Episodes

Episode #58 is up! Special Guest Ms. Tamera Musiowsky-Borneman, Professional Learning Facilitator at Plan Z Professional Learning Services, and co-author of the book, ‘The Minimalist Teacher,’ joins Matt to discuss her career teaching abroad, and...

Episode #57 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Ms. Michelle Hill, Coordinator of Admissions & Strategic Marketing, & co-author of ‘Fired Up Teachership,’ joins Matt to discuss what’s happening in education right now with teacher vacancies at all...

Episode #56 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Janelle McLaughlin, Education Consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships, joins Matt to discuss her book, Leadership At Every Level: Five Qualities of Effective Classroom. School, and District...

Episode #55 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Steve Bollar, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant & Owner of Stand Tall Enterprises, joins Matt to discuss how educators & leaders can start to develop & maintain a positive culture & climate in …

Episode #54 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Phil Echols, Sr. Administrator of Title I Programs (Wake County Public School System), joins Matt to discuss the importance of collaboration and team approaches to identifying & addressing...

Episode #53 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Alfonso Mendoza, Instructional Technologist, Host of ‘My EdTech Life,’ & Google Innovator, joins Matt to discuss how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to enhance learning...

Episode #52 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Lindsay Lyons, Educational Justice Coach & Founder of Time for Teachership joins Matt to discuss what it means to put ‘social justice’ in action, and make this work sustainable to …

Episode #51 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Charles Williams, Principal and co-host of “Inside the Principal's Office,” joins Matt to discuss the way he has led his staff through the pandemic, and other times of unexpected crises. You …

Episode #50 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest George Couros, Education Consultant and author of “ The Innovator’s Mindset” and “ Innovate Inside the Box” joins Matt to share strategies on promoting innovation and creativity with educators and...

Episode #49 is up! Poet Maya Angelou once said, “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” For many embarking to be a classroom teacher, completing their internships is pivotal for giving them ‘first-hand’...

Episode #48 is up! The Science of Happiness & Wellbeing for Educators Special Guest Kim Strobel, Happiness Coach and Education Consultant joins Matt to discuss why this topic is so important in education. Additionally, Kim discusses happiness,...

Episode #47 is up! Check it out!!! While women make up a majority of K-12 educators, there is a substantial gap when it comes to female representation in building and district leadership positions. Special Guest Dr. Stephanie Burroughs, Researcher...

Episode #46 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Marcus Belin, 2021 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, joins Matt to discuss the art of delegation, and how it is an essential concept of leadership. Additionally, Dr. Belin shares …

Episode #45 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Eric Sheninger, Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), joins Matt to discuss ways to leverage technology and social media in school leadership....

Episode #44 is up! Check it out!!! Learning from Mistakes & Failure in the Classroom Special Guest Dr. Julie Warner, National & International Education Consultant and Author, joins Matt to talk about her recent book, “Failure Before Success:...

Episode #43 is up! Special Guest Abigail French, U.S. History teacher and instructional coach, joins Matt to discuss learning in the age of Coronavirus, but also in a broader sense. Abby will speak about the gains when it comes to …

Episode #42 is up! We Should Not Be Unicorns in Education Special Guest Dr. Basil Marin, High School Assistant Principal in Metro-Atlanta, joins Matt to talk about the importance of bridging the GAP for all students to access an equitable …

Episode #41 is up! Learning-Centered Instruction Special Guest Dr. Katie Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative, joins Matt to discuss the impact learning-centered instruction can have on student outcomes, and offer...

Episode #40 is up! Re-igniting Your S.H.I.N.E. Special Guest LaVonna Roth (Speaker, Author & Chief Illuminator) joins Matt to talk about her work: the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E ® framework, where staff are inspired and students thrive through SEL and...

Episode #39 is up! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do Special Guest Dr. John Gratto, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech & Author, joins Matt to discuss his new leadership book, and share tips with current and aspiring...

Episode #38: Leading thru the Pandemic Special Guest Beth Houf, Middle School Principal and Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff, joins Matt to share how she has seen building-level leadership evolve over...

Episode #37 is up! Community Engagement thru PLC's Special Guest Nathaniel Provencio, Associate Superintendent in Prince William Co. VA, joins Matt to give his tips on leading professional learning communities through community engagement. Connect...

Episode #36 is up! Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma Special Guest Anthony Swann, 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his strategies for working with students affected by trauma. Connect with Anthony via email at...

Episode #35: “It’s not your content… it’s your character.” Special Guest Darrion Cockrell, 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his story of perseverance, and how it has guided him in becoming a teacher. Connect with DC …