Episode #107: Martin Silverman

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Martin Silverman is a father, grandfather, husband, and long-time educator in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. He is committed to providing the best educational experience for the students and families at Salinas Elementary school where he is principal. Martin has worked in urban, suburban, and rural districts as a teacher and administrator. His interests are in creating and nurturing school culture, … Read More

Episode #31: Brad Hughes

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Brad Hughes is an elementary school Principal with 26 years’ experience in education. He is currently at Forest Hill Public School in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, designated a HERO Generation school in the Waterloo Region District School Board. Brad is a certified “Self-Reg School Champion” and has an ongoing commitment to reframing the joys and challenges of school life through a … Read More

Episode #33: Jeff Prickett

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Dr. Jeff Prickett currently serves as a High School Principal in McHenry, IL. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as middle school principal in both Crystal Lake, IL, and Round Lake, IL, for five years, as well as principal at the elementary level in Round Lake for eight years. Currently in his 24th year in public education, he … Read More

Episode #34: Brandon Beck

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Brandon Beck, Ed.D. is the author of “Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power within to Guide any student toward success.” His primary purpose as an educator and teacher leader is a simple one: “To inspire people (adults and children) to have faith in themselves and believe in their inner genius.” He has been an elementary teacher for 15 years … Read More

Episode #35: Todd Whitaker

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Dr. Todd Whitaker is recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, with a message about the importance of teaching that has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. He has spent his life pursuing his … Read More