This week Kevin and Tom talk with Katie Radeke, a early intervention Special Education specialist with 27 years of experience! Check out the interview and take note of the resources listed below! She works for Benton Stearns Education District (serving Stearns and Benton County School Districts  - minus St. Cloud) and is an excellent educator and a great ray of hope!

https://helpmegrowmn.org

https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us

If you have any questions for Katie, you can reach her here: [email protected]

This week Kevin and Tom catch up with a long-time friend and supporter of Top 20. 

Dr. Kasey Johnson started her educational journey 25 years ago and has enjoyed learning from her students and peers each step of the way. After teaching English, Music, Social Studies, and English Language Learners for students in K-12, Dr. Johnson started a new journey as chair of the Education department for Ottawa University. During that time, Dr. Johnson wrote and implemented multiple Master’s degree programs, oversaw undergraduate and graduate programs and clinicals and enjoyed providing professional development for educators throughout the Kansas City and Phoenix areas. She is a published author, nationally recognized trainer, master teacher, and presenter. Currently, Dr. Johnson uses her educational skills and understanding of organizational management as a regional director of sales for Hotel Management and Consulting in Kansas City. Although not in the classroom, she finds many parallels between the helping and hospitality professions and enjoys assisting in training and supporting the amazing individuals currently managing the hotels throughout the Midwest. When she isn’t working, Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling with her husband Matt and hearing about the adventures and accomplishments of her three amazing sons and beautiful daughter-in-law. 

If you have any questions, Dr. Johnson can be reached at [email protected].

This week Kevin and Tom take time to discuss meaningful ways to reach out and find students that are lost in the shuffle. Some of these "lost" students have straight As, some are failing, some are engaged, some are asleep in class. Schools and programs need people that can find them and remind them of their worth!

Have a listen and then pass it on to someone that needs to hear it!

This week's episode is from the With Gratitude Matt Foundation and Podcast. We were asked to share our Top 20 story and how gratitude plays a continual rols in our mission and work.

Big thanks to our team mate and friend, Mike Nead ([email protected]) for introducing us to Bill Moran of the With Gratitude Matt Foundation!

Please check out their foundation and podcast. They exude hope through gratitude!

This week Kevin and Tom discuss teens, screens, and brains with Erin Walsh of the Spark and Stitch Institute. This episode shares concrete ways to navigate the ever-changing lives of teens and tech.

Erin's new book It's Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence is available by clicking the book title above.  

You can find Erin Walsh by visiting her website below:

https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/

This week Tom and Kevin interview DeWayne Patterson from Bixby High School in Bixby, OK. Please listen,...you'll feel good and walk with great empowering ideas!

If you have questions for DeWayne, his email is below.

[email protected]

This week Kevin and Tom are joined by teammate Mara Schanfield to discuss their new program for Athletic Programs!

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[email protected] (Mara Schanfield)

Top 20 Training has developed a new program for coaches/advisors, their programs, athletes/student participants, parents, and more! Listen and find out more!

[email protected] for more info. or to set up a FREE meeting!

www.top20training.com

Today's episode is full of joy and heart as Kevin and Tom interview Rhett Ladner, Superintendent of Hancock School District. in Kiln, Mississippi. If you're curious about the Fuzzy Strawberry Spotter title, go ahead and start listening and you'll find out!

If you have questions or want to contact Rhett, his email is below:
[email protected] 

Thanks so much,
Kevin and Tom

This week Kevin and Tom reconnect with Jon Florence, an Assistant Principal at Beaumont High School in Beaumont, California. His coaching background transitioned him into an effective AP because in a sense he now coaches everyone! Have a listen and share!

Jon's email is below:

[email protected]