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A Conversation With Brian
by Brian K Butler
Brian Butler a former award winning educator, professional athlete, author and consultant speaks with influential and positive people in their areas of expertise and passion to understand why they do what they do. This podcast is about highlighting people who contribute positively to our world and in particular educators and authors who want to leave a legacy of service to others.
Episodes
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Jennifer Lempp and Skip Tyler, Math Workshop, Grades 6-12. Episode 40
In Episode 40 of Season 3 of "A Conversation With Brian," Brian continues his conversation with Jennifer Lempp from Episode 39. Brian adds Jennifer's coauthor, Skip Tyler, to their upcoming book Math Workshop, Grades 6-12. Skip Tyler most recently retired after 31 years in public education as the...
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Dr. Jennifer Lempp is the author of Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More.
In Episode 39 of season 3 of A "Conversation With Brian", Brian's guest is Jennifer Lempp. Dr. Jennifer Lempp is the author of Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More. This book is a practical resource meant to support teachers with…
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Angie Freese, Author of “Meant for More: Real Talk About Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection."
In Episode 38 of Season 3 of A Conversation With Brian, Brian Interviews Angie Freese. Angie is the author of several books, including her most recent, "Meant for More: Real Talk About Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection." Angie is a true leader who empowers educators. She...
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Geri Parscale and Darcy Kraus, Coauthors of “Navigating the Unexpected, A School Leader’s Guide For Trauma Response Teams”
In the 37th episode of Season 3, Brian introduces two co-authors who have penned a highly relevant book, 'Navigating the Unexpected: A School Leader’s Guide For Trauma Response Teams. ' This book is a comprehensive guide for educators and school leaders, offering valuable insights into trauma...
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Doug King - Wicomico High School Basketball Legend, Head J.V. Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach and Former College Basketball Player
On Episode 36, Season 3, Brian speaks with Doug King. Hailing from Maryland's Eastern Shore, he was recognized as the Maryland Eastern Shore's High School Basketball Bayside Player of the Year in 1997, showcasing his exceptional talent early on. During his collegiate years at Salisbury…
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Michelle Moaney - Director of Every Voice Counts Rehabilitation Services
On Season 3, Episode 35, Brian speaks with a fantastic person, Michelle Moaney, Director of "Every Voice Counts Rehabilitation Services."Michelle Moaney, BS in Organizational Management, is a dedicated advocate for mental health and community empowerment. With over three decades of experience in...
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Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and Dr. John Hannigan School Behavior Experts and Authors of Several Best-Selling Books
Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fresno. With a passion for designing and implementing effective behavior systems, she collaborates with schools and districts nationwide. Her expertise spans Response…
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Chris Burton, D. Min. - Doctor of Ministry and Director of the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary
Our first guest in 2024, season three, episode 33 of "A Conversation With Brian," is a distinguished individual who wears many hats passionately and purposefully. Joining us is Chris Burton, a remarkable individual holding a Doctor of Ministry degree and serving as the Director of the Leadership...
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Greg Taylor: A Lifelong Educator and Former Division I Basketball Player
In Season 2, Episode 32, Brian speaks with a former colleague, Greg Taylor. With over three decades of experience in education, Greg Taylor's journey from a career-changer to a seasoned teacher has been nothing short of remarkable. Greg's educational voyage began with a psychology degree, an...
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Superintendent and Author Dr. Michael Nagler, Episode 31
In season 2, episode 31, Brian speaks with 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Michael Nagler, who is in his 15th year at the helm of Mineola School District on Long Island, New York. Mineola is the home of“Mineola Grows,” an innovative online video initiative. Mineola Grows...
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Tom Schimmer - Author, Consultant, Assessment and Grading Expert - Newest Book Redefining Student Accountability
Tom Schimmer is a respected education author, speaker, and consultant hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia. He boasts a wealth of experience and expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. With a background that includes roles as a high school principal, school...
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Bo Ryan - Author of The Brilliance in The Building - Effecting Change in Urban Schools With the PLC at Work Process
In Season 2, episode 29, Brian speaks with Author Bo Ryan. Bo RyanBo Ryan is Bloomfield, Connecticut's Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Magnet School principal. He is passionate about building and sustaining professional learning communities (PLCs) and creating high-performing teams. He has led two...
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Bill Hall, Author of Powerful Guiding Coalitions
In Season 2, Episode 28, Brian speaks with Bill Hall, author of Powerful Guiding Coalitions. Bill Hall is the former director of educational leadership and professional development for Brevard Public Schools in Florida. He has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. As…
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Ron Wainwright - History Teacher and Career Educator 38 Years and Counting
In Season 2, Episode 27, Brian talks with lifelong friend Ron Wainwright, an outstanding educator of 38-plus years. Ron and Brian discuss education, sports, why he referees, and why he loves Disney World. They also talk about their connection to Lefty and Chuck Driesell!
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Anthony Muhammad, PhD, Author & Trailblazer in Education, Leadership, and School Transformation
In Episode 26, Brian speaks with Dr. Anthony Muhammad, Dr. Anthony Muhammad is the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a position he has held for almost 20 years. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience as an educator, serving as a middle school teacher, assistant principal…
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Tom Many, Ed.D., Educator, Consultant, Coauthor of Learning by Doing, Thrive, Amplify, and Energize
Tom Many, Ed.D, is a retired superintendent and has held many other positions in our profession including assistant superintendent, Principal, Elementary Classroom Teacher, freshman Basketball coach, as well Tom has received numerous awards and commendations throughout his illustrious career. Tom...
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Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, award-winning educator and author, and a national thought leader in mathematics, wellness, and the Professional Learning Communities at Work model
Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, is an award-winning educator and author, and a national thought leader in mathematics, wellness and the Professional Learning Communities at Work model. He is former director of mathematics and science and served as superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District...
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Dr. Sharon Kramer & Sarah Schuhl Coauthors of the New Book "Acceleration for ALL"
In Season 2, Episode 23, Brian Speaks with prolific education authors Dr. Sharon Kramer and Sarah Schuhl who have a new book, "Acceleration for All!" Dr. Sharon Kramer knows firsthand the demands and rewards of working in a professional learning community. She served as assistant superintendent…
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Australian Best-Selling Authors and Educators Gavin Grift & Colin Sloper
In season 2 episode 22 Brian speaks with sought after Australian authors and educators Gavin Grift and Colin Sloper.Gavin Grift is a best-selling co-author with numerous books under his belt and is founder and CEO of Grift Education. His passion, commitment, humor, and highly engaging style have...
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Literacy Gurus and Coaches Jacquie Heller & Paula Maeker Coauthors of "Literacy In a PLC"
On Episode 21 of Season 2, Brian speaks with two of the best literacy educators he has ever known in Jacquie Heller & Paula Maeker. They travel the country working with teacher teams, schools and districts to help ensure literacy success for each and every student. Their soon to be released book...
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Mike Mattos and Luis Cruz - Best Selling Authors, Highly Sought-After World Renowned Speakers, Former Award Winning School Principals & LA Lakers Fanatics
In Season 2, Episode #20, Brian speaks with two of his closest friends and colleagues, best-selling authors Mike Mattos and Luis Cruz. Mike's coauthored books Learning by Doing(The late Rick and Becky DuFour, Bob Eaker, Tome Many), and Taking Action(Austin Buffum and Janet Malone are two of the...
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Sidney Moncrief - Class of 2019 NBA Hall of Fame, Author, Motivational Speaker, Milwaukee Bucks, Arkansas Razorbacks
In this Season 2, Episode 19, Brian speaks with Sidney Moncrief, NBA Hall of Fame Basketball player, Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 5-time All-Star, author of 8 books, motivational speaker, entrepreneur. Their conversations is wide-ranging from his humble beginning in Arkansas to his...
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Mitchell Northam - Author, High School Basketball on Maryland's Eastern Shore, A Shore Hoops History
In Season 1, Episode 15, Brian speaks with author Mitchell Northam, who wrote High School Basketball on Maryland's Eastern Shore, A Shore Hoops History. Mitchell also features Brian in the book as well as numerous other players and coaches, such as Brian's legendary coach Butch Waller, also…
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Heather -Friziellie - Yes We Can - Women Who Lead
In Season 1, Episode 14, Brian speaks with Heather Friziellie, coauthor of the best selling book "Yes We Can...General and Special Educators Collaborating in a Professional Learning Community" and "Women Who Lead." She is also a Superintendent, a fabulous presenter, and consultant.
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Dr. Tina Boogren - Live Your Best Life - Drink the Stupid Water
In Season 1, Episode 13, Brian speaks with Dr. Tina Boogren a fierce advocate for educators, particularly for their well-being. She is the author of numerous books centered around her passion areas of quality instruction, coaching, mentoring, and wellness and is codirector of Solution Tree’s...
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Alex Kajitani
In Season 1, Episode 12, Brian speaks with author, speaker, educator and former California Teacher of the year, Alex Kajitani. Alex Kajitani not only has a truly compelling story, but he knows how to tell it in a thoroughly engaging way – and apply what he’s learned to offer real and immediate...
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Greg Bozman - Former Division I Basketball Player, Coach, Mentor, Athletic Director
In Season 1, Episode 11, Brian speaks with Greg Bozman who has one of the most inspirational comeback stories you will find in sports. Greg played at legendary Fork Union Military Academy, then Georgia, then West Virginia, then Roanoke College before injuries and prescription pill addiction...
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Patty Edwards - Advanced Academics Resource Teacher
In Season 1, Episode 10, Brian speaks with Patty Edwards on how to make Gifted Education available to every single students!
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Ken Williams - Best Selling Author of Ruthless Equity
In Season 1, Episode 9, Brian speaks with one of the most dynamic and passionate author, speaker, consultant educators our profession has ever witnessed, Ken Williams. Ken is the author of the best selling book Ruthless Equity, and numerous other books. Ken shares his experience and expertise as…
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Dr. Rosa Isiah - Coauthor -Beyond Conversations About Race
In Season 1, Episode 8, Brian speaks with education powerhouse Dr. Rosa Isiah, coauthor of 5 books including, Beyond Conversations About Race. Dr. Rosa Isiah has served students in her community for 29 years. Currently, she serves as Director of Elementary Education, Equity, and Access in NLMUSD....
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Tom Hierck - Global Guru Top 10 World's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2022
On this Season 1, Episode 7, Brian Speaks with one of the most influential educators of our time, Tom Hierck. Tom was ranked #10 in the World's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2022 by Global Gurus...https://globalgurus.org/education-gurus-top-30/ Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a...
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The Best of A Conversation With Brian Season 1 - Episode 6
In this Season 1, Episode 6, you will hear clips from some of Brian's most powerful conversations. You will hear from Ann-Bailey Lipsett & Tracey Hulen, Katie White, Esther Rodriguez Brown, Maurice McDavid, and Dr. Don Parker.
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Dr. Don Parker - Author and Teacher-Student Relationship Expert
In Season 1, Episode 5, Brian speaks with renowned educator Dr. Don Parker, author of Building Bridges, a book about Teacher-Student relationships.
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Maurice McDavid - Author, Elementary School Principal, and Podcaster
On Episode 4, in Season 1, Brian Speaks with Elementary School Principal Maurice McDavid, author of the book "What I Always Wanted to Be"
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Esther Rodriguez Brown
Brian's guest on Episode 3 in Season 1, is Esther Rodriguez Brown. Esther is an international speaker, business owner, humanitarian, and author of the book "The Power of Your Hands...Mudras for Your everyday Life"
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Katie White - Author & Assessment Expert
Brian speaks with assessment expert and author Katie White. Katie is the author of Softening the Edges, Unlocked, Student Self-Assessment, and Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment and Grading
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Authors Tracey Hulen & Ann-Bailey Lipsett - Season 1, Episode 1 - January 2022
In this first Episode in Season 1 of 2022, Brian speaks with former colleagues of the first ever DuFour Award recipient (2016) Mason Crest Elementary School, Tracey Hulen and Ann-Bailey Lipsett about their 2022 released book "Building Blocks for Social-Emotional Learning...Creating Safe, Secure,...
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Sara Kugler - Author of "Better Book Clubs"
On this episode Brian speaks with author Sara Kugler. They discuss and go deep into Sara's new book for educators, "Better Book Clubs...Deepening Comprehension and Elevating Conversation" You will hear the absolute passion and unwavering belief that Sara has for giving each and every student…
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Guest Dr. Nardos King
In this episode Brian speaks with Dr. Nardos King. Dr. King's mother immigrated to the U.S.A from Ethiopia and married her father an American Army officer from Philadelphia. Dr. King is an educational leader in one of the largest school districts in the United States and also serves on many...
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Brian Butler a former award winning educator, professional athlete, author and consultant speaks with influential and positive people in their areas of expertise and passion to understand why they do what they do. This podcast is about highlighting people who contribute positively to our world and in particular educators and authors who want to leave a legacy of service to others.
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