How do we increase teacher retention and improve as leaders? This episode features a college department chair in the College of Education at Fort Hays State University (KS) discussing leadership and teacher retention. As my guest Chris Jochum says of leadership, “it never gets easier, you just get better at it.” That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s … Read More
Episode 32: The “IT Factor” with Dean Packard
What does it take to cultivate meaningful relationships in your community? How do you ensure new staff buy in? Check out this conversation with middle school principal Dean Packard to find out. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 31: Funky Flamingo Friday with Dave Schmittou
How do you find the intersection of ability and motivation for your teachers and students? What happens when we learn that importance and happiness don’t always go hand in hand? Tune in to this conversation with Dr. Dave Schmittou about collective teacher efficacy to find out. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 30: Evolving with Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
How can we empower kids to be agents of change who make the world a better place? What exactly is equifinality? How do we savor moments of joy in our lives? Lainie Rowell stops by the show to give her thoughts. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 29: The Tap on the Shoulder with Randy Russell
What happens when a new teacher, leader, or board member becomes part of your district? Well, new player equals new team, so you must go back to the beginning and support their growth. Freeman School District (WA) Superintendent Randy Russell shares his strategies for integrating new members. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
