Leaning into Leadership

October is National Principal's Month - to celebrate and help principals walk in their purpose we have the autographed copy of my book, Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here, at a special price of just $20 and free shipping (use code FOBA)

Maxwell Roach is a children’s book author and the Founder of JonAyves Learning Club, a personalized learning organization that teaches children concepts such as long division as early as the age of 3. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHRi). As a former musician, sharing stages with Beyoncé and the Rolling Stones, leading a child care organization as CEO, and working as a consultant for ecommerce tech companies globally, Maxwell values the need to "fill the industry gaps" by way of disruption and modern solutions.

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JonAyves Learning Club Books: JonAyves Learning Club Books

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Facebook - JonAyves Learning Club

Website - https://www.jonayves.com

Fun Academic Kids Videos

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Count By Numbers and Nursery Rhymes Videos

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October is National Principal's Month - to celebrate and help principals walk in their purpose we have the autographed copy of my book, Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here, at a special price of just $20 and free shipping (use code FOBA)

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron’s and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books: Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making; Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions; and new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions. Learn more by watching her Ted talk and visiting areamethod.com.

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Dr. Jay Dostal has served as a high school principal in both Nebraska and Arkansas. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he received endorsements in English and Physical Education. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Nebraska. In 2013, he was named the Nebraska Association of Student Councils Principal of the Year, in 2016 was named the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) Principal of the Year, and in 2021 was named the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Principal of the Year.

Dr. Dostal has presented at a variety of conferences on the topics of improving school culture, improving graduation rates, the value of career and technical education in today’s high schools, and leveraging the power of technology in school administration. His bride, Melanie, is a special education teacher and they have two children who remind them on a daily basis why the field of education is the noblest of professions with the greatest impact to change the world.

Dr. Dostal’s passion in life is to listen and share stories that enable others to find relevance and purpose. His #OwnYourEpic hashtag on Twitter provides regular encouragement to others to tell their stories and be proud of the person they are and who they can become. He believes that we alone need to travel our own paths, but along the way, we will meet a number of characters that will fill out our life story.

Connect with Jay on X (formerly Twitter) @jaydostal86

Check out Jay's blog: http://ownyourepic.blogspot.com/

Get Jay's book: #OwnYourEpic

Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here at a special price of $20 (use code FOBA)

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Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here at a special price of $20 (use code FOBA)

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Jillian DuBois is a redesigned educator who has been in the elementary classroom for over 20 years. She is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Forward Edge/Edge•U. Jill is passionate about infusing joy in educational leadership by focusing on service and using her voice to foster hope by celebrating diversity.

She is a published author and illustrator of several children's books with social-emotional learning messages. She is also the Chief Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC, in Clearwater, Florida. In this role, Jill guides others to spark their stories with heart and confidence.

Jillian is a dynamic and inspiring leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and educators. She is a role model for educators everywhere, and her work is helping to create a more joyful and hopeful world for all.

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Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here at a special price of $20 (use code FOBA)

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Phil Boyte has traveled the continent for over 35 years working with educators in thousands of schools to transform school culture. He believes in the power of sharing our stories in order to build relationships and trust so everyone can say: I belong here, I am safe here, I can learn and grow here.

He is the founder of Learning for Living and the creator of nationally known programs including, Link Crew, WEB, and Breaking Down the Walls. Phil authored the book, “School Culture By Design,” and is host of the "School Culture By Design" Podcast. Most recently, Phil launched People First Administrators Training.

Connect with Phil on his website: https://www.learningforliving.com/phil-boyte

Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here at a special price of $20 (use code FOBA)

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This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders

Katie Powell is the Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of the books Boredom Busters and Frustration Busters. As part of her role with AMLE, Katie works closely with schools, districts, and affiliate organizations through the Successful Middle School book study, assessment, and Schools of Distinction programs as well as providing professional development and coaching on a variety of middle grades topics.

Social Media: 

Twitter @beyond_the_desk

Insta @teach_beyond_the_desk

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Email/contact info: [email protected]

Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here or buy it on Amazon

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Larry Carey is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Coordinator in Columbus City Schools. Prior to this role, he was acting as a teacher on special assignment for the NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy. His journey began as a student in the Columbus City Schools. In 2014, after working as a Pre-Kindergarten instructional assistant and library aide, Mr. Carey enrolled back in college to obtain his teaching license to pursue his goal as an Early Childhood Educator.

During the pandemic, Mr. Carey created a YouTube channel for those students who may not have had access to a computer but had access to a tablet or phone. He also began completing the final touches to his book Alliteration Boosts Communication: The ABCs of Vocabulary.

After publishing his book, Mr. Carey created companion activities that align to the National Standards for fellow educators that range from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. A vast number of the activities focus on letter recognition, sounds, colors, identifying what is occurring in the illustrations, and of course, vocabulary! For the higher grade levels, vocabulary and creating their own alliteration is key to mastery. These activities along with the book can be found on his website: www.larrycareyltd.com

Here is the Parkmoor Elementary School PBIS video

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Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here or buy it on Amazon

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This episode is sponsored by EverFi -check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders

Lindsay Titus is a passionate, inspirational educator specializing in the field of behavior analysis. She is driven every single day to teach other educators how to transform connections and relationships with all students. Her ultimate goal as a behavior specialist is to inspire other educators to recognize that all students have a story to share. By owning our truth as educators, Lindsay believes that all educators can be the power of hope that so many of our students need.

Over the past 15 years, Lindsay has worked as a classroom teacher and behavior specialist in public school, residential and private settings, and shares her passion for her profession through her own experiences to help guide, motivate and encourage other educators to use their own personal stories to create connections and relationships with others. As a board certified behavior analyst with a Master’s in Special Education, Lindsay works every day to share simple yet strategic tools and strategies with educators so they too can feel confident in who they are as educators, and strengthen the connections with their students every single day. Lindsay is an educator, whose passion drives her ability to coach educators on how to define themselves from their inner-authentic selves.

By helping educators to redefine who they are, Lindsay helps to ignite the inner-spark we all hold as educators, and helps educators transform their lives by finding their authentic purpose and passion inside and outside of the classroom setting.

Connect with Lindsay on Social Media: 

Facebook @Lindsay Titus Instagram @lindsaytitusedu Twitter: @ltitus828

Email  [email protected] or go to her website www.defineyouniversity.com

Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here or buy it on Amazon

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J Remo Kapuchuck is a currently seated principal at Peak View Elementary in Rockingham County, VA. He has previously served as either an assistant principal or principal for the past 10 years. J has taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, grade at Jacox Elementary in Norfolk, VA. He taught 6th grade in at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School in Shenandoah County, VA, as well as having taught High School Special Education students as a School-to-work-instructional coordinator.

Follow J on Social Media: Twitter: @PrincipalKap & Instagram @Principalkapuchuck

Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here or buy it on Amazon

Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here

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Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here