Episodes
Meet Tom Walls: Teacher, Coach, Blogger, Speaker. Tom has been a lifelong Teacher & Coach now working in Winnipeg, Canada. Tom has a deep passion for football and the spirit and psychology of football. He believes in small actions creating big impacts in school, on the team, an din the classroom. Join us LIVE at 7 pm EST on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. You can follow him on X @TomWalls6263 and Insta @tom.walls.104. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by...
Published 04/26/24
Hi friends, Meet Doug Elwell, my pisane from Staten Island. Doug is a Math teacher, Basketball Coach and trainer, former D1 captain and player himself, and one looking to make a positive difference in the world. Doug brings positivity to his students and his players on and off the court. I look forward to the conversation this Saturday morning, April 20th, 2024 bright and early at 8 am. Join us LIVE to talk education, leadership, hoops and life. #survivethrive This podcast is sponsored by...
Published 04/20/24
Meet Jeff Thomas, 2nd-year Principal at WRVHS. Jeff is a bundle of positive energy who I was fortunate to meet at the Vermont Principals Conference in the summer of '23. Jeff is a former mechanical engineer, turned PE teacher turned Principal. I am excited to talk with him about his journey including the 8 before 8 concept. Join us LIVE on April 10th at 7 pm EST. #ELB #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each...
Published 04/11/24
Meet Christine Miraglia. Christine is in her 1st year as an Assistant Principal in her hometown of Monticello, NY. She is incredibly talented, extremely helpful, and super smart. A former teacher at Middletown schools (NY), Christine has grown her leadership and is doing great work in her school and community. Join me for this podcast, LIVE, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 4:15 pm EST. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers...
Published 03/21/24
Meet the 2023 Wyoming Secondary Principal of the Year, Ben Carr. Ben is a lifelong educator who has been the HS Principal at Mountain View HS in Wyoming for 15 years. We'll talk leadership, longevity, fitness, turning 50, and of course, fly-fishing on the podcast. Join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast with Ben, Tuesday, March 12th, at 4:20 EST. Keep surviving & thriving.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also...
Published 03/12/24
Join me in meeting Dr. Jack Mitchell, Assistant Sup. for Business, Valley Stream UFSD 24. Dr. Mitchell is fresh off a Memory Mission Trip to Guatemala with LifeTouch. JR is a former math teacher, private banker, and the ASB for 9 years in Valley Stream 24, NY. We'll talk about relationships, fitness, wins, and losses, leadership, and learning. Join us LIVE at 7:45 pm EST on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 on the #ELB podcast. Keep Surviving & Thriving. This podcast is sponsored by IXL...
Published 03/08/24
Join me LIVE on Tuesday, Feb 27th, 2024 @ 7:30pm EST for my leadership conversation & #ELB podcast with Crabbe Elem Principal, Dr. Uriah Tolbert. I met Uriah at the KASA (Kentucky Admin Association) Conference last yr. He believes in fostering wonderful relationships with staff & students and has made a wonderful impact on his school community. I look forward to the connection of leadership, learning, and helping others. Keep Surviving & Thriving.This podcast is sponsored by IXL...
Published 02/28/24
Meet my pisane from NYC: Brooklyn to Staten Island, NYCDOE HS teacher & stand-up comic Gaspare Randazzo. Gaspare is on fire these days, putting out tons of incredibly funny content, selling out shows across the US and just starred in the Netflix special The Trust. Leader, laughing, teaching and more. Join us LIVE on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 4:20 EST on FB, Inst & X. Follow Gaspare at StandUpRandazzo & GaspareRandazzo.com This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized...
Published 02/07/24
#ELB Podcast w/ Dr. Andy Jacks: Leader, Author, Speaker & moreMeet Dr. Andy Jacks. Andy and I met in Casper, Wyoming in 2023 speaking at the Wyoming Principals conference. It was great to connect and I super excited to have him on the podcast Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at 7:30 pm EST Join us LIVE on my socials and participate in the show.Andy is the Principal at The Nokesville School in Northern Virgina. He is the author of “Discipline Win: Strategies to Improve Behavior, Increase...
Published 02/05/24
Meet Josh Money, Assistant Principal at Hueytown Middle School in Hueytown, AL. Josh is an enthusiastic veteran educator in his 2nd year as an AP learning, growing, inspiring, and more. We will survive and thrive as we talk leading, growth mindset, helping others, IXL personalized learning, and more. Tune in LIVE on FB, Instagram, and Twitter 7 pm EST on Thursday, January 27th, 2024.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day....
Published 01/26/24
Rakshith "Rocky" Srinivasan, founded UP in 2021 with a mission to raise funds and support cutting-edge scientific research in sports science labs and medical centers Rakshith Srinivasan is a 12 grader from Issaquah, Washington, and the founder of the non-profit Unlimited Potential (UP). He is passionate about sports medicine research and creating STEM awareness within the community. When not at school or at labs, Rakshith plays varsity basketball and is a district-level track and field...
Published 01/15/24
Meet George Siderias. George is an incredibly knowledgeable & smart financial expert. He is a leading partner in Apex Wealth Partners in NJ. I have worked with him for more than 12 years. He is navigating the surviving & thriving aspects of life on his journey raising three young children, overcoming cancer, and more. He is committed to his fitness and just reached a passion goal of completing the Chicago Marathon in Oct. of '23. George is a dynamic personality and I am looking...
Published 12/24/23
Friends, join me in welcoming Dr. Chris Jones to the #ELB podcast. Chris is THRIVING in so many areas in leadership & life. I can't wait to learn more about his journey: US Airborne Ranger. Ironmans, former HS Principal and more. He is leading VASCD creating many opportunities for leadership and growth programing. Follow Chris at @vaeducatorcmj (X, IG, and FB); @doctorjayontiktok (Tik Tok)
Published 12/17/23
Welcome Chris LeGrande to the #ELB podcast. Chris is in his first year as the Executive Director of OASSP & Middle-Level Educators in Oklahoma. He served as Principal of Guthrie HS for 11 years, a suburb of OKC. He is a runner, sports enthusiast, and leader with great expectations for his organization. He is looking to support leaders & educators throughout the State of Oklahoma in his newest role. I look forward to learning from Chris through our conversation. You can follow him...
Published 12/10/23
Wow! Thrilled to interview "Dr. Joe" as he is fondly called in Bellmore Schools, NY. Dr. Joe Famularo has led in Bellmore Schools for 33 years, and the last 18 as Superintendent. He is the 2024 NYS Superintendent of the Year! Under his leadership, Bellmore Schools has flourished becoming the first school in NYS to be a Lighthouse District for Leadership by FranklinCovey Education. A musician, author, and more Dr. Joe leads with a collaborative approach and keeps kids at the heart of his...
Published 11/29/23
Excited to talk with Blaine Hunter, 5th yr Principal at Sturgis Elementary in Union Co. KY. Blaine is a history buff, dynamic leader, and working on his first book. We crossed paths at the KASDA conference in Louisville this past summer and here we are. Tune in for this live broadcast, tonight at 5:30 EST. #survivethrive
Published 11/18/23
Excited to talk with George Mendoza. George is the leader of the La Grande School District in Eastern Oregon since 2017. Love, Care, Serve and the awesome work he is doing for his district & the community. #SurviveThrive.
Published 11/18/23
#ELB Podcast w Vermont Award-Winning Elem Principal Christy Coloutti
Published 10/20/23
ELB podcast w PlanHigherEd CEO Julie Balogh highlighting Tuesday's free info session College & Cocktails
Published 10/17/23
#ELB Podcast w Life Touch National Sales Executive Nathan Pierce
Published 10/13/23
#ELB podcast w educator & Head Women's Basketball Coach @ SUNY Orange Micah Brand
Published 10/04/23
#ELB258 w Ross Hogan, Elem Principal, New Paltz, NY
Published 09/25/23
#ELB 257 w Martin Co (FL) 1st Yr Principal Trisha Elliott
Published 09/14/23
#ELB 256 w NC Assistant Principal & Former College Baseball Coach Jamie Mabe
Published 09/14/23