The Counter Narrative: Featuring Charles Williams

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Charles Williams, Joshua Stamper, The Counter Narrative, Teach Better, Aspire to Lead, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast

What is the narrative of each student group represented on your campus?  This week’s guest, Charles Williams, shares his experiences as a student and how it inspired him to change the negative portrayals of the disenfranchised populations.  In this episode, we also discuss: Assessing Equity in Schools Inside the Principal’s Office And the Counter Narrative Podcast  About Charles Williams: Charles … Read More

Aspire Mailbag: Are We Providing Too Much Grace?

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Aspire Mailbag, Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper, Jeff Gargas, Brad Hughes, #AspireLead, Teach Better

In this 24th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas, Brad Hughes, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on giving too much grace, finding our creative outlets, when are you ready to be promoted, and the latest news with the Teach Better Team! Featuring Brad Hughes, … Read More

The Gifts We Give: Featuring Livia Chan

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Livia Chan, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, Teach Better, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast

Do you see every interaction with students, staff, and parents as a gift?  This week’s guest, Livia Chan, shares how every interaction is an opportunity to uplift, inspire, encourage, and support others.  In this episode, we also discuss: Belief in Other People Maximizing Opportunities to Inspire Learning  And “Impact: The Power of Connected Leadership”  About Livia Chan: Livia Chan is … Read More

Fired Up Teachership: Featuring Dr. Frank Rudnesky and Michelle Rispo Hill

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Dr. Frank Rudnesky, Michelle Rispo Hill, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, Fired Up Teachership, Teach Better

Education is a difficult field and many teachers don’t continue after three years in the classroom.  This week’s guest, Dr. Frank Rudnesky and Michelle Rispo Hill, share how to help new teachers, support veteran educators, and stay passionate in a long career.  In this episode, we also discuss: Creating a Positive School Culture How to Help the Teacher Shortage And … Read More

The Foundation of Restorative Practices: Featuring Dr. Neil Gupta (Aspire Podcast)

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Neil Gupta, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, #Aspirelead

Most often, when restorative practices are discussed, it is described as a reactive measure to help students fix the harm that was caused. This week’s guest, Dr. Neil Gupta, shares how the most important steps in restorative practices are proactive practices to create a foundation of love and care.  In this episode, we also discuss: Creating Healthy Collaborative teams Mental … Read More