Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast

Do we allow our leaders and students to try new ideas and take risks? This week's guest, Rachael Mann, discusses why risk taking is so important for leaders and students, changes need to our grading system, improving opportunities for creativity, and the future of school partnerships. About Rachael Mann: Rachael is an Education Consultant, Presenter, Blogger, Trainer, and Co-Author of “The Martians In Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space”. Follow Rachael Mann: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachaelEdu Website: https://rachaelmann.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachaelLynnMann Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW website: www.joshstamper.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How are we constructing our questions to get a true assessment of our student’s content mastery? This week's guest, Connie Hamilton, discusses the importance of question construction, the benefits and difficulties of working in a small district, and the critical leadership skills needed to be successful. About Connie Hamilton: Connie Hamilton is a K-12 Curriculum Director, Education Consultant, Presenter, Co-Author of “Hacking Homework” and Author of “Hacking Questions”. Follow Connie Hamilton: Twitter: https://twitter.com/conniehamilton Website: https://conniehamilton.net/ Follow Joshua Stamper: NEW website: www.joshstamper.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How are we changing education to allow students an opportunity to be innovative? This week's guest, Derek McCoy, discusses how to change the mindset of the learning environment, the importance of lifelong learners, the relationship of technology to the school and his new book "The Revolution". About Derek McCoy: Derek is the Proud Principal of Washington Middle, in Georgia and @NASSP National Digital Principal of the year. Derek is also a Speaker, blogger and co-author of “The Revolution”. Follow Derek McCoy Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccoyderek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccoyderek/?hl=af Website: https://mccoyderek.com/ Follow Joshua Stamper NEW website: www.joshstamper.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

What is the greatest impact a leader possesses? This week's guest, Thomas Murray, discusses how to provide constructive feedback to staff, focus on the learning target instead of the trendy technology, impacting the brain through the heart and discovering each child’s story. About our Guest, Thomas Murray: I am thrilled to have Thomas Murray on the podcast! Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. Prior to his current role, Tom has been a director of technology and cyber education and a school principal in Pennsylvania. In addition to his director role, Tom is a Blogger, speaker, school district consultant And Author or co-author of: 10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education (Routledge, 2018) Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today (ASCD, 2017) Education Write Now (Routledge, 2017) Leading Professional Learning: Tools to Connect and Empower Teachers (Corwin, 2015) Follow Thomas Murray Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomascmurray?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aYAuHcYUTI0x1OTXnoILw Website: https://www.thomascmurray.com/ Follow Joshua Stamper NEW website: www.joshstamper.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

Do our students and teachers have a space to be creative and innovative? This week's guest, Josh Stumpenhorst, discusses how to enhance reading by creating a space students want to be in, leading without a title, making student driven decisions, and learning from multiple perspectives. About our Guest, Josh Stumpenhorst: Josh is a Learning Commons Director at Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville, IL., which oversees the Library, Makerspace, Video Production Lab and school arcade. In addition to his Director role, Josh is a blogger, presenter, and author of “The New Teacher Revolution” and “Drawn to Teach”. Follow Josh Stumpenhorst Twitter: https://twitter.com/stumpteacher YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stumpteacher Website: https://joshstumpenhorst.com/ Follow Joshua Stamper New website: www.joshstamper.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How do we have high expectations in our assessment data while increasing the mastery of student’s soft skills and social emotional health? This week's guest, Amy Fast, discusses how to embrace measurement, improving school culture through the amplification of student experiences, and the importance of developing your school’s story. About our Guest, Amy Fast: Dr. Amy Fast is a high school Assistant principal in Oregon and she just announced she has been promoted as the principal of the same high school! Amy is a speaker, blogger, and author of “It's the Mission, Not the Mandates: Defining the Purpose of Public Education.” Follow Amy Fast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hansappel094 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fast_amy/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Mission-Not-Mandates-Education/dp/1475823363 Follow Joshua Stamper Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Website: www.joshstamper.com Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

As a leader, how do we maintain high character with our staff and students? This week's guest, Hans Appel, discusses how to enhance empathy, the importance of fostering leadership, creating positive intent, and developing programs to enhance student voice, social emotional learning, and leadership. About our Guests: Hans Appel is a middle school counselor in Washington, blogger and creator of the “Award Winning Culture” Podcast. Follow Hans Appel Twitter: https://twitter.com/hansappel094 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awardwinningculture/ Website: http://www.awardwinningculture.com/#/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 New website being launched soon at www.joshstamper.com Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

What is the most important characteristic to instill in our students? This week's guest, Jeff Kubiak, discusses the importance of instilling kindness, opportunities for fun and play in schools, and enhancing equity in the classroom. About our Guests: Jeff Kubiak is an Elementary principal in Fairfield, California, speaker, consultant for “Pushing Boundaries”, blogger and author of the new children’s book, “One Drop of Kindness”. Follow Jeff Kubiak Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffreykubiak?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquakube/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykubiak/ One Drop of Kindness: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Kubiak/e/B07QP8FXRN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Follow the Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

When do you know you are an educational leader? This week's guest, Jennifer Gonzalez, discusses how she became an educational leader through her business, what to do to handle criticism, and the benefits of leading through areas of passion. About our Guests: Jennifer Gonzalez was a middle school language arts teacher and university pre-service teacher before becoming one of the largest voice in education today! Jennifer is the creator of Cult of Pedagogy, speaker, podcaster, blogger and co-author of “Hacking education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School”. Follow Jennifer Gonzalez Twitter: https://twitter.com/cultofpedagogy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultofpedagogy/ Website: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEKnVOYnzM70yH7kDrU7bQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultofPedagogy/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How can we use social media to increase the effort of the organization? This week's guest, Joe Sanfelippo, discuss how highlighting his staff and students increased his voice, creating a team based on your weaknesses, and leaning on others to increase leadership capacity. About our Guests: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI, co-host of the Hacking Leadership Podcast, speaker, and co-author of The Power of Branding-Telling Your School's Story, Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age and Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students and Parents Love. Follow Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_sanfelippo/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesanfelippo/ Website: http://www.jsanfelippo.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk9zgLNivqDLb4Daw2CJng Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How can we use different discipline practices to restore harm to those who are impacted by student decisions? This week's guest, Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein, discuss how restorative practices are impactful experiences for all stakeholders, the importance of building a culture of empathy, and using student voice to increase ownership and responsibility. About our Guests: Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein are the co-authors of Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. Nathan Maynard has been facilitating restorative practices for over ten years in a wide range of educational settings. Currently, Nathan is serving as the Dean of Culture in a high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, blogger, presenter, and author. Brad Weinstein served as principal for two years at an Academy on the east side of Indianapolis. Before being principal, Brad taught for 11 years, including roles as a coach and STEM department chair. Now, Brad is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, blogger, presenter, author and creator of @teachergoals. Follow Nathan Maynard: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmaynardedu?lang=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-maynard-6849827a/ Website: https://www.hackingschooldiscipline.com Follow Brad Weinstein: Twitter: https://twitter.com/weinsteinedu?lang=hu BehaviorFlip: https://behaviorflip.com/the-team Website: https://www.hackingschooldiscipline.com Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How do leaders use autonomy to implement initiatives? This week’s guest, Matt Miller, discusses how to provide opportunities for teachers to have a voice in important decisions, choosing to ditch textbooks and homework, and the ways to be efficient by cheating time. About our Guest: Matt Miller was a teacher in West Central Indiana as he infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Now, Matt is a presenter, blogger, podcaster and author of three books including; "Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching", "Revolutionize Your Classroom" and co author of “Ditch that Homework”. Follow Matt Miller: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmattmiller?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthattextbook Website: http://ditchthattextbook.com/ Podcast: http://ditchthattextbook.com/feed/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

When is it a good time to take risks as a leader? This week’s guest, Mark Barnes, discusses how every leader needs to take chances, the ways to handle criticism, the importance of listening, and increasing the love of learning. About our Guest: Mark Barnes is a longtime educator, bestselling author, founder of Times 10 Publications and the creator of the Hack Learning Series. Mark is the author of six education books, including Assessment 3.0, Role Reversal (a 2013 Best Professional Book), and two books in Corwin’s Connected Educators Series. Mark co-authored Hack Learning’s Flagship Book: Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School, a Benjamin Franklin award winner. Mark is also a blogger, podcaster, keynote speaker, and education presenter. Follow Mark Barnes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/markbarnes19?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/markbarnes19/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-barnes-bb60955/ Website: http://hacklearning.org/times10/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

What is the culture you want as a leader in your school? This week’s guest, Jimmy Casas, discusses how to enhance the leadership skills of others, increase staff and student voice, and creating an efficient team by using the strengths of each member of the organization. About our Guest: Jimmy Casas has served twenty-two years as a school leader and he currently serves as an adjunct professor at Drake University, teaching a graduate course on Educational Leadership. Jimmy is also a consultant, blogger, speaker, leadership coach, and author of four books, including: “What Connected Educators Do Differently,” “Start. Right. Now. – Teach and Lead for Excellence,” “Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes,” and his latest release, “Stop. Right. Now. - 39 Stops to Making Schools Better.” Follow Jimmy Casas: Twitter: www.twitter.com/casas_jimmy Instagram: www.instagram.com/casas_jimmy/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-casas-bb863432/ Website: http://www.jimmycasas.com/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

How do we enhance student engagement while providing student voice? My guest, Elisabeth Bostwick, discusses practical solutions to create student choice, innovation through classroom makerspaces, and developing ways to support teachers. About our Guest: After 14 years as a classroom teacher, Elisabeth Bostwick is now a instructional coach supporting K-12 teachers, blogger, presenter, and author of a new book, “Take the LEAP: Ignite a culture of Innovation”. Follow Elisabeth Bostwick: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElisaBostwick Instagram: www.instagram.com/elisabostwick Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-bostwick-a79687159/ Website: http://elisabethbostwick.com/ Follow our Host Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.