Episode #212: Brian Faulkner

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Brian Faulkner is the principal of Kaneland Harter Middle School in Kaneland C.U.S.D. 302.  He says “My focus has been simple from the very start of my career; give students what they need in order to be successful.  I fully embrace teacher leadership and a shared leadership philosophy and look for creative ways our staff can collaborate, share, observe one-another, … Read More

Episode #210: Brandi Kelly

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Mrs. Brandi Kelly has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She has recently assumed the role of Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Mt. Olive, IL. Mrs. Kelly has served as a Principal previously, over a 10 year period, in three districts: Ramsey School District (Pre-K-8), Mt. Zion School District (Pre-K-1), and Sangamon Valley Middle … Read More

Episode #208: Tre Gammage

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Tre Gammage is a Social-Emotional Learning is his passion, he helps educators build social-emotional competence through in-person, virtual, and self-paced professional development. Because to impact students, you have to support teachers. My greatest strength is helping make it easier for educators to do what they love. Educators who practice SEL report higher levels of well-being, less stress, and improved student … Read More

Episode #202: Portia Clare

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Portia Y. Clare has been privileged to serve in developing the minds and character of children for over thirty years.  A graduate of Duke University and Regent University, she maintains her love of learning and earnestly desires to empower the children who have been entrusted to her care.  Simply put, Portia teaches because she values children.  Her love of children … Read More

Episode #137: Sherianna Boyle

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Sherianna Boyle is an international Emotional Detox Coach® and author of many books. Sherianna has been featured in over eighty-five articles and has been a featured presenter for renowned organizations such as PESI® Behavioral and Mental Health Education, Kripalu Health &Yoga Center, 1440 Multiversity University, and more. Her book, The Four Gifts of Anxiety, was endorsed by the National Association … Read More