Frankie Mendoza is the Dean of Culture and Restorative Justice Coordinator at IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX. His campus is in its 13th consecutive year of sending 100% of its seniors to college. IDEA has a “No Excuses” philosophy- students can succeed and achieve great things, no matter what neighborhood they’re from. He’s been at his current school since … Read More
Episode #8: Hans Appel
Hans Appel is an Educator, Speaker, Podcaster, Director of Culture of @teachbetterteam, Co-Creator @awculture, and Author of #AwardWinningCulture, the perfect tool for building whole child intentionality and action through kindness, empathy, and service. Hans has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 19 years. 2 years ago, Hans launched his own blog about School Culture … Read More
Episode #9: Frank DeAngelis
Frank DeAngelis is the retired principal of Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, where he served as principal between 1996-2014. He is presently serving as a consultant for safety and emergency management for the Jeffco School District in Colorado and for Safe and Sound schools. He has transformed the school safety conversation world-wide. Frank has addressed numerous professional and school … Read More
Episode #10: Phyllis Fagel
Phyllis Fagel has worked in both public and private schools with students in grades K-12. She currently works full time as the school counselor for Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and provides therapy to children, teens and adults in private practice. Phyllis is the author of “Middle School Matters” and a journalist. She’s a frequent contributor to the Washington Post, … Read More
Episode #113: Marita Diffenbaugh
Marita Diffenbaugh has twenty-two years of service in Idaho’s education system, from the classroom, school district, and university to the State Department of Education. Marita believes that hope is a prerequisite for learning and looks for ways to help others see their value. In her newly published book, L.E.A.R.N.E.R. Finding the True, Good, and Beautiful in Education, she shares about … Read More