Andrea Samadi, a former middle-school teacher from Toronto, now in Arizona, has spent the past 20+ years working with social/emotional learning. Andrea knows first-hand about stress in the classroom as her first job at The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Education was a behavioral class. She felt overwhelmed by the lack of resources to help her manage and teach her … Read More
Episode 53 with Mark Horner: Using the 4W’s to develop a growth mindset with our students!
Mark Horner is a proud husband and father. He has been married to his college sweetheart, Jennifer for over 20 years. They have two children: Kelsie, who just graduated from Tallmadge High School, and a son, Noah, who is entering his 10th-grade year at THS. Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron, and his Master’s in … Read More
Episode 52 with Matthew J Bowerman: At the end of the day, it’s ALL about LOVE!!
Matthew J Bowerman has spent 24 years in education as a Heartleader, working to support and engage students and communities. He is an Assistant Principal in an elementary school in Montgomery County, MD,.as well as a writer, speaker, and professional actor/singer/dancer in Theatre, TV, and Film. Matthew has taught Special Education, all forms of Theatre, English, and Reading, and is … Read More
Episode 51 with Dr. Basil Marin: Teacher and leadership prep programs should have a required equity and social justice class
Dr. Basil Marin hails from the Central Virginia area. He is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He later earned a Master of Teaching in Special Education from Liberty University. After moving to the Virginia Beach area in 2014, he pursued an Educational Specialist in Administration & Supervision k-12 from … Read More
Episode 50 with Hamish Brewer: Great things happen through great connections!
Hamish is an award-winning educator & leader – inspiring, advocating & amplifying voices of educators, students & communities everywhere! Author, Speaker, Kiwi, Tattoos, Skateboards, VWs Mr. Brewer is an award-winning principal at both the secondary and elementary school levels. He was recognized in 2017 as the NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the year. He has also … Read More
