Meet Yankee Todd--the awesome Todd Bloomer--school leader, speaker, and 2x author--out with his newest book, Finding Your Red Bench! A month-by-month guide, a coach, and a trusted friend offering advice from the bench, the book focuses on campus operations, campus culture, and your own self-care, which look different each month. It also provides a look ahead to each month to allow leaders not to constantly be in a game of whack-a-mole!Filled with structures, supports & advice that can help any great leader not just survive but thrive!You can find it on Amazon! https://amzn.to/4xn5gRMThis 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/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/

SOLO Podcast with the host Andrew Marotta- opening the school year, ABRACADABRA, and dealing with conflict! #BAM! Looking for high-performance leadership coaching? Let's connect--PPC coaching: https://andrewmarotta.com/ppc/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

Meet the Superintendent/Principal of Harmony Township School District Daryle Weiss. Daryle is a lifelong NJ resident--and has had a unique and creative background--coaching, farming, building--and even acting & comedy! We'll talk all things leadership, NJ, and dominating the day! Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Tuesday, 8/11 at 4:10 ESTThis 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

Meet Principal Joey Horn from Lincoln Elementary in Princeton, IL. Joey and I connected years ago at IPA- Illinois Principals Association. Joey is a leader, husband, father, and one who is passionate about bringing positive energy to his family, school, and community. He'll join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, 8/6 at 4:15 EST. Join us!Follow Joey @joeydean_ and on X @Joey_Horn_Joey is also a strong user & believer in IXL. 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

Meet Matt Booth, the Director of Strength and Conditioning, Dean of Athletics, and Leadership Teacher at Canterbury School in Fort Myers, FL. Matt is a passionate leader who is looking to motivate and inspire others on his journey.Join us today, Tuesday, June 23rd, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST.We'll discuss fatherhood, leadership, and his 1st book--coming out soon: Being Champions before Championships: A playbook on Leadership, Culture, and Mindset in sports and Life. Learn more & follow Matt Instagram (@coachmattbooth); LinkedIn (Matthew Booth), Facebook (Matthew Booth) 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

Meet April Knight, NAESP President & Principal at Avondale Elementary School in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Knight is just wrapping up her year as NAESP President, and she will join us LIVE today, Monday, 6/22/26, on the #ELB Podcast @ 4:15 EST. We'll discuss all she has learned through this experience--the places she has traveled and the wonderful leaders she's met as NAESP President.She has been a member of NAESP since 2003, has been a Zone Director, President & VP of the Columbus Administrators Association and more. Join us today for this great leadership podcast! 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

Meet Dr. Marcus Belin--Distinguished Principal of Hunley High School in Huntley, IL. Dr. Belin was the 2021 National Digital Principal of the Year and the 2025 Illinois Principal of the Year. Marcus serves on the NASSP Board and one day wants to be the Secretary of Education. Join us on the #ELB podcast LIVE, Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 9 am EST, 8 am CT. He is a husband, father, podcaster, speaker, and more.You can learn more about Marcus and his journey here: https://www.drmarcusbelin.com/meet-dr... and his roles with IL Principals https://ilprincipals.org/presenter/85/ & NASSP https://www.nassp.org/about-nassp/sta... He is the President-elect for NASSP.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

Meet the awesome Sam Demma, the top-selling author & keynote speaker. Sam speaks around the globe to students, educators, and more--sharing his message of hope, kindness, empathy--through powerful stories, backpacks, and tacos! Excited to meet him on the #ELB podcast--Today, Monday, June 1st @ 4:10 PM EST. We'll talk leadership, engaging others--and carrying his positive message to many!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/ELBIXLLearn more about Sam here: @sam_demma on most platforms. www.samdemma.comshop.samdemma.com