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WEP 228: Leading with a Humble Heart, an interview with Zac Bauermaster

Educational Leadership by Putting People First

This is Episode 228 of The Wired Educator Podcast. I interview Zac Bauermaster about leadership, serving in every level of education, and his new book, Leading with a Humble Heart. This is a great interview for all. Enjoy

Click here to listen to Episode 228 of The Wired Educator Podcast.

Zac Bauermaster is an educational leader and author passionate about people. Zac’s mission field is public education. One of his main tag lines is, “It’s all about people.” His leadership style exemplifies a people-first approach as he seeks to glorify God in all he does. Zac has gained humble confidence through his daily pattern of prayer and reading scripture that he aims to share with others to advance God’s kingdom. Zac released a devotional leadership book in July of 2022 titled, Leading with a Humble Heart: A 40 Day Devotional for Leaders. 

Zac currently serves as principal at Kissel Hill Elementary School, located in the Warwick School District in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Zac has the tremendous opportunity to lead teachers, support staff, families, and most importantly, the next generation daily. His greatest joy in education is seeing adults leverage their God-given talents and abilities through inspiring kids to find and use their gifts. Before becoming a principal, Zac served public education in various K-12 roles such as assistant principal, administrator of online learning, teacher, and coach. These experiences have grown Zac’s sphere of influence and allowed him the opportunity to develop and maintain lifelong relationships.

Zac received his undergraduate degree from Millersville University in secondary education and completed his Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Pennsylvania State University. Zac returned to Penn State, where he earned his Principal Certification. Most recently, Zac earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Superintendent Letter of Eligibility from Drexel University. He is a lifelong learner, always looking to learn and grow. His family jokes that he went to school in Kindergarten and hasn’t ever stopped.

Zac continues to grow his leadership influence and share encouragement and positivity, along with the good news of Christ through various social media platforms, magazine publications, and speaking events.

Most importantly, Zac is a husband to his wife Carly, and father to three young kids, Olivia, Eliot, and Isaac. Zac is a firm believer in leading his family first. The family resides in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Connect with Zac at www.zacbauermaster.com or  on Twitter and Instagram @ZBauermaster

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Order a copy of Zac’s book: Leading With a Humble Heart

Connect with Zac at www.zacbauermaster.com or  on Twitter and Instagram @ZBauermaster

One of Zac’s favorite’s is a Five Year Journal

Kelly’s favorite journal.

Thanks for listening.

Kelly

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WEP 227: Make Your Class Relevant and Engaging an Interview with Dominic Helmstetter

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast I interview Dominic Helmstetter. He shares how he connects with students, makes his class relevant and engaging, and how EduProtocols helps him to make a difference as educator.

This is a fun episode. You can hear and feel Dominic’s passion for teaching. You will also leave with actionable takeaways you could put to use immediately in your classroom.

Click here to listen to episode 227.

Dominic Helmstetter has taught Middle and High School for 16 years.  He holds a BA in Integrated Social Studies, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction as well as an MED in Education Leadership.  He began his teaching career in a diverse high needs community before later serving as Dean of Students and Principal.  He later returned to the classroom to teach Junior High before being hired to teach at Perrysburg High School, where he is part of a teaching team that regularly helps students earn among the highest passing rates in Ohio state testing.  His instruction focuses on providing hands-on learning experiences centered around promoting engaging and active learning opportunities for students.  In addition to teaching, Dominic enjoys serving on various district wide leadership teams and speaking at educational conferences designed to help boost student engagement and build classroom culture.

You can follow Dominic on Twitter at @DHelmEDU

He is a leading expert on 

  1. Building Story / Theme into your classroom
  2. Knowing what motivates your students.
  3. EduProtocols
  4. Game Based Learning
  5. He just presented at MassCUE and will be presenting at  NorthPoint ESC soon

Mentioned in this episode:

The EduProtocol Field Guide: 16 Student-Centered Lesson Frames for Infinite Learning Possibilities

The EduProtocol Field Guide Social Studies Edition: 13 Student-Centered Lesson Frames for AP and College Prep

Deploying EduProtocols: A Guide for Educational Change Leaders

Kelly

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WEP 225: What is SEL and Trauma Informed Education, an Interview with Jillian McFarlan

An Interview with Jillian McFarlan


In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview school psychologist, and SEL expert, Jillian McFarlan.

You are going to love and laugh at the backstory of how this interview came about. It’s hilarious.

Click here to listen to my interview with Jillian McFarlan.

We talk about: What really is SEL? Is it real? How do we do it? Why? What in the world is ‘trauma informed education’? Why do we need it? What difference does it make. Jillian is a fantastic resource who takes simplifies these concepts and shows us what they really are, how they matter, and what we can do. You are going to love this authentic and helpful conversation. You are going to leave this podcast a better educator. This is one of my favorites.

There’s a lot of talk right now about social emotional learning and trauma informed education, but I  think few people really know what they’re talking about. Jillian sets the record straight,

Jillian McFarlan, school psychologist, Circleville City Schools

School psychologist Jillian McFarlan is in her seventh year at Circleville City Schools overseeing an array of student testing, social-emotional/mental health supports, and continuity of care needs. Ms McFarlan has a graduate degree (Ed. S) in School Psychology (University of Florida, 2015) and holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences (Ohio State University, 2012). In addition to her psychology background, Ms McFarlan is currently in Ohio University’s Educational Leadership in Administration cohort to further her studies of helping students and families through this additional Master of Arts degree and principal licensure program. Additionally, she has been an assistant varsity basketball coach for the girl’s program at Circleville. She enjoys reading books, connecting with students, and spending time with family and friends.

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Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker
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WEP 224 Ruthless Equity an Interview with Ken Williams

An Interview with Ken Williams

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I talk with the legend Ken Williams about Equity, What makes a successful PLC, the misconceptions and dangers of ability groupings, reaching the disengaged, and his new book Ruthless Equity. I love this interview and you will too.

Click here to listen to my interview with Ken Williams.

Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. A practitioner for nearly three decades, Ken led the improvement efforts at two schools by leveraging the Professional Learning Communities at Work process. Skilled in joining the why of the work to the how of the work, Ken is known for his powerful and engaging combinations of “heart, humor, and hammer.” He is an expert at helping schools build capacity in the collective commitments required of learning for all cultures.

Ken is the former principal of The Learning Academy at E. J. Swint in Jonesboro, Georgia, and Damascus Elementary School in Damascus, Maryland. His firsthand experience with transforming challenged schools translates into action-oriented presentations that inspire hope, create a clear vision, and offer practical strategies to those overwhelmed by challenges.

Ken earned a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College, and a Master of Science from the University of Bridgeport. He is the co-author of the bestseller, Starting A Movement: Building Culture from the Inside-Out in Professional Learning Communities, Creating Physical and Emotional Safety In Schools, and a contributing author of Beyond Conversations About Race.

Mentioned in this podcast: 

Ken’s new book: Ruthless Equity <Coming soon to Amazon in May>

 visit Ken’s website: Unfold The Soul online at www.unfoldthesoul.com

@unfoldthesoul on Twitter

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WEP 222: Rogue Leader an Interview with Rich Czyz

Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny

In this episode Rich Czyz and I talk about getting creative with professional learning opportunities, how to make professional learning not be too much on teacher’s plates, and most importantly how to be a Rogue Leader in your district. Rich is amazing and I am so proud of all that we discuss to keep education fun and meaningful. Rich’s insight to professional learning is second to none. This is an amazing listen.
Rich Czyz is an author, educator, and speaker. He started his career as a fifth grade teacher, has served as a Basic Skills teacher, instructional coach, elementary supervisor and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. Rich is currently the Proud Principal of the Yardville Elementary School in NJ and Co-Founder of FourOClockFaculty.com, as well as author of several books including The Four O’Clock Faculty, The Secret Sauce, and his newest book, ROGUE Leader: Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny. Rich is passionate about engaging all stakeholders in meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.

Known and dreaded by most educators, professional development is often viewed as one more item to tick off the list of obligations that’s not necessarily useful or meaningful to teachers. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As Czyz argues, “pursuing learning and professional development is the single most important action we can take to hone our craft as educators.” In Rogue Leader, Czyz offers the READI method (relevance, embeddedness, alignment, design, and impact) to assess and improve PD programs. He also offers smart principles and practical advice to jumpstart the practice of professional learning at your institution, building on the ideas introduced in his revolutionary Four O’Clock Faculty. Prepare to go ROGUE!

Mentioned in this episode:

Rich’s book: Rogue Leader: Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny

Rich’s website: https://fouroclockfaculty.com/

One of the most influential books Rich has ever read: Creative Trespassing by Tania Katan, about people stuck in non creative jobs and how to get creative.

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WEP 220: The Minimalist Teacher an interview with Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold

An interview with Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Is your district enduring initiative fatigue? My two guests today are from Hawaii and the Netherlands, and they co-authored a book titled The Minimalist Teacher which can help all of us create a better work environment no matter what our role is an education may be. You are going to love

Click Here to listen to this episode with Tammy and Christine.

We talk about:

Why minimalism is needed in our educational lives and school culture.

The benefits of minimalism, and why it’s necessary, and how to employ these techniques.

How to advocate for this minimalist approach?

 I hosted the podcast in Ohio and Tami joined us from Hawaii and Christine from the Netherlands so in this recording we literally span across the planet. Pretty cool. We had a lot of fun.  I can’t wait for you to hear how this episode is going to change your life.

Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is the founder of and professional learning facilitator at Plan Z Professional Learning Services, an elementary teacher, and ASCD author. She has experience teaching and leading in Hawai’i, Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton, Canada. She is an active member of ASCD and is an ASCD Emerging Leader Alumni. Tammy and co-author, C.Y. Arnold wrote the recently published ASCD book, The Minimalist Teacher, as well as other digital publications for ASCD. Tammy has written several guest blogs for ASCD Inservice, Express, EdWeek Teacher blog, and Achieve the Core. She writes on topics such as creating cultures of learning, student engagement, inclusivity, and student agency. 

C. Y. Arnold is an Australian educator with experience at home and abroad. She has worked in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Belgium, and The Netherlands as a teacher, coach, mentor, co-teacher, coordinator, tutor, and supervisor from early childhood education to adult education. Her dedication to teaching has led her to serve on the board of the Singapore chapter of SENIA, publish educational articles, and present at various international and Australian conferences. Her interests in education include exploring research-based pedagogy and practice, inclusive education, quality early childhood education, inquiry, and promoting well-being for students and colleagues. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

Tammy and Christine’s book The Minimalist Teacher.

Rich Czyz’s book Rogue Leader: Make the Rule, Inspire Others and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny

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WEP 219: Survival Guide to The Classroom Apocalypse an Interview with Amanda Fox

An Interview with Amanda Fox

This is the wired educator podcast episode 219. My interview with Amanda Fox and her books Teachingland: A Teachers Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse and MarkerTown, an awesome children’s book. We talk about Canva, virtual reality, augmented reality,  book publishing, creation in the classroom and her amazing story of becoming an educator and more. Get ready to be inspired and learn in this awesome interview.

Click here to listen to my interview with Amanda Fox. 

Amanda is the author of several books including: Teachingland: A Teachers Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse and MarkerTown.

Amanda Fox, is an educator, author, and technology enthusiast currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the Director of Education for QuiverVision, and the founder of Metainkbooks, a publishing company that leverages augmented reality to improve literacy. She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President’s Volunteer Award in 2018. She is the author of Teachingland: A Teacher’s Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse, Zom-Be A Design Thinker,  Markertown, and The Canva Classroom. She is currently working on a followup book to Markertown. Learn more or connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM

For more information on booking Amanda for keynotes, workshops, design thinking led sessions, or video conferencing/virtual book readings with your class or school go to the contact page.

Amanda Fox, is an educator, author, and technology enthusiast currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the Director of Education for QuiverVision, and the founder of Metainkbooks, a publishing company that leverages augmented reality to improve literacy. She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President’s Volunteer Award in 2018. She is the author of Teachingland: A Teacher’s Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse, Zom-Be A Design Thinker,  Markertown, and The Canva Classroom. She is currently working on a followup book to Markertown. Learn more or connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM

For more information on booking Amanda for keynotes, workshops, design thinking led sessions, or video conferencing/virtual book readings with your class or school go to the contact page.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Amanda’s book Teachingland: A Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse

Amanda’s book: MakerTown

Amanda’s book: Zom-Be a Design Thinker

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WEP 218 Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom an Interview with Julie Schmidt Hasson

WEP 218 Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom an Interview with Julie Schmidt Hasson

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interview Julie Schmidt Hasson about her new book Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom. It is all about her research on the impact of teachers. I first interviewed Julie a few years ago for episode 98, and now she is back. What a fun interview. You are going to love her book.

Click here to listen to my interview with Julie. 

Julie Schmidt Hasson, Ed.D. is a professor in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. Julie’s research on the impact of a teacher is the topic of a TEDx talk and is the focus of her engaging professional development programs. She founded the Chalk and Chances project, a vehicle for elevating and celebrating teachers, in 2017. Julie’s latest book, Safe, Seen, and Stretched in the Classroom was released in November 2021.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Julie’s book: Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom

Julie’s website: https://www.julieschmidthasson.com

Julie’s blog: https://www.chalkandchances.com/about

Julie’s TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwy6r26vQY

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WEP 217: Creation in Every Classroom, Interview with Scott Nunes

This is the Wired Educator Podcast Episode 217, my interview with Scott Nunes.

Scott is an energetic ELA teacher turned and EDU tech coach consultant and now a district engagement advocate for Canva! I love Scott’s work in education and especially in the areas of design, project based learning and all the creative work he’s doing with technology. He’s a podcaster and a promoter of all things positive in education. This interview was so much fun. You’re going to leave this podcast inspired and full of great ideas on how to bring creation into your classroom. Buckle up.

Click here to listen to my interview with Scott.

Scott Nunes is an energetic ELA Teacher turned Edtech Coach, Consultant, and now district Engagement Advocate for Canva! This aspiring author has zeal for Design, AR/VR, 3D Printing, and PBL. He builds on his 20+ years as a freelance Graphic Designer to bring real world relevance to classrooms around the world. When he isn’t busy podcasting (Education Today) he can be found sharing on Social media (@MrNunesTeach). Scott is all about building relationships and uplifting teacher and student voices while advocating for belonging, choice, and creating positive work cultures that empower stakeholders to achieve a unifying vision.

Mentioned in this episode:

Follow Scott Nunes on Twitter at @MrNunesTeach

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WEP 216: The Four Relationships We Must Strengthen in Education

Episode 216 of The Wired Educator Podcast

In this 216th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I talk about the four relationships that we must strengthen in education.

I love the magic of a new year and any chance to start fresh. I journal. I make resolutions. I set goals.

Click here to listen to this episode.

Helping students, teachers and educational leaders become their best is my passion and mission in life. I love it.

I see educators working hard to build strong connections with students not only because it is the right thing to do and fun, but because it really makes a difference in the life of that student, in that classroom and in that teacher. Building good relationships, however, is just the start! There are other relationships that are important to nature and that is what this episode is about.

Building relationships with others isn’t easy, but it makes all the difference. It improves our work environment, our day, and our lives. It can even change how we are when we get home! We can’t wait for others to start this important work. We must start it and model it.

I had to get a little courageous in this episode. This is not an interview. This is me opening up and sharing what I believe we all need to do. It’s not easy nor comfortable but it will make a lasting difference in everyone.

I hope you enjoy this podcast as I reach out and share from my heart at what I hope we all can find the strength to put into action.

Please send me your thoughts on this episode.

~Kelly

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