Episode #40: Adam Kotowski

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Adam Kotowski, aka Coach Adam, is a husband and father to four amazing children. He created The Extraordinary Me Program out of a need to transform. Realizing how limited perceptions and beliefs are, being heavily influenced by his acceptance of other’s opinions regarding his ADD/ADHD, brought him to a critical point in his life. He created the program and was … Read More

Episode #44: William Winfield

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William Winfield is a young millennial certified professional speaker, Educational consultant, Minister, Author, and DISC consultant. William is also a father of two wonderful sons, and beautiful daughter, a husband to Jennifer. William has over 5 years of experience in public speaking, mentoring and coaching. He is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers for inspiring and activating students and … Read More

Episode #38: Evan Whitehead

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Evan Whitehead has been an educator for more than 20 years spanning three decades. Over the course of his career, he has held the following positions: special education paraprofessional, special education high school teacher, Latino parent outreach coordinator, dean of student discipline, community outreach coordinator, director of special services, director of bilingual education and English learners, Title I director, and … Read More

Episode #104: David Weiss

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Jefferson County, Colo. Community Superintendent David Weiss has worked in public education for 19 years. Prior to joining the School Leadership Team, he served as the principal of Westgate Elementary school for five years, and as a high school assistant principal for 4 years before that. David also taught middle school math and science for 8 years. He earned a … Read More

Episode #59: Jim Sporleder

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Jim Sporleder retired in 2014 as Principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA.  Under Jim’s leadership, Lincoln High School became a “Trauma Informed” school, gaining national attention due to a dramatic drop in out of school suspensions, increased graduation rates and the number of students going on to post-secondary education.   These dramatic changes at Lincoln caught the … Read More