Your Morning Boost - ForwardEd

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  • Is The College Interview for Real?
    In this episode, Tracy and Tara share their perspective on the interview. They also explore an important concept that applicants often overlook: every interaction with a college is essentially a form of interview. If you're wondering whether to add one more thing to your college application to-do list, this episode will help you think differently about the process. S2, E7

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    20 min
  • The Custodian Chronicles
     Join host Lisa Hill as she gives the spotlight to the unsung heroes of every school — the custodians. And these are not your average mop-and-bucket stories. From the custodian who secretly slept in the building like it was a low-budget Airbnb to the singing custodian who turned staff professional development into a surprise musical performance , and more, listen in and get laughing and learning!Realtor Janae Griffith
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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    33 min
  • Your Morning Boost - 🤯 Your Contract is Your Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership! 💼
    Stop viewing your employment contract as just legal jargon. In this essential episode of Your Morning Boost, we dive deep into how strategically understanding and leveraging your contractual benefits—from time-off provisions to professional development and liability protection—is the most powerful tool for boosting leader retention and avoiding burnout. We discuss key takeaways from the AASA Superintendent's Salary and Benefits Study, highlighting why a well-designed contract is a comprehensive framework for stability and growth, not just a salary number. Learn why prioritizing your well-being isn't a perk, it's a necessity for modeling long-term, effective leadership. Key Takeaways:
    • Implement mandatory mental health days to ensure leaders recharge.
    • Maximize PD funding as an essential investment in your team’s capacity (e.g., trauma-informed leadership certification).
    • Understand your liability and severance clauses as your crucial security blanket for making bold, necessary decisions.

    Ready to lead with peace of mind? Subscribe and listen now to start leveraging your contract as a strategic tool for professional commitment and sustained success! Further Reading: We reference the AASA Superintendent's Salary and Benefits Study: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/contractual-benefits. Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question?  Reach out to us at [email protected]

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    6 min
  • Control+Shift+Lead - From Survival to Celebration: Energizing Your Staff in December ❄️
    Are you just counting down the days until winter break, or are you actively building energy to carry your staff through it?In this episode of Control Shift Lead, we are joined by Jim Dutrow, Principal of Lake Ridge Middle School in Prince William County. Together, we explore how to shift the December mindset from "survival mode" to "thriving mode." We discuss the power of being mentally present at student performances, how to turn simple visibility into deep community connections, and creative ways to combat chronic absenteeism among both students and staff.Key Takeaways:
    • Control: How to be truly present and visible during the busy holiday arts season.
    • Shift: Fun, actionable strategies to boost staff morale, including "Wheel of Names" giveaways and the "Snowflake in Your Pocket" game.
    • Lead: Building tangible support systems, such as school-based food pantries, to help families navigate holiday stressors.
    Don't miss these practical tips to keep the "Pack Mentality" strong in your building!

    Subscribe and share this episode to help other leaders shift their thinking!

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the Edify family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.
    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.



    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    46 min
  • Your Morning Boost - 🎧 The Single Most Powerful Tool for School Leadership: Strategic Gratitude
    As we head into a much-deserved break, we're bringing you a special bonus listen! We pause our usual actionable advice for a moment of deep reflection on why the simple act of gratitude is the single most powerful, yet often overlooked, tool for strengthening your team and restoring your own energy. This episode is a vital conversation about viewing appreciation not just as a kindness, but as a strategic daily practice. Learn the difference between fleeting, generic thanks and specific, memorable acknowledgment, and how these small acts can transform a job into a mission. We discuss tangible steps, like the power of a handwritten note, and why the most critical person to thank is often yourself. As educator leaders, resilience is key—and as Brene Brown reminds us, "Joy collected over time fuels resilience." Gratitude is how we collect that joy. Take this holiday to recharge and return knowing the tremendous value you bring is deeply appreciated.

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Share the Knowledge: If this episode provided value, please take a moment to rate and review us! Your five-star reviews help new teachers, parents, and leaders find our network.
    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.
    8 min
  • The Single Most Powerful Tool for School Leadership: Strategic Gratitude

    In the lead-up to a much-deserved break, we pause our usual actionable advice for a moment of deep reflection. Discover why the simple act of gratitude is the single most powerful, yet often overlooked, tool for strengthening your team and restoring your own energy. This episode is a vital conversation about viewing appreciation not just as a kindness, but as a strategic daily practice. Learn the difference between fleeting, generic thanks and specific, memorable acknowledgment, and how these small acts can transform a job into a mission. We discuss tangible steps, like the power of a handwritten note, and why the most critical person to thank is often yourself. As educator leaders, resilience is key—and as Brene Brown reminds us, "Joy collected over time fuels resilience." Gratitude is how we collect that joy. Take this holiday to recharge and return knowing the tremendous value you bring is deeply appreciated.

    Listen, subscribe, and recharge!

    Find out more about what we do:
    AWB Education - awbeducation.org
    Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com

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    6 min
  • Your Morning Boost - Budget Crisis? Three Smart Ways to Cut School Spending Without Harming Students
    The reality of tighter budgets and impending cuts is top of mind for educators everywhere. 📉 This episode tackles the crucial puzzle: How do we maintain excellence and avoid increasing teacher workload when facing financial constraints? We explore three actionable strategies focused on operational efficiency that should be prioritized before touching the classroom. Learn why advocating for utility and energy audits (like switching to LED or smart thermostats) provides a continuous, high return on investment. We also discuss the value of centralizing and streamlining purchasing to eliminate "use it or lose it" spending, and the significant savings found in evaluating and eliminating software licensing redundancy. As financial constraints force us to be creative problem-solvers, this strategic thinking ensures every dollar saved goes right back to the core mission: supporting student success. Listen to become a more effective advocate for smart, less disruptive budget management! Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question?  Reach out to us at [email protected]

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    10 min
  • Bracing for Impact: What to Expect While Expecting After You Hit Send
    Hosts Tara and Tracy guide parents through the waiting period between submission and decision day, covering essential strategies like when and how to appropriately email admission officers, why it's important to keep exploring other colleges, and how to manage anxiety during this uncertain time. Most importantly, don't let the college process steal the joy from senior year! S2, E6

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.
    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.
    29 min
  • Your Morning Boost - Stop the Conflict! Collaborative Strategies for Difficult Parent Meetings
    Starting your week with a tough question from the mailbag: How do you handle parent meetings that feel consistently defensive or hostile? 🥊 We dive into actionable strategies to shift the dynamic from adversarial to collaborative, ensuring student success remains the shared goal. The key is leading with empathy and finding the source of the parent's frustration, which often isn't personal. Learn how to immediately disarm tension by explicitly stating a common objective and focusing conversations strictly on observable behavior, not interpretation or judgment. We discuss the powerful technique of using the "power of pause" from conflict resolution training to de-escalate heated moments. These difficult conversations are your greatest opportunity to model professionalism and achieve a collaborative breakthrough. Listen for personal strategies to master difficult conversations!  Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question?  Reach out to us at [email protected]

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Share the Knowledge: If this episode provided value, please take a moment to rate and review us! Your five-star reviews help new teachers, parents, and leaders find our network.
    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    12 min
  • Your Morning Boost - The One Piece of Evidence Every AP Needs in Their Principal Portfolio
    It's the final episode of our American Education Week series! Join us as we wrap up our five-question conversation with Dr. Lisa Hill, host of Vice Principal Unofficed and leader at Valley Southwoods. Dr. Hill answers the crucial question for every aspiring leader: If you could gather one piece of evidence right now for your future principal interview portfolio, what should it be? Discover how to select an initiative—like PBIS, PLC work, or a grading project—that clearly demonstrates collaboration, data-driven decision-making, strong relationships, and a student focus. Dr. Hill offers concrete examples and explains how to powerfully tell the story of your impact, growth, and even failure. This episode emphasizes the value of mentorship, networking, and taking calculated risks on your leadership journey. Find Dr. Hill at $\texttt{viceprincipalonoffice.com}$ to leave a message or connect. ACTION STEP: Amplify your day and keep boosting your impact by subscribing! Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question?  Reach out to us at [email protected]

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

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    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    11 min

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Your Morning Boost is a weekly spark for educators and school leaders who want to lead, teach, and live with greater intention. Released every Wednesday morning, the show helps you push through the midweek grind with clarity, momentum, and purpose.