Meet Joe Coscia, a recently retired teacher and boys' HS basketball coach at Susan Wagner HS in Staten Island. Joe has coached for 35 years and has earned 445 wins, 2nd all-time on Staten Island. Joe was always a gentleman and fierce competitor when I officiated his games many years ago in the SIHSL & the PSAL. I am proud to talk to Joe about his career, coaching, his longevity, and surviving & thriving through it all. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, on all the socials. #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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Dr. Melissa Sadorf--the Arizona Rural Schools Association Executive Director. Dr. Sadorf recently retired after teaching and leading for 30 years, most recently as Superintendent of Stanfield Schools in AZ. She is an adjunct professor of leadership at NAU and a new author, having just published the Resilient Rural Leader w/ASCD. She also runs the Rural Scoop Podcast.

Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:30 EST/1:30 PT on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. You can find her ebook here: https://ascd.org/books/the-resilient-...

Learn more about AZ Rural Schools here: https://www.azruralschools.org/

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: ixl.com/elb

Interested in Melissa as a consultant? learn more here: https://velaconsultants.com/

It is baseball playoff time and who better to talk with than a baseball & passion expert Billy Pinckney, from Batboy Productions. Billy is from NJ and is baseball & sports lover. As a recent graduate from Montclair St. University, Billy is making his was through the sports industry, one pitch at a time. He is former college baseball player & also the author of Passion Prevails. Join us LIVE at 8: 15 am on Sunday morning, October 6th 2024.

You can learn more at https://www.billythebatboy.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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Dr. Jeff Springer--author, educator, and the founder/CEO of Suit Up Ministries/The DAD University. Jeff is a man and leader looking to make a true difference in the lives of all he meets. Jeff has been leading in schools and coaching up DADS for more than 30 years. A Dad, Grandpa, and coach, Jeff has much to offer. He is the author of #DadPrep: Preparation for Legacy--a weekly guide of leadership lessons. Join us on the #ELB podcast LIVE Tuesday at 5 pm EST on all the socials.

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: ixl.com/elb

Learn more about Jeff at

www.playmoretoday.org; www.thedaduniversity.com @suitupministry (X); @cultivatingplay (X); Jeff Springer, Ed.D (Linkedin); @playmoretoday3 (instagram); @thedaduniversity (instagram); @thesillygrandpa (instagram)

Meet Vito Quaglia, a lifelong educator and leader from Northeast Pennsylvania. Over the past many years, Vito has held various administrative and coaching positions in the Northeast PA area. He runs the Matter of Principal podcast and is also writing a screenplay (WOW!). A huge Notre Dame, Phillies, and Springsteen fan, we'll talk all this, education leadership, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, September 18th, at 4:15 pm. Join us on all the socials. #ELB podcast. Learn more about Vito here: www.vitoquaglia.com

IXL Personalized Learning sponsors this podcast. 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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Myram Brady, the Chief Academic officer at Lawrence Schools in KY. Louisa, KY is her hometown and she is proud to lead and serve in this community for her entire life. She has been a teacher, AP, Principal, and now CAO. She is a member of the KWEL: Kentucky Women in Ed. Leadership. She continue to empower and inspire those around her looking to strengthen educators everywhere. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST Thursday Sept. 12th, 2024 on all socials. 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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Creighton Jaster, the Director of Innovative Learning at LAMAR CISD, TX. After 16 years in the district, Creighton took on this new challenge of leading and learning. He has been a teacher, coach, department lead, Assistant Principal, Principal, and now Director. We will discuss all things leadership, education, Texas, and more. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST on the #ELB podcast Thursday, September 5th, 2024

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: ixl.com/elb

Meet the authors of Stolen Seasons: Maine's Story of sports and covid and how they made it through written by Dave Eid & Gary Stevens. Gary is a lifelong school and sports administrator in Maine & Dave is the Sports Director of WGME-TV in Maine. Both are avid sports fans and care greatly about Maine, its high school sports, and more. They chronicled how Maine sports survived the pandemic. Join us for the amazing story of their book, the experiences, their process of writing, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 5:30 PM

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: ixl.com/elb

Learn more about Dave & Gary and Stolen Seasons at https://www.stolenseasons.com/

Meet Josh Dann, the long time Principal at Saranac Lake HS, NY. Josh is a father, caring leader, avid golfer, and more. Josh has worked hard with his leadership team to create a culture of learning and growth at Saranac Lake. We'll talk leadership, cell phones, marshmallows, and all things upstate NY. Join us LIVE Saturday morning, August 24th @ 8:30 am EST. #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: ixl.com/elb

Meet David Pendergast, the Principal at Ellison Park Elementary in Utah. I met David and his wife Melissa at the UAESP Conference in beautiful St. George, UT. David is the President of the Utah Association of Elementary Principals and the NAESP Principal of the Year from UT in 2019. David is originally from Syracuse, NY, and we connected instantly. I look forward to talking leadership, learning, and the ups and downs of a school leader. Come survive and thrive with us! LIVE Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 7:30pmThis 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: ixl.com/elb