Meet Kevin Mecchella--youth speaker, leader, and musician. Kevin, a native New Yorker, is a national youth motivational speaker who connects with young people through a unique blend of humor, storytelling, and music. Kevin wi...

As a school leader, you don’t stop being human just because you carry a title, yet many leaders feel pressure to compartmentalize their emotions in order to keep going. When the events happening in our communities and across ...

In this episode, Robin Wilson breaks down a common phonics mystery: why some students know their letter sounds but still struggle to blend words. Blending is not just one skill. There are different reasons a child might get s...

Episode 250 Wooooo! - FAAF 250 In this 250th episode, I share my reflections from Feb 2-6, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E250FreshAirAtFivePlaylist ...

Lessons Learned from Jobs Before My Education Career - What's My Point? This is episode 815 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Over the last three episodes I shared with you stories from my earliest jobs and ...

A huge congratulations to the Superintendent of La Grande School District, George Mendoza. George has been named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year in Oregon! From the La Grande website: “George Mendoza is a leader for ALL ...