Principal Center Radio

Tom Willis—The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures

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Visit the PheonixPerform website www. PhoenixPerform.com/principalcenter

About The Author

Tom Willis is a former classroom teacher and superintendent, and is cofounder of Phoenix Performance Partners, where he helps leaders create exceptional organizational cultures. He has previously worked as an engineer at Intel and as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and he's the author, with Brad Zimmerman, of The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures.

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

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Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante—Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders

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Visit Tim's Website, www.TimothyCusack.com

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Visit Vince's Website, www.VinceBustamante.com 

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About The Authors

Tim Cusack, EdD has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and naval warfare officer with the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve), and currently serves as Dean of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton. Vince Bustamante is an instructional coach, curriculum content developer, and author who resides in Calgary, Canada who has coauthored two bestselling books with Corwin. Great Teaching by Design and The Assessment Playbook for Distance and Blended Learning.

Tommy Floyd—National Archery in the Schools Program

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About Dr. Tommy Floyd

Dr. Tommy Floyd is the President of the National Archery in the Schools Program. Tommy served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in public education in Kentucky schools for over 30 years. Tommy was hired in 2015 to serve as NASP®’s first Vice President and General Manager.  He is now the second President since the inception of NASP® in 2002.

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

Adam Stolzer—Instructional Leader Visibility & Presence

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About Adam Stolzer

Adam Stolzer is principal of Burwell Junior/Senior High School in Burwell, NE. Currently in his 2nd year as principal, he has been extraordinarily intentional about his approach to instructional leadership.

Ari Gerzon-Kessler—On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together

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Visit Ari's Solution Tree page www.SolutionTree.com/ari/

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About the Author

Ari Gerzon-Kessler leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (Colorado). He is also an educational consultant working with school districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. Ari was a recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, which allowed him to study the education system in Japan. 

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

Priten Shah—AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Visit Priten's website www.PritenShah.com

Visit the Pedagogy.Cloud website, www.pedagogy.cloud

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About the Author

Priten Shah is a serial entrepreneur whose projects aim to drive change and innovation in education. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.ED. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He currently runs two education ventures: United 4 Social Change (U4SC) and Pedagogy.Cloud.

Daniel Bauer: The Remarkable Vision Formula: A Guided School Leader Retreat

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Visit the Better Leaders Better Schools website www.betterleadersbetterschools.com

About the Author

Daniel Bauer is a principal development and retention expert, a bestselling author of four books and the host of two of the world's most downloaded podcasts in 2015.He founded Better Leaders, Better Schools. To transform how school leaders experience professional learning by creating the ABCs of powerful professional development.

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

Tom Schimmer—Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook

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About the Author

Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. An educator for more than 20 years, Tom is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher. As a district-level leader, he was a member of the senior management team responsible for overseeing the efforts to support and build the instructional capacities of teachers and administrators. Tom is a sought-after speaker who presents internationally for schools and districts. He is the author of 9 books, and his latest is Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook.

Jean Eddy—Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World

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Visit the American Student Assistance website, www.ASA.org

About the Author

Jean Eddy is the president and CEO of American Student Assistance, where she has pivoted ASA from a sixty-five-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey, before financing or repayment need occur. Jean came to ASA with more than twenty-five years of experience creating and leading education organizations, serving as the chief operating officer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), senior vice president for students and enrollment at Brandeis University, and holding multiple roles in the financial services and enrollment areas during a twelve-year tenure at Northeastern University.

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

James Stronge—Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence

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About the Author

James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality and effectiveness, teacher and administrator evaluation, and teacher selection. He has worked extensively with state departments of education, school districts, and national and international educational organizations to support teacher and leader effectiveness, and he presents and consults extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Daman Harris—The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do

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Visit the BONDCast website

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About the Author

Daman Harris, PhD has been a public educator for a quarter of a century, currently serving as the manager of higher education partnerships for a school district in Maryland. Dr. Harris is also the cofounder and coleader of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making schools better places through supporting efforts to recruit, retain, develop, and empower men of color in education. He hosts BOND’s podcast, the BONDCast, which features Black and Latino male educators and uses long-form interviews to discuss how they became educators and what drives them to continue. He teaches at McDaniel College and the University of Maryland at College Park, and presents and consults around the country on strategies to acquire and maintain a diverse teaching workforce. He's the author of The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do.

 

This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12.

Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data.

Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

Carlos Johnson—Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement With Students and Parents

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Visit Carlos' website, www.CarlosJohnson.org

Follow Carlos on X @coachcarlosj

About the Author

Coach Carlos Johnson is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and school administrator who focuses on school culture and the school-to-home relationship. He's the creator of a systematic approach to building healthy performance-based relationships with all stakeholders, which he calls PowerEngage. Coach Carlos also provides online parent training at PowerParentingU.com.

Brenda Yoho—Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe

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Visit Brenda's website, www.BrendaYoho.com

About the Author

Brenda Yoho's career in public education spanned more than 25 years, as a teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, and director. She provides encouragement and leadership advice at BrendaYoho.com, and coaches and mentors school leaders. She is the author of Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe.

Don Parker—Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity

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Visit Don's website, www.DrDonParker.com

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About the Author

Dr. Don Parker, is a highly sought-after speaker and professional development provider who specializes in supporting teachers to build trusting relationships with students and improving the culture and climate of schools. Dr. Parker's more than 25 years of experience as an administrator and teacher have provided him with the knowledge of how to best apply evidence-based methods and student interventions to improve student behavior and achievement. Dr. Parker has a strong belief in creating a school climate in which the entire staff strive for excellence to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of each student. He's the author of two books, Building Bridges: Engaging Students at Risk Through the Power of Relationships, and Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity.

Nancy Flynn—The Principal’s Backpack: Tips and Tools for Managing Yourself (So You Can Manage Everything Else)

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Visit the LeadersHike website

About the Author

Nancy Karlin Flynn, EdD, has been an administrator in the Saint Paul Public Schools for twenty-four years, serving as an elementary, junior high, and middle school principal. She is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and reflecting on leadership practice with aspiring principals as well as those with all levels of experience as school leaders. Based on the ideas in her new book, Nancy created LeadersHike!, a professional learning workshop for school leaders that combines her passion for coaching and her love of nature and hiking. Flynn has written for LeaderTalk, Educational Leadership, Leading and Learning With Technology, and other technology-related journals. She holds a doctorate in educational administration and policy from the University of Minnesota.

Rick Hess—The Great School Rethink

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About the Author

Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. The author of Education Week’s popular blog “Rick Hess Straight Up,” Dr. Hess is also an executive editor of Education Next. His scholarly and popular writing has appeared in Harvard Education Review, American Politics Quarterly, Teachers College Record, The Atlantic, The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other outlets. Dr. Hess has taught at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, the University of Pennsylvania, Rice, the University of Virginia, as well as social studies at the high school level. He holds an MA and PhD in government, and a master's in teaching and curriculum from Harvard University. He is the author of more than a dozen books on teaching and education reform.

Michael Beyer—Pencils Down: Career journeys of educators who left the profession, and what we can learn from the crises in education

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Connect with Michael on LinkedIn

About the Author

Michael Beyer was an award-winning, National Board Certified K-12 teacher and principal. He transformed a school on the south side of Chicago, then led the merger of two schools, one being the wealthiest in Chicago and the other in the Cabrini Green housing development. Since leaving education he has worked as real estate broker, Chief of Staff of an environmental nonprofit, and currently a change management consultant. Mike served overseas in the US Air Force and has received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, two master’s degrees in Art History and Education, and a doctorate in Education Leadership. Mike is married to his wife of more than twenty years, with whom they have two children. They reside in Oak Park, Illinois. Mike is available for consulting, coaching, and speaking engagements and can be reached via LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mmccbeyer

Pablo Muñoz—The Leader’s Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships

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Visit Pablo's website, www.TheMunozCompany.com

Contact Pablo via email at pablo@themunozcompany.com

About the Author

Pablo Muñoz is the managing director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. A first-generation high school graduate, Muñoz earned a bachelor's in psychology from Yale University and a master's in educational administration from Columbia University. He has thirty years of experience as a teacher and administrator and was a superintendent for sixteen years. Muñoz was named one of the George Lucas Educational Foundation's Daring Dozen—a prestigious group working to reshape the future of education. He is the son of Luz and Pablo Muñoz, both from Aguada, Puerto Rico, and the proud father of two daughters, Cecilia and Sadie.

Barbara Blackburn—Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success

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Visit Barbara's website www.barbarablackburnonline.com

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About the Author

Barbara Blackburn, PhD is an author and full-time consultant who works with schools around the country to help raise the level of rigor. 

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon—Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership

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Visit Andrea's website, www.ILMConsultingGroup.com

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About the Author

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is a professor of education, professional learning designer and facilitator, and qualitative researcher with a background in teaching and instructional leadership. She is affiliated with Temple University and Swarthmore College and is the founder, executive director, and senior consultant at ILM Consulting Group. She presents more than 60 times a year on average and has a principal's certification, a master's degree in school leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in policy and organizational studies from Temple University.

Roni Habib—Happy & Resilient - The Complete Guide to Teaching, Learning and Living

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Visit Roni's website, www.eqschools.com

Find more resources at www.eqschools.com/resources

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About the Author

Roni Habib is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he leads workshops and speaks in organizations nationally and abroad. He holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University.

Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement

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Get the book, EMPOWER Moves for Social-Emotional Learning: Tools and Strategies to Evoke Student Values

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Visit the EmpowerForwards website, www.empowerforwards.com/team

About the Author

Lauren Porosoff is the founder of EmpowerForwards, a collaborative consultancy practice that builds learning communities that truly belong to everyone and where everyone truly belongs.

Lauren has 18 years of teaching experience and has also served as a DEI coordinator, grade level dean, and leader of curricular initiatives. Her commitment to transforming the psychological experience of school has been a constant in her teaching practice, leading her to learn about values-guided behavior change in contextual psychology.

Informed by research and practice, as well as her 18 years as a teacher, Lauren develops tools and protocols that empower students and teachers to make school a source of meaning, vitality, and community.

Lisa Rusyniak—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Excel Center

Visit the Excel Center Website www.goodwillches.org/excel-center/

About the Guest

Lisa Rusyniak, CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where she has worked for 26 years

Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget

Get the book It's Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget

Visit the New Solutions K12 Website, www.newsolutionsk12.com

About the Author

Nathan Levenson has served as a school board member, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Harvard, Massachusetts, and superintendent of Arlington, Massachusetts Public Schools. He currently serves as president of New Solutions K12. 

David James is managing director at New Solutions K12. A former public middle school teacher, he facilitates New Solutions K12's scheduling academy. They are the authors, together, of It's Time for Strategic Scheduling.

Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12

Preorder Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12, www.OrganizedBinder.com/Book

Visit Mitch's Website, www.OrganizedBinder.com

Contact Mitch at Mitch@Organizedbinder.com 

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About the Author

Mitch Weathers is the founder and CEO of Organized Binder. A veteran high school science teacher, he pioneered the Organized Binder approach that has helped tens of thousands of students in grades 3 through 12 and at the college level succeed by providing them with an organized system for keeping track of their work.

Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth

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Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at ConsultHBW@gmail.com

Contact Justin Baeder via email at Justin@Principalcenter.com 

About the Authors

Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York University in Toronto and a Masters of Education in Leadership from the University of New Brunswick, as well as several additional qualifications, including Flourishing Coach certification. Heather is co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree) with Justin Baeder, PhD. 

Justin Baeder, PhD. is author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree), and creator of the Instructional Leadership Challenge, which has helped more than 10,000 leaders in 50 countries make a daily habit of classroom visits. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Washington, and helps senior leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership

Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs

Learn about the Instructional Leadership Challenge at www.PrincipalCenter.com/challenge 

About the Author

The Instructional Leadership Challenge was created by Justin Baeder, PhD, Director of The Principal Center. Dr. Baeder has been a full-time author and consultant since 2012.

He is the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), the leading book on classroom walkthroughs, as well as Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth, with Heather Bell-Williams.

Justin served his entire career in public education as a principal and teacher in Seattle Public Schools. He holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Seattle University and a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Washington.

Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers

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Read Sheryl's article on Systems Thinking at www.Substantial.com

Find out more about Closing The Loop at Rosenfeld Media

Follow Sheryl on Twitter @SherylCababa

About the Author

Sheryl Cababa is Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, a human-centered design practice that is focused on systems thinking and evidence-based design, working on everything from robotic surgery experience design to reimagining K-12 education through service design. She has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University. Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator, and teaches at the University of Washington in Human Centered-Design & Engineering in Seattle.

Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents

Get the book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A teacher's guide to communicating with parents

Visit Crystal's Website, www.CrystalFrommert.com

Follow Crystal on Twitter @mrs_frommert

About the Author

Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and school administrator. She writes for Edutopia, Independent School Management, NAIS's Independent School Magazine and is the author of "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: a teacher's guide to communicating with parents."

Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom

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Visit Jay's website, www.TeachFromYourBestSelf.org

Follow Jay on Twitter @jay_schroder

About the Author

Jay Schroder has taught high school English and social studies for the past twenty-four years in both mainstream and alternative education settings. In 2021, he founded the Teach from Your Best Self Institute, an organization with a mission to support and inspire educators while advancing a new model for revitalizing education.

Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena⁠—⁠Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model

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Visit the Marzano Academy website

Visit the Marzano Resources website, www.marzanoresources.com

Follow Brian on Twitter @bjkosena

About the Author

Brian J. Kosena, EdD, is the founding principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy, and currently serves as Director of Teaching & Learning for Westminster Public Schools. Dr. Kosena has been an educator since 2006, with a background as a principal, instructional technology coordinator, and high school social studies teacher. 

Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement

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Visit Mike's website www.MikeSchmoker.com

About the Authors

Dr. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and TIME magazine as well as multiple books for ASCD. In an EdWeek survey of national educational leaders, he was identified as among the best sources of practical "nuts and bolts…advice, wisdom and insight" on effective school improvement strategies. Schmoker is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his publications and presentations. As a much sought-after presenter, he delivers keynotes and consults internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Jordan. He is the author of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning and Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement.

PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills—Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance

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Visit PJ's website, www.PJCaposey.com/

Follow PJ on Twitter @MCUSDSupe

About the Authors

Dr. PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a sought-after speaker and consultant, and the author of numerous articles and 9 books. 

Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps people chase after their dreams. 

Lisa Lande—Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

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Visit the Quaglia Institute website, www.QuagliaInstitute.org

 

About the Author

Lisa Lande, is Director of International Programs at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations, and is the co-author of Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

Bryan Goodwin and Kris Rouleau—The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Get the book, The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Visit the McREL website, www.McREL.org

Follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanRGoodwin

Follow Kris on Twitter @KrisRouleau 

About the Authors

Bryan Goodwin is President & CEO of McREL International,  
Kris Rouleau is Vice President of Learning Services and they are the co-authors together of The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Gail Markin—Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators

Get the book, Beyond Self Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators

Visit Gail's website, www.GailMarkin.ca

Follow Gail on Twitter @MarkinGail

Visit the Beyond Self-Care Facebook Page

About the Author

Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace. She now works as an educational consultant helping educational leaders to embed and support well-being in their workplaces.

Dr. David Franklin—Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership

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Follow David on Twitter @SFPrincipal 

About the Author

Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, presenter, consultant. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, and serves as Adjunct  Professor of Education for Colorado State University.  He is also a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliability Schools, Instructional Rounds, Collaborative Teams, and PLCs.

JP Frame—School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model

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Contact JP via email @jp.frame@hotmail.com

About the Author

JP Frame holds a Master's in Guidance Counseling and serves as a behavior interventionist at the high school level, and more than 24 years of experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Michael Lehan—Supporting Student Athletes

Visit the IMG Academy Website, www.IMGAcademy.com

Read The74's Article about Michael's Work 

About Michael Lehan

Dr. Michael Lehan is Head of School at IMG Academy. A former NFL cornerback with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, he served as principal of Osseo Senior High School, which then became ranked as one of "The Best High schools" in the nation by US News & World Report, and was subsequently named Minnesota High School Principal of the Year and served as assistant superintendent in Osseo Area Schools. At IMG, he oversees, organizes, and grows the world-renowned school’s academic programs, as well as its specialized athletic programs.

Douglas Reeves—Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

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Follow Doug on Twitter @douglasreeves

Visit the Creative Leadership website

About the Author

Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 100 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has worked in all 50 US states and more than 20 countries around the world. He has been recognized by NASSP, NSDC, the Australian Council of Educational Leaders for his work, and other organizations for his work, and has written widely on school leadership, equity, accountability, grading, creativity, coaching, and psychological safety. 

Bradley James Davies—School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way

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Visit James' Website www.BradleyJamesDavies.com

Follow James on Instagram @Bradley.James.Davies 

About the Author

Bradley James Davies is an executive leadership coach, author, and speaker with more than two decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and elementary, middle, and high school principal.

Julie Causton—The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs

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Visit the Inclusive Schooling website, www.InclusiveSchooling.com/PR

Find Inclusive Schooling on Facebook

Follow Inclusive Schooling on Instagram @InclusiveSchooling

Find Inclusive Schooling on LinkedIn

About the Author

Dr. Julie Causton is a bestselling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusive education advocate. The founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling, she is a former tenured professor in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University, where she headed the Inclusive Elementary Education Program. A former elementary, middle, and high school special education teacher, she has conducted presentations focusing on engaging ways to educate all students within the context of general education that have inspired and uplifted educators and families throughout the United States and helped them learn the most cutting-edge inclusive practices. Julie is the author of a dozen books about inclusive education and has published articles in over 30 educational research and practitioner journals.

Lori Cohen—The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development

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Visit Lori's website, www.LoriCohenConsulting.com

Follow Lori on Twitter @consultinglori

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About the Author

Lori Cohen is an educator, writer, artist, and coach. Through her coaching, consulting, and professional

development design and facilitation, Lori works to create the conditions for everyone to thrive. She has written for English Journal, EdWeek, the California Teacher Development Collaborative.

Andrea Gribble—Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity

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About the Author

Andrea Gribble has a love for cheering people on, helping them do their best, and shining a spotlight on their accomplishments. As the founder of #SocialSchool4EDU and host of the podcast, Mastering Social Media for Schools, she helps schools recognize their daily awesomeness and share that story with the world.

Robert Feirsen & Seth Weitzman—From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power

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About the Authors

Dr. Robert Feirsen has served as an assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of schools. He teaches courses in school leadership at Manhattanville College.

Dr. Seth Weitzman served 27 years as a principal, totaling three decades of school building administration, all in middle schools. He held leadership positions in professional associations and professional learning networks at the district, county and state levels.

Jamie Sears—How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive

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About the Author

Jamie Sears is a former 3rd grade teacher and creator of “The Not So Wimpy Teacher”, an education blog that spans across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, and similarly named podcasts. With half a million teachers and administrators in her tribe, she teaches educators how to better help their students and themselves.

Andrew Knips & Michael Savoy—Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools

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About the Authors

Andrew Knips has more than a decade of experience teaching students, leading teams, and coaching leaders in Philadelphia's public, alternative, and charter schools. He is an education leadership coach, executive coach, data consultant, and racial literacy trainer. Previously, he was a high school English teacher and school administrator.  He has presented at conferences such as AERA and NCTE and has published articles on blogs such as Edutopia and Education Post.

Michael Savoy has 25 years of educational experience, including teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school, and college levels; working with community organizations on school policy, advocacy, and involvement; and working with K–12 teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators to improve the equitable education experiences and opportunities for all their students. He is the author of several journal articles and book chapters on educational change.

Rae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It

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About the Author

Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. After being inducted into the Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. Additionally, Rae serves on several Educational Boards including the Association of Illinois Middle Schools (AIMS).

Cassandra Erkens & Tom Schimmer—Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment and Grading

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About the Authors

Cassandra Erkens is a presenter, facilitator, coach, trainer of trainers, keynote speaker, author, and above all, a teacher. She presents nationally and internationally on assessment, instruction, school improvement, and professional learning communities.

Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. He is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher.

 

David Price—The Power of Us: How We Connect, Act, and Innovate Together

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About the Author

David Price, OBE is an international expert in how organizations of all types learn, innovate and make themselves fit for the future. He is a highly sought-after public speaker, and his work has been praised by countless organizational clients as well as Sir Ken Robinson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. He is the author of two best-selling books, Open: How We’ll Work, Live And Learn In The Future, and The Power Of Us: How We Connect, Act, And Innovate Together.