Episode #13: Nicole Biscotti

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Nicole Biscotti is an educator who believes that everyone should have access to a quality education that connects them with their purpose.  She seeks to bridge understanding, spark conversations, and inspire through her writing. Nicole is an upcoming #EduMatch Author and CoFounder of @the_edu_table  She leads global Twitter chats- #ADHDGlobalConvo #ADHD. She and her family live in Yuma, AZ. She is currently a Spanish Teacher … Read More

Episode #14: Jessica Johnson

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Jessica Johnson is an Author, Speaker, Secondary School Principal and District Assessment Coordinator in Wisconsin. Jessica was named 2014 Wisconsin Elementary Principal of the Year, and is the co-Author of “The Coach Approach” and “Balance Like a Pirate”, and co-moderator of #PrincipalPLN. She also taught and worked as an instructional coach and assistant principal in Arizona, earning her master’s degree at … Read More

Episode #15: Amber Harper

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Amber Harper is an author, educator, Google Certified Trainer, and Teacher Burnout Coach whose mission is to activate Teacher Self-Empowerment to beat burnout and live a happy, fulfilled life. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, author of “Hacking Teacher Burnout” and is obsessed with helping educators go from burned-out to BURNED-IN. She also hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to action, inspiration, … Read More

Episode #16: Nick Holtvluwer

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  Nick Holtvluwer is the principal at Mammoth Heights Elementary School in Parker, CO. Nick taught 6 years 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in Tampa, FL, before he earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Soon after earning his Master’s degree, he moved within the district to another  Elementary School where he served as … Read More

Episode #18: Gretchen Bridgers

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Gretchen Bridgers is a National Board certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. In 2006, Gretchen received her bachelor’s degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Gretchen taught grades 2, 3, and 5 before transitioning into the role of a … Read More