Episode 138: Against the Wind with Dr. Donya Ball

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Dr. Donya Ball is my guest on this episode and we’re talking all things leadership development. Donya shares her insights into career trajectories along with some exceptional thoughts on micromanagement. Finally, her principal prodigy program is a must for new and aspiring leaders. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Carmen Ayala #TBPodcaster #EdChat #EdLeadership #TeachBetter

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Carmen Ayala #TBPodcaster #EdChat Dr Carmen Ayala served as Illinois State Superintendent of Education from 2019 to 2023 leading us through the pandemic. She was the first woman and the first person of color to serve in that position. Prior to that, she served as a superintendent of Berwyn North School District, Assistant Sup … Read More

Interviewing Nick Polyak (@npolyak) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

Interviewing Nick Polyak (@npolyak) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full episode: https://youtu.be/zb8PCWPvLOk -Who is Nick Polyak -Why a Superintendent? -Like in Back to the Future -What Aspiring Superintendents Don’t Know Yet -Importance of Relationships with the Board of Ed -Why An Educator? -On Books -Biggest Influence -Importance of Having a Mentor -On Addressing Impostor Syndrome -On the Productivity of … Read More

Dr. PJ Caposey Named Illinois Superintendent of the Year

Jeff GargasBlog, Lead Better

We are incredibly excited to share that one of our amazing Teach Better Speakers Network Speakers, Dr. PJ Caposey, has been named the 2023 Illinois Superintendent of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Administrators. PJ is the superintendent of Meridian CUSD #223 in Illinois, and has been a member of the Teach Better Speakers Network since August of 2020. … Read More

Episode 39: Leadership Drivers with Dr. Donna Marie Cozine

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

How can we ensure that those we lead, and those at home, get the best of us and not just the ‘rest of us’? Dr. Donna Marie Cozine, executive leadership coach and former superintendent and school founder, joins the show to provide some answers. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES