Join Adam & Jeff as they have a fantastic conversation with Jackson Middle School Assistant Principal and Executive Leadership Ed.D. Scholar at Baylor University, Traniece Brown-Warrens! #OwningMyStory “Teachers are in a unique position to positively influence the lives of young people,” said U.S. Congressman Gene Green. “It’s evident that Ms. Brown-Warrens is committed to the education of her students and … Read More
Episode #134: Allyson Apsey
Allyson Apsey has been an educator for more than 23 years; a school leader for nineteen of those years. Despite the fact that she never wanted to set foot in a school again after high school graduation, there is nowhere else she’d rather spend her days than in classrooms. The challenges and delights of being a principal fill her days … Read More
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL: Shout It Out LOUD!
Join Jeff & Adam as they chat with Dr. Salome Thomas-El, or “Principal EL!” Leadership Journey “I choose to stay” defines his trajectory HS teachers told him forget about the NBA, began working in TV and Production Started talking to kids about his work in TV and basketball stars, talking to him about teachers and the difference they made in … Read More
Dr. Jay Dostal: #OwnYourEpic
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with our friend and colleague, 2x Principal of the Year in TWO different states – Dr. Jay Dostal, principal of Fayetteville High School. Dostal received the 2016 Nebraska State Association of Secondary Principals (NSASSP) Principal of the Year award, as well as the 2013 National Association of Student Councils Principal of the Year … Read More
John VanDusen: What’s a Flivver?
Join Jeff & Adam as they get back to some interviews with some even greater people! John VanDusen BIO: After returning from my first deployment to Baghdad, I was hired to teach 8th grade in L’Anse, MI, about 90 miles from my hometown. After several years of teaching and coaching, and another deployment, this time to Afghanistan, I was able … Read More