Episode 21: Don’t Be Afraid to be AWESOME with Chuck Moss

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Chuck Moss, Director of Innovation and Development for Dinwiddie County Public Schools (VA) stops by the show to talk about teacher recruitment trends, controlling your school’s story, and to talk a little fishing. Chuck reminds us all to believe in our leadership and the impact it can have. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 20: 5 Keys to Success with Nick Edwards

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Elementary Principal Nick Edwards joins the show and shares his unique story to becoming the principal, his connection to NCAA tournament darling St. Peter’s University, along with his 5 keys to success as a building administrator. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 19: A Culture of YES with Barb Schwamman

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Iowa dual-district superintendent Barb Schwamman is this week’s guest. She shares a philosophy of leading with yes, being involved in as many ways as she can, and fighting for the best for all students and public schools. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 18: The Principled Leader with Bobby Pollicino

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Bullis Upper School (MD) Head of School Bobby Pollicino joins the show to discuss being intentional about our values as leaders. He also shares some gratitude practices and warns of the ‘tyranny of the urgent’. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 17: Appreciating Teachers with a Little Bamboo

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

It’s teacher appreciation week and this episode is all about Darrin sharing stories and the impacts that teachers have had on him. Listen in as I tell the story of Chinese bamboo, changing schools as a 2nd grader with 5 weeks left in the school year, and much more. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES