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We have moved into an age where a person's value is increasingly based on their ability to innovate. In this episode, we look at how to create innovators. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @drtonywagner @bamradionetwork A globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner is the author of six books — including the best sellers, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators, and he currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years. 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.

It's essential for education leaders to identify staff burnout and help staff work through it. Our guest offers some proven strategies. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @davidmdye @bamradionetwork Author and international keynote speaker David Dye has over two decades of experience leading teams, building organizations, and working with Boards of Directors. He is the award-winning author of 2 books, including The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say. 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.

In this episode, we sit down with an executive coach for tips on what educators need to know to advance as school leaders. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @WomenLeadership @bamradionetwork For over 25 years Sabrina Braham specializes in helping women expand their leadership influence, advance their careers and work/life balance. She is a Professional Certified Coach, author, founder and host of Women’s Leadership Success Radio podcast. Dr. 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.

Perhaps the biggest challenge for education leaders is disrupting the elements of status quo required to cultivate success.

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Success magazine calls Simon T. Bailey one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals through practical advice and specific tactics. He’s worked with over 1,500 organizations in 45 different countries. Simon is an innovator, educator, executive advisor, speaker, and author. Dr. 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.

Our guest explains why it's important to push back on the elements in education that lead to teacher burnout.

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Latoya Dixon is a former teacher and principal. She is the host of the podcast Leadership With Latoya, and the author of Burned Out, Beaten Up, Fighting Back: A Call To Action For America’s Public Educators. Dr. 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.

There is broad agreement that how we assess students' academic progress is broken. Today we look at possible solutions and who is leading the way. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Dean Shareski is the Community Manager for Discovery Education. He also teaches at Wilkes University. He has been actively pursuing the use and potential of technology for learning for the past decade. 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.

Bullying does not necessarily show up in schools the way it did when most of us were moving through the grades. Join us as we talk about the new modes and faces of bullying and what you need to know to see it and stop it. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI, and believer in all children. She is the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child. 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.

Our guest says that all of us are responsible for creating school culture. We ask the question, how? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dave Burgess is a teacher and highly sought after professional development speaker and the author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. 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.

As we approach the end of a very tough year, we are looking back in search of the bright spots. There were many.

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

Join us for the last episode in the series on why teaching is so hard. In this segment, we turn our attention to why we love teaching despite the challenges.

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Colby Sharp is a fifth grade teacher in Parma, Michigan. He is the co-founder of Nerdy Book Club, and the author/editor of The Creativity Project. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, MI.