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  • 120. Define Your Why: Featuring Barbara Bray
    Today, I wanted to bring on someone to help us reflect and refocus on what is important in our profession. As we are being challenged each day, it is so vital that we discover our “why”. Why do we work with students and Why do we lead in education? This week’s guest, Barbara Bray, shares how we can use our creativity, passion, and talents to revolutionize our profession. 
    In this Episode, we discuss:
    • Growing as a Leader through Stories
    • Redefining Virtual Learning
    • Coaching through Observation and Listening
    • And “Define Your Why”

    • About Barbara Bray:
      Barbara Bray is a creative learning strategist on a mission to transform teaching to make learning more authentic and meaningful. On her website Rethinking Learning, she shares stories, events, and journeys of inspirational educators and difference makers, along with hosting the Rethinking Learning podcast. She also co-hosts the #rethink_learning Twitter chat every other Monday at 4p PT. Barbara is the founder/owner of My eCoach where she coined the term "Making Learning Personal" in 2002. She is the co-author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning.  
      Barbara published her new book, Define Your Why: Own Your Story So You can Live and Learn on Purpose February 2020 and has been doing keynotes and webinars on re-defining your WHY during this time of crisis.  #defineyourwhy 
       
      Follow Barbara Bray:
      • Website/Blog: Rethinking Learning 
      • Podcast: Conversations on Learning 
      • Founder/Owner, My eCoach 
      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbray27 #rethink_learning
      • LinkedIn: barbarabray
      • Facebook: barbara.bray
      • Voxer: barbarabray48
      • Instagram: bbray27

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          31 min
        • 119. Prime to SHINE: Featuring LaVonna Roth
          Have you ever learned what not to do as a leader by experiencing a toxic working environment or encountering constant negative communication? This week’s guest, LaVonne Roth, shares how her negative experience in the business world transformed her as a leader, educator, and coach to enhance the skills of others by creating a wonderful program called SHINE.  
          In this Episode, we discuss:
          • Coaching with Confidence
          • Multiple forms of Intelligence
          • Mental Health During a Difficult Time
          • And Prime to SHINE

          • About LaVonna Roth:
            LaVonna Roth was an elementary and secondary teacher, before setting out on her mission to help teachers understand the brain and how it learns to increase student achievement. Although educators teach the brain every day, many have never taken a teacher prep course on understanding the brain. What a disconnect! LaVonna strives to help teachers understand the latest brain research and its implications in the classroom through interactive presentations and workshops. If you are looking for specific strategies and the science behind WHY these strategies work, this book is for you. Currently, LaVonna travels around the U.S. and internationally sharing the fascinating worlds of neuro- and cognitive sciences with educators. 
            Follow LaVonna Roth:
            • Website: https://www.igniteyourshine.com/
            • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaVonnaRoth
            • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavonnaroth/?hl=en
            • Free Resources: https://igniteyourshine.mykajabi.com/store

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                28 min
              • 118. The Collaborative Classroom: Featuring Trevor Muir
                In a recent study, 3000 employers were asked, what is the #1 skill they were seeking in their future employees? I know for myself, my mind went straight to hard work, content knowledge, and honesty, which are all important characteristics and skills. However, as Trevor Muir shares, the number one desired skill is collaboration. How are we as educators creating dynamic and effective opportunities for our students to work together?
                In this Episode, we discuss:
                • Making Learning Authentic
                • Soft Skills are Essential Skills
                • Connecting Lessons to Real World Issues
                • And the Collaborative Classroom

                • About Trevor Muir:
                  Trevor is a teacher, author, and international speaker. He is the author of the books The Epic Classroom and The Collaborative Classroom. Trevor is a professor at Grand Valley State University, a former faculty member for the Buck Institute for Education, and is one of the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation speakers. His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, Edutopia, EdWeek, and WeAreTeachers. He gave a TEDx Talk titled, "School Should Take Place in the Real World," at TEDxSanAntonio. Trevor’s Facebook page, The Epic Classroom, has inspiring videos that have been viewed over 29 million times. At the heart of Trevor’s work is the conviction that every student has the potential for greatness, and every teacher can be equipped to unlock that potential.
                   
                  Follow Trevor Muir:
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                  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMuir
                  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theepicclassroom/?hl=en
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                  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-645b89158/
                  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDMMxvD8UlmTI44WKqbn1fg

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                    New Course, “Thriving Virtual Teacher”: https://trevormuir.teachable.com/p/thriving-virtual-teacher
                     
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                      32 min
                    • 117. Connected Educators and Leaders: Featuring Jimmy Casas and Jeff Zoul
                      Have you ever started a difficult leadership task and felt alone, inadequate or unworthy? This week’s guests, Jeff Zoul and Jimmy Casas, share how through their connection with other educators and leaders, they were able to gain inspiration, knowledge, and confidence to overcome the most difficult tasks of their careers.  
                      In this Episode, we discuss:
                      • The Process to Connect with Other Leaders
                      • Regaining your Confidence
                      • Best Advice for Leaders
                      • And ConnectEDD Books

                      • About Jeff Zoul:
                        Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader. During Jeff’s distinguished career in education he has served in a variety of roles, most recently as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois, one of the highest-performing school districts in the state. Jeff also served as a teacher and coach in the State of Georgia for many years before moving into school administration. Jeff has been recognized as an outstanding principal in the State of Georgia and served as principal at a national School of Excellence in Illinois. Zoul has taught graduate courses at the university level in the areas of assessment, research, and program evaluation. He is the author/co-author of more than a dozen books, including What Connected Educators Do Differently, Start. Right. Now. - Teach and Lead for Excellence, Improving Your School One Week at a Time, The Principled Principal, and Leading Professional Learning: Tools to Connect and Empower Teachers. Jeff has earned several degrees, including his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and his doctoral degree from the University of Alabama. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys running and has completed over a dozen marathons.
                        Follow Jeff Zoul:
                        • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeff_Zoul
                        • Blog: http://jeffreyzoul.blogspot.com/
                        • ConnectEDD: https://www.connectedd.org/

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                          About Jimmy Casas:
                          Jimmy served twenty-two years as a school leader. He is a best selling author, speaker, leadership coach, and a state and national award winning principal. Under Jimmy’s leadership, Bettendorf High School was named one of the best high schools in the country three times by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. JImmy was named the 2012 Iowa Principal of the Year and was runner-up NASSP 2013 National Principal of the Year. In 2014, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Pledge. Finally, in 2015, he received the Bammy Award for the National Principal of the Year. 
                          Jimmy is the author of six books, including ‘What Connected Educators Do Differently,” “Start. Right.Now. - Teach and Lead for Excellence,” the best selling book, “Culturize - Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes,” “Stop. Right. Now. - 39 Stops to Making Schools Better, “Live Your Excellence - “Bring Your Best Self To School Every Day," and his latest release, “Daily Inspiration - Positive Thoughts For Every Day Of The Year”.
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                          • Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-casas-bb863432/
                          • Website: http://www.jimmycasas.com/

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                              33 min
                            • Aspire to RISE: Featuring Alana Gilliam

                              As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial conversations. 

                              In this Episode, we discuss:

                              • A challenge Alana shares in her leadership experience
                              • Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedback
                              • Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations

                              About Alana Gilliam:

                              She is a 6th grade math teacher and team leader in Bentonville Arkansas. She just started her 11th year teaching, and is currently working on her specialist degree in educational leadership. Alana has a passion for supporting both students and teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students.

                              Follow Alana Gilliam: 
                              • Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsAGilliam
                              • Blog: inspiringinjuniorhigh.blogspot.com
                              • Instagram: @InspiringintheMiddle

                              Resources from the Episode
                              • Crucial Conversations 

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                              • Emotional Intelligence 2.0 

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                              Interested in being a guest on Aspire to Rise? We would love to hear from you here.

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                              29 min
                            • Aspire Mailbag: Change is the New Normal with Lindsay Titus

                              In this 15th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas, Lindsay Titus, and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss how to build relationships with our staff during virtual learning, create a culture of change, learn about the Teach Better Podcast Network and the newest podcast addition!  

                              Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper

                               

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                              Special Guest, Lindsay Titus:
                              • Define YOUniversity Podcast: https://www.defineyouniversity.com/podcast-page
                              • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltitus828
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                              25 min
                            • Aspire to RISE: Featuring Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper

                              Have you ever been in a situation where you needed guidance in your leadership journey? In this episode of Aspire to RISE, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper share their vision of the show and how coaching helped them face their leadership challenges.

                              In this Episode, we discuss:

                              • Our Leadership Backgrounds
                              • The Podcasts Origin Stories
                              • Coaching and Mentorship
                              • And Future Episodes

                              We are glad you joined us on Aspire to Rise where we will ascend to new leadership heights together. Join us again next month where we will share our conversation with a wonderful aspiring leader. Until then, keep reaching friends! 

                               

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                              16 min
                            • 116. Authenticity is Key: Featuring Latrese Younger
                              Have you ever acted differently in a new leadership position because you thought you had to present a certain persona? This week’s guests, Latrese Younger, shares how she realized authenticity with her staff was the key to building connections and enhancing collaboration in her building.
                              In this Episode, we discuss:
                              • Equity Practices in Schools
                              • Enhancing Student’s Writing Skills
                              • New Leadership Mistakes
                              • And Helping Aspiring Black Women Educational Leaders

                              • About Latrese Younger:
                                Latrese D. Younger has over thirteen years of education experience across several different school districts. She began her journey as an English Language Arts teacher in Dinwiddie County, VA, which she credits with firming her foundation in education excellence. Throughout her career, she has taught ELA for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Virginia State University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education from Strayer University Henrico Campus. She is a writer, a web curator for the Virginia Teachers of English (VATE) social media sites, and founder of the non-profit, BWEL, Inc. (Black Women Education Leaders).
                                As an educator, she has also been privileged to serve in several leadership capacities such as Effective School Wide Discipline Incentive Coordinator, School Newsletter Advisor, Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair, Mentorship Director, Administrative Intern, District-Wide Professional Development Presenter, In-Service PD Coach, Cooperating Teacher of a Practicum Student, District Representative at a fall Virginia Department of Education- ELA conference, and ELA curriculum writing partner for two districts. In 2016, Mrs. Younger served as Director of Achievement in Literacy with Catapult Learning, Inc.
                                In 2017, she accepted the role as an Instruction Assessment and Data Analysis Specialist with Richmond City Public Schools. She was shortly after promoted to serve as one of three Assistant Principals at Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School in 2017. Mrs. Younger currently serves the students of Culpeper Middle as an AP, where she has been since the fall of 2018. She believes that the perfect recipe for teachers is a wonderful blend of empathy, resolve, content knowledge, and passion for students. Her work is driven by the virtuous quote: “Intelligence, plus character…that is the goal of true education”- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She believes that her role is to serve and attributes that to her active membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and her undying faith in Christ.
                                 
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                                  • 115. Multiply Excellence in Your School: Featuring Emily Paschall
                                    What is the driving force to improve the culture of your building and move your school toward success? This week’s guests, Emily Paschall, shares how she makes connections to help every student, parent, and colleague achieve excellence!
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                                    • And Multiply Excellence in Your Schools

                                    • About Emily Paschall:
                                      Emily Paschall has served as a teacher, district coach, school administrator, professional learning trainer, and motivational speaker.
                                      Her passions lie in teaching, learning, and serving others. She leads a nation wide group of administrators through supportive social media sites with shared ideas, information, and motivation. She is best known for founding the ElemAPNetwork where she offers various opportunities for administrators to experience a live exchange of best practices and fresh ideas.  Her work is recognized around the world from educators who desire to learn how to create a climate and culture that promotes excellence.
                                      Emily’s innovative methods for driving student engagement, promoting academic rigor, and stimulating excitement about school has created a ripple effect in others across the country. 
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                                          24 min
                                        • Aspire Mailbag: Vulnerability as a Leader with Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper

                                          In this 14th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions and discuss how to be transparent as a leader, reigniting burn out, promoting new leaders and Teach Better announcements!  

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