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Brian Kulak is back to share MORE practical, easy-to-implement strategies to build a positive culture in your school. Be sure to listen to Ep. 124 for the first part of the conversation.

Sue Thotz is the Director of Education Outreach with Common Sense Media as well as a speaker and facilitator of professional development on the topics of digital citizenship, wellness, and the culture of technology integration. There are a lot of questions surrounding Artificial Intelligence in education, and in this episode, Sue and Brent chat about how educators can try and navigate the uncharted waters of AI.

Aubrey Patterson, CEO and Chief Headache Remover of Warm Demanders, Inc., is back for another episode to share more tips and tools to help educators save time, be more effective, and encourage those they serve. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out Ep.122 for Part 1 of the conversation. For more information about Aubrey and his work, visit ⁠warmdemanders.com⁠.

A previous guest on the podcast (Ep. 56), elementary principal and author Brian Kulak is back for another engaging conversation. In this episode, Brian and Brent share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to build a positive school culture in your school.

Brent shares how a recent visit to McDonald’s can serve as a great reminder of what we want our schools to be like…and what we DON’T want to emulate.

Aubrey Patterson is the CEO and Chief Headache Remover of Warm Demanders, Inc. A former teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, Aubrey now helps educators all over the world remove obstacles to become more impactful with those they serve. In this episode, Aubrey and Brent share some of their favorite tips and tools for school leaders.  For more information about Aubrey and his work, visit warmdemanders.com.

In this episode, Brent shares an effective yet often-overlooked leadership strategy. In education (and life), circumstances are often less than ideal, and acknowledging that fact can have a positive effect on how those around us move forward, despite the challenges.

Veteran educator John Fox shares some great resources and tips on how teachers and administrators can wade into the waters of AI to leverage its time-saving power, freeing themselves up to be more effective with those they serve.

In this episode, Brent shares three short stories illustrating the power contained in even the briefest of our interactions with others, and how those moments can be life-changing for others…and ourselves.

Kevin grew up in poverty, attending school in more than 20 states before becoming the first high school and college graduate in his family. For 13 years, he taught K-12 art, summer art camps, and wrote and directed high school plays. He is currently a technology integrationist and staff developer based in Colorado Springs. In this episode, Kevin shares some incredible stories about how music and the arts can be the spark in students’ lives.

Ever encountered someone who just exudes joy, who brightens your day when you’re in his or her presence? What if we were able to be that kind of person for those around us? In this episode, Brent shares a recent experience and how it can remind us that every one of us, regardless of position, has the opportunity to share contagious joy.

In this episode, Brent shares a personal story to remind us that not only is it important to take care of ourselves so we can better serve others, but that self care can look different for each of us. As silly as it sounds, it might even take the form of a fast food restaurant.

This episode will put a smile on your face as six amazing educators share heartwarming stories that remind us not to focus on the challenges of the job, but rather on the best parts of being a teacher.

At some point in your life, you may have received the following advice – “Never look back!” While we definitely don’t want to live in the past, in this episode, Brent uses a personal story to make the case that looking back isn’t just okay, it’s necessary to remember and appreciate how far we’ve come.

Tisha is an innovative district Student Engagement & Professional Development Specialist, international speaker, Canva Learning Consultant, and Canva Education Creator from Southern Oregon. Previously, she served as a district Tech Integration Specialist and taught Family & Consumer Science for 25 years. Tisha is also a podcast host and author of Make Learning Magical. In this episode, Tisha and Brent talk about the importance of looking for the joy in what we do, as that joy can be contagious.