The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode #337: Steve Bollar

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality.

Find Steve online: LinkedIN, FB, Tiktok, YouTube @standtallsteve IG @stevenbollar

Episode #335: Dr. Almitra Berry

Dr. Almira Berry is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, author, podcast host, and consultant on the topic of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America’s K12 education system. Her works and research focus on equity and academic achievement for marginalized learners – particularly in majority-of-color, low-wealth, large, urban school districts.

Dr. Berry is host of the podcast, Educational Equity Emancipation and author of the books Effecting Change for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners and Equitable Instructional Practices for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners as well as numerous other articles addressing educational equity.

Find Almitra online: @almitraberry everywhere it’s easy to find her. FB, LinkedIn, Treads, TikTok. You will find links to her books, website, podcast from there.

Episode #334: Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is an urban education and leadership scholar, speaker, consultant, and qualitative researcher. Dr. Gabbadon's work and research explore the intersection of culturally affirming leadership, school working conditions and racial climate, and educator diversity. Previously, Dr. Gabbadon served as a high school teacher, teacher leader, and assistant principal/director of curriculum and instruction in traditional public and charter schools. Dr. Gabbadon has also served as a visiting professor and instructor of undergraduate and graduate education at numerous institutions of higher education, including Temple University and Swarthmore College.

Dr. Gabbadon's scholarship has been published in leading academic journals such as Urban Education and The Urban Review. She is also the author of "Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership" in publication with the Association for Supervision, and Curriculum Development (ASCD). More importantly, she is an activist, committed partner, and devoted parent.

Find Dr. Gabbadon online: LinkedIn, X @atgabbadon IG, website: https://www.atgabbadon.com/

 

Episode #333: Loren Brody

Loren Brody is an elementary school principal on the East Coast. He is also a husband, father of two teenagers, amateur violinist, dedicated swimmer, vegetarian cook, mindfulness devotee, and new triathlete.

Find Loren online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brody-622241141 

Episode #336: Navigating the Trenches in '24

Dana's personal trench story that took place over the period of the 23/24 school year and until mid-Sept.

Dr. Dana Goodier has 25 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and has worked at the middle and elementary school level as an administrator. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in 2020. She often speaks at conferences, providing educators with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task. Currently, she serves as the president of CCFLT (Colorado Congress for Language Teachers). She often writes blogs for the Teach Better Team and is the author of Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators, published in 2022. She is the host of the “Out of the Trenches” podcast, which features educators who share their stories of resiliency.

Follow her on X, FB, Bluesky & LinkedIn @danagoodier & IG @outoftrenchespc and visit her website at: www.danagoodier.com

Episode #332: Dr. David Franklin

Dr. David Franklin: author of “Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership” Bio from website: Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, and presenter. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, a Master’s Degree in Education Technology from National University, and holds a B.A. in Music from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Franklin is an Education Consultant and an Adjunct Professor of Education for Colorado State University. He is also a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliability Schools, Instructional Rounds, Collaborative Teams, and PLCs.

Find David online: https://principalsdesk.org/author/dfranklin77/

The Principal’s desk podcast: https://principalsdesk.org/the-principals-desk-podcast/

Advice from the Principal’s Desk book: Publications – The Principal's Desk https://principalsdesk.org/tpd-publications/

\Principal’s Desk blog: https://principalsdesk.org/the-principals-desk-blog/

Episode #331: David K. Richards

David K. Richards is the podcast host of Changemaker ED"U" who has spent his career working in various roles as a teacher, principal, superintendent, board member, consultant and school founder. Started 10 award winning schools. David’s life mission is to help changemakers usher in new paradigms for learning and leadership. He is the Founder & CEO of Changemaker Microschools, a network of innovative love-based microschools. He also coaches leaders through his Wise Warrior program and podcast, Changemaker ED“U”.

He has worked in education reform for over 25 years as a teacher, principal, and founder of several innovative schools with nationally recognized Summit Public Schools and Growth Public Schools. David has dedicated his life to helping people of all ages connect with the powerful leader within themselves. David lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and two children. He holds a BA from UC Berkeley and an MA from Stanford University.

Find David online: https://www.davidkrichards.com/

LinkedIn & IG: @davidkrichards

Episode #330: Leroy Slanzi

Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in the education system. Leroy also excels as a facilitator of professional development sessions, has been on numerous podcasts and is a sought-after keynote speaker, helps parents, teachers and schools through the chaos life brings. Is principal at an Elementary school, has been a principal at all levels.

Find Leroy online:

 https://leroyslanzi.com/     https://www.facebook.com/leroy.slanzi.9  

https://twitter.com/http://@playistheway  https://www.pinterest.ca/leroyslanzi  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OH1J2G2mG6ZSWgRLZSHLQ   https://www.instagram.com/authorleroyslanzi?igsh=M2gxcnBlODVpdG1r   https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-slanzi-3632b2233 

leroyslanzi@gmail.com

He does leadership, teacher & parent coaching. Will have a free consultation. 

Episode #329: Dr. Lisa Lande

Dr. Lisa Lande has dedicated her professional endeavors to advocating for teachers and students around the globe. It is her aspiration that every classroom in every school is one that she would want her own three children to learn in.

Dr. Lande is a former teacher, college professor, and director of several large-scale school reform projects. She currently serves as the Director of International Programs for the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations. Dr. Lande is a co-author of Teacher Voice: Amplifying Success; Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive; and The Power of Voice in Schools: Listening, Learning, & Leading Together.

Find Lisa online: www.quagliainstitute.org 

X: @Lisa_Lande

Episode #328: Matt McGee

Matt McGee is the founder of MRM Education, an elite tutoring and college admissions consultancy that emphasizes academic curiosity and confidence in students with the ultimate goal of admission into a top university. His 15-year career included private tutoring, special education and admissions consulting before founding MRM Education in 2020. His student-first approach and intensive peer-adjacent mentorship method has helped hundreds of students raise their grades and gain admission to Ivy-Plus schools. In 2024, he founded MRM Academy, a fully virtual 1:1 school for families desiring customizable and flexible education options for their child. Find Matt online: https://www.mrmeducation.com/

https://www.instagram.com/MrmEducation/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrm-education/

@mrmeducation (company) @mattmcgee_edconsulting (personal) @themrmacademy (school)