Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with our good friend Raymond Porten! Ray is currently an elementary principal in Round Lake, IL. Prior to serving in this role, he was a middle school assistant principal as well as elementary teacher. More from Ray: Didn’t see himself as principal at first He is a Golden Apple scholar. Runs two podcasts … Read More
Episode 18 – Jeff Kubiak – Bring the Kindness, Leave the Side Burns
Join Adam & Jeff as we speak with educator and author Jeff Kubiak! Jeff taught for ten years as an elementary school teacher in grades 4, 5, and 6 and has eight years of administrative experience. Jeff strives to connect with students by bringing real world experiences to them, getting to know their names, engaging in lessons and play, and … Read More
Episode 17 – David McGuire – Look from the Balcony
Featured in This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/715/long-awaited-asteroid-finally-hits-earth/act-four-7 What is Indy k12? Microsoft School Tell us about the AOS Podcast/Recess podcast It’s good to see it from the balcony level. “Professionalizing the Profession” – his work around Indy in K-12 edu. From tchr. To the principalship – skipped AP & Dean Always wanted to be a teacher HS/MS English teacher … Read More
Episode 16 – Jay Billy
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with father, elementary school principal and DBC author of Lead With Culture, Jay Billy! Jay is an elementary principal in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He received his master’s degree in educational leadership from The College of New Jersey in 1997. He first served as supervisor of behavior at the high school before moving to … Read More
Episode 15 – Taylor Armstrong – Be the Compass!
Join Adam and Jeff as we chat with Taylor Armstrong this week! Taylor is the Assistant Director of Technology at Vestavia Hills City Schools in Alabama. He is also a Google Certified Teacher, Army Veteran, Speaker, Member of the Men in Education (FB Group) and Education Never Dies. He talks with us about the importance of “Being the Compass, and … Read More