On this podcast, I Zoom in Erik Francis, Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S. to talk about his book, Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning, and the conversation took an interesting turn. Check out our conversation and let me know what you think.
Feb 2025
Coach Victor G. Hicks - The Intersection of Culture and Code: A Conversation with Coach Victor G. Hicks
Introducing Victor G. Hicks, fondly known as Coach Hicks, the visionary force propelling Coding with Culture, an exhilarating computer science and STEM program based in Atlanta, Georgia. Victor's educational odyssey is deeply rooted in his profound connection to Historically Blac ... Show More
42m 39s
Sep 8
Kim Gameroz - Build the Community First, Then Create the Offer
Kim Gameroz is the founder of Teaching Inside Out, SELebrate Good Times, and the VibeEDU Foundation, and the author of Becoming the BISON.Kim works with school leaders and educators to transform the way schools approach behavior, SEL, and school culture. Her work is grounded in a ... Show More
43m 25s
Sep 4
Dr. Donya Ball -How a Rejection Became the Turning Point for a New Career Path
Dr. Donya Ball is an international keynote speaker, leadership expert, and best-selling author known for her ability to identify the real-world challenges leaders face every day. Through her engaging, no-nonsense approach, she equips organizations with practical, actionable strat ... Show More
39m 57s
Jul 2022
Episode 27: Chasing Greatness with Don Epps
An educator for the last 20 years, Don Epps, has served as a classroom teacher, coach, high school principal and currently a middle school principal in Chanute Kansas. The #ChasingGreatness Principal has been featured in national publications and podcasts for stories of school cu ... Show More
56m 2s
Aug 2022
Episode 31: Funky Flamingo Friday with Dave Schmittou
Dave Schmittou: As an educator for more than two decades, Dave has earned a reputation for being a disruptor of the status quo, an innovator, and a change agent. Having served as a classroom teacher, school-based administrator, central office director, and professor of Educationa ... Show More
52m 20s
Feb 2021
Identity and Change: Purpose, Coaching, and Becoming Your Best Self with Eric Partaker
Eric Partaker is a certified coach by the High Performance Institute. Eric coaches a limited number of entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the world, helping them reach peak levels of performance, in both their businesses and lives. He draws from his work experiences, cutting-ed ... Show More
35m 52s
Apr 2022
Episode 12: Contagious Leadership with Jeff Springer
An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Footba ... Show More
50m 7s
May 2022
Episode 21: Don't Be Afraid to be AWESOME with Chuck Moss
Chuck Moss has 25 years of experience in education. Forming meaningful relationships and bringing out the best in others have been the driving forces in his career. He has been a teacher, a coach, an assistant principal, a principal, and now serves as Director of Innovation and D ... Show More
45m 32s
May 2022
Episode 16: Actually, I CAN with Dr. Lori Koerner
Dr. Lori Koerner has been in the field of education for three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher, having taught every grade. She is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and served as an adjunct professor of special education at several ... Show More
50m 22s
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