September 2020In this episode of the "Devil's EDvocate" series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of educational technology. During the episode, we discussed EdTech in the age of hybrid

How to Embrace and Support Multilingual Students with Andrea Bitner

10 days ago 38m 26s

Welcome to episode 170 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the importance of embracing our multilingual students, the varied levels of support they require, and why viewing these students as assets is crucial in ed

Baking Up Positivity in Education and Beyond with Phil Januszewski

24 days ago 41m 30s

Welcome to episode 169 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we will hear from Phil Januszewski, a dynamo in the realm of education known for his infectious energy and mission to infuse happiness into the world of teaching. Since

Infusing Creative Projects with Social Emotional Learning with Michele Haiken

Mar 18th, 2024 38m 46s

Welcome to episode 168 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, Michele Haiken, a seasoned middle school English teacher and an adjunct professor of literacy, joins us to share her innovative approaches to integrating SEL with hands-

Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Schools with Tom Murray

Mar 4th, 2024 42m 42s

Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the heart of educational innovation and growth. with Tom Murray, the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools and a renowned expert in the field of

Coaching for Change: Breaking Through Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver

Feb 19th, 2024 36m 11s

Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, our host Dan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Becca Silver, founder and CEO of The Whole Educator. Together, they explore the intricacies of addressing r

Exploring the Future of Technology in Education with John Sowash

Feb 4th, 2024 23m 48s

Episode 165 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features John Sowash, an expert in all things Chromebooks, Google apps, and Google Workspace for Education live from the FETC conference in Orlando, Florida. John discusses the future of technology

Empowering Justice and Elevating Student Voice with Lindsay Lyons

Dec 5th, 2023 37m 38s

Episode 164 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Lindsay Lyons (@lindsaybethlyons), an educational justice coach and expert in creating feminist, anti-racist curricula. In this eye-opening conversation, Lindsay emphasize

Quiet Leadership: Unveiling the Power of Introverts in Education with Alex Valencic

Nov 20th, 2023 42m 46s

Episode 163 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Alex Valencic (@alextvalencic), a professional learning coordinator in Freeport, Illinois. Alex joins us to delve into the world of professional development in education.

Demystifying Imposter Syndrome and Ways to Overcome it

Nov 13th, 2023 22m 20s

In episode 162 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, host Dr. Dan Kreiness opens up about his personal experience with impostor syndrome, which led him to examine the impact of this phenomenon on educators and content creators. He shares insights

From Burnout as a Teacher to Success as an Edupreneur with Michelle Smit

Jun 15th, 2023 33m 54s

Episode 161 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Michelle Smit (@digiteach), a passionate business coach who helps educators move away from trading time for money and towards trading value for money through digital cours

Lead Like a Teacher with Miriam Plotinsky

May 22nd, 2023 30m 33s

Episode 160 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Miriam Plotinsky (@MirPloMCPS), a national board certified teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of the book,

How to Bridge the Gender Equity Divide with Jason Ablin

May 8th, 2023 40m 28s

Episode 159 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Jason Ablin (@jasonablin), an education consultant who works with schools on gender equity, positive faculty engagement, and school culture, and the author of the book, “T

How to Implement Effective Math Instruction with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr

Apr 24th, 2023 48m 12s

Episode 158 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr (@makemathmoments), co-hosts of the Make Math Moments podcast. Kyle is the K-12 Mathematics Consultant with the Greater Essex County District Schoo

Is Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre Gammage

Apr 10th, 2023 38m 1s

Episode 157 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Tre Gammage (@tregammage), a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Owner and Consultant with SEL Educators, and former teacher and Dean of Students. In the episode, Tre di

So you want to be a school leader?

Mar 29th, 2023 23m 55s

In episode 156 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, I discuss when someone will know when the time is right for them to look to advance to the next level in their career. For educators, that may mean becoming a school leader. I ask the question “

Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture with Bobby Pollicino

Mar 6th, 2023 38m 1s

Episode 155 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, “Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture” features Bobby Pollicino (@BobbyPollicino), Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, former teacher, dean of students, and assista

Going Beyond the Bulletin Board with Jed Stefanowicz

Feb 20th, 2023 39m 27s

In episode 154 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jed Stefanowicz (@stefanowicz135), Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts, former Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow, and author of “Take

Coaching and Mentoring as a Leader with William "Coach" Jeffery

Feb 6th, 2023 36m 9s

In episode 153 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews William”Coach” Jeffery (@CoachJeffery), principal at Columbia High School in Columbia-Brazoria ISD, curator and author of educational content with Flip

Playful Teaching and Learning and Advocacy with Jed Dearybury

Jan 23rd, 2023 54m 7s

In episode 152 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jed Dearybury (@mrdearybury), an educator, former GQ Magazine Male Leader of the Year, the first ever Milken Fellow for the state of South Carolina, an

Follow Your Purpose and Passions as a Leader

Jan 9th, 2023 57m 20s

In episode 151 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, I am releasing a recent interview that was done on me for the Leaning Into Leadership Podcast with Dr. Darrin Peppard. I received a lot of positive feedback and outreach following the release of

Climbing Out of the Trenches with Dr. Dana Goodier

Dec 26th, 2022 37m 28s

In episode 150 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Dana Goodier (@danagoodier), an educator who has experience as a world language and English teacher, has worked as an administrator, is the host of

Empower Your Students with Melisa Hayes

Dec 19th, 2022 15m 15s

In episode 149 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Melisa Hayes (@MrsHayesfam), a second grade teacher, two-time cancer survivor, ambassador for Flip and Wakelet, and Global Teacher of Year 2020 recipie

Teacher Gone Gradeless with Dave Frangiosa

Dec 12th, 2022 19m 43s

In episode 148 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dave Frangiosa (@DavidFrangiosa), a high school science teacher and author of "Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning." I

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Dec 5th, 2022 20m 19s

In episode 147 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Erik Youngman (@erik_youngman), Assistant Superintendent for Libertyville District 70 in Libertyville, Illinois and author of "The Magic of Growth