A Stark Realization

Students sit down and talk about their concerns in education and share what they would do differently if they had a say in the matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today we sit down with a group of students to give them the mics to talk about whatever they want. They selected the topic of student voice on improving culture and climate through clubs. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. (We apologize that the last 10 minutes of this podcast got cut off) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today I have a group of students joining me in the studio to discuss their top 10 list of films. Take a listen and share with us your take on perfect films. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Bringing back the Stark Realization podcast by interviewing current students on what high school life has been like amid a global pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today we are joined by author and educator extraordinaire, Richard Parkhouse, author of Building the World's Greatest High School Student Leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today I sit down with a former student of mine, Tyree Sweets, a.k.a. 90's Baby Reese to talk about his music, how he stays positive with faced with negativity, and the impact of growing up in a rural area with few students of color.   You can check out Tyree's music at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/90s... Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/90sbabyreese/ and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/90sbabyreese/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

The thoughts and opinions in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of the school, district, or coaching staff of the wrestling team these athletes belong to. Their words and opinions are theirs and theirs alone and they have the right to express them. Today I sit down in the studio with 3x Wyoming State Wrestling Champ, Payton Tucker and 2x State Champ Clayson Mele as they talk about what it takes to wrestle at an elite level and balance that work ethic with their school studies at the same time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Darrin Peppard is a school district superintendent, speaker, author, consultant, and former high school principal. His expertise in school culture and climate along with coaching and growing emerging leaders has made him a leading voice in school leadership on the national level. Darrin was awarded as the Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year in 2015, Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year by WASSP/NASSP in 2016, and in 2019, Darrin was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame. Darrin is the author of the upcoming book “The Road To Awesome: 6 Keys to Game Changing School Leadership".  To book Darrin to speak at your event or provide coaching and consulting to you school district, visit...  Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrinpeppardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadToAwesom...Webpage: https://roadtoawesome.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today I sit down with Nick Mann, a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps where he served 8 years as an Infantry Officer. Since moving on from the Marines, Nick has been working with individuals and groups to change their lives through health, fitness, and nutrition.  Nick is the owner of Occoquan Bay Fitness in Woodbridge, VA, runs an after school fitness program at Fred Lynn Middle School, and is the founder of TeacherFit, an online health and wellness program for educators.  I talk with Nick about how Teacher Fit equips teachers and staff with the tools to change the culture of wellness, some roadblocks that can get in the way of wellness, and he shares some benefits of focusing on wellness.   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teacherfit19  Website: http://www.teacherfit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today on A Stark Realization I visit with Melissa Wright from Kennebaecasis Valley High School from New Brunswick, Canada to talk about how they build a culture and climate in their school where every student feels welcomed and a part of something bigger than themselves.   Melissa Wright  Website: https://www.melissawright.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sighgushgasp  Bradlee W. Skinner  Speaker Page: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/bradlee-w-skinner?b=s Website: https://www.BradleeWSkinner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradleeWSkinner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Guests Kelton Grover, Austyn Price, Nick Hardy, and Shayden Nelson share their high school experiences and what they loved and disliked about the education system and why educators who taught beyond the walls of the classroom made the most impact on who they are today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

A serious look into the helping students and families who may be dealing with struggles and need help before their struggles become a crisis or a tragedy. Coach Robert Harmon visits with Bradlee W. Skinner about the Be The Need Movement and how when our needs are met we can prevent tragedy.   instagram: @betheneedmovement  https://connectwithyourchild.eventbrite.com  https://anchor.fm/starkrealization  https://www.facebook.com/AStarkRealization/  https://speakerhub.com/speaker/bradlee-w-skinner?b=s  www.bradleewskinner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Today I sit down with Mark Brown from Newberg High School in Oregon to discuss how to "Be Who You Is" and why that is important to the culture an climate of your school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

I was asked the question, "Is it professional for adults in the building to participate in school spirit dress up days?". To help answer this question I reached out to rock star educator Chase Chatfield to help me answer that very question. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

I am excited to announce the creation of A Stark Realization, an educational based Podcast where we will interview teachers, administrators, and students from around the country on what they are doing to may a positive impact on their schools and communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

In this bonus episode we turn the tables as Jacob Gantz, the host of the Millennial Mythos podcast interviews the host of A Stark Realization, Bradlee W. Skinner to discuss teacher retention and decline of respect for  professional educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

What is in store for Episode 5 with special guest Melissa Wright --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support

Get a brief glimpse into this weeks upcoming episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starkrealization/support