Steven Gupton is a CTE Teacher at James E. Shepard IB Magnet Middle School in Durham Public Schools. Steven is a son, brother, paramedic, educator, coach, and member of the NCAE Educators of Color Cohort. He has served his community his entire life. In high school, he began volunteering in his local fire department and his love for public service … Read More
Episode #65: Dave Schmittou
Dave Schmittou, Ed.D., is the author of 4 books, has 4 kids, ran 5 marathons, has done 2 ultras, 2014 Principal of the Year; 2018 College Educator of the Year #??????????????? and an active contributor to #TeachBetterTeam. Dave is currently a professor of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University, a former elementary school principal, former middle school principal, assistant principal, … Read More
Episode 66: Kyle Hamstra, part 1
Originally from DeMotte, Indiana, Kyle Hamstra moved to North Carolina in 2002. After teaching fifth grade math/science for over fourteen years at Davis Drive Elementary in Cary, NC, Kyle is now an elementary STEM Specialist, serving 1,000 students weekly. Kyle is very interested in all-things STEM, curriculum design, leadership, and being a connected educator to learn from his professional learning … Read More
Episode #68: Kyle Hamstra, part 2
Kyle was named a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader, he is a member of the Wake Science Core Leadership Team, and a member of the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network. He enjoys presenting at conferences like ISTE, NCTIES, NSTA, and ASCD. In May 2020, he earned his Masters in School Administration (MSA) degree from East Carolina University. Currently, he serves … Read More
Episode #69: Chad Dumas
Chad Dumas, Ed.D., is an educational consultant with Next Learning Solutions, international presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator, professional developer and consultant in a variety of school districts, he brings his passion, expertise, and skills to his writing and speaking as he … Read More