Dr. Kevin Dyson - Franklin (TN) High School Principal - discusses his transition from NFL receiver to school administrator. 

Chris deNeui - 2021 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year - shares the ups and downs of her leadership journey. 

Mark Lane - Decorah (IA) Superintendent and the 2019 Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year - reflects on his first two years as a superintendent. 

Have you ever been told you didn't get a job because you "lacked experience?" In this episode, we discuss how minimal correlation exists between employee experience and workplace performance. 

Dr. Adam Zellmer - Shared Superintendent of Eldora-New Providence and Hubbard-Radcliffe (Iowa) School Districts - discusses what it's like to being the superintendent of two school districts. 

Dr. Sara Shahbazi - University of Windsor (Ontario) Instructor and ELL Instructional Coach - talks all things English Language Learners. 

Dr. Basil Marin - educator, mentor, and "Disruptor of Status Quo" - tells his story from growing up in alternative school to becoming a rising star in educational leadership. 

Dr. Eric Knost - current Lewis Central (IA) and former Missouri superintendent - shares his leadership principles. 

Alyson Gerber - critically-acclaimed middle grades author - discusses her new book "Taking Up Space."

Dr. Stacey Cole - Storm Lake (IA) Superintendent - shares her thoughts on lifting voices in her community, challenges for women in leadership, making bold decisions, and "lollipop" moments.