#ELB Education Leadership and Beyond

Meet William Vanderbloemen, author of Be the Unicorn and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. I absolutely loved the book Be the Unicorn, which contains the 12 essential habits that separate high achievers in an increasingly competitive world. William is an expert in hiring and HR and can spot the "Unicorn" out of a crowd. Join us, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:05 EST on all socials! If you are looking to grow your leadership and want to add to your toolbox, don't miss this podcast! #SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elbLearn more about William and his work here: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/

Meet my good friend, Amber Parker, Ballard County (KY) MS Principal, home of the Bombers. Amber has been the leader at BCMS for more than 12 years and has been there for 27 years! WOW! She has amazing energy & a warm, caring heart. She is a single Mom to Quadruplets (yes, Quadruplets!!!) and survives and thrives through it all. She is also heavily involved at the KY State Leadership level, serving & presenting for KASA: Kentucky Association of School Admin. She was even the girls' varsity hoops coach, too! Join me for this fun, lively podcast LIVE, Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at 4:15 EST This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

#ELB Podcast: Meet Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson Education Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This will be a different type of podcast, with me interviewing them on #ELB and them interviewing me on Spillin’ the Tea in Studio D--2 podcasts combined into one! Cool! I met Darin & and Candiss at a summer leadership event in AR & they were awesome: high energy, a great learning environment, and a strong mission to serve & positively impact their people! Join us LIVE on the podcast today, Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2024, at 4:15 pm EST/3:15 pm CT. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Vince Swagerty, the Superintendent of North Bend Schools in beautiful, coastal Oregon. Vince is a life-long Oregonian and in his 2nd year as the leader in N. Bend. We'll talk about leadership, learning, school culture, baseball, and more. Join us LIVE from the South Coast ESD leadership & professional learning day at 4:05 pm PT/7:05 EST on all socials. #Survivethrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Excited to join L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., LIVE on the #ELB podcast from the SAANYS Conference in beautiful downtown Lake Placid, NY. Earl & I will jump on the podcast together between sessions at 3:10 pm EST today, Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Dr. Franks is the Executive Director of The NAESP: The National Association of Elementary School Principals. He has served as executive director for 7 years at NAESP and previously at CLAS (The Council for Leaders at Alabama Schools) for 9 years as executive director. We'll talk leadership, education, being a band director, and more LIVE today at 3:10 pm EST. Join us! #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Joe Coscia, a recently retired teacher and boys' HS basketball coach at Susan Wagner HS in Staten Island. Joe has coached for 35 years and has earned 445 wins, 2nd all-time on Staten Island. Joe was always a gentleman and fierce competitor when I officiated his games many years ago in the SIHSL & the PSAL. I am proud to talk to Joe about his career, coaching, his longevity, and surviving & thriving through it all. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, on all the socials. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Dr. Melissa Sadorf--the Arizona Rural Schools Association Executive Director. Dr. Sadorf recently retired after teaching and leading for 30 years, most recently as Superintendent of Stanfield Schools in AZ. She is an adjunct professor of leadership at NAU and a new author, having just published the Resilient Rural Leader w/ASCD. She also runs the Rural Scoop Podcast. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:30 EST/1:30 PT on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. You can find her ebook here: https://ascd.org/books/the-resilient-... Learn more about AZ Rural Schools here: https://www.azruralschools.org/ This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb Interested in Melissa as a consultant? learn more here: https://velaconsultants.com/

It is baseball playoff time and who better to talk with than a baseball & passion expert Billy Pinckney, from Batboy Productions. Billy is from NJ and is baseball & sports lover. As a recent graduate from Montclair St. University, Billy is making his was through the sports industry, one pitch at a time. He is former college baseball player & also the author of Passion Prevails. Join us LIVE at 8: 15 am on Sunday morning, October 6th 2024. You can learn more at https://www.billythebatboy.com/ This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Dr. Jeff Springer--author, educator, and the founder/CEO of Suit Up Ministries/The DAD University. Jeff is a man and leader looking to make a true difference in the lives of all he meets. Jeff has been leading in schools and coaching up DADS for more than 30 years. A Dad, Grandpa, and coach, Jeff has much to offer. He is the author of #DadPrep: Preparation for Legacy--a weekly guide of leadership lessons. Join us on the #ELB podcast LIVE Tuesday at 5 pm EST on all the socials. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb Learn more about Jeff at www.playmoretoday.org; www.thedaduniversity.com @suitupministry (X); @cultivatingplay (X); Jeff Springer, Ed.D (Linkedin); @playmoretoday3 (instagram); @thedaduniversity (instagram); @thesillygrandpa (instagram)

Meet Vito Quaglia, a lifelong educator and leader from Northeast Pennsylvania. Over the past many years, Vito has held various administrative and coaching positions in the Northeast PA area. He runs the Matter of Principal podcast and is also writing a screenplay (WOW!). A huge Notre Dame, Phillies, and Springsteen fan, we'll talk all this, education leadership, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, September 18th, at 4:15 pm. Join us on all the socials. #ELB podcast. Learn more about Vito here: www.vitoquaglia.com IXL Personalized Learning sponsors this podcast. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Myram Brady, the Chief Academic officer at Lawrence Schools in KY. Louisa, KY is her hometown and she is proud to lead and serve in this community for her entire life. She has been a teacher, AP, Principal, and now CAO. She is a member of the KWEL: Kentucky Women in Ed. Leadership. She continue to empower and inspire those around her looking to strengthen educators everywhere. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST Thursday Sept. 12th, 2024 on all socials. Keep surviving & thriving friends.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Creighton Jaster, the Director of Innovative Learning at LAMAR CISD, TX. After 16 years in the district, Creighton took on this new challenge of leading and learning. He has been a teacher, coach, department lead, Assistant Principal, Principal, and now Director. We will discuss all things leadership, education, Texas, and more. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST on the #ELB podcast Thursday, September 5th, 2024 This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet the authors of Stolen Seasons: Maine's Story of sports and covid and how they made it through written by Dave Eid & Gary Stevens. Gary is a lifelong school and sports administrator in Maine & Dave is the Sports Director of WGME-TV in Maine. Both are avid sports fans and care greatly about Maine, its high school sports, and more. They chronicled how Maine sports survived the pandemic. Join us for the amazing story of their book, the experiences, their process of writing, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 5:30 PM This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb Learn more about Dave & Gary and Stolen Seasons at https://www.stolenseasons.com/

Meet Josh Dann, the long time Principal at Saranac Lake HS, NY. Josh is a father, caring leader, avid golfer, and more. Josh has worked hard with his leadership team to create a culture of learning and growth at Saranac Lake. We'll talk leadership, cell phones, marshmallows, and all things upstate NY. Join us LIVE Saturday morning, August 24th @ 8:30 am EST. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet David Pendergast, the Principal at Ellison Park Elementary in Utah. I met David and his wife Melissa at the UAESP Conference in beautiful St. George, UT. David is the President of the Utah Association of Elementary Principals and the NAESP Principal of the Year from UT in 2019. David is originally from Syracuse, NY, and we connected instantly. I look forward to talking leadership, learning, and the ups and downs of a school leader. Come survive and thrive with us! LIVE Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 7:30pmThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Wow! 37 years in education & 20th as a Superintendent. Meet Dr. Michael Rossi Jr. from NJ. I'm excited for this conversation LIVE on all the platforms on Wednesday, August 7th at 4:40 pm EST. Dr. Rossi is the Superintendent of Schools of Lenape Valley School District in NJ. He is also an avid Green Bay Packers fan and has released his book Tundra Tales. Tundra Tales is a humorous, warm tribute to not only the Green Bay Packers but also to Dr. Rossi, his family, and his journey of following the Green Bay Packers. Join us for this conversation on education leadership, sports, and, of course, the GREEN BAY PACKERS! You can find Tundra Tales here: https://bit.ly/RossiTundraTales This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Jon Konen from Montana. Jon is a Curriculum Dir & AP in Stevensville Schools, MT. He has also been an AD, Elem. principal, Superintendent, and more. We will talk about leadership, learning, surviving, and thriving through it all. Join us LIVE on Sunday 8/4 at 7 pm est on all socials.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Dr. Betsy Johnson Conaty. Betsy is a retired Professor of Sports Management, Physical Education & Fitness. She is a 3-time national champion and All-American for UNC women's soccer, playing from 82-85. She is extremely active and stays engaged in the game of soccer. Betsy is from Eldred, NY, is a mom and wife, and earned his doctorate studying in the US Navy Experimental Dive Unit. I am excited to talk with Betsy LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Monday, July 15th at 4:10 pm. Join us LIVE! This podcast is sponsored by Now It's Personal by Brad Hughes. Looking to make a personal logo or sign your business, ck out the link here: https://bit.ly/NowItsPersonalDLFF Contact Brad via email here: nowitspersonalca@gmail.com

Meet Norval Connell, an instructional STEM leader from Middle Schools (NY) with 9 years of experience. Dr. Connell is a vibrant school leader who carries the banner in many ways for Middletown Schools in NY. He worked on Wall Street and in finance before switching to education. Norvall is looking to serve and bring STEM to the underserved. Join us for the conversation LIVE on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 8 a.m.IXL Personalized Learning sponsors this podcast. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Nick Emanuele. Nick just completed his 1st year as an administrator at Warwick Valley HS as Associate Principal. Nick is an energetic leader who is growing, leading, and learning. I met him when he was earning his administrative degree at LIU Hudson. He is a graduate of ESU. I look forward to our conversation together LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:10 pm on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb