Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast

A Brain Friendly Chat

Season 5, Episode 3

Guest: David Sousa & Carol Ann Tomlinson

In this episode, world renown neuroscientist David Sousa and differentiated instruction expert Carol Ann Tomlinson discuss matters of the brain and its connection to effective instructional strategies...Go to the episode

Restoring Humanity Through Personalized Learning

Season 5, Episode 2

Guest: Paul Emerich France

"If it’s not sustainable, then it’s not best practice.” This quote speaks to Paul France’s commitment to honor both teachers and students. In this episode, France provides a clear yet nuanced understanding of personalized learning...Go to the episode

How to Realistically Retain Your Joy

Season 5, Episode 1

Guest: Debbie Silver

School leaders and teachers have really been through it the last few years. Remaining optimistic can be quite a challenge under such circumstances. Enter Debbie Silver...Go to the episode

More Courageous Leadership

Season 4, Episode 8

Guest: Mike Soules

 He discusses what he learned about leadership during times of crisis, holding true to your values even when external pressures are high and spearheading innovative approaches to common challenges...Go to the episode

7 Mindshifts for Tackling Old Problems

Season 4, Episode 7

Guest: Connie Hamilton, Joseph Jones, T.J. Vari

Poor achievement scores, teacher turnover, funding shortfalls and political pressures. These are just a few issues that have dogged the education profession for years; they seem intractable. But this session’s guests, Connie Hamilton, Joseph Jones, and T.J. Vari, disagree....Go to the episode

The 10th Anniversary of Putting FACES on the Data with Lyn Sharratt

Season 4, Episode 6

Guest: Lyn Sharratt

Data and accountability are important to a school’s success. Yet as important as numbers and targets are, without the “why”, meaning is lost. Reminding ourselves of the children in front of this data is key to improving instruction...Go to the episode

So You Think You Want to Write a Book…

Season 4, Episode 5

Guests: Tanya Ghans and Morgan Fox

There is a question that Peter Dewitt gets often: How do I go about getting a book published? In fact, he’s heard it so much, that we decided to pull back the curtains on this process for interested listeners.....Go to the episode

Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners

Season 4, Episode 4

Guests: Debbie Zacarian

In this episode, Debbie Zacarian shares updates in the world of educating multilingual learners. This research includes a more nuanced understanding of the socicultural underpinnings of language development, a shift from deficit to asset-based models that affirm the value of multilingualism, a greater appreciation of the importance of both culturally responsive instruction and more....Go to the episode

How Welcoming is Your School? A Frank Discussion About Recruiting and Retaining People of Color

Season 4, Episode 3

Guests: Howard Fields and Darryl Diggs

The historical knowledge and experience that longtime staff members have is often unparalleled. Therefore, the high turnover rate we are seeing today, and frankly always for some schools, is nothing less than devastating for school communities. When we add on to that retaining teachers of color, the effects are multiplied...Go to the episode

“We are not all the same!” How to Differentiate Supervision with Ann Mausbach and Kim Morrison

Season 4, Episode 2

Guest: Ann Mausbach & Kim Morrison-Kazmierczak

Many teachers recoil at term “supervision.” Who can blame them. So often it is something done to teachers with a tenuous connection to their unique, professional needs. Authors Ann Mausbach and Kim Morrison are on a mission to fix that...Go to the episode

Teacher Retention: Who's Abandoning Whom?

Season 4, Episode 1

Guests: Michael Fullan & Joanna Rizzotto

In a follow up to their widely popular Edweek article, the luminary Michael Fullan and seasoned practitioner Joanna Rizzotto discuss the roots of our teacher retention problem—the system of schooling itself. ...Go to the episode

Leader Credibility

Season 3, Episode 10

When we see a great leader in action, it can seem like magic. But thankfully it’s not. In fact, there is a science behind the people we trust and want to follow. It is the science of credibility...Go to the episode

Schools on the Move

Season 3, Episode 9

A coherent system has never been more important for schools. In fact, the best buffer against crisis, learning loss, and changing human resources is a school that has uniform systems, shared language, and a common vision....Go to the episode

A Smarter Way to Discuss the Reading Wars

Season 3, Episode 8

Many educators are tired of the pendulum swinging so often when it comes to reading instruction. And while this fatigue is understandable, the low reading rates of so many children demand continued attention. In fact, many argue that it is the social justice issue of our time...Go to the episode

Working with Families

Season 3, Episode 7

Behind every great school are active and engaged families. Period. Yet it can be so easy for this to fall through the crack for busy leaders. This episode's bestselling author, Steve Constantino, will break down why it’s important to prioritize engaging families, how engaging families has shifted in our current time, and give some practical tips that work quickly. ....Go to the episode

How De-implementation Can Ease Overwork

Season 3, Episode 6

In this episode, Peter Dewitt discusses the concept of de-implementation and why it’s a term that should be on every leader’s mind. He sounds the alarm on what will continue to happen to our school communities if we don’t start easing the overwhelming workload for teachers and principals....Go to the episode

Dear School Leaders

Guests: Ayanna Perry, Matthew Kay, Christina Nosek, Georgina Rivera

Season 3, Episode 5

If you have ever wanted to be a fly on the wall and hear what your most respected and productive teachers have to say, this is the session for you......Go to the episode

How to Help Leaders Stick Around

Guests: Andrea Kane, Tim Cusack, Vince Bustamante

Season 3, Episode 4

We all know the principal who has led their school for over a decade. How does that happen? What makes them feel like they can make a difference year after year. Our guests today would say it is likely.....Go to the episode

The Meeting You Need to Have

Guests: Lorna and Kurtis Hewson

Season 3, Episode 3

Collaborative does not always mean productive or responsive. Earmarking time in the day for educators to meet and discuss the needs of children is essential, but only if these meetings scale solutions and build teacher capacity....Go to the episode

Do You Really Understand Equity?

Guests: Tammy Campbell, and Chaunte Garrett

Season 3, Episode 2

Today, we hear the rallying cry for equity all around us. Education leaders champion its cause, but how seamlessly is the work folded into their everyday practice? Equity cannot stand alone or be part of a title given to some person working somewhere in the organization....Go to the episode

Courageous Leadership

Guests: Michael Fullan, Mark Edwards, Dr. Joris Ray, and Dr. Marty Pollio

Season 3, Episode 1

Covid. Book bans. Polarizing legislation. The last few years have been relentless in their efforts to pull district leaders’ attentions away from the normal business of running schools. But some leaders have remained a true beacon of light, keeping everyone’s eye on what is best for students...Go to the episode

Leading 5 Generations in Your School With Mark White

Guest: Mark White

Season 2, Episode 10

For the first time in recent history, school leaders have five generations in their schools: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z (entering as brand-new teachers), and Gen Alpha students. In this far-reaching episode, Peter DeWitt and Mark White discuss how schools can leverage new technology to reach their youngest teachers and students, how to retain and attract more Millennials and Gen Z teachers, and how to move from managing to coaching with all generations...Go to the episode

Improving Leadership Team Habits With Anthony Kim

Guest: Anthony Kim

Season 2, Episode 9

In schools, the logistics of how our teams work together are just as important as what we work together to do. In this super practical episode, organizational development expert Anthony Kim shares better habits for school leadership teams to adopt...Go to the episode

Empowering Women in School Leadership

Guests: Trudy Arriaga & Delores Lindsey

Season 2, Episode 8

The stories we tell about school leadership are predominantly male - but that needs to change. In this important episode, authors Trudy Arriaga and Delores Lindsey share new stories about women in school leadership, and paint a picture of what gender equity actually looks like...Go to the episode

Supporting Students in Poverty

Guest: Horacio Sanchez

Season 2, Episode 7

Dr. Horacio Sanchez brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to this deep dive into the effects of poverty on learning. Covering language development, empathy, behavior, and bias, this wide-ranging episode will center on what school leaders need to know to support students from impoverished situations...Go to the episode

Building Up Your Leadership Teams

Guest: Peter DeWitt

Season 2, Episode 6

In this episode, host Peter DeWitt sits in the hot seat to talk about his new book, Collective Leader Efficacy. Much has been written about the power of teachers' collective efficacy to impact student learning - but Peter has found that collective efficacy can enhance the role of instructional leadership teams as well...Go to the episode

Leveling Up Your Leadership

Guest: Daniel Bauer

Season 2, Episode 5

Daniel Bauer, self-proclaimed Ruckus Maker and popular podcast host, is all about improving leadership development through masterminds: small groups of school leaders coming together to support each other and "level up" their leadership...Go to the episode

Affirming Every Student's Humanity

Guests: Sharone Brinkley-Parker, Tracey Durant, Kandice Taylor, Lisa Williams, Kendra Johnson, Johari Toe

Season 2, Episode 4

To prioritize all students' dignity as humans sometimes requires us to step outside of our comfort zones. In this episode, the six authors of Humanity Over Comfort share their thoughts on how we can all contribute to achieving equity...Go to the episode

The Game of Grading

Guest: Tom Guskey

Season 1, Episode 9

Grading in the U.S. is typically a hodge podge amalgamation of many measurements: homework, quizzes, tests, projects, participation, and many other factors. Grading often becomes a game for many students, and some students simply refuse to play.…Go to the episode