Bonus Episode: Hacking Assessment Featuring Starr Sackstein

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Aspire to Lead. Starr Sackstein, Joshua Stamper, Hacking Assessment

In this bonus episode, Starr Sackstein shares her exciting announcement about Hacking Assessment and we discuss how to shift the “Grades Mindset”, change your grading system, and improve the feedback process.  In this episode, we discuss: A No-Grade Classroom Rebranding Assignments as learning experiences Project based learning – Teaching the Reflection Process Ditching the Traditional Gradebook And her new edition, … Read More

Be GREAT: Featuring Dwight Carter

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Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper, Dwight Carter, Be Great

This week’s guest, Dwight Carter, shares how the motto “Be GREAT” changed his mindset, school culture assessment, and trajectory of his leadership journey. Join us as we explore Dwight’s new district position and new book, Be Great!   In this episode, we discuss: Assessing School and District Culture Gratitude Techniques And his new book, Be Great: Five Principles to Improve School … Read More

Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: Featuring Erik Francis

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Aspire to Lead. Erik Francis, Joshua Stamper, Depth of Knowledge

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

Discipline Win: Featuring Dr. Andy Jacks

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Andy Jacks, Joshua Stamper, Discipline Win, Aspire to Lead, Teach Better

Why did we become school leaders and teachers? To educate, uplift, and inspire all students. So when things go wrong, why do schools seem to use exclusion as a first reaction, especially for kids that need to be in class the most? This week’s guest, Dr. Andy Jacks, shares ideas and practical suggestions that will actually make a difference to … Read More

Foundation of Skills: Featuring Matt Dunbar

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Matt Dunbar, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, Teach Better, #AspireLead

This week’s guest, Matt Dunbar, shares how developing the foundational and essential skills of our students is important for their future success in our local communities.  In this episode, we also discuss: Relationships and Cultural Competency  Professional Growth culture  And the Vision 25 Model  About Matt Dunbar: As the East Hall Administrator at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Matt Dunbar works … Read More