In episode 149 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Melisa Hayes (@MrsHayesfam), a second grade teacher, two-time cancer survivor, ambassador for Flip and Wakelet, and Global Teacher of Year 2020 recipient. In the episode, Melisa discusses best practices for empowering students, including how to have confidence in kids, bring project-based learning opportunities into the classroom like genius hour, and advocating for instructional programs for all learners.

Episode 117 features Debbie Tannenbaum (@TannenbaumTech), an elementary school technology specialist in Fairfax County, VA and author of the upcoming book, “TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky.” During the episode, we discuss best practices for implementing instructional technologies, the ability for technology coaches to make a major instructional impact at their schools, and how true leaders inspire and empower those around them.

In episode 80, I interview Hans Appel (@HansNAppel), a school counselor, podcaster, speaker, and author. Hans is a school counselor in Washington, creator and co-host of the Award Winning Culture podcast, and is now an author of a book by the same title. During the episode, we discussed how education has been impacted by Covid19, building and improving school culture, and how to involve students in matters of school leadership.

Show Notes: In episode 57, I interviewed Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy (@microschoolcoal), author of the new book “Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids.” […]