Episodes

Meet Siera Pickering, the Dean of Students at Petrova Elem. in beautiful Saranac Lake, NY. I met Siea on a leadership visit to Saranac Lake, and she stood out in so many ways--participation, positivity, assertiveness, and mor...

Meet Steve Estatico, the Superintendent of Schools at Superior School District in Superior, AZ. A PA native, Steve was a long-time teacher and coach, and he recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, along with the bir...

Meet the great Andy Andrews. Andy is a New York Times best-selling author & speaker--a professional noticer! Andy is a life, business, and coach of athletic leaders--and a master storyteller. If you haven't read an Andy Andr...

Meet friends Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder, the co-authors of the new, great book Culture First Classrooms. Both Darrin and Kate are dynamic speakers and education leaders who came together professionally to write this book...

Meet Charles Williams--education leader, author, podcaster, and more. Charles is an active Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools--and the founder of CW Consulting: learn-grow-lead. He is also the host of the Counter N...

Meet Wesley Greer. Wesley is a senior account manager at NetScout Systems--Technology & Cyber Security Sales. Wesley is turning 60 this May, 2025. On his 60th birthday, he will be running 60 miles to raise money for 60 kids t...

Meet Todd Nesloney--educator, author, speaker, and more. Todd is a super-energizing and positive leader from Texas. He is the author of multiple books, including Kids Deserve It! Todd is also the Director of Culture and Stra...

Meet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Scho...

Meet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground ...

Delighted to host Dr. Richard Ramos on the #ELB Podcast LIVE at 7:45 EST/4:45 PT on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Richard is an Arizona native and Superintendent of the Miami School District in Miami, AZ. We'll talk leadership...

Meet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championshi...

Meet Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will jo...

Join us LIVE Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4:10 EST when the #ELB Podcast hosts author & NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins. Glenn is the award-winning Superintendent at Brigantine Schools in beautiful Brigantine Beach, NJ on the ...

Meet Conway Schools (AR) Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum. Jeff has been leading in schools for close to 30 years, the last 14 as Superintendent. He is a Husband and Dad to three sons. He loves the outdoors- fishing, hunting, ...

Meet Zane Thomas, Principal of Houston HS in Mississippi. Zane is a passionate leader who cares deeply about his school and community--and leads with humor, love, and authenticity. I had a blast with Zane at the MS Principals...

Meet Steve Clark, the proud Principal of Sierra HS in Manteca, CA. Steve is a veteran principal leading at Manteca. He has been a principal for 22 years, and this is his 33rd year in education. We'll talk leadership, longevit...

Meet Chris Agostino, the Athletic Director at Bay Shore School District in Bay Shore, LI. Chris is a lifelong NYer, an energizing and passionate school leader, husband and a Dad. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST, ...

The #ELB podcast rolls on. Excited to talk with Dr. Andrew Ecker. I met Andrew last summer (2024), and we connected immediately- leadership, fatherhood, college basketball (Andrew played at Arizona St), and trying to be the b...

Meet Brooks Black, teacher and wrestling coach at Union County HS in Morganfield, KY. Brooks is also a brand new Dad for the 2nd time around--He has a 17-month-old daughter, Annalee & newborn son, Boone, and he still made tim...

Meet Kelly Odell, the education and training leader at KASC: Kentucky Association of School Councils. Kelly is an amazing person, Mom, and school leader--leading with enthusiasm and passion. We will discuss her journey as wel...

Meet Dr. Adam Drummond, an Associate Partner for the Center for Model Schools. Adam is an author, Dad, and change agent in education. He will be kicking off the huge Model Schools Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-25, 202...

Meet Jeff Rodman, the Executive Director of NELMS: The New England League of Middle Schools. Join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2025 LIVE, at 4:15 EST as well talk leadership, learning, and the upcoming NELMS Confer...

Honorée Corder is the author of 67 books and counting, including Write Your First Nonfiction Book. She’s a publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately turns aspiring n...

Meet Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Okaloosa Schools in Niceville, FL. Mr. Chambers has been the Superintendent in Okaloosa since 2019 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in the district, including the "Fi...