Episodes

Sept. 30, 2020

Michael Grady discusses his book: Making God Part of Your Family, vol…

Michael Grady discusses his book: Making God Part of Your Family, vol. 2. This is episode 314 of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Michael Grady has enjoyed a successful business career as a certified public accountant and has written and presented n...

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Sept. 23, 2020

Suzy Pepper Rollins - Teaching Vulnerable Learners: Strategies for St…

Suzy Pepper Rollins talks with me about her latest book - Teaching Valuable Learners: Strategies for Students who are Bored, Distracted, Discouraged, or Likely to Drop Out. This is episode 313 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Suz...

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Sept. 17, 2020

Meg Thompson Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The 7 Habits of Highl…

Meg Thompson, Vice President-General Manager of Education for FranklinCovey, celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and shares her thoughts about The Leader in Me Program. This is episode 312 ...

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Sept. 10, 2020

Danny Kofke - Can I Borrow $400? How to Never Have to Ask This Questi…

Danny Kofke discusses his book Can I Borrow $400?: How to Never Have to Ask This Question Again - Win the Game of Financial Freedom. This is episode 311 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Danny Kofke is a special education teache...

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Sept. 3, 2020

Liam D. Auliciems: Australia,Teaching, Teacher Support, and Issues wi…

Liam D. Auliciems talks with me about life in Australia, teaching, teacher support and issues with edubusiness. This is episode 310 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Liam D. Auliciems is an education entrepreneur, registered teach...

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Aug. 27, 2020

Karen Gross: Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door - 309

Karen Gross talks about her latest book - Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door: Strategies and Solutions for Educators, PreK - College. This is episode 309 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Karen Gross is a Washington, DC bas...

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Aug. 20, 2020

Bruce Boise: Cold Comfort - One Man's Struggle to Stop the Illegal Ma…

Bruce Boise talks with me about his book Cold Comfort - One Man's Struggle to stop the Illegal Marketing of Powerful Opioid Drugs and Save Lives. This is episode 308 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Bruce Boise, having worked as ...

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Aug. 13, 2020

Stacey Walthers Naffah: Model Railroading as a Tool for Engaging Kids…

Stacey Walthers Naffah talks about Model Railroading as a Tool for Engaging Kids in Learning. This is episode 307 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Stacey Walthers Naffah is the president of the model railroad manufacturer Wm. K. ...

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Aug. 6, 2020

Brian Weisfeld: Empowering Girls, The Startup Squad, and the Latest B…

Brian Weisfeld talks with us about his focus on empowering girls (and all children) on pursuing their dreams, he shares his book series called The Startup Squad (which teaches entrepreneurial principals in a fun way), and his latest book in ...

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July 30, 2020

Helen Lee Bouygues: Critical Thinking, The Reboot Foundation, and The…

Helen Lee Bouygues talks about critical thinking, the Reboot Foundation, and "The Benefits of Using Pencil and Paper in Math" on episode 305 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.   Helen Lee Bouygues is one of the most successful wom...

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July 23, 2020

Michael Arterberry: Working with Youth, Youth Voices Center, and His …

Michael Arterberry is the Executive Director of Youth Voices Center, Inc. and the creator of the Power of Peace Program, a dynamic motivational speaker and the author of Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement. This is episode ...

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July 17, 2020

Ido Kedar: Autism, Communicating, Writing Books, and his latest novel…

Ido Kedar discusses autism, communicating, writing books, and his latest novel - In Two Worlds on episode 303 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Ido Kedar is with us today. He has autism and can’t talk. When he was a kid he and hi...

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July 10, 2020

Michael S. Daigle Discusses Creating Characters, Writing, and his Lat…

Michael S. Daigle discusses creating characters, writing, and his latest thriller - The Red Hand. This is episode 302 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. For 33 years, Michael S. Daigle was a journalist and editor at several newspa...

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July 2, 2020

Brittany Riddick talks about her novel: The Writ 212 - A Faith-based,…

Brittany Riddick talks with me about her novel - The Writ 212. This is episode 301 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Brittany Riddick is the author of The Writ 212. She currently is an assistant principal at Shiloh Elementary ...

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June 25, 2020

Jeremy S. Adams - Riding the Wave: Teacher Strategies for Navigating …

Jeremy S. Adams has just released his book Riding the Wave: Teacher Strategies for Navigating Change and Strengthening Key Relationships (Solution Tree Press, 2020). This is episode 300 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jeremy S....

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June 19, 2020

Jeffrey Marshall talks about writing techniques, style, and his book …

Today Jeffrey Marshall talks with me about writing techniques, writing style, and his thrilling mystery book - Undetected. This is episode 299 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jeffrey Marshall has spent many years reporting on f...

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June 14, 2020

Hannah Stevens: Writing, Traveling, and Protecting Endangered Wildlif…

Today I'm talking with Hannah Stevens the author of Borneo Experience. Hannah and I talk about her writing, traveling, and her desire to help protect endangered wildlife. This is episode 298 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, my audio podcast. Here ...

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June 4, 2020

Tre Gammage: Living Your Dream, Consulting, Every Decision Counts, an…

Tre Gammage notes, “As an entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker my purpose is to make it easier to do what you love.” This is episode 297 of Teaching Learning Leading K-12 where Tre and I talk about living your dream, consulting, his book Every De...

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May 29, 2020

Ryan Gottfredson: Success Mindsets - Your Keys to Unlocking Greater S…

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is the author of Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership (Morgan James Publishing, 2020). Ryan is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trai...

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May 22, 2020

Tyler Harms: Teaching for God's Glory - Daily Wisdom and Inspiration …

Tyler Harms has been a special educator for over a decade. He has taught in the elementary and secondary school settings and he is a dedicated advocate for students and their families.  Tyler completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Calvin College loca...

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May 14, 2020

Barbara R. Blackburn: Money for Good Grades and Other Myths About Mot…

Barbara R. Blackburn joins me today to discuss her book Money for Good Grades and Other Myths About Motivating Kids. This is episode 294 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Ranked in the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education, Barbara...

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May 9, 2020

Kathy Almy: Improving Math Instruction and Math Reform - 293

Kathleen Almy is the CEO and founder of Almy Educational Consulting. Kathy shares with me her thoughts on better math instruction and math reform. This is episode 293 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. As math faculty with over 20...

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May 1, 2020

Dana Stahl: Revisiting The ABCs of Learning Issues - 292

For the past 35 years Dana Stahl, M.Ed., an educational consultant, diagnostician, child-parent advocate, and learning specialist, has worked with families, educators, psychologists, and service providers to help identify learning issues in chil...

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April 24, 2020

Peter Rosenberger: Taking Care of Caregivers - 291

A 30+ year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities, Peter Rosenberger understands the caregiver’s journey in ways few do. Today, Peter talks about his 8 Great New Year's Resolutions for Caregivers. The emphasis is on car...

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