116: The Future Is Now – James DiDonato chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.

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 Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek. James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there. Episode Highlights 2:48 … Read More

I Think, Therefore I Slam – Jeff Prickett

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Currently serving as building principal of McHenry High School – East Campus, Prickett served as middle school principal for five years, as well as principal at the elementary level for eight years. In addition, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.  Entering his 23rd year in public education, he holds a Bachelor of … Read More

115: Belief formation on steroids. – Michael Rousell chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.

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Teacher, psychologist, and author, Michael Rousell, chats with us about how we can use surprise to change  the way our students think about education and themselves. Michael delves into the science of surprise, shares a story of how he became “the master of the pause,” and talks about  hypnotizing his students. Episode Highlights 3:36 – Rae asks the most important … Read More

Vulnerable Leadership – Eileen Council

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A seasoned international educator, Eileen began her career as a Mathematics teacher in New York in the mid 90’s. She has worked in private and public schools, American, British and international schools, in Europe, Asia, the US and in Africa. She has two masters degrees and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy. In 2007, Eileen transitioned into school leadership … Read More

113: You are enough. – Angela Maiers chats with us about changing the world, chasing big dreams, and understanding that you are enough.

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 Angela Maiers chats with us about changing the world, chasing big dreams, and understanding that you are enough. Angela shares how we can have an impact even if we aren’t perfect, the power of daily affirmations, and why the same thing has kept her excited for 32 years. Episode Highlights 4:10 – Shoutout to our good friends at IDEA … Read More