As a 25+ year veteran teacher, Brian has served many roles from Middle School Science teacher to Department Chair, Instructional Technology Specialist, STEM Coach, and PBL Coach. In 2012, he was one of ten teachers honored as National Teacher Innovators by PBS and The Henry Ford Foundation. He became a two-time author in April 2022 with his new book, Recalculating! and his … Read More
Episode #240: Kim Hamer
On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions “acts of love”. After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed how little guidance leaders … Read More
Episode #239: Vicki Wilson
Vicki Wilson is an educator, serving children and the field for over 28 years as a teacher and principal. She is passionate about education and strive to make it better every day. I am particularly interested in educator learning, leadership, organizational change, progressive and innovative practices in education, and leveraging best practices at school to make an improvement so that … Read More
Episode #238: Dr. Dan Kreiness
Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker. Dr. Kreiness has worked in education for over 17 years as a school administrator, instructional coach, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher while working in districts in the New York City metro area in New York and Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness holds a doctorate degree in leadership and master’s degrees in adolescent … Read More
Episode #236: Dr. Matthew Downing
Dr. Matthew Downing is an experienced educator currently working as a K-12 Supervisor of Online Learning in a large public school district. Dr. Downing is passionate about fostering innovative educational opportunities for teachers and students. He does that through thoughtful hands-on learning experiences. On top of that, Dr. Downing is considering ways to move education forward. Check him out at … Read More