CHRIS CHAPPOTIN is the principal at Steam Middle School in Burleson, TX. He’s a husband, father, Engage 2 Learn Coach, certified Google educator, and big sports fan. He’s also a bit of a rapper as well!

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On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/frankginley

Watch his district’s music video parodies (of which Chris has played an instrumental part) and subscribe to the Burleson Independent School District YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/BurlesonISDTV.

In our conversation, Chris describes the mission and vision of STEAM Middle School. The school's mantra, Chris says, is all about creating engaging learning through an instructional design process called Engage 2 Learn. He also describes his most challenging experiences as an education leader, shares his professional goal this year, offers some great recommendations in books and on Twitter, and much much more.

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Song Track Credits

Intro: Relax (by Simon More)

Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik)