Meet Dr. Adam Drummond, an Associate Partner for the Center for Model Schools. Adam is an author, Dad, and change agent in education. He will be kicking off the huge Model Schools Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-25, 2025, with his keynote speech, Energize Your Passion.He'll join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025. We'll talk about leadership, Model Schools, and what it takes to be a positive agent of change in today's educational setting.You can learn more about Dr. Drummond here: https://www.adamddrummond.com/You can learn more about Model Schools here: https://www.hmhco.com/the-center-for-model-schoolsThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Jeff Rodman, the Executive Director of NELMS: The New England League of Middle Schools. Join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2025 LIVE, at 4:15 EST as well talk leadership, learning, and the upcoming NELMS Conference in Springfield, MA. The conference is March 24 & 25th, and we'll share all the great reasons why you should attend this year! Jeff has an incredible journey--having served as a Principal for 24 yrs (WOW, 23 of them in the middle school!) You talk about surviving & thriving!!!You can learn more about the NELMS conference here: https://www.nelms.org/annualconferenceThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Honorée Corder is the author of 67 books and counting, including Write Your First Nonfiction Book. She’s a publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately turns aspiring non-fiction authors into bestselling and best-earning authors (and so much more)! She also runs the Empire Builders Mastermind, does all sorts of other magical things, and her badassery is legendary. (She also has a great sense of humor and while she takes her work very seriously, herself … not so much!)Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 4:15 EST.

This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL Learn more about Honoree here: https://honoreecorder.com/

Meet Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Okaloosa Schools in Niceville, FL. Mr. Chambers has been the Superintendent in Okaloosa since 2019 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in the district, including the "First Year" teacher of the year way back in '99! I had the opportunity to spend some time with Marcus and the leaders from Okaloosa Schools last summer--and WOW--Marcus is a tremendous leader, presenter, and believer in education. I look forward to having him as a guest on the podcast LIVE on Tuesday, 12/10/24, at 4:14 EST/3:15 CT. Join us! #SurviveThrive You can learn more about Superintendent Chambers & Okaloosa Schools here: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/... This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Lars Clemensen, the long-time Superintendent of Hampton Bays, NY School District. Lars is also the President of the NYSCOSS—NY State Council of School Superintendents. He will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast to talk leadership, learning, LI, Longhorns, and more. Lars is also a husband and father to two small children, so we will also tackle the challenges of being a bust school superintendent and a Dad. Join us LIVE on Monday, Nov. 25th, at 4:10 est on all the socials. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet William Vanderbloemen, author of Be the Unicorn and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. I absolutely loved the book Be the Unicorn, which contains the 12 essential habits that separate high achievers in an increasingly competitive world. William is an expert in hiring and HR and can spot the "Unicorn" out of a crowd. Join us, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:05 EST on all socials!
If you are looking to grow your leadership and want to add to your toolbox, don't miss this podcast! #SurviveThrive
This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb
Learn more about William and his work here: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/

Meet my good friend, Amber Parker, Ballard County (KY) MS Principal, home of the Bombers. Amber has been the leader at BCMS for more than 12 years and has been there for 27 years! WOW! She has amazing energy & a warm, caring heart. She is a single Mom to Quadruplets (yes, Quadruplets!!!) and survives and thrives through it all. She is also heavily involved at the KY State Leadership level, serving & presenting for KASA: Kentucky Association of School Admin. She was even the girls' varsity hoops coach, too! Join me for this fun, lively podcast LIVE, Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at 4:15 EST This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

#ELB Podcast: Meet Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson Education Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This will be a different type of podcast, with me interviewing them on #ELB and them interviewing me on Spillin’ the Tea in Studio D--2 podcasts combined into one! Cool! I met Darin & and Candiss at a summer leadership event in AR & they were awesome: high energy, a great learning environment, and a strong mission to serve & positively impact their people! Join us LIVE on the podcast today, Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2024, at 4:15 pm EST/3:15 pm CT. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Vince Swagerty, the Superintendent of North Bend Schools in beautiful, coastal Oregon. Vince is a life-long Oregonian and in his 2nd year as the leader in N. Bend. We'll talk about leadership, learning, school culture, baseball, and more. Join us LIVE from the South Coast ESD leadership & professional learning day at 4:05 pm PT/7:05 EST on all socials. #Survivethrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Excited to join L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., LIVE on the #ELB podcast from the SAANYS Conference in beautiful downtown Lake Placid, NY. Earl & I will jump on the podcast together between sessions at 3:10 pm EST today, Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Dr. Franks is the Executive Director of The NAESP: The National Association of Elementary School Principals. He has served as executive director for 7 years at NAESP and previously at CLAS (The Council for Leaders at Alabama Schools) for 9 years as executive director. We'll talk leadership, education, being a band director, and more LIVE today at 3:10 pm EST. Join us! #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Meet Joe Coscia, a recently retired teacher and boys' HS basketball coach at Susan Wagner HS in Staten Island. Joe has coached for 35 years and has earned 445 wins, 2nd all-time on Staten Island. Joe was always a gentleman and fierce competitor when I officiated his games many years ago in the SIHSL & the PSAL. I am proud to talk to Joe about his career, coaching, his longevity, and surviving & thriving through it all. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, on all the socials. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb