Episodes

Episode #13: According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 76% of teachers are female, compared to 24% being male. Additionally, only two out of every ten teachers are a minority. Special Guest Ryan Bell, CEO of The Bell Effect, …

Episode #12: Within education, the relationships between students, teachers, administrators, and community members are always at play. Establishing positive relationships leads to a culture of trust within your classroom and school environment....

Episode #11: Ask any teacher, and they can tell you what STEM stands for. However, many differ on the best way to implement STEM in a productive and authentic way. Special Guest Seidah Armstrong, Vice President of Performance Management Services,...

Episode #10: The phrase ‘growing your own’ is synonymous in many school districts and organizations. However, the mounting stress and increasing demands on administrators is causing the pool of applicants to shrink, causing districts to recruit and...

Episode #9: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, online professional development for educators has become more important than ever. Helping K-12 educators adjust to this new ‘norm’ is paramount if we want to ensure a continuity of instruction for our...

Episode #8: Special Guest Lonice Harris, 2019 Virginia School Social Worker of the Year, joins Matt to discuss the impact traumatic experiences & ACES can have on a student’s ability to learn. Additionally, Mrs. Harris provides a host of helpful...

Episode #7: What does it take from going good to great? How does one transition from being an average teacher, to an exceptional one? Joining Matt for this discussion is 2009 Virginia Teacher of the Year and Virginia Teacher of …

Episode #6: (School Law: What all educators need to know to be safe & successful): Poet Bertolt Brecht once said, “The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it.” This episode examines …

Episode #5: Community Partnerships are avenues that spark innovation, & promote academic performance. Special Guest Joanie Petty (Chief Executive Officer at Boys and Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge) joins Matt to delve into the ways community...

Episode #4: Anyone in the business realm will tell you that they have a ‘business plan’ and/or model they follow. From Lesson Plans to School Improvement Plans, those terms in education circles are generally viewed as taboo. Matt counters that...

Episode #3: Education is generally divided into three areas (based on geography): Urban, Suburban, and Rural. The latter is one that typically gets overshadowed by the others. Special Guest Dr. Jamon Flowers joins Matt to discuss what rural...

Episode #2: This episode discusses educators who are in the process of transitioning out of the classroom into a leadership role (i.e. instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, building administrator, etc.). When stepping into these roles,...

Episode #1: Being in a leadership role is difficult for anyone. When you add in the additional demands and stress that come with being a young administrator, it can be a lot. Matt tackles this topic in his introductory episode.