UnearthED

School leaders in new roles typically find themselves navigating a tricky path during the transition. In this segment, we look for smart insights on stepping into a new position.

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Lynn Colon is Director of EL Programs and Services in Norther VA, supervising the programs in 94 schools. Served as an elementary principal of a school of over 1,000 students where the goal was to create magical moments everyday. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Authentically relating to staff, students, and parents from different cultures is challenging. join us as we look at a model for comfortably relating to other cultures.

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Andy Molinsky is a professor of Organizational Behavior and International Management at Brandeis University’s International Business School. He specializes in helping people step outside their personal and cultural comfort zones and has written two popular books on the subject Global Dexterity with Harvard Business Review Press and Reach. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

How school Leaders create cultures of loyalty and commitment by focusing on "the bigger why."

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Stephen Shedletzky helps leaders articulate their ideas and feelings. He is the Head of Brand Voice at Start With Why.

Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Our guest turns our thinking about "good communication" with others upside down. Tune in to learn the new rules.

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Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getting a Squirrel to Focus: Engage and Persuade Today’s Listeners.

Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Online discussions can quickly turn contentious, offensive, or harmful. What do we all need to know and understand to have difficult conversations online?

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Rodney Turner is a Technology Integration Consultant and has been an educator over 20 years. Rodney is an ambitious seeker of knowledge in the science of teaching. He is blogs and co-hosts an international podcast “AU2AZ” and his own “TechyTurner’s Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

What can we as educators do today to model behaviors and actions that better prepare students for the future?

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Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Last week we did an episode on how Twitter has increasingly become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. This week a firestorm broke out around student engagement. In this episode, we take a closer look.

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Robert J. Marzano, Ph.D., is cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Research in Denver, Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 50 books and 200 articles. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Twitter can be an extraordinary source or professional development, but increasingly the platform has become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. How can we make the most of the current Twitter climate?

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Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Our guest has worked with school leaders around the world. In this episode, we mine his experiences for unspoken challenges all school leaders face.

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Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Contact him here for more information. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Most educators agree that most staff meetings are dreadful. Our guest offers tips to make meetings attractive, enjoyable and productive.

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Rushton Hurley is a former teacher and principal, and the founder/executive director of Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. Rushton works with teachers at leaders at schools around the world, and is a regular keynote speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.