#ELB Education Leadership and Beyond

BAM! LIVE @ Baker MS in Baker City, OR with Principal Amanda Wilde & 8th-grade President Iris Young. We are in the middle of a leadership day & took some time to talk with two great leaders. Shout out to Superintendent Hallgarth for making this all happen! #SurviveThrive #BakerProudThis 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Bradlee Skinner, educator, teacher, and theater director at Green River HS. Brad and I crossed paths this summer at Green River, WY, during their school opening--and I learned about his journey of music, writing, creativity, photography, and DJing--He was a DJ for the Savannah Bananas this summer in Colorado!!! Wow. Brad also speaks professionally. You can learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/AStarkRealization/ Join us tonight, Wed. 10/1, at 7:30 EST, 5:30 MT for our leadership conversation on #ELB Keep surviving & thriving! #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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Join me LIVE for this solo podcast tonight, Monday, 9/29/25, with some thoughts and reflections on different topics related to leadership, learning, and personal growth.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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Todd Bloomer, the Director of School Leadership for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Todd was a long time HS Principal in Texas, retired, and now has taken on a new role in San Antonio.He is also the author of The BluePrint: Survive & Thrive as a School Administrator. You can purchase the book here: http://amzn.to/46dhm3t"Yankee Todd" as he is known is also an avid runner, husband, father of 5, and is active on social media producing great, inspirational videos often on all his socials. You can follow Todd here: @todd_bloomer_author on Insta and Tik Tok@Yankee Todd on FB@bloomer_sa (X)Learn more at Todd's website: toddmbloomer.comJoin us for the podcast LIVE tonight, Thursday September 11th, 2025 at 7:30 EST/6:30 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Friends, meet Dr. Jason Leahy, the longtime Executive Director of the super awesome Illinois Principals Association. Dr. Leahy will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 4:15 EST/3:15 CT.A former Principal and son of a Principal, Jason has held the position of Executive Director at IPA for 19 years. Husband and father to 5 children, Dr. Leahy will share his journey of leadership and learning in his roles, including Executive Director. We'll also dive into the School Leader Paradigm System through IPA. You can learn more here: https://www.ilprincipals.org/resources/par...Learn more about Dr. Leahy here: https://bit.ly/ELBLeahyThis 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Friends, meet Anne Marie Covey, HR and Curriculum Director from Green River Schools in Sweetwater County, #2 in Wyoming! We will be LIVE in person on-site in Green River tonight, Monday, August 18th, @ 6:45 EST/4:45 MT. They are kicking off their school year, and the students are arriving on Wednesday. Born and raised in this beautiful area, Anne Marie has been a building Principal for 22 years and an elementary teacher before that. She transitioned to her first year as a district-wide administrator--we'll talk all this and more: leadership, learning, and laughing, tonight, 8/18/25 LIVE on the #ELB podcast. 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Jeremy Kidd & Brad Mullins--Principals in the amazing Laurel County School District in Eastern Kentucky. Jeremy is the Principal at South Laurel HS, and Brad is the Principal at Hazel Green Elementary--both established and respected leaders in their school communities and families! Join us LIVE tonight at 7 pm EST as we talk leadership, life--AND KICKING OFF SCHOOL for the 25-26 school year at Laurel SchoolsThis 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Join me LIVE as I talk with my great friend Kevin Spainhour. Kevin will be my guest tomorrow, Saturday 7/2/25 at 8:30 am EST on the #ELB podcast. Kevin is an area Superintendent at the Winston Salem/West Forsyth School District in Winston Salem, NC He was a long time Principal and just concluded his first year as area Superintendent. We'll talk friendship, leadership, enjoying the journey--and Kevin's new leadership & inspirational newsletter: S.TA.R.T: 1 Struggle, 2 Tactics, Aligned Scripture, 3 Resources, The Prayer.Kevin and I were college basketball teammates @ Guilford College, co-authors of Dad's, Leaders, & Father Figures: https://andrewmarotta.com/book/, & one of my closest, dearest friends. I am honored he is joining me. We'll have some fun!You can learn more about Kevin & subscribe to START here: https://kspainhour.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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLKevin will be my guest tomorrow, Saturday, 7/2/25, at 8:30 am EST on the #ELB podcast.

Meet Siera Pickering, the Dean of Students at Petrova Elem. in beautiful Saranac Lake, NY. I met Siea on a leadership visit to Saranac Lake, and she stood out in so many ways--participation, positivity, assertiveness, and more. She's joining us LIVE on the podcast on Tuesday, 6/17/25 at 4:30 PM EST. Siera is expecting her 3rd child next month (WOW!) and is very interested in how the brain functions in relation to learning and reading. She is looking to make a positive impact on her school culture--Join us! 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Steve Estatico, the Superintendent of Schools at Superior School District in Superior, AZ. A PA native, Steve was a long-time teacher and coach, and he recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, along with the birth of his first grandchild. Surviving & Thriving!Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast tonight, Thursday, June 12, at 7:15 EST, 4:15 PT--we'll talk leadership, learning, and life in the AZ heat! #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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet the great Andy Andrews. Andy is a New York Times best-selling author & speaker--a professional noticer! Andy is a life, business, and coach of athletic leaders--and a master storyteller. If you haven't read an Andy Andrews book, I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend them. Andy masterfully weaves in stories, experiences, fiction, and non-fiction in his work--in search of what is true and what is the truth!Learn more here: https://andyandrews.com/Andy is also the CEO of Wisdom Harbor — an amazing set of resources for all learners and leaders. He also hosts the Professional Noticer podcast. https://wisdomharbour.com/Andy will be with us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Tuesday, 6/3, at 4:15 EST/3:15 CT. Tune in! #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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet friends Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder, the co-authors of the new, great book Culture First Classrooms. Both Darrin and Kate are dynamic speakers and education leaders who came together professionally to write this book, which was released earlier this year. The book is filled with super usable ideas, guests, action steps, and reflective questions.You can learn more about Kate here: https://katie-kinder.com/ & more about Darrin here: https://roadtoawesome.net/You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3H9xtXfJoin us LIVE for the podcast at 4:15 EST, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th! #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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Charles Williams--education leader, author, podcaster, and more. Charles is an active Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools--and the founder of CW Consulting: learn-grow-lead. He is also the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast. Charles and I connected at the Illinois Principals Conference in Peoria, fall of '24--and here we are today, May 13th, 2025--LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 7:45 EST.Join us talking leadership, education, and Charles' journey! #SurviveThriveLearn more about Charles here: https://www.cwconsultingservice.com/m...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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Wesley Greer. Wesley is a senior account manager at NetScout Systems--Technology & Cyber Security Sales. Wesley is turning 60 this May, 2025. On his 60th birthday, he will be running 60 miles to raise money for 60 kids to go to summer camp. #Project60Yes, I did write 60 miles! WOW Wes!You can donate to this amazing cause here directly to the non-profit: https://rebornminds.org/camp-grace/  In the 'Leave a Comment' Box, just put Project 60ALL. Donations are accepted, yet $60 bucks for 60 miles is pretty good! Wesley ran cross country at the University of Georgia--and still loves running & UGA! He is a husband and dad of four, and a main of faith. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 4:15 pm 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Todd Nesloney--educator, author, speaker, and more. Todd is a super-energizing and positive leader from Texas. He is the author of multiple books, including Kids Deserve It! Todd is also the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the great organization TEPSA: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, April 30th, @ 4:30 pm EST/3:30 CT. Learn more about Todd here: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Learn more about TEPSA here: https://www.tepsa.org/about/staff/Read a fantastic blog post by Todd entitled Dinner with a Gentleman: https://www.toddnesloney.com/2016/02/...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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders.As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public high school in Los Angeles and subsequently founded a charter school in his hometown of San Pedro, California. He is a pioneer in personalized & project-based learning, restorative practices, and mentoring in schools. In his work in the nonprofit sector, Bobby designed and facilitated professional development to guide school leaders in more than 300 schools across 40 states as they led school transformations. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST Thursday, April 24th, 2025 on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about Bobby here: https://www.enlightencoaching.us/homeCk out Bobby's book here: https://bit.ly/BobbyBathroomQuestionsThis 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Delighted to host Dr. Richard Ramos on the #ELB Podcast LIVE at 7:45 EST/4:45 PT on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Richard is an Arizona native and Superintendent of the Miami School District in Miami, AZ. We'll talk leadership, being a Superintendent, at-risk youth, and his love of reading the best leadership books out there! Join us for the podcast!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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit organization that raises money to financially support kids in Maine, allowing them to attend Maine summer camps. You can learn more here: https://gratitudeformaine.com/Join Elle and me LIVE the #ELB Podcast Tuesday night @ 7:15 EST on all the socials. She is an impressive young lady making a positive impact at Falmouth, Maine, and beyond.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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will join me on the #ELB podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here: https://houselfitness.com/Receive Mark's free monthly motivation here: https://houselfitness.com/teacher-tho...Buy Mark's book here: https://bit.ly/MHKindofTeacherThis 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL