Education Leadership and Beyond

Join me for a solo #ELB podcast today, 11/6/26 @ 4:40 pm EST. We will be surviving & thriving! This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Meet Michael Hansen, a Technical Administrator with State Farm Insurance Company. I met Michael at the Illinois Sports Officials conference and learned about his journey with State Farm, as a soccer official, a deaf person, and a deaf athlete. Michael is part of the Deaf National Soccer team representing the USA and serves the game as a soccer official. He is a husband and father, a man of strong faith, and he'll join us on the #ELB podcast tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, LIVE at 4:15 EST, 3:15 CT.Learn more about the Deaflympics here: Deaflympics: International Games for Deaf Athletes | DWThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Meet Mildre Feliz Brunot-- co-founder & managing director of EtPic Wear Brand, a sportswear brand with island style...As the EpTic website says: "blending island style with performance to create sportswear." Mildre is a former track-and-field champion from Azua, Dominican Republic. Mildre spent a decade competing, collecting medals across national competitions, and struggling to access quality running shoes. That frustration stayed with her long after she hung up her spikes. Her Business Administration degree and her outgoing personality help her bring strategic thinking and relationship-building to EtPic's foundation. When she shared her vision of providing decent running shoes to Caribbean athletes facing the same barriers she once did, Didier asked a bigger question: why not create a brand that represents US? Together, they're turning that question into reality. Learn more about Mildre, her husband, and their brand here: Website: https://www.etpicwear.comInstagram: @etpicwearLinkedIn: Mildre FelizFacebook: EtPic WearJoin us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:50 EST on Tuesday, 10/13/26. Keep surviving & thriving!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Pumped to join the incredible team from the 2026 Fall Wide Open Spaces today, Monday, 10/12/26, at 12:10 pm PT/3:10 EST. We'll talk with amazing friends, leaders, and educators from WOS: the WOS creator/organizer, Dr. Eric Nichols; Dr. Casey Hallgarth, Superintendent @ Baker Schools;   / casey-hallgarth  Kevin Spainhour- 1st-time presenter at WOS, my very close friend/college roommate & my co-author of https://bit.ly/Dadsbook, https://kspainhour.com/and Jessica Cabeen--author, presenter, leader & more. https://jessicacabeen.com/Wide Open Spaces is a great place to gather, learn, grow & share. Connect with Eric to learn more: https://x.com/IamEricNichols   / iamericnichols  Gotta be in the room where it happens--and now the podcast. Join us today! Monday, 10/12/26, at 12:10 pm PT/3:10 EST. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Congrats to Tom Murray on his latest book: How You Show Up: Change the Belief, Change the Outcome. Tom is a national motivational speaker, multiple-book author, husband, father--& one who is making a positive difference in the education world and beyond.Learn more at https://www.thomascmurray.com/Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast, Tuesday 9/29 at 4:30 PM ESTBefore his national work, Murray served as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal at both levels, and a district leader in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. That experience still grounds his message. Whether speaking to superintendents, principals, teachers, or organizational leaders, Tom brings credibility from the field, humility from experience, and a clear focus on what truly moves people and organizations forward.He works with school systems and organizations across the country for keynotes, leadership retreats, opening convocations, and professional learning experiences, consistently helping audiences reconnect to purpose, strengthen culture, and lead with greater intention.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/Subscribe to Andrew's YouTube channel here:    / @andrewmarotta5421  

Meet Dr. David Wiedlich, the proud Principal of Radnor MS in Wayne, PA. Dave is the PA Principal of the Year for Middle Schools and was a finalist for National MS Principal of the Year. Congrats, Dave, his family, and staff & students at Radnor MS.  Dave will join us tomorrow, Thursday, 9/17, at 5:00 pm EST as a guest on #ELB & beyond. Dr. Wiedlich leads with passion, excitement, and encouragement--we'll discuss these as well as Penn State, fitness, family & more! Join us for this LIVE leadership podcast. #SurviveThriveCheck out this great video celebrating Dr. Wiedlich as PA MS Principal of the Year: https://bit.ly/ELBWiedlichThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Meet Danielle Kalinski, the Principal at Big Picture Academy at Frontier Central School District in Western NY. Danielle was a guest on the #ELB podcast over five years ago and continues to grow in her leadership journey at Frontier. We'll discuss her current role as Principal at Big Picture Academy, her family, leadership & more. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Tuesday, 9/8/26 at 4:15 EST.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Meet the remarkable Franci Paz Pienda, a sophomore at Amityville HS in Long Island, NY. At the recent school administrators' summer leadership retreat, Superintendent Dr. Gina Talbert invited a number of stakeholders, including student representatives, one of whom was Franci. He was outstanding- spoke up, participated, stayed up front, and was a star at the event. I said, "I gotta get him on the podcast!" & Here is this morning, Labor Day 9/7/26, at 10:10 am. Join us — we'll talk leadership through the student lens, his day with the leaders, his goals, his journey & more!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

Meet Yankee Todd--the awesome Todd Bloomer--school leader, speaker, and 2x author--out with his newest book, Finding Your Red Bench! A month-by-month guide, a coach, and a trusted friend offering advice from the bench, the book focuses on campus operations, campus culture, and your own self-care, which look different each month. It also provides a look ahead to each month to allow leaders not to constantly be in a game of whack-a-mole!Filled with structures, supports & advice that can help any great leader not just survive but thrive!You can find it on Amazon! https://amzn.to/4xn5gRMThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

SOLO Podcast with the host Andrew Marotta- opening the school year, ABRACADABRA, and dealing with conflict! #BAM! Looking for high-performance leadership coaching? Let's connect--PPC coaching: https://andrewmarotta.com/ppc/This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL