Top 5 Reading Recommendations with Dr. Jill Siler

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Joshua Stamper, Jill Siler, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

In this bonus episode, Dr. Jill Siler shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss the latest book award she received and her new position.  About Dr. Jill Siler: Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, … Read More

Let’s Put the C in PLC: Featuring Chad Dumas

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Joshua Stamper, Chad Dumas, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach better, Let's Put the C in PLC

How would you describe a productive and effective Professional Learning Community (PLC)? In my experience in multiple schools and districts, this model has looked drastically different in each setting. This week’s guest, Chad Dumas, shares a practical guide for leaders on how to collaborate and get sustained results for students.   In this episode, we discuss: The Steps Needed to Get … Read More

Assessing with Respect: Featuring Starr Sackstein

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Joshua Stamper, Starr Sackstein, Assessing with Respect, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

What if, in the world of education, grades did not exist? This week’s guest, Starr Sackstein, shares how she removed grades from her classroom, focused on critical feedback to her students, and incorporated social emotional and equity components to the assessment process.  In this episode, we discuss: Systems of evidence mastery Changing the way we assess The stigma that is … Read More

Aspire to RISE: Featuring Alex Valencic

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Aspire to Rise, Joshua Stamper, Sarah Johnson, Alex Valencic, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast,Teach Better

Have you ever interviewed for a job and not received the promotion you were seeking? In today’s episode featuring Alex Valencic, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper discuss the topics of working through the disappointment, establishing your relationship with your new supervisor, and the way to have transparent conversations about your goals.  About Alex Valencic: Alex Valencic is an educator, former … Read More

Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Featuring Marisol Quevedo Rerucha

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Joshua Stamper, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Teach Better

How do we dismantle barriers that exclude, recognize past trauma, and identify resources for those in need? This week’s guest, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, shares how implementing restorative practices changed student behaviors, connected the community and recognized each person.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of Morning Check Ins Restorative practices and circles Collective agreements  And Marisol’s new book, Beyond … Read More