Educators Lead With Jay Willis

Dr. Reshan Richards is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Chief Learning Officer at Explain Everything, which he co-founded. Reshan also teaches Startup 101, an entrepreneurship course at Montclair Kimberley Academy in NJ, and is the co-author of Blending Leadership: Six Simple Beliefs for Leading Online and Off. An Apple Distinguished Educator and member of Mensa, Reshan has an Ed.D. from Teachers College, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Columbia University.   Explain Everything website: http://explaineverything.com/ Connect with Reshan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reshanrichards   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead

Marie Criste is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Roseville Joint Union High School District with over 10,000 students and 550 teachers outside of Sacramento, California. Marie has been in the education field for 17 years, starting as a middle school teacher and then moving to high school before being promoted to her current position where every day she encourages teachers to take risks and integrate technology as a tool to provide an engaging, collaborative, and enriching learning environment for all students. Marie is a Google Certified Educator, and serves on the CapCUE Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Gold Country Regional CETPA Group. Connect with Marie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccriste About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a sch

George Philhower has been an administrator at Western Wayne Schools in East Central Indiana for 7 years. Prior to that he was a special education teacher. George is passionate about the need to create school environments that are flexible enough to adapt to and meet the unique needs of all learners, and he is excited about the steps being taken in his school district to accomplish this goal. Connect with George on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/gphilhower About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey

Jeff Bradbury is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. Jeff is also the author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today. He is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Service Expert, TEDx speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Connect with Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbradbury and Check out Jeff's blog at http://jeffreybradbury.com/ Check out Teacher Cast at http://www.teachercast.net/ or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/teachercast   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created

Brad Currie is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the Founding Partner of Evolving Educators LLC. Brad began his career in 2001 as a Middle School Social Studies and Computer Applications teacher. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Educator, Google Education Trainer, author of All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Parents, Educators, and Communities; Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development; and the newly released 140 Twitter Tips for Educators. Learn more about Brad by visiting his website www.bradcurrie.net or following him on Twitter @bradmcurrie. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to

Paul Erickson is a an elementary school principal in Buhler Schools in Hutchinson, KS. Paul is in his eighth year as a principal and in his 13th year in education. Quotes that summarize his philosophy on education and school leadership include..."A school's success starts and ends with culture and every kid needs an adult who is irrationally crazy about him/her." Paul feels honored to chat with listeners about his leadership journey as well as connect with you as fellow PLNers! Paul's blog: https://visibleleadership.wordpress.com/ Connect with Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/principalpaul   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school le

Kim Corbidge has spent the past 23 years as an educator where she spent the first 13 years teaching in Pennsylvania and the past 10 years teaching in Deleware. Kim has taught grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, was a Remediation Specialist and is now the newly appointed Assistant Principal at Richard Shields Elementary School in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes, Delaware. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educ

Randy Delling is a retired high school principal after serving the students of the Los Angeles Unified School District for the past 29 years as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. He has served as president of the Assistant Principals Secondary Student Services Organization, the Senior High Secondary Principal Organization, and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 16, including serving as the president of ACSA during the 2014-2015 school year. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, ch

Kermit Ward is entering his 21st year in education and is currently the principal of Connally High School. Kermit is going into his seventh year in Pflugerville ISD in Austin, TX. Kermit's first three years in Pflugerville were spent at the middle school, which was a low performing school at that time, and just two years later, Kermit led that school to achieve the maximum of 7 different distinctions. Kermit's work has now led him to another underachieving school, where he is currently working to create another success story. Kermit is a 1992 graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Accounting, a 2007 Master’s Graduate from Tarleton State University, and a second year doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin.   “Principal’s Blog” by Kermit Ward: http://www.pfisd.net/domain/896 Kermit’s article in the Waco Tribune in regard to high-stakes testing: http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/guest_columns/kermit-ward-guest-columnist-high-stakes-testing-better-prepares-our/article_647b18e4-13fd-

Dr. Greg Franklin is the superintendent of the Tustin Unified School District in Southern California. Dr. Franklin is passionate about preparing all students to succeed in the global workforce through rigorous and engaging instruction, real-world applications, and the integration of technology. Among his accomplishments, Dr. Franklin was named California and Orange County Superintendent of the Year for 2014. In addition, Dr. Franklin is president of the Association of California School Administrators State Superintendents Council and adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California.   Quote Greg mentioned from Haim Ginot regarding the power of a teacher: “I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or hum

Jennifer Kloczko is an elementary school principal at Natomas Charter School in Sacramento, California who has spent the last 21 years teaching and learning with amazing students and teachers! She is an Area 3 Writing Project Teacher Consultant and CUE Rockstar Faculty, leading K-12 professional development in literacy, technology and the Common Core. Jennifer blogs at http://sparkleonjen.blogspot.com/ Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @jkloczko   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories

Brent Coley has been an educator in Southern California for 20 years. He taught 4th and 5th grade for 15 years before being called into administration, and is currently serving as the principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary in Murrieta, California. He is also an Instructional Technology Leader in his district, helping teachers infuse technology into their teaching to support student learning. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a grea

Dwight Carter is a widely respected administrator who is highly experienced as a leader in curriculum innovation at the secondary level. In fact, he was invited to speak on this topic at the national level by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and was honored with a Digital Principal Award from NASSP. He has also served as an assistant high school principal, a middle school principal and a classroom teacher. He is currently serving as the Principal at New Albany High School. Dwight was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame in July, 2010; and he was nominated for a Bammy Award in 2013 and 2014 by the Academy of Education of Arts and Sciences. He is passionate about creating the best possible learning environment for all stakeholders to be successful. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal,

Dr. Devin Padavil is an educator with nine years of experience as a Principal at three different schools. His focus is on building a strong school culture and using teacher evaluation systems to authentically develop growth. He believes the true goal of leadership is to help others reach their goals. Devin's Blog: https://lthspride.com/author/hhshawks/ or https://devinpadavil.wordpress.com/ Dr. Devin Padavil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevinPadavil   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey,

Daisy Dyer Duerr is an innovator, a passionate rural educator, a consultant and a keynote speaker. She was named the NASSP Digital Principal in 2014, and a “Turnaround Principal” of 2 schools that have been recognized as “Model Schools” by Dr. Willard Daggett’s ICLE. She is a proud advocate for ALL students in every ZIP CODE! Daisy was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Lyon College in the Fall of 2015 & also appeared on Arkansas Times “2015 Top 20 Innovators in Arkansas” list.   Follow Daisy on Twitter: @DaisyDyerDuerr Daisy’s website: http://daisydyerduerr.com/   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to d

School Superintendent Jay Eitner is a proud product of the New Jersey public schools. A graduate from Union High School in 1997, Jay attended The American University in Washington DC with a BA in interdisciplinary studies. He began his teaching career in Roselle, NJ teaching a variety of subjects, including social studies, computers, and literacy. Known for being ‘outside of the box’ and for strong technology infusion, Eitner strived to make a learning environment that was both student centered and data driven. Jay received his Masters Degree in 2004 and was hired to teach 8th grade social studies in the nationally recognized East Brunswick Public Schools. During his time in East Brunswick, Eitner has written and received over $140,000 in grants for his students. Grants ranged from podcasting equipment to creating a fully-interactive goldrush experience, where students dug for gold during their westward expansion unit. Jay obtained his supervisor, principal, and school administrator certificates from the NJPS

Sebastian Cognetta holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and was instrumental in launching Aveson Charter Schools, a nationally recognized model for Personalized Mastery Learning, and two of California’s first educator cooperatives, Aveson Educational Cooperative and Educators Cooperative. He is the school director for Aveson School of Leaders, Aveson’s elementary campus. Dr. Cognetta started his career in education as a teacher in Fontana, California before transitioning into consulting and school leadership. Believing deeply in more innovative and active support for teachers, Dr. Cognetta has also helped reshape professional development for teachers through a groundbreaking personalized professional development model. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teac

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is the Executive Director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, a not for profit organization dedicated to building culturally responsive communities across the country. He is a national speaker and author, providing professional development to educators across the country. In his 25 years as an educator, he has served as an assistant professor in teacher education for the California State University, co-founder of the Culture and Language Academy of Success laboratory school in Los Angeles, central office administrator, and teacher. His research primarily focuses on culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices for TK-12 teachers and effective professional development for educators.   Sharroky's book Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning; Classroom Practices for Student Success on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Culturally-Linguistically-Responsive-Classroom-Instructional/dp/1425806864   Dr. Sharroky Hollie and Dr. Antho

Dr. Beverly J. Hutton is the Deputy Executive Director of NASSP’s Programs and Services. She has more than 30 years of school experience as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and district administrator. Dr. Hutton’s leadership experience at the school and central office levels uniquely positions her to lead the programs and services NASSP offers to benefit all school leaders. Beverly’s experience in the area of professional learning is critical to her understanding of the issues facing school leaders today. She served as a co-chair of the PSEL 2015 standards writing committee. Her educational background includes an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, an M.Ed. in Education Administration and Supervision, and a B.A. in English and Education. She is the author of a book entitled “Reculturing the Assistant Principalship – Perceptions and Practices”.   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested

George Couros is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Innovator’s Mindset, and the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning with Parkland School Division in Stony Plain, Alberta in Canada. He has worked with all levels in K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and administrator. George is passionate about distributed leadership within his division, as well as music and the Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes the more well rounded we are as educators, the more our students will see us as real people that they can connect with in the classroom. Connect with George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George’s blog: http://georgecouros.ca/blog/ The Innovator’s Mindset book by George Couros: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assista