Meet Jose Sanchez, the Assistant Superintendent of HR of Oakdale Joint USD in CA. Jose and I connected years ago at a leadership event and have stayed in touch. He is a vibrant leader, leading in and outside his district. We'll talk family (Jose has 3 amazing children), leadership, learning, and more. Join us today, Thursday 10/30, LIVE at 7 pm EST on the #ELB 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 Syd Sexton, Executive Director of Leadership Development at Frenship ISD in Wolfforth, TX. Syd is new to this role after serving in leadership positions in ESC 17 for many years. Syd is a wife and mom & is earning her doctorate in education. We'll talk leadership, learning, change, and more today LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST today, Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 2025. Join us!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 Samantha Herron--Regional Teacher of the Year in OR. I met Samantha in October of 2024, as she received the prestigious Regional Teacher of the Year award. I am excited to learn her journey & story from rural OR and beyond. She was also nominated for History Teacher of the Year in OR. We'll talk student engagement, teaching, art, and more--Join us LIVE this evening, 7:30 EST, 4:30 PT, Thursday, 10/16/25.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

BAM! LIVE @ Baker MS in Baker City, OR with Principal Amanda Wilde & 8th-grade President Iris Young. We are in the middle of a leadership day & took some time to talk with two great leaders. Shout out to Superintendent Hallgarth for making this all happen! #SurviveThrive #BakerProudThis 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 Bradlee Skinner, educator, teacher, and theater director at Green River HS. Brad and I crossed paths this summer at Green River, WY, during their school opening--and I learned about his journey of music, writing, creativity, photography, and DJing--He was a DJ for the Savannah Bananas this summer in Colorado!!! Wow. Brad also speaks professionally. You can learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/AStarkRealization/ Join us tonight, Wed. 10/1, at 7:30 EST, 5:30 MT for our leadership conversation on #ELB Keep surviving & thriving! #SurviveThriveThis 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

Join me LIVE for this solo podcast tonight, Monday, 9/29/25, with some thoughts and reflections on different topics related to leadership, learning, and personal growth.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 Todd Bloomer, the Director of School Leadership for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Todd was a long time HS Principal in Texas, retired, and now has taken on a new role in San Antonio.He is also the author of The BluePrint: Survive & Thrive as a School Administrator. You can purchase the book here: http://amzn.to/46dhm3t"Yankee Todd" as he is known is also an avid runner, husband, father of 5, and is active on social media producing great, inspirational videos often on all his socials. You can follow Todd here: @todd_bloomer_author on Insta and Tik Tok
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@bloomer_sa (X)Learn more at Todd's website: toddmbloomer.comJoin us for the podcast LIVE tonight, Thursday September 11th, 2025 at 7:30 EST/6:30 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: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Friends, meet Dr. Jason Leahy, the longtime Executive Director of the super awesome Illinois Principals Association. Dr. Leahy will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 4:15 EST/3:15 CT.A former Principal and son of a Principal, Jason has held the position of Executive Director at IPA for 19 years. Husband and father to 5 children, Dr. Leahy will share his journey of leadership and learning in his roles, including Executive Director. We'll also dive into the School Leader Paradigm System through IPA. You can learn more here: https://www.ilprincipals.org/resources/par...Learn more about Dr. Leahy here: https://bit.ly/ELBLeahyThis 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