The Brian Mendler Show

Featured on the Today Show and Ellen, Kyle Smitley, Founder, and Mario Lemons, Head of School, from Detroit Achievement Academy, discuss how truth and transparency are their best tools when communicating with parents, their relentless pursuit of humans first, and how to get kids super hyped about learning.

Jacob Chastain, Teach Me Teacher author, podcaster and 7th grade teacher, talks about lessons learned from growing up in a dysfunctional household, navigating life in a Title 1 classroom and why all teachers are not cut out for every school.

Sonsee Sanders and Mike Lastra, district administrators, discuss how they helped change the culture at a failing school, specific tips for involving teachers in the decision making process, and a million dollar strategy for cultivating new ideas.

Jennifer Garrison, Superintendent and Veteran, discusses why opening schools may not be an easy decision for all districts and how the military prepared her to be the leader she is today.

Katie Ralston, Principal, shares her 4 rules for successful classroom meetings and how the phrase “you repeat what you don’t repair” guides her behavior management plans.

New York City teacher, Stephanie Edmonds, discusses the need for schools to be open and why being a “good person” can be bad.

Leslie Miller, alternative school coordinator, discusses strategies for teaching life long social skills and for working successfully with students in poverty.

Dave Schmittou, former Principal and current college Professor, explains what lead him to be standing on top of a bridge at 2am, what a teacher’s role should be and why he is against any labels of any kind in school.  Hear Brian’s take on why schools should be open.

#Engage2020 virtual conference presenters share a quick preview of their upcoming conference presentations.  #Engage2020 is Sat., Dec. 5 10am-3pm EST for all educators grades K-12.

#Engage2020 presenter and District Tech Instructional Specialist, Tisha Richmond, discusses the process of “gamifying”a classroom and what prevented her from almost quitting the profession to become a barista