on the people already doing the right work? We sit down with lea…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 087 — Rural Clarity: When Less Resource Forces More Purpose with Dr. Melissa Sadorf
Rural education isn’t about scarcity. It’s about clarity. We sit down with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Ass…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep 086 — Coaching, Decluttered with Lindsay Deacon
Coaching doesn’t fail because we lack strategies; it fails when our calendars, agendas, and relationships pull us in ten directions at once. We sit d…
10 months ago
Ep 085 — The Leadership Edit: Our Book, Our Philosophy with Christine & Tammy
Season 5 Episode 85
What if your greatest leadership move is not to add, but to edit? We share the thinking behind our new book, Your School Leadership Edit, and walk th…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ep 084 — Trust Over Checklists: Simplifying Teacher Observations with Craig Randall
In this episode, we explore how trust-based observations replace ratings with strength-focused coaching that actually improves teaching. Craig Randal…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 083 — Mentoring That Matters: Student-Centered, Noise Removed with Dr. Amanda Brueggeman
Season 5 Episode 84
Dr. Amanda Brueggeman shares insights from her research and experience with student-centered mentoring, a collaborative approach that keeps students …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 082 — Courage Is a Muscle with Ming Shelby
Season 5 Episode 82
Courage isn't just a virtue, it's a skill that can transform our educational environments when practiced intentionally. In this compelling conversati…
11 months ago
Ep 081 — AI as a Lighter Load: Using Technology to Do Less with Dr. Monica Burns
Season 5 Episode 81
Dr. Monica Burns joins us to explore how educators can thoughtfully integrate AI tools to simplify their workload and enhance teaching practices. We …
11 months, 1 week ago
Ep 080 — The Path to Deeper Learning with John Spencer
Season 5 Episode 80
There's a powerful moment in our conversation with John Spencer when he captures what so many educators are feeling: "It's like you're designing for …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 079 — How Film Industry Productivity Secrets Apply to Education with Steven Puri
Season 7 Episode 79
Hollywood meets education in this eye-opening conversation with Steven Puri, founder and CEO of the Sukha Company. Drawing from his fascinating caree…
11 months, 3 weeks ago