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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 54 MIN

027: Building School Culture with Todd Nesloney

from No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast · host Meghan Wells

This week on No Name Paper, Meghan and Candace sit down with Todd Nesloney—award-winning educator, bestselling author of Kids Deserve It, and White House Champion of Change. From his days as a classroom teacher and principal to his current role as Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership, Todd has made it his mission to help educators create schools where every child feels seen, valued, and heard.We talk about:Why school culture is more than a buzzwordHow vulnerability and relationships transform classroomsLessons Todd learned from meeting President Obama at the White HousePractical ways teachers and leaders can fight burnout and rediscover their sparkThe importance of gratitude, balance, and finding joy in the small thingsTodd’s passion for amplifying the voices of others shines through, making this a conversation full of heart, honesty, and real-world takeaways for anyone in education.Connect with Todd: toddnesloney.comTodd’s books, including Kids Deserve It and Stories from WebbFree preview of Todd’s online course (9 videos included!)Follow us in our Facebook Group: @NoNamePaperPodcast and share your favorite takeaways from the episode!

This week on No Name Paper, Meghan and Candace sit down with Todd Nesloney—award-winning educator, bestselling author of Kids Deserve It, and White House Champion of Change. From his days as a classroom teacher and principal to his current role as Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership, Todd has made it his mission to help educators create schools where every child feels seen, valued, and heard.We talk about:Why school culture is more than a buzzwordHow vulnerability and relationships transform classroomsLessons Todd learned from meeting President Obama at the White HousePractical ways teachers and leaders can fight burnout and rediscover their sparkThe importance of gratitude, balance, and finding joy in the small thingsTodd’s passion for amplifying the voices of others shines through, making this a conversation full of heart, honesty, and real-world takeaways for anyone in education.Connect with Todd: toddnesloney.comTodd’s books, including Kids Deserve It and Stories from WebbFree preview of Todd’s online course (9 videos included!)Follow us in our Facebook Group: @NoNamePaperPodcast and share your favorite takeaways from the episode!

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