Episode 41: Outliers in Education with Erich Bolz and Eric Price

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

What causes some schools to outperform other schools with very similar demographics? CEE set out to find out through their Outliers in Education research project. The data they have gleaned has changed the school improvement process in the state of Washington, and might change how you see it. I sat down with two of their researchers to learn about this … Read More

Episode 40: Life Above the Line with Tom Cody

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

How does someone flip from being negative and broken to being the positive influence on kids? Tom Cody, a 40 year educator from Minnesota, made that transition and now trains others in owning their life and leading for positive school culture through his work with Top 20 Training. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show.   MORE … Read More

Episode 39: Leadership Drivers with Dr. Donna Marie Cozine

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

How can we ensure that those we lead, and those at home, get the best of us and not just the ‘rest of us’? Dr. Donna Marie Cozine, executive leadership coach and former superintendent and school founder, joins the show to provide some answers. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 38: The Cards You’re Dealt with Doug Kaplicky

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Turning around a school climate is a big lift, but that is Doug Kaplicky’s specialty. Building on the article titled “The Cards You’re Dealt”, Doug talks in depth about parent connections, onboarding employees, culture, relationships, and mentoring moments. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES