Podcast Episodes

341. The Truth Behind Leadership Clarity and Collaboration: Featuring Casey Watts

What if the leadership phrases we rely on—like “clear is kind”—are actually holding us back? In this thought-provoking episode, Casey Watts, educational consultant and creator of the Clarity Cycle Fr…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Bonus: The Ruler Shortcut and the Cost of Convenience

In this short solo episode of Aspire to Lead, I share a lesson from the art room that turned into a leadership metaphor I never forgot. Every year, students tried to "hack" an art project using the w…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Tackling Cognitive Overload and Working Memory: Featuring Mitch Weathers

What if the key to classroom behavior isn’t discipline—but cognitive clarity?

In this mind-shifting episode of Aspire to Lead, Mitch Weathers, author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom and cr…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

340. Leading Like a BISON: Featuring Kim Gameroz

What does it mean to lead like a BISON? In this energizing episode, Kim Gameroz joins me to talk about her new book Becoming the Bison, her powerful new podcast Unleashing the Bison, and the highly a…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

339. Reigniting Purpose and Passion in Education: Featuring CJ Reynolds

In this milestone episode of Aspire to Lead, we’re celebrating eight years of the podcast alongside the incredible CJ Reynolds, educator, speaker, and creator of Real Rap with Reynolds. As both of ou…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aspire Mailbag: Leading with Intention and Impact to Celebrate and Strategize

In this end of the school year Aspire Mailbag episode, I’m joined by Jeff Gargas, COO of the Teach Better Team, as we answer listener-submitted questions on two key areas of school leadership—celebra…

Published on 3 months ago

338. Constructing Culture That Connects: Featuring Josh Tovar

What if the key to transforming your school culture is as simple as celebration and storytelling? In this energetic episode of Aspire to Lead, Josh Tovar, veteran principal and host of the Para #Gana…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

337. Creating a Culture First Classroom: Featuring Katie Kinder and Darrin Peppard

What happens when educators put classroom culture at the center of everything they do? In this engaging episode, I sit down with authors Katie Kinder and Darrin Peppard to explore their bold new book…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

336. Revolutionizing Collaboration in Schools Through Inclusion: Featuring Dr. Matthew Rhoads

In this forward-thinking episode of Aspire to Lead, Dr. Matthew Rhoads, author of Co-Teaching Evolved and Crush it from the Start, joins me to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping instruc…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

335. The Power of Mattering and Meaningful Leadership with Angela Maiers

In this heart-centered episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by globally recognized speaker, educator, and author Angela Maiers to explore the movement that changed everything—#YouMatter. Angela shar…

Published on 4 months ago