Meet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit organization that raises money to financially support kids in Maine, allowing them to attend Maine summer camps. You can learn more here: https://gratitudeformaine.com/Join Elle and me LIVE the #ELB Podcast Tuesday night @ 7:15 EST on all the socials. She is an impressive young lady making a positive impact at Falmouth, Maine, and beyond.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 Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will join me on the #ELB podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here: https://houselfitness.com/Receive Mark's free monthly motivation here: https://houselfitness.com/teacher-tho...Buy Mark's book here: https://bit.ly/MHKindofTeacher
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

Join us LIVE Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4:10 EST when the #ELB Podcast hosts author & NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins. Glenn is the award-winning Superintendent at Brigantine Schools in beautiful Brigantine Beach, NJ on the famous Jersey Shore!Since stepping into his role as Superintendent in February 2020, Glenn Robbins has led the Brigantine School District to great heights--academically, socially, and more. The district has been recognized for its excellence, earning designations such as New Jersey Department of Education High-Achieving District and two-time Safety District of the Year. The district has also garnered national attention, receiving the State/National VFW School of the Year award for its support of military personnel, a testament to Robbins’ commitment to community partnerships, particularly with the nearby Coast Guard and VFW. Glenn is also a national motivational speaker and educational leadership speaker and multiple book author. His most recent work, I Won't Back Down, was released in early 2025! You can learn more about Glenn here: https://glennrobbins.com/You can learn more about Brigantine Schools here: https://nj50010871.schoolwires.net/do...You can find I Won't Back Down here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3R2u4ewThis 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 Conway Schools (AR) Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum. Jeff has been leading in schools for close to 30 years, the last 14 as Superintendent. He is a Husband and Dad to three sons. He loves the outdoors- fishing, hunting, and camping and is a school safety expert. We'll talk about leadership, team building, the Conway Cats, and more. Join us tonight! Sunday night, March 30th, at 7:30 EST LIVE on all socials on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about Jeff here: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/su...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 Zane Thomas, Principal of Houston HS in Mississippi. Zane is a passionate leader who cares deeply about his school and community--and leads with humor, love, and authenticity. I had a blast with Zane at the MS Principals Conference last year in Biloxi--and he'll join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, March 20, at 4:15 EST. Join us on the socials! #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/ELBIXLLearn more about Zane and Houston HS (MS) here: https://www.chickasaw.k12.ms.us/o/hhs...

Meet Steve Clark, the proud Principal of Sierra HS in Manteca, CA. Steve is a veteran principal leading at Manteca. He has been a principal for 22 years, and this is his 33rd year in education. We'll talk leadership, longevity, and how to survive & thrive through the job. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and visiting the US National Parks--and his hometown/school community. Join us LIVE on the podcast tonight, Tuesday, March 18th at 7 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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Chris Agostino, the Athletic Director at Bay Shore School District in Bay Shore, LI. Chris is a lifelong NYer, an energizing and passionate school leader, husband and a Dad. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST, Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, for the podcast. We'll talk about leadership, sports, family, tough love, and making each day your masterpiece.

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

The #ELB podcast rolls on. Excited to talk with Dr. Andrew Ecker. I met Andrew last summer (2024), and we connected immediately- leadership, fatherhood, college basketball (Andrew played at Arizona St), and trying to be the best we can be! Andrew is the Director of the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at PNW Boces in NY. We'll be LIVE on the podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Join us & 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: ixl.com/elb

Meet Brooks Black, teacher and wrestling coach at Union County HS in Morganfield, KY. Brooks is also a brand new Dad for the 2nd time around--He has a 17-month-old daughter, Annalee & newborn son, Boone, and he still made time for the podcast! He is a former D1 wrestler at the University of Illinois and MMA fighter. Here is an article about a fight in 2023: https://bit.ly/ELBBrooksB He is passionate about his family, teaching, wrestling, and hunting. Join us for the conversation LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Tuesday, Feb. 25th, @ 7 pm EST--leadership, learning, and even crawfish boils!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 Kelly Odell, the education and training leader at KASC: Kentucky Association of School Councils. Kelly is an amazing person, Mom, and school leader--leading with enthusiasm and passion. We will discuss her journey as well as the Vibrant Leadership program of KASC. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.#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:ixl.com/elb