Episodes

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 Narrative Podcast. Charles and I connected at the Illinois Principals Conference in Peoria, fall of '24--and here we are today, May 13th, 2025--LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 7:45 EST.Join us talking leadership, education, and Charles' journey! #SurviveThrive Learn more ab...

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 to go to summer camp. #Project60 Yes, I did write 60 miles! WOW Wes! You can donate to this amazing cause here directly to the non-profit: https://rebornminds.org/camp-grace/ In the 'Leave a Comment' Box, just put Project 60ALL. Donations are accepted, yet $60 bucks for ...

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 Strategic Leadership at the great organization TEPSA: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, April 30th, @ 4:30 pm EST/3:30 CT. Learn more about Todd here: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Learn more about TEPSA here: h...

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 Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most wid...

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 for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders.As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public high school in Los Angeles and subsequently founded a charter school in his hometown of San Pedro, C...

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, being a Superintendent, at-risk youth, and his love of reading the best leadership books out there! Join us for the podcast!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online ...

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 Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit organization that raises money to financially support kids in Maine, allowing them to attend Maine s...

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 join me on the #ELB podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here: https://houselfitness.com/Receive Mark's free monthly motivation here: https://houselfitness.com/teacher-tho...Buy Mark's book here: https://bit.ly/MHKindofTeac...

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 famous Jersey Shore!Since stepping into his role as Superintendent in February 2020, Glenn Robbins has led the Brigantine School District to great heights--academically, socially, and more. The district has been recognized for its excellence, earning designations such as New...

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, and camping and is a school safety expert. We'll talk about leadership, team building, the Conway Cats, and more. Join us tonight! Sunday night, March 30th, at 7:30 EST LIVE on all socials on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about Jeff here: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/su.....

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 Conference last year in Biloxi--and he'll join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, March 20, at 4:15 EST. Join us on the socials! #SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the ...

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, longevity, and how to survive & thrive through the job. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and visiting the US National Parks--and his hometown/school community. Join us LIVE on the podcast tonight, Tuesday, March 18th at 7 pm EST. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Lear...

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, Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, for the podcast. We'll talk about leadership, sports, family, tough love, and making each day your masterpiece. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widel...

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 best we can be! Andrew is the Director of the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at PNW Boces in NY. We'll be LIVE on the podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Join us & keep surviving & thriving! This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL...

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 time for the podcast! He is a former D1 wrestler at the University of Illinois and MMA fighter. Here is an article about a fight in 2023: https://bit.ly/ELBBrooksB He is passionate about his family, teaching, wrestling, and hunting. Join us for the conversation LIVE on the #ELB...

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 well as the Vibrant Leadership program of KASC. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.#SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning ...

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, 2025, with his keynote speech, Energize Your Passion.He'll join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025. We'll talk about leadership, Model Schools, and what it takes to be a positive agent of change in today's educational setting.You can learn mor...

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 Conference in Springfield, MA. The conference is March 24 & 25th, and we'll share all the great reasons why you should attend this year! Jeff has an incredible journey--having served as a Principal for 24 yrs (WOW, 23 of them in the middle school!) You talk about surviving & thriv...

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 non-fiction authors into bestselling and best-earning authors (and so much more)! She also runs the Empire Builders Mastermind, does all sorts of other magical things, and her badassery is legendary. (She also has a great sense of humor and while she takes her work very serio...

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 "First Year" teacher of the year way back in '99! I had the opportunity to spend some time with Marcus and the leaders from Okaloosa Schools last summer--and WOW--Marcus is a tremendous leader, presenter, and believer in education. I look forward to having him as a guest on the...

Meet Lars Clemensen, the long-time Superintendent of Hampton Bays, NY School District. Lars is also the President of the NYSCOSS—NY State Council of School Superintendents. He will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast to talk leadership, learning, LI, Longhorns, and more. Lars is also a husband and father to two small children, so we will also tackle the challenges of being a bust school superintendent and a Dad. Join us LIVE on Monday, Nov. 25th, at 4:10 est on all the socials. This podcast is spo...

Meet William Vanderbloemen, author of Be the Unicorn and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. I absolutely loved the book Be the Unicorn, which contains the 12 essential habits that separate high achievers in an increasingly competitive world. William is an expert in hiring and HR and can spot the "Unicorn" out of a crowd. Join us, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:05 EST on all socials! If you are looking to grow your leadership and want to add to your toolbox, don't miss this podcast! #SurviveTh...

Meet my good friend, Amber Parker, Ballard County (KY) MS Principal, home of the Bombers. Amber has been the leader at BCMS for more than 12 years and has been there for 27 years! WOW! She has amazing energy & a warm, caring heart. She is a single Mom to Quadruplets (yes, Quadruplets!!!) and survives and thrives through it all. She is also heavily involved at the KY State Leadership level, serving & presenting for KASA: Kentucky Association of School Admin. She was even the girls' varsity hoops ...

#ELB Podcast: Meet Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson Education Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This will be a different type of podcast, with me interviewing them on #ELB and them interviewing me on Spillin’ the Tea in Studio D--2 podcasts combined into one! Cool! I met Darin & and Candiss at a summer leadership event in AR & they were awesome: high energy, a great learning environment, and a strong mission to serve & positively impact their people! Join us LIVE on the p...