April Clark is a former accountant and high school marketing teacher, now the executive director & co-founder of Reach and Teach, a nonprofit educational program that provides students the opportunity to plan, promote & execute a real concert on their school campus, along with other life-changing programs. Clark is a TEDx speaker, SXSW EDU Mentor, and Shoals Woman of the … Read More
Episode 79: Connie Hamilton
Connie Hamilton has served the field of education as a teacher, instructional coach, elementary and secondary principal, and district curriculum director. She is the author of two books including her latest, the best seller, Hacking Questions. Connie is known for hands-on, practical approaches to solving instructional snafus. Educators love how she offers specific strategies that actually work and can be … Read More
Episode #80: Steve Yacovelli
Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help … Read More
Episode #81: Jonathan Alsheimer
Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations and works with UFC Fighters, Celebrities, and Clothing Brands. Jonathan is an international keynote speaker and the author of “NEXT LEVEL TEACHING” a book all about teachers being the driving force of a positive classroom and school culture. Next Level Teaching … Read More
Episode #82: Heather Lyon
Heather Lyon came to education because she wanted to write but needed a back-up plan because she knew she couldn’t become a well-paid, famous author overnight. She was fortunate because her cooperating teacher was inspirational and she realized she loved teaching. She became a certified Reading Specialist after completing her Master’s degree in education at the University at Buffalo, and … Read More