Educate Me!

An ambitious Educate Me! podcast episode today, as we're welcoming to the show a classroom teacher, school district Director, Superintendent of Schools, University Vice President, and a State Commissioner of Education x2...they all just happen to be the SAME person!

Palo Alto Unified School District, CA, Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass has had an astonishing career spanning these varied roles across 5 states. In one of our most fascinating episodes to date, Jason shares his perspectives from each of those leadership positions. He also remembers his humble beginnings and those who had such a profound impact on his remarkable journey...

Educational leadership meets AI meets basketball meets podcasting meets la familia in this Educate Me! episode, as new TALAS: Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Executive Director Dr. Rick Fernandez joins us!

Rick has a wide and incredibly interesting range of experiences that make up his education life, and he generously shares his journey in this latest episode. From a student struggling to see the relevancy in his schoolwork to an adult helping highlight the vital connection between K-12 and the world of work, Rick is bringing fellow leaders together across the public ed, corporate, and TALAS landscape.

TALAS: https://talasedu.org
Bluekit: https://www.bluekit.tech/en
The Boyz of Ed Tech podcast: https://aoldsoul.com/podcasts/boyz-of-edtech

Dr. Gearl Loden's approach to and skill in leadership have contributed to his starting his 8th year as Superintendent of Nixa Public Schools, MO. And now, as a first-time author, he’s articulating those leadership principles in his brand-new book, Before It Breaks.

From humble beginnings, Dr. Loden listened, learned, and applied. He built upon his strengths while recognizing, working on, and, when applicable, smartly supplementing his weaknesses. Not only does he share that inspiring story in our latest Educate Me! podcast episode, he also comes bearing gifts!

First, enjoy the ep, and then be sure to check out the link below + the special gift code…

https://masterclass.lodenleadership.com/before-it-breaks
Gift code for a free Workbook: EDUCATEME2026

This is one of the Educate Me! podcast episodes I've been most excited about; excited to record, and so excited for you all to listen to! 🤗

Dr. Margaret Crespo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-crespo/), Senior Executive VP of the ILO Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ilo-group/) + Superintendent in Residence of Women Leading Ed (https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-leading-ed/), represents everything great in public ed leadership.

Maggie has done so much good for so many people, not by having the "flashiest" perspective on the work (or the world), but by having the most consistent. She's smart, compassionate, and caring, innovative but pragmatic, strategic but straightforward, and has a belief in the power of JOY that is infectious!

(Link to Maggie’s ‘What Horses Taught Me’ article: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/what-horses-taught-me-about-leading-people)

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for season 1 last school year. And so, with the new school year upon us, it's time for season 2! We have another amazing slate of guests lined up for you, and we're kicking off our new season with an absolute banger!

Paula Reed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-a7b74522/#), Founder, President, and CEO of BizEducation Consulting (https://www.bizeducon.com), has done it all. From the classroom to the boardroom, her positive influence has been felt in school districts across America. Paula shares her view on what it takes to ensure equity for all, how to nurture strong educational leaders, and the single most important component of our work regardless of the role or title you hold...

And so to episode 21, our season finale - and it's a bumper ep to go out on!

I am so excited for this two-hander, as I get to share the amazing duo of Dr. Peter Gorman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-c-gorman/) and Dr. Robert Avossa, Ed.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/avossa/), two of the co-founders of The Forum for Educational Leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-forum-for-educational-leadership/). So much knowledge, so much leadership insight, and the only pizza recommendation you'll ever need! Don't say we don't take care of you, dear listeners!

“I feel like I’m trying to create the world I thought I was born into”, goes a long way to telling you just how amazing of an educational leader and great human being our latest Educate Me! podcast guest, Dr. Tim Hudson, is.

As a former classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, chief learning officer, and now founder of Campus Pro Events, Dr. Hudson has dedicated his professional life to not only providing opportunities for every student to learn, but to ensuring equity for all. Which, in large part, is what makes him such an awesome guy!

And his ‘Magic Wand’ answer might be the best we’ve ever had…

Perhaps the most powerful Educate Me! podcast episode we've ever recorded, because our guests' influence has unexpectedly, but necessarily, gone far beyond education leadership.

Brenda Lewis, Ph.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-a7b74522/#), Superintendent of Fridley Public School District (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-a7b74522/#), MN, was thrust into the national and global spotlight earlier this year when ICE came to town. Dr. Lewis was presented with an unenviable task, but one that she embraced on behalf of her school district, her community, and in an effort to protect every child under her care.

What motivates her? Where did the courage come from to lead in such challenging circumstances? And what would she do with a magic wand...

Passion. Purpose. Powerhouse! Dr. Jennifer Collier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjencollier/), Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kansas-city-public-schools/), Missouri, has the first two in abundance and consistently shows up as the third for her students, staff, and community.

Setting high expectations for students, unifying the school district and city around academic purpose, and creating a culture of community togetherness to help pass a hugely historic Bond that will impact an entire generation: just a few of the things that define and characterize her leadership. This is one Educate Me! podcast episode you do not want to miss!

The Educate Me! Podcast is a platform for promoting leaders and supporters of public education who are helping elevate the work and positively impact student outcomes. Henrik Appert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-a7b74522/#), CEO and Founder of Magma Math (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-a7b74522/#), fits that description perfectly.

Our first international guest doesn't disappoint! With a unique schooling story that takes us through 3 countries + plenty of viewpoints regarding how best to support our teachers and education system as a whole today, Henrik makes for a fascinating visit. Enjoy! (Njuta! 🇸🇪)

https://www.magmamath.com/