This week’s guest, Dr. Efrain Martinez, shares his story of trauma and how it shaped him as a leader, impacted his productivity, and pushed him to focus on his mental health. In this episode, we also discuss: Using Emotional Intelligence as a Leader Learning From Our Mistakes And his podcast, Wisdom and Productivity About Dr. Efrain Martinez: Dr. Efrain Martinez … Read More
Discipline Win: Featuring Dr. Andy Jacks
Why did we become school leaders and teachers? To educate, uplift, and inspire all students. So when things go wrong, why do schools seem to use exclusion as a first reaction, especially for kids that need to be in class the most? This week’s guest, Dr. Andy Jacks, shares ideas and practical suggestions that will actually make a difference to … Read More
Foundation of Skills: Featuring Matt Dunbar
This week’s guest, Matt Dunbar, shares how developing the foundational and essential skills of our students is important for their future success in our local communities. In this episode, we also discuss: Relationships and Cultural Competency Professional Growth culture And the Vision 25 Model About Matt Dunbar: As the East Hall Administrator at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Matt Dunbar works … Read More
The Curation of Exploration: Featuring Evin Schwartz
What strategies do you use in the classroom to instill and enhance exploration on new subjects and real world connections? This week’s guest, Evin Schwartz, shares how his experience overseas led him to creating a business focused on enhancing the learning process for all students, while also trying to solve the world’s greatest problems. In this episode, we also discuss: … Read More
Changing the Way We View Assessment: Featuring Natalie Vardabasso
How will we prepare young people to thrive in this uncertain future? This week’s guest, Natalie Vardabasso, shares how educators can use assessment, equity practices and social emotional strategies to enhance student experiences, innovation, and creativity. In this episode, we also discuss: Equity work beyond books The relationship between Standards Based Grading and SEL practices And her podcast, #EduCrush! About … Read More