In this episode of Just Schools, Jon Eckert is joined by Sahira Kodra, Krystle Moos, and Erik Ellefsen for a year in review conversation reflecting on the Just Schools podcast in 2025. Together, they look back on favorite episodes, memorable guests, and the relationships that have shaped the work over the past year. 

They also share personal moments where struggle led to joy, discuss what gives them hope for the year ahead, and introduce the podcast’s shift toward a renewed focus on joy over happiness. 

The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership.

Be encouraged.

Mentioned:

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II by Daniel Nayeri

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

10 to 25 by David Yeager

Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher

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