In this week’s episode, we flip the script! Sarah Johnson is hosting the Aspire to Lead Podcast to celebrate the 200th episode and to learn about the exciting news of Joshua’s new educational role! Thank you to all of the loyal listeners that have supported the show for the past 4 years. In this episode, we also discuss: Influence is … Read More
Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: Featuring Erik Francis
This week’s guest, Erik Francis, shares how depth of knowledge and questioning is the missing link in education. Join us as we break down the stages of depth of knowledge and how you can incorporate multiple strategies into your classroom. In this episode, we discuss: Inquiry based instruction Changing the way we view education And his Newly Released Book, Deconstructing … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment: Featuring Tom Schimmer
This week’s guest, Tom Schimmer, dives into the frequent struggles and misperceptions of assessment practices. Tom provides excellent strategies to help provide feedback to your students and how to complete this important strategy in a timely manner. In this episode, we discuss: Frequent Mistakes in the World of Grading, Rubrics, and Assessments Student Investment through Assessment And his Newly Released … Read More
The Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial, Visionary Planning Leader: Featuring Dr. Michael Nagler
This week’s guest, Dr. Michael Nagler, shares how he uses the motto “Think Differently” to shift his district into a problem solving and innovative group of educators, which prepare the students to be successful in their unknown future careers. In this episode, we discuss: Standards Based badge books for k-4th grade New model of High school called Synergy And his … Read More
The Personal Playlist of Mentorship: Featuring Noa Daniel
This week’s guest, Noah Daniel, shares how in her leadership journey, she needed mentors to provide guidance, wisdom, and inspiration to build beyond her position and explore new opportunities. In this episode, we discuss: TEDx Talk about Personal Narrative Music Project Extending Beyond Her Comfort Zone And her book, Strum and the Wild Turkeys About Noa Daniel: Noa Daniel MEd, … Read More