Dr. Scott England discusses how his alternative journey to leadership has helped him as Superintendent.  He also talks about how the challenges in his life have developed the determination needed  during the Covid-19 crisis.  

Dr. England also discusses the importance of taking care of yourself as a leader and how reading the comics help create balance in his life.  Also listen to his ideas to change education and what his non-negotiables are as a leader.  

Rebecca Gibboney, instructional specialist and basketball coach from Williamsport, PA shares her love for education and sports in this week's podcast.  

Rebecca discusses her path to her current position, struggles and successes and lessons learned, books and authors who inspire her and the concept of gamification which is the inspiration of her book The Tie Breaker.  

Learn more about The Tiebreaker: A Scouting Report on Building a Culture for Gamification in Professional Learning at the link below.  

https://www.amazon.com/Tiebreaker-Scouting-Building-Gamification-Professional-ebook/dp/B0869MTHQW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EAJFJG8LUZIY&dchild=1&keywords=the+tiebreaker&qid=1587383119&sprefix=The+Tiebreaker%2Caps%2C1459&sr=8-1

Dr. Michael Lubelfeld superintendent North Shore School District in Illinois discusses the importance of having Four Priorities he and his staff created to assist his district during the Covid-19 crisis.  The four priorities North Shore School District created can assist all schools during this time of crisis.   

Dr. Lubelfeld discusses his educational philosophy, the importance of mentors, the importance of communication, books and authors that inspire him, passions that inspire him to author books and what he would change in education if he could. 

Books authored by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld and Dr. Nick Polyak below: 

The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today https://www.amazon.com/Unlearning-Leader-Michael-Lubelfeld/dp/1475833466

Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable https://www.amazon.com/Student-Voice-Invaluable-Michael-Lubelfeld-ebook/dp/B078SSQRLX

Mrs. Jenny Lynn Hatter discusses the challenges and lessons learned from being the first school district in Kentucky to close for the Covid-19 crisis.  

Jenny Lynn's passion for education and leadership is evident as she discusses her pathway to leadership, her challenges, struggles and successes, authors and mentors who have inspired her and finally what is non-negotiable as an educator.  

Podcast will help leaders in education and all fields.  

Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent of the Leyden High School District 212, discusses leadership decisions at a time of national crisis. We learn lessons from this specific example and can apply ideas to the current situation and to crisis in the future.

He also shares his passions for education as he discusses his books Co-authored with Michael Lubelfeld

The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today https://www.amazon.com/Unlearning-Leader-Michael-Lubelfeld/dp/1475833466

Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable https://www.amazon.com/Student-Voice-Invaluable-Michael-Lubelfeld-ebook/dp/B078SSQRLX

Dr. Polyak also talks about the challenges of being named Superintendent at age of 31, his mentors in education, struggles and important lessons learned and changes he would love to see in the current education system.

Dexter Knight discusses leadership decisions at a time of national crisis.  We learn lessons from this specific example and can apply ideas to the current situation and to crisis in the future.  

Areas discussed include the timeline, the importance of team building and relationships with the schools and community, the ripple effect of decisions and the complexity of preparing a school district to continue learning during a global pandemic.

Dexter also talks about his mentors in education, struggles and important lessons learned and changes he would love to see in the current education system.  

This week podcast can help leaders in all areas.  

Dr. Brian Creasman discusses leadership decisions at a time of national crisis.  We learn lessons from this specific example and can apply ideas to the current situation and to crisis in the future.  

Areas discussed include the timeline, the importance of team building and relationships with the schools and community, the ripple effect of decisions and the complexity of preparing a school district to continue learning during a global pandemic.  

Excellent interview for educators and leaders in all areas.  

As we become a more sedentary society, our production, our ability to learn and our ability to lead diminishes.   Dr. Brian Creasman discusses the #fitsupts initiative to inspire us to become healthier leaders, educators and students.  

Dr. Creasman's passion is evident as he shares simple ideas for a healthier lifestyle.  You may also follow Brian on Twitter @FCSSuper and you can learn more by searching #fitsupts on almost any social media site.  

Dr. Brian Creasman, Superintendent of Fleming County Schools, discusses the importance of taking risk and stepping out of your comfort zone in this week’s podcast.  He discusses initiatives such as the Passion Project as examples how Fleming County Schools takes risks for the good of the student.  Great insights for all leaders and educators. 

Dr. Thompson shares his leadership experiences as a teacher, principal and superintendent.   Matt shares his path to his current position, struggles he has encountered, authors that help  inspire his leadership and what his non-negotiables are as a leader.  

Dr. Thompson discusses how to develop a culture of high expectations with compassion.  He explains the concept of "add one more think" and how Montgomery County Schools has developed this idea to increase rigor.