Guest: Chris Smith Chris Smith is a difference maker. This comes through in a variety of ways as a father of 2 amazing kids, a husband of one fabulous bride, and elementary school principal to 900 of the most extraordinary students and 100 exceptional staff members. He has accepted the challenge to quit changing the world and to be a … Read More
Educational Eye Examine – Alicia Ray
Alicia Ray is a veteran educator of 13 years from North Carolina. She has taught PreK-8th grade students and currently serves as a digital learning coach and media coordinator in a STEM magnet middle school. She is the author of Educational Eye Exam: Creating Your Vision for Education, which will be available in September from Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. She blogs … Read More
Start With Love – Rita Platt
Rita Platt (@ritaplatt) is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and self-described edu-dork who loves all things teaching and learning. Her experience includes teaching learners of all levels from kindergarten to graduate student in locations including off-road villages in Alaska, inner city Las Vegas, and everywhere in between. She has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and school librarian. She currently … Read More
Restorative Practices – Kathy Jo Standefer
In Episode #3 I get to talk with Kathy Jo Standefer. Kathy Standefer is an Assistant Principal working with students from Kindergarten to fourth grade. She has been an educator for 28 years and has taught 1st grade to 6th grade, a Gifted and Talented Specialist, Administrator and Instructional Leader. Her primary focus has been in educating staff and parents … Read More
Ruckus Makers – Danny Bauer
Episode 1 of The Guiding Principals Podcast Special Guest: Daniel Bauer Daniel Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools, a trusted blog and category-defining podcast for ruckus makers in education. He helps school leaders fight isolation and frustration through his leadership community, “The Mastermind,” in order to gain clarity and find solutions to their greatest challenges. Daniel is also the … Read More