Principles of Behavior: Featuring Lindsay Titus

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Joshua Stamper, Lindsay Titus, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Define YOUniversity, Teach Better

With the stress of your leadership role, how do you take care of your mental health? This week’s guest, Lindsay Titus, shares important steps to take to improve your mental well-being, decrease anxiety and combat stress.     In this episode, we also discuss: Administrative Certification Program  Behavior Management Strategies for Students Gratitude Reflections And Lindsay’s 30 day journal, “Define YOUniversity”! About … Read More

Road to Awesome: Featuring Darrin Peppard

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Joshua Stamper, Darrin Peppard, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

What role and impact does your school culture have within your building? This week’s guest, Darrin Peppard, shares how the culture created by the leaders in the building impacts every aspect of the school, which could lead down the road to awesome!    In this episode, we discuss: The importance of knowing the logistical management and the instructional development   Surprises as … Read More

Top 5 Reading Recommendations with Dr. Jill Siler

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Joshua Stamper, Jill Siler, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

In this bonus episode, Dr. Jill Siler shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss the latest book award she received and her new position.  About Dr. Jill Siler: Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, … Read More

Let’s Put the C in PLC: Featuring Chad Dumas

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Joshua Stamper, Chad Dumas, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach better, Let's Put the C in PLC

How would you describe a productive and effective Professional Learning Community (PLC)? In my experience in multiple schools and districts, this model has looked drastically different in each setting. This week’s guest, Chad Dumas, shares a practical guide for leaders on how to collaborate and get sustained results for students.   In this episode, we discuss: The Steps Needed to Get … Read More

Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Featuring Marisol Quevedo Rerucha

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Joshua Stamper, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

How do we dismantle barriers that exclude, recognize past trauma, and identify resources for those in need? This week’s guest, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, shares how implementing restorative practices changed student behaviors, connected the community and recognized each person.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of Morning Check Ins Restorative practices and circles Collective agreements  And Marisol’s new book, Beyond … Read More