Episode #4: PJ Caposey

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the tender age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically … Read More

Episode #5: Jen Molitor

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Jen Molitor is a Speaker, Author of The Happy Teacher’s Handbook- From Overwhelmed to Inspired- Helping Teachers Embrace Resiliency. This upcoming school year, she is transitioning into her first principal role at a 4, 5 grade campus. Her most recent role was instructional coach in Clarksville, OH. As an educator for 19 years, Jen has enjoyed teaching in the classroom, … Read More

Episode #6: Frankie Mendoza

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Frankie Mendoza is the Dean of Culture and Restorative Justice Coordinator at IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX. His campus is in its 13th consecutive year of sending 100% of its seniors to college. IDEA has a “No Excuses” philosophy- students can succeed and achieve great things, no matter what neighborhood they’re from. He’s been at his current school since … Read More

Episode #114: Orly Wahba

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Orly is the founder of the global non-profit, Life Vest Inside, a kindness expert, educator, best selling author, entrepreneur and keynote speaker who inspires audiences to take action. Her talks and workshops provide the groundwork for lasting change and motivate people to become the best version of themselves so that they can influence the world for good. Drawing from her … Read More

Episode #7: Jason Ottley

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As a Washington, DC native, Dr. Jason Ottley personifies a perfect blend of scholarship, innovation, grit, professionalism, and heart. Having a strong reputation for student development, strategic planning and empowering both educators and students to strive for the best version of themselves, Jason unapologetically is a natural-born leader who will prove to be essential to how the world views progressive … Read More