Leader of Learning
by Dr. Dan Kreiness
The Leader Of Learning podcast explores transformational leadership in education. It is where educators can come to find inspiration to grow their impact as instructional leaders. It is a community where educators can realize their leadership potential regardless of their position or title. More information can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com
Episodes
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The Art of Effective Communication and Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Duguid
Welcome to episode 171 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Stephanie Duguid, a renowned expert in educational leadership and the founder of Do Good Leadership. Dr. Stephanie shared her insights on empowering women in leadership roles,...
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How to Embrace and Support Multilingual Students with Andrea Bitner
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 education today. We will talk about the tools that...
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Baking Up Positivity in Education and Beyond with Phil Januszewski
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 stepping into the classroom in 2005, Phil hasn't just...
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Infusing Creative Projects with Social Emotional Learning with Michele Haiken
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-on creative projects. We'll explore how Michele’s...
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Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Schools with Tom Murray
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 education. In this episode, we're going to tackle…
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Coaching for Change: Breaking Through Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver
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 resistance to change in professional development,...
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Exploring the Future of Technology in Education with John Sowash
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 in education, specifically focusing on the impact of…
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Empowering Justice and Elevating Student Voice with Lindsay Lyons
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 emphasizes the crucial role of instructional processes and…
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Quiet Leadership: Unveiling the Power of Introverts in Education with Alex Valencic
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. We discuss the shift towards personalized and...
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Demystifying Imposter Syndrome and Ways to Overcome it
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 into understanding impostor syndrome, recognizing its...
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From Burnout as a Teacher to Success as an Edupreneur with Michelle Smit
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 courses, group programs, and digital products. Her mission...
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Lead Like a Teacher with Miriam Plotinsky
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, “Lead Like a Teacher.” In the episode, Miriam...
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How to Bridge the Gender Equity Divide with Jason Ablin
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, “The Gender Equation in Schools: How to create equity…
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How to Implement Effective Math Instruction with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr
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 School Board and Jon is a high school math teacher at John...
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Is Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre Gammage
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 discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, how...
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So you want to be a school leader?
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 “Should you take the next step in your career?” There...
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Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture with Bobby Pollicino
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 assistant principal, and coach, and the author of…
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Going Beyond the Bulletin Board with Jed Stefanowicz
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 AIM at Digital Learning: Activate, Innovate…
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Coaching and Mentoring as a Leader with William "Coach" Jeffery
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 Flipboard, and executive producer and host for the “I…
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Playful Teaching and Learning and Advocacy with Jed Dearybury
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, and author of books such as “The Playful Classroom: The...
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Follow Your Purpose and Passions as a Leader
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 this podcast episode, so I think you will really…
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Climbing Out of the Trenches with Dr. Dana Goodier
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 the Out of The Trenches Podcast and author of the...
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Empower Your Students with Melisa Hayes
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 recipient. In the episode, Melisa discusses best practices…
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Teacher Gone Gradeless with Dave Frangiosa
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." In the episode, Dave discusses reforming the…
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Supporting Growth Mindsets as a Leader with Dr. Erik Youngman
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 Mindset," and "12 Characteristics of Deliberate...
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Leading for a Supportive Culture with Mike Earnshaw
In episode 146 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Mike Earnshaw (@MikeREarnshaw), a principal, former classroom teacher, co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast, and author of “The EduCulture Cookbook: Recipes & Dishes to Positively Transform School…
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Understanding the Science of Hope with Cathleen Beachboard
In episode 145 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Cathleen Beachboard (@Cathleenbeachbrd), a teacher, researcher, and author who writes content for Edutopia and the book, “The School of Hope: The Journey From Trauma and Anxiety to Achievement, Happiness,...
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Raising Digital Leaders with Jennifer Casa Todd
In episode 144 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jennifer Casa Todd (@JCasaTodd), a teacher-librarian and former literacy consultant, Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, former executive member of the ISTE Librarian PLN, and author of the books,...
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Leading the Whole Teacher with Allyson Apsey
In episode 143 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Allyson Apsey (@AllysonApsey), a principal, state leader on the executive board for the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA), district leadership coach, and author of the...
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How to be Intentional as a Leader with Dr. Darrin Peppard
In episode 142 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Darrin Peppard (@DarrinMPeppard), a 26-year teacher and administrator turned leadership coach, consultant, and speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Road to Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the...
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How to advance in(to) leadership with Dr. Neil Gupta
Episode 141 In episode 141 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Neil Gupta (@drneilgupta), Director of Secondary Education for Worthington Schools in Ohio. In the episode, Neil discusses transformational leadership, how educators can be “bold” when...
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EdTech Trends: Interviews from ISTE Live 22 (Part 2)
In this interview, I speak to Leslie Ortego, Director of Customer Success at SchoolStatus. Some topics included: The importance of supporting teachers, especially as summer break begins and teacher burnout is on the rise; How schools can prepare to provide additional support for teachers during…
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EdTech Trends: Interviews from ISTELive 22 (Part 1)
I interviewed Kami’s CEO and co-founder, Hengjie Wang. Kami, recently named TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, is leading the charge in the edtech space with their innovative digital classroom tool that’s currently used by half of all US K-12 schools. The education tool allows teachers to...
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It's Time to Reclaim Education with Chad Pettit
In episode 138 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Chad Pettit (@chad_pettit1), a high school English teacher, Army veteran, fiction author and poet, and popular education TikTok creator. In the episode, Chad discusses education reform by “reclaiming”...
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How to Ensure Educational Success with Dr. Sam Nix
In episode 137 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sam Nix (@_SamuelNix), Chief of Schools in the Duncanville Independent School District, 2015-2016 Principal of the Year in the Arlington Independent School, and author of the book, “Ensure Educational...
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Adopting an Advocacy Mentality with Dr. Sheldon Eakins
In episode 136 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sheldon Eakins (@sheldoneakins), founder of the Leading Equity Center, host of the Leading Equity Podcast and author of the upcoming book “Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students.” In…
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The Buzz on Blended Learning with Stephanie Howell
In episode 135 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Stephanie Howell (@mrshowell24), the CEO of Gold EDU, a founder of Global GEG, and the EdTech Lead for Pickerington Local Schools. In the episode, Stephanie discusses how she is leading the embedding and...
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Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge with Erik Francis
In episode 134 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Erik Francis (@maverikedu12), an educator, international presenter, and author of “Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning” published by Solution Tree and…
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Supporting Student Social-Emotional Wellness with Rachel Miller
In episode 133 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Rachel Miller, founder and CEO of CloseGap (@closegap_org), a nonprofit company on a mission to improve the mental health of K-12 students. In the episode, Rachel discusses bridging the gap between public...
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Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age with Dr. Ashley McBride
In episode 132 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Ashley McBride (@aplusedtech), Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, host of the A-Plus EdTech podcast and author of the ISTE book, “The…
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Learner-Centered Leadership with Dr. Christopher Jones
In episode 131 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Christopher Jones (@DrCSJones), an award-winning principal from Massachusetts, host of the Seeing to Lead podcast, and author of an upcoming book on school leadership. In the episode, Chris discusses...
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Pushing Boundaries in Education with Dr. Rick Jetter
Episode 130 In episode 130 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Rick Jetter (@RickJetter), a former teacher and administrator, education consultant, author, and co-founder of Pushing Boundaries Consulting. In the episode, Rick discusses the 100 Stop…
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Be More Effective While Working Less with Dan Jackson
In episode 129 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dan Jackson (@DanJacksonTPD), a former teacher and administrator, education consultant and presenter, founder of TeachersPD, host of the Effective Teaching podcast, and author of the Amazon bestseller,...
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Is Digital Wellness the new Digital Citizenship? with Kerry Gallagher
In episode 128 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Kerry Gallagher, JD (@kerryhawk02), an innovative teacher, school administrator, lawyer, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and education consultant who is an expert on digital wellness. In the episode, Kerry...
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Building a Culture of Trust and Growth with Todd Nesloney
In episode 127 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Todd Nesloney (@techninjatodd), a former teacher and principal, current Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), and co-author…
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Motivating Today's Students with Kurt Bascom
In episode 126 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. In the episode, Kurt discusses how difficult teaching has been during the pandemic, how...
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Passionate Leadership with Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
In episode 125 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Salome Thomas-El (@Principal_EL), an award-winning educator and principal, author of the best-selling books, I Choose to Stay (Movie rights optioned by Disney Films), The Immortality of Influence, and...
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Building Equity as a Leader with Dr. Naphtali Hoff
In episode 124 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Naphtali Hoff (@impactfulcoach), an accomplished executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought-after trainer and lecturer. In the episode, Dr. Hoff discusses his experiences as an education...
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Why I Resigned as an Assistant Principal
Episode 123 features Dr. Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) discuss his decision to resign from a role as an assistant principal after only a few months. In his most vulnerable episode yet, Dr. Kreiness shares what initially excited him about the role, reasons that led to his resignation, why both decisions...
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Keeping it Real with Teachers and Students with Shawn Bean
Episode 122 features Shawn Bean (@MTI_edu_online), a passionate high school teacher and co-founder of Midwest Teachers Institute. During the episode, we discuss educator personal and professional development, innovative and relevant teaching and learning, and having a side hustle as an educator....
About this show
The Leader Of Learning podcast explores transformational leadership in education. It is where educators can come to find inspiration to grow their impact as instructional leaders. It is a community where educators can realize their leadership potential regardless of their position or title. More information can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com
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