The Group Project Podcast

Dr. Peter DeWitt - Author & Keynote Speaker - shares his thoughts on creating an inclusive school culture, the role of research in school leadership, including teacher voice in the walkthrough process, and writing a new book on collective efficacy. 

Looking for practical ideas to improve school culture? | Here are 10 of the best ideas from 2020 | Blog Link: https://www.drjaredsmith.com/post/top-10-school-culture-hacks-for-2020

During this solo episode, Dr. Smith shares everything he's learned about podcasting after one year:

*What equipment is needed?
*What website/program do you use?
*How does it get on Apple Podcasts/Spotify?
*How long does each show take to edit?
*How do you pick guests?

Much, much more!!

Dr. Lisa Remy - West Des Moines (IA) Superintendent - shares her thoughts on challenges for female superintendents, tips for recruiting diverse faculty, exploring standards based grading, and her affinity for Orange Theory Fitness.

Dr. Todd Whitaker - educational leader and bestselling author - shares his thoughts on dealing with difficult teachers, why leadership is not an event, getting every teacher like the best teacher, and motivating staff during challenging times. 

Lauren Ross - Certified Personal Trainer & Co-Creator of "The Healthy Teacher" - shares her thoughts on running a company meant to help educators, how educators can workout with limited time, tips for mindful eating during the holidays, and her opinion on the best donuts you'll ever taste. 

Dr. Trent Grundmeyer - Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Founder of Grundmeyer Leader Services - shares his thoughts on starting a school leader search firm, the biggest challenges facing new administrators, the top traits school boards look for in leaders, and his best interview tip. 

Dr. Matt Townsley - Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and author of "Making Grades Matter" - shares his thoughts on standards based grading, moving from K-12 to post-secondary leadership, advice for new administrators, and how he uses Voxer to build with relationships with students. 

Mark Horstman - Management Consultant and Bestselling Author - shares his thoughts on 1:1 meetings, why management is "unsexy," the steps to effective delegation, and his best advice for new school administrators. 

Matthew Dicks - bestselling author, storyteller, and 5th grade teacher - shares his thoughts on the power of storytelling, homework for life, tips for public speaking, and why you should live like you're 100 years old.