Sep 18

When Doctors Don't take Patients Seriously... It can have DIRE Consequences.

Faye went to her doctor throughout her adolescent years with major concerns... yet was turned away. Her doctors actually chalked her fainting up to... menstrual cycle issues...? This led to a major accident which left Faye with lasting brain damage, all because her condition was ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 3

Trauma Informed Foster Parenting

I learned so much about being a foster parent from my friend Peter a few years ago, I was thrilled to get another perspective on this incredibly important role in society from my friend Laura! Laura is a foster parent who focuses primarily on trauma informed parenting. She taught ... Show More

49m 8s

Sep 1

SNAPCHAT Changed This Man's LIFE

Andrew was just being silly on social media... and it ended up giving him TWO whole careers! Not only did it establish a social media presence (which is impressive on its own), it helped him to become one of LA's top realtors. Andrew's story is the epitome of "follow your dreams" ... Show More

58m 56s

Aug 2016

S4EP04 How to deal with a principal who just doesn't "get it"

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is inspired by a lot of different emails I've gotten from teachers about a wide range of problems with administrators. Some of these teachers feel like their principals place too much emphasis on testing and try to standardize te ... Show More

19m 28s

May 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week

We meet some exceptional (and not so exceptional) educators. Hear what motivates them—and keeps them from strangling students. Educators share their breaking points, including students finding their HOME ADDRESS. Another teacher is busted for a sexual relationship with another fa ... Show More

1h 2m

Jul 2022

S2 Ep31: Revealing the Secrets of School Leaders: Picking the Brain of an Admin

In our final episode with Assistant Principal Barry White Jr., we take the opportunity to ask all the questions teachers want to hear responses to from the perspective of admin, and to spark the dialogue necessary to bridge the gaps between teachers and school leaders. This episo ... Show More

42m 42s

Mar 2024

Building Strong Coach/Admin Relationships: Episode 195

Are you a coach who feels like you’re “between” different groups in your building (admin, teachers, etc.)? Are you trying to navigate an “us vs. them” mentality at your site? Are you wondering what your role is in facilitating relationships between teachers and administrators? If ... Show More

20m 37s

May 2020

Show Them What They’ll Get Out Of This

"Most schools and most parents teach reading all wrong. They bully kids into doing it. They pressure them. They tell them, 'Reading is what smart and successful people do.' Then they’re surprised when kids who struggled with reading don’t think they’re smart, and they wonder why ... Show More

2m 46s

Oct 2024

Episode 172: The Fall Classics with Darrin, Dom, and Todd

Welcome to a special mid-week edition of Leaning into Leadership. This week I am sitting down with my once per month guests, my friends and fellow principals Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano. We play rapid fire this time around with questions leaders have but aren't always willing ... Show More

47m 14s

Jul 2024

Episode #205 ... Why a meritocracy is corrosive to society. (Michael Sandel)

Today we talk about the dark side of meritocracy, the effects it has on the way people see each other, the dialectic of pride and humility, education reform, and a rethinking of the way we see government officials. Hope you enjoy it. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: https://www.NordVPN.com ... Show More

32m 2s

Aug 2020

4: 'Here’s Another Fun Thing You Can Do'

Public schools are inequitable because the school systems are maniacally loyal to white families. We can’t have equitable public education unless schools limit the disproportionate power of white parents. But is that even possible? Chana finds two schools that are trying to do ju ... Show More

48m 54s

Jun 2024

The Cult of Teachers

Class is in session and boy oh boy is it perturbing. Teaching is not just a profession, it's a calling to shape young hearts and minds—one that looks all wholesome on the outside, but once you're lured in, actually comes with labor exploitation, emotional manipulation, weird powe ... Show More

1h 7m

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