Episode #41 is up!

Learning-Centered Instruction

Special Guest Dr. Katie Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative, joins Matt to discuss the impact learning-centered instruction can have on student outcomes, and offer strategies on how educators can do this in their classrooms.

You can connect with Dr. Martin on Twitter @katiemartinedu

Additionally, pick up her book, “Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion & Unleash Genius” 📕 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Learner-Centered.../dp/1948334003#

Episode #40 is up!

Re-igniting Your S.H.I.N.E.

Special Guest LaVonna Roth (Speaker, Author & Chief Illuminator) joins Matt to talk about her work: the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E ® framework, where staff are inspired and students thrive through SEL and engaging instruction.

Visit https://www.igniteyourshine.com or follow LaVonna Roth on Twitter @LaVonnaRoth

Episode #39 is up!

Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do

Special Guest Dr. John Gratto, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech & Author, joins Matt to discuss his new leadership book, and share tips with current and aspiring building administrators.

You can pick up his new book titled, “Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do” at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon.

Episode #38: Leading thru the Pandemic

Special Guest Beth Houf, Middle School Principal and Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff, joins Matt to share how she has seen building-level leadership evolve over the last year in light of the pandemic.

Connect with Beth on Twitter @BethHouf or via email at: [email protected].

Episode #37 is up!

Community Engagement thru PLC's

Special Guest Nathaniel Provencio, Associate Superintendent in Prince William Co. VA, joins Matt to give his tips on leading professional learning communities through community engagement.

Connect with Mr. Provencio on Twitter @ProvenPrincipal or his email at: [email protected]. Also make sure to check out his new book: Community Connections and Your PLC at Work

Episode #36 is up!

Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma

Special Guest Anthony Swann, 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his strategies for working with students affected by trauma.

Connect with Anthony via email at [email protected]

Episode #35: “It’s not your content… it’s your character.” Special Guest Darrion Cockrell, 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his story of perseverance, and how it has guided him in becoming a teacher.

Connect with DC Facebook at Darrion DC Cockrell or on Twitter & Instagram at DarrionC20

Episode #34: According to the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems, cultural responsiveness is when one can learn from and relate to others within your own culture, as well as those from other cultures. Special Guest Dr. Carol Moye, joins Matt to discuss why there is a need for this in schools, and how it impacts student outcomes.

Connect with Dr. Moye via email at [email protected] or her website cma1ststeps.com

Episode #33: Burnout is something that happens to a lot of educators in our profession. Many feel the burden of a variety of factors. Special guest, Amber Harper, joins Matt to discuss her own experiences with burnout, and how it inspired her to create the Burned-In Teacher program to help other educators. Ms. Harper is also the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout.

Connect with Ms. Harper on Twitter @burnedinteacher

Episode #32: Now more than ever, authentic literature is galvanizing school districts and officials to reflect on the text they are exposing students to in their classrooms. Special Guest Dr. Donyall Dickey, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Consultant for Educational Epiphany, joins Matt to break down this topic and share strategies on incorporating inclusive text in your instruction.

Connect with Dr. Dickey on Twitter @DonyallD and through his website educationalepiphany.com