Patterson Elementary Principal in Holly, Michigan and current president of the Art Education Association, Dennis Inhulsen discusses his role in the development of the new National Common Core Art Standards and what this means for arts education across the country.

Former principal of Crow Island Elementary in Winnetka, Illinois and author of "The Boss of the Whole School:" Effective Leadership in Action, Beth Hebert reflects on a meaningful 21-year career in the principalship and offers insights into her new role as a mentor to first year principals.

Hamlin Elementary Principal, Dr. Gary VanStaveren discusses his recently defended dissertation, "An Investigation into Teacher Motivation and the Role of Merit Pay." Dr. VanStaveren unpacks his research findings and shares his insights on if a merit wage system will affect a teacher's approach to the profession.

Ron French, senior writer for Bridge and the Center for Michigan, discusses his investigation into his findings from the "Smartest Kids in the Nation" series. Dr. Bob Maxfield and Dr. Suzanne Klein delve into French's research on how Michigan's students' academic achievement compare to students across the country.

Fraser Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Richards discuses his district's renaissance with a technology-driven approach to differentiated instruction and learning.

Dr. Bob Maxfield, Dr. Suzanne Klein, and Matt Dailey talk with Keith Elementary teacher and 2015 State Teacher of the Year, Melody Arabo. Melody discusses her role as a teacher leader and reveals the major talking points she will emphasize to local, state, and national leaders during her year of representing Michigan educators.

Dr. Bob Maxfield and Dr. Suzanne Klein speak with Oakland University professor Dr. Cynthia Carver on teacher leadership and what schools can do to promote, foster, and develop teachers as leaders within school systems.

Dr. Bob Maxfield and Linda Tyson introduce podcast contributors Dr. Susan Kein, Galileo Institute Director, and Special contributor Matt Dailey to discuss the exciting upcoming season of Podcast for Leaderful Schools.

Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Executive Director of Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), discusses the challenges facing high school principals; as well as, MASSP's focus and how it has changed over the years.

During our second interview with Kathleen Cushman, renowned author, Bob and Linda discuss important lessons learned about student motivation and Kathleen's work with What Kids Can Do and The Motivation Equation.