Erika has been a proud educator for over twenty years, serving in a variety of roles. She currently serves the Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District in beautiful Southern Oregon. She grew up in Portland, OR, graduating from the University of Oregon with a Master’s in Education in 2001. She dove head first into her career as a special … Read More
50 – three students + a teacher
such a fitting episode to quietly celebrate 50 episodes. an emotional journey this week as i was reunited with three former students who each hold a special, SPECIAL place in my heart. just another moment to share that YOU matter. the love, care, compassion, empathy, + inclusion you shower on each student may come back 1000-fold when you least expect … Read More
Ep. #35 with Jeff Kubiak
Jeff Kubiak was on track to become a member of the US Olympic Swim Team. His downward spiral began when he did not make the team. Excessive agitation and anger became all consuming in his life and alcoholism would become his fate. Jeff, a 25 year educator and administrator in Elk Grove, CA, shares in this episode how he found … Read More
Episode 141: In AWE of Cami Meyers-Connections Series
Cami Meyers started writing because she was a jealous little sister who wanted to try writing because her older brother was being forced into it. In natural little sister fashion, she stormed off but then started scribbling a story where her brother was the villain. She is a teenage author, excited and simultaneously terrified to be publishing her very first … Read More
Jolt 97: Awe Inspiring Moments-In AWE of Connection
July is going to be a time for a bit of a podcast revamp, so stay tuned to see the changes that are coming! July is also a time that is all about being In AWE of Connections we can have from the past, present, and future! Join Sarah as she shares about her recent bout with Covid, how she … Read More