If you ask an educator, “What’s your favorite part of your job?” It is highly unlikely they will say, “Communicating with parents.” But the reality is, educators have to do it. Crystal Frommert literally wrote the book on this topic and stopped by the show to share her expertise and tips for parent communication. That, plus a #PepTalk and more … Read More
Episode 67: You Matter with Angela Maiers
Angela Maiers joins Darrin for an awesome conversation and discusses prioritizing the human experience, the power of the first and last moments of an interaction, and managing the perception gap. All this, plus your weekly #PepTalk and more on this week’s show! MORE EPISODES
Episode 66: Surviving and Thriving with Andrew Marotta
Andrew Marotta has us striving and thriving as he shares insights from 20 years in administration and life as a Division 1 College Basketball referee. Listen in as Darrin and Andrew talk about their lives as a leaders, fathers, and authors. That, plus your weekly #Peptalk and more. MORE EPISODES
Episode 65: Ending the Martyr Mentality with Elizabeth Dampf
Elizabeth Dampf joins the show to discuss some of her recent ASCD work, the importance of personalizing professional development, quiet quitting, imposter syndrome, and most importantly how we can end the martyr mentality in education. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk and so much more. MORE EPISODES
Episode 64: Seen, Heard, and Loved with Dr. Phil Campbell
School culture ambassador Dr. Phil Campbell (PC) sat down with Darrin for a great conversation about an intentional focus on school environment. PC talks about a moment of vulnerability that led to a personal and professional change that continues to impact his life to this day. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk and so much more. MORE EPISODES