In this episode, recorded in September of 2020 I take a few minutes to recap the first 3.5 months the podcast was on the air, and thoughts about some of the upcoming guests I have. Thanks for your ongoing support and for being a regular downloader of “Out of the Trenches”! -Dana MORE EPISODES
Episode #20: Sheldon Eakins
Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. supports educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. He is the host for #LeadingEquity podcast and is the founder of the https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/ With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools.He … Read More
Episode #21: Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, leadership coach, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in … Read More
Episode #22: Danna Thomas
Danna Thomas is a former Baltimore City Public School teacher turned founder of a global initiative to support the mental health and wellness of educators. Her organization, Happy Teacher Revolution, is on a mission to increase teacher happiness, retention, and professional sustainability by providing educators with the time and space to heal, deal, and be real about the social-emotional demands … Read More
Episode #23: Rick Jetter
Dr. Rick Jetter (a.k.a. “Dr. J.”) is the Asst. Head of Schools at the Western New York Maritime Charter School. Co-Founder of Pushing Boundaries Consulting.is an educator, author, speaker, and national education consultant. He has worked in the field of education for over 20 years and has held the positions of: alternative education teacher, English teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent … Read More