Amber Harper is an author, educator, Google Certified Trainer, Teacher Burnout Coach, and podcast host. In this episode she describes teacher burn out and outlines eight steps for going from burned-out to burned-in.

Scott Harvey is a former FBI trained hostage negotiator and public information officer that has taught thousands of D.A.R.E classes. Now he is a business owner, a keynote speaker, and podcast host. In this episode he discusses the technology trends impacting students right now and how they can actually benefit by utilizing technology to network and build a brand.

Rich “Trigger” Bontrager spent 30 years as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now as a keynote speaker. In this episode he teaches how to rock the virtual stage, sharing tips on how to effectively utilize zoom to teach and communicate with students and parents.

Dr. James Pedersen is Superintendent for the Essex County Schools of Technology in New Jersey. In this episode he shares how his district transitioned to remote learning and what opportunities exist for going virtual in the future. He shares some cool ideas around virtual scavenger hunts, field trips, and orientations.

Dr. Christopher Willard is a psychologist, speaker, educational consultant, and a teacher at the Harvard Medical School. In this episode he explains why stress is such an issue in schools today and what we can do as teachers to be more mindful in the classroom. He leads us through some breathing exercises and explains why regulated breathing is so important.

Dr. Jerald Barris is a high school principal at the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. In this episode he explains the opportunities and silver linings that he observed during the pandemic, shares the importance of clear, concise communication, and ideas for social interaction in a virtual world.

Joe Bremgartner is an associate superintendent in human resources for the Fontana (CA) unified school district. In this episode he shares ideas for preparing for the future and setting yourself and your school up for success.

Niki Spears is an author, speaker, and co-founder of The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey. In this episode she shares the struggle she experienced as a teacher and school principal and what teachers can do to find the beauty underneath the struggle. We also talk about the book writing process.

Dali Rivera is an U.S. Army veteran, speaker, and parent. She’s also the creator of the Anti-Bullying & Diversity Academy (DABA). In this episode she recounts her own childhood experiences with bullying and offers up suggestions for how parents and teachers can address bullying with their kids.

Kevin Goralczyk is the principal at Michigan City high school. In this episode he talks about the importance of having an actual classroom teacher and how teachers now facing online or hybrid instruction can continue to have meaningful contact with students and parents.