There are so many amazing things to say about Shane. She's a former 4th grade teacher, turned instructional coach and is just an amazing human being. If you follow Shane on social media you can feel her energy from all that she does with kids and teachers. Shane also presents at conferences and is a new author with a book that just came out last summer.

I really hope you enjoy our conversation about life as an instructional coach!

Instagram - @fantasticallyfourth/

Twitter - @saeed_shane

Be sure to check out Shane's book - 'Be The Flame' and it's available anywhere books are sold!

https://www.amazon.com/Be-Flame-Sparking-Classroom-Communities/dp/1736199641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XKQBV3O1AYK9&dchild=1&keywords=be+the+flame+shane+saeed&qid=1634738045&sprefix=be+the+flame%2Caps%2C431&sr=8-1

What a fun conversation in store for you today! Andy is an old friend of mine and just an amazing educator and human being. He's been the NDP (National Distinguished Principal) for Virginia and just a whole host of other awards and accolades. I honestly could have made this episode a couple hours long, so I'll for sure be having Andy back on the show.

We talk mainly about his new book called 'Discipline Win' that is such an important conversation for all educators to be having. Pick up a copy of his new book which is available everywhere (link below) and connect with Andy to let him know what you think!

Thanks for listening!

Brand new release - 'Discipline Win'

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951600975/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_JA5HZQNN8FZ94WH12920

Follow Andy on Twitter - @_AndyJacks

Drew is an original from my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and someone that I've known for many years. He's been a teacher, instructional coach, Principal, Director and now a Regional Superintendent in the Denver, CO area.

He always brings the mojo, some great book recommendations and is just a fun school leader to talk with and learn from.

Enjoy!

Twitter - @MrDrewColeman

Instragram - @mrdrewcoleman

Steven is one of those school leaders that I would love to work with in the same district. You can just look at his social media profile and everything that he posts. It's all about kids, it's all about teachers, and it's all the things I believe in!

We had a great conversation with some absolute leadership gems that I know you're going to appreciate.

Be sure to follow and connect with Steven on Twitter, he's always super positive and a great Principal to learn from.

@stevenhelmick

His schools podcast (Real Talk with the Eagles) is super fun and linked below, check it out and give them some love.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-the-eagles/id1535550865

I have special place in my heart for Elementary Assistant Principals, because I was one for two years. This episode with Ashley Harrison is absolutely leadership gold with so many nuggets that Ashley drops.

Former Teacher, Reading Specialist and now in her third year of being an Assistant Principal we talk about an array of different leadership ideas on the show.

From book recommendations (you know I love books) to the best and hardest part of being an AP, and of course the 'Good News Call of the Day' which is just so fun and powerful for kids.

Enjoy and be sure to connect with Ashley on Twitter!

Twitter - @MrsAMHarrison

This was such a fun episode to record that had me writing down notes like crazy as we were talking. Dr. Jazmine Frias is a Principal in Southern California and has really come up the ranks as a teacher, Assistant Principal and now Principal. We talk about sustainable leadership, book recommendations, how to get that first leadership job and a whole host of other topics.

Jazmine is the real deal school leader and I know you're going to enjoy our conversation, and be sure to connect with Jazmine on Twitter!

Twitter - @JazmineLFrias

Today is a FIRST on the podcast with such an awesome interview. I was recently in South Carolina doing some speaking work and connected with the SRO (School Resource Officer) for the district. Sgt. King and I totally hit it off and I knew right then he needed to come on the show.

Pierre is more than just a Police Officer, he's started an amazing organization called 'Be The King Of Change' that has really had a positive impact in the community and broader area of York, SC. 

I really enjoyed this episode and hope you do as well!

Pierre's website - www.bethekingofchange.com

Instagram - @Pdiddy1998 

Facebook - pierreandsandraking

Eric Sheniger is someone who I've looked up to for a long time in education as a Principal, as an author, as a speaker, and honestly just an all around great human being!

We talk about leadership of course, who Eric is learning from right now, his top five 'must haves' if he was a Principal again and some other fun topics.

Be sure to connect with Eric on Twitter @E_Sheninger and also check out all of his books on Amazon!

Enjoy!

Latoya is the Director of Elementary Programs and Gifted Education for a school district in South Carolina and when we met in person a few weeks ago we totally hit it off right away. Dr. Dixon has been a teacher, Principal at two different levels and also worked for the Department of Education in North Carolina before taking her current job.

Latoya is also a podcaster (Leadership With Latoya - A Podcast For Leaders On The Grow) blogger and just an all around awesome human being.

Be sure to follow Latoya on Twitter @latoyadixon5 and I really hope you enjoy the show!

Dr. Kevin Armstrong is a Middle School Principal in the Nashville, TN area and also a fellow with NAESP. He's been Principal at his school for eleven years now and we talk about books, working with central office, thinking big and innovative, and so much more. I really hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did, thanks for listening!

Be sure to connect with Kevin on Twitter - @DrKDArmstrong