Darrin sits down with author, educator, and teal glasses-wearing rockstar Katie Kinder to share tips for leaders on retaining our new teachers, providing training and support, and keeping them feeling the love throughout the year. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 107: Q & A with Teacher Candidates from Ft. Hays State University
On this special, mid-week episode of the podcast, I am recapping my adventures at Ft. Hays State University’s Future Educators Day. Join me as I answer 4 questions from current undergrad teacher education students. A great chance to hear what they are wanting to know. MORE EPISODES
Episode 106: Stop Blaming Your Tools with Don Schmincke
Leadership expert Don Schminke joins the show to share his thoughts on the connections between biology and failure, why we tend to blame our tools instead of owning our behaviors, and a simple step we can all take to double our staff size (or at least their productivity). That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s episode. MORE EPISODES
Episode 105: Empty your Backpack with Sam Demma
On this powerful episode, Darrin sits down with Canadian speaker and author Sam Demma. Sam talks about how students can unpack their beliefs, focus on consistent actions, and create a life of meaning. He also shares stories from his life and how the metaphor of emptying your backpack came to life. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE … Read More
Episode 104: The Art of ISS with Johnathan Cranford
Johnathan Cranford has created the roadmap to success in ISS via his book The Art of In-school Suspension. Johnathan sits down with Darrin and shares his insights and knowledge for creating a positive and productive in-school suspension room, along with ideas teachers and school leaders can use to make this tier two intervention worth while. That, plus your #PepTalk this … Read More