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56: Anne Schafer-Salinas | Better Mistakes Than Paralysis | It's Better To Try And Fail Than To Never Have Tried At All Apr 20, 2016

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Anne Schaefer-Salinas is a 3rd year administrator and 20+ year educator who currently works at an all-girls high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Anne currently serves as the Associate Principal, directing all curricular programs including educational technology. She works hard to be a connected educator herself and to keep up with ed tech trends in order to model and lead for the faculty, students, and parents. Anne is also passionate about integrating Design Thinking and problem-based learning (PBL) into the classroom. To this end, she regularly presents at CUE (Computer Using Educators) and Google Apps For Education (GAFE) events working to share her message with other Administrators. When not visiting classrooms, learning about the latest Google hack, or connecting with her awesome PLN, Anne can be found watching baseball with her son, binge-watching tv with her husband, or reading at her local Starbucks, chai tea in hand.

About EducatorsLead:

Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact.

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

www.educatorslead.com

55: Nancy Madsen And Daryl Pearson | Be Purposeful And Intentional To Build A Culture Of Gratitude, Even For The Little Things Apr 18, 2016

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Daryl Pearson and Nancy Madsen are the principal and vice-principal team of Jubilee Community School in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan in Canada. Jubilee is a Pre-k through 4th grade school with around 320 students and is one of 24 schools in the Northwest School Division. Daryl and Nancy became an administration team 2 years ago and consider themselves to be leaders who strive to serve.

About EducatorsLead:

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

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54: Dr. Judy D. White | Keep The Students At The Center Of All Decisions | Search For Solutions To Help Put Students On The Trajectory To A Successful Life Apr 15, 2016

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Dr. Judy D. White is the Superintendent for California’s Moreno Valley Unified School District, with 3,400 employees and more than 34,000 students. She has more than 35 years of experience in education. Prior to her current appointment made five years ago, she served as Deputy Superintendent for San Bernardino City Unified School District. Dr. White has been a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent for Educational Services, and deputy superintendent for Program Improvement, Curriculum/Instruction and Accountability & Research. Under her leadership, the graduation rate at Moreno Valley Unified has soared more than 20 percent, by far the greatest growth for any school district in Riverside County, and one of the biggest percentage jumps in all of California.

About EducatorsLead:

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

www.educatorslead.com

53: Marlena Hebern | Foster and Build Relationships So Administrators And Teachers Work In Tandem To Support Each Other Apr 13, 2016

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Marlena Hebern is a Google Certified Innovator, CUE Rock Star Faculty, CUE LEAD Learner, and the Edcamp Yosemite Founder. Marlena is a Coordinator for the Fresno County Office of Education and she works with teachers helping them to integrate technology into their teaching. She is most passionate about empowering other educators to be awesome!

Marlena’s website: http://marlenahebern.com/

You can find Marlena on Twitter @mhebern

About EducatorsLead:

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

www.educatorslead.com

52: Spike Cook | Be Transparent | Be Visible | Model Relationship Building With Your Teachers So They Will Do The Same With Their Students Apr 11, 2016

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Dr. Spike C. Cook is currently the principal at Lakeside Middle School and the former principal of RM Bacon Elementary School, both in Millville, NJ. He is a life-long learner who enjoys collaborating with other educators throughout the world to improve teaching and learning.

Spike’s first book, Connected Leadership: It’s Just a Click Away, was released by Corwin Press in the fall of 2014. This book focuses on the need to be connected and practical steps necessary to make it a reality. Spike’s second book Breaking Out Of Isolation: Becoming a Connected School Leader was released in August of 2015. Spike wrote this book with Jessica Johnson and Theresa Stager about the isolation that plagues school leaders, and how to overcome it through social media.

You can connect with Spike on Twitter @drspikecook

Spike’s Blog: http://drspikecook.com/

Spike’s Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/principalpln/id911466521

About EducatorsLead:

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

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51: Mark White | Skill And Experience Are Important, But You Have To Enjoy Meeting People, Getting To Know People, And Establishing Relationships To Be Effective As A School Leader Apr 08, 2016

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Mark White is in his 34th year in education. He started off as a teacher, then moved into the role of principal of Hintgen Elementary School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where he has served for the past 26 years. Mark has been a member and has served in many different leadership roles in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (or NAESP) since 1988 and was even elected president of that organization for the 2014-2015 school year. Mark has served as a State Representative, on the Resolutions Committee, and as a Federal Regulations Coordinator. In addition, as Director of Zone 6, he represented principals from Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Mark is also a longtime member of the Association of Winconsin School Administrators, also serving that organization as president in 2003.

About EducatorsLead:

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50: Jason Glass | As A School Or District Leader, It's Up To You To Validate And Chart The Course, Then To Equip The People In Your Organization With The Tools, Resources, Time, And Flexibility Necessary To Execute That Vision Apr 06, 2016

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Dr. Jason Glass is the Superintendent and Chief Learner of Eagle County Schools, a district of 7,000 students and 18 schools located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado.Jason previously served as Iowa’s state education chief, as a consultant, and has held several district and state level roles. He has worked in all levels of education, from early childhood to college.Jason holds a BA in Political Science, has earned two masters degrees (one in political science and one in education), as well a Doctorate in education.Jason lives in Eagle, Colorado with his lovely wife Sarah, who is also a teacher, and their two children.About EducatorsLead:

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49: Dan Maas | Successful School Leaders Show They Genuinely Care About Every Single Family | Give Your Teachers Autonomy Sufficient To Bring Out Their Creativity And Excellence Apr 04, 2016

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Dr. Dan Maas has worked in education for over 20 years as a Math and Science teacher, Directory of Technology Services, Chief Information Officer, and currently as the Chief Operations Officer for Thompson School District in Colorado. He earned his BS and graduated Cum Laude from Adams State University, his MS from Nova Southeastern University and his Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Dan has been featured in and written several publications in regard to technology and leadership.

About EducatorsLead:

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48: Jenny Nauman | Be A School Leader With The Spirit Of A Teacher | Remember Where You Came From And Why You're Here | It's All About The Kids Apr 01, 2016

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Jenny Nauman is the principal of Shields Elementary School in Lewes, Delaware, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. Jenny is currently president of the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the local branch of NAESP AND is on the Editorial Board for Principal Magazine. Jenny believes in a growth mindset and that any decision should be based on what’s best for children.

Find Jenny on Twitter @PrincipalNauman

About EducatorsLead:

Educate. Inspire. Lead.

www.educatorslead.com

47: Andrea Everett | How To Avoid Burnout | Set A Better Example As A School Leader By Taking Care Of Yourself Mar 30, 2016

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Andrea Everett is a second year Principal at Meadow Lakes Elementary in Wasilla, Alaska and was recently selected to open Dena'ina Elementary this coming fall. She previously served as a teacher and Instructional Coach before taking the leap into leadership. Andrea had the opportunity to present on this topic at the state principal conference this year and is passionate about the art of educational leadership.

About EducatorsLead:

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www.educatorslead.com

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