Join me LIVE as I talk with my great friend Kevin Spainhour. Kevin will be my guest tomorrow, Saturday 7/2/25 at 8:30 am EST on the #ELB podcast. Kevin is an area Superintendent at the Winston Salem/West Forsyth School District in Winston Salem, NC He was a long time Principal and just concluded his first year as area Superintendent. We'll talk friendship, leadership, enjoying the journey--and Kevin's new leadership & inspirational newsletter: S.TA.R.T: 1 Struggle, 2 Tactics, Aligned Scripture, 3 Resources, The Prayer.Kevin and I were college basketball teammates @ Guilford College, co-authors of Dad's, Leaders, & Father Figures: https://andrewmarotta.com/book/, & one of my closest, dearest friends. I am honored he is joining me. We'll have some fun!You can learn more about Kevin & subscribe to START here: https://kspainhour.com/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/ELBIXLKevin will be my guest tomorrow, Saturday, 7/2/25, at 8:30 am EST on the #ELB podcast.

Meet Siera Pickering, the Dean of Students at Petrova Elem. in beautiful Saranac Lake, NY. I met Siea on a leadership visit to Saranac Lake, and she stood out in so many ways--participation, positivity, assertiveness, and more. She's joining us LIVE on the podcast on Tuesday, 6/17/25 at 4:30 PM EST. Siera is expecting her 3rd child next month (WOW!) and is very interested in how the brain functions in relation to learning and reading. She is looking to make a positive impact on her school culture--Join us! Keep surviving & thriving, friends! 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

Meet Steve Estatico, the Superintendent of Schools at Superior School District in Superior, AZ. A PA native, Steve was a long-time teacher and coach, and he recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, along with the birth of his first grandchild. Surviving & Thriving!Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast tonight, Thursday, June 12, at 7:15 EST, 4:15 PT--we'll talk leadership, learning, and life in the AZ heat! #SurviveThriveThis 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

Meet the great Andy Andrews. Andy is a New York Times best-selling author & speaker--a professional noticer! Andy is a life, business, and coach of athletic leaders--and a master storyteller. If you haven't read an Andy Andrews book, I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend them. Andy masterfully weaves in stories, experiences, fiction, and non-fiction in his work--in search of what is true and what is the truth!Learn more here: https://andyandrews.com/Andy is also the CEO of Wisdom Harbor — an amazing set of resources for all learners and leaders. He also hosts the Professional Noticer podcast. https://wisdomharbour.com/Andy will be with us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Tuesday, 6/3, at 4:15 EST/3:15 CT. Tune in! #SurviveThrive

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

Meet friends Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder, the co-authors of the new, great book Culture First Classrooms. Both Darrin and Kate are dynamic speakers and education leaders who came together professionally to write this book, which was released earlier this year. The book is filled with super usable ideas, guests, action steps, and reflective questions.You can learn more about Kate here: https://katie-kinder.com/ & more about Darrin here: https://roadtoawesome.net/

You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3H9xtXfJoin us LIVE for the podcast at 4:15 EST, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th! #survivethriveThis 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

Meet Charles Williams--education leader, author, podcaster, and more. Charles is an active Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools--and the founder of CW Consulting: learn-grow-lead. He is also the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast. Charles and I connected at the Illinois Principals Conference in Peoria, fall of '24--and here we are today, May 13th, 2025--LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 7:45 EST.Join us talking leadership, education, and Charles' journey! #SurviveThriveLearn more about Charles here: https://www.cwconsultingservice.com/m...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

Meet Wesley Greer. Wesley is a senior account manager at NetScout Systems--Technology & Cyber Security Sales. Wesley is turning 60 this May, 2025. On his 60th birthday, he will be running 60 miles to raise money for 60 kids to go to summer camp. #Project60Yes, I did write 60 miles! WOW Wes!

You can donate to this amazing cause here directly to the non-profit: https://rebornminds.org/camp-grace/  In the 'Leave a Comment' Box, just put Project 60ALL. Donations are accepted, yet $60 bucks for 60 miles is pretty good! Wesley ran cross country at the University of Georgia--and still loves running & UGA! He is a husband and dad of four, and a main of faith.

Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 4:15 pm 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/ELBIXL

Meet Todd Nesloney--educator, author, speaker, and more. Todd is a super-energizing and positive leader from Texas. He is the author of multiple books, including Kids Deserve It! Todd is also the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the great organization TEPSA: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, April 30th, @ 4:30 pm EST/3:30 CT. Learn more about Todd here: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Learn more about TEPSA here: https://www.tepsa.org/about/staff/Read a fantastic blog post by Todd entitled Dinner with a Gentleman: https://www.toddnesloney.com/2016/02/...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

Meet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.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

Meet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders.As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public high school in Los Angeles and subsequently founded a charter school in his hometown of San Pedro, California. He is a pioneer in personalized & project-based learning, restorative practices, and mentoring in schools. In his work in the nonprofit sector, Bobby designed and facilitated professional development to guide school leaders in more than 300 schools across 40 states as they led school transformations. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST Thursday, April 24th, 2025 on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about Bobby here: https://www.enlightencoaching.us/homeCk out Bobby's book here: https://bit.ly/BobbyBathroomQuestionsThis 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