The Out of the Trenches Podcast

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)

Episode #327: Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante

Tim Cusack, EdD has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and naval warfare officer with the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) and currently serves as Dean of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton.

Vince Bustamante is an instructional coach, curriculum content developer, and author who resides in Calgary, Canada who has co-authored two bestselling books with Corwin, Great Teaching by Design and The Assessment Playbook for Distance and Blended Learning.

Find Vince & Tim online: Visit Tim's Website, www.TimothyCusack.com

Follow Tim on LinkedIn, X @CusackTim Visit Vince's Website, www.VinceBustamante.com

Follow Vince on X @VinceBusta

Episode #325: Kim Strobel

Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on well-being and the pursuit of fulfillment, she traverses the globe, sharing her insights. Kim specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose. Drawing from her extensive background as a teacher and curriculum director, Kim’s ultimate aim is to inspire her audience. Through her engaging talks, she presents captivating research, heartwarming anecdotes, and practical steps for achieving life-altering results.

Find Kim online: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.sabelhausstrobel

Teach Happy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1798779396858380

 

Teach Happy Book:  https://a.co/d/72rcsQ0  go to her website for bulk orders, download study guide to use w/ your staff: Here’s the link for study guide. https://strobeleducation.com/teach-happy/

Teach Happy Book Website Link: https://strobeleducation.com/teach-happy/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimstrobeljoy/

Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-strobel/ 

Twitter: @strobeled

Episode #324: Adam Stolzer

Adam Stolzer is the principal of Burwell Junior/Senior High School in Burwell, NE. Currently in his 2nd year as principal, he has been extraordinarily intentional about his approach to instructional leadership. In this episode, he talks about Instructional Leader Visibility & Presence.

Find Adam online: X: #cornhuskerchats X: @adamstolzer28 FB: @adamstolzer

Episode #323: Jay Schroder

As a classroom teacher, Jay Schroder’s pursuit of excellence led the Oregon Council of Teachers of English to award him with the High School English Teacher of Excellence Award in 2021, and in 2022 he received the High School Teacher of Excellence Award from the National Council of Teachers of English.

Jay is the founder of the Teach from Your Best Self professional learning program and author of Teach from Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom.

Find Jay online: www.teachfromyourbestself.org contact him via his website LinkedIn, X @jayschroder

Episode #322: Dr. Matthew Zakreski

“Dr. Matt”PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken over 400 times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent people. He is also a frequent podcast guest and can be found on many different platforms.

Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective which provides therapy, IQ testing, coaching, and consulting.

Find "Dr. Matt" online:

https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/  speaking/training www.drmattzakreski.com

https://vimeo.com/drmattzakreski

https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zakreski-0a32358

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/the-neurodiversity-collective-succasunna-nj/1254692

https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ (For Therapy)

Https://www.drmattzakreski.com 

Episode #321: Danielle Lindner

Danielle Lindner started her own preschool in New Jersey and has taken what she's learned in her years as an educator (and as a mother) and poured that knowledge into a parenting pocket guide. She thrives on helping parents through the difficult preschool years, all the while using her wit, humor and caring demeanor.

An esteemed educational consultant in early childhood education and a renowned parenting coach, Danielle Lindner is also an accomplished entrepreneur and author. She holds an MA in teaching and elementary education (Hons.) from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is the founder of The London Day School, a prestigious institution that provides a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners.

Danielle was recognized as a Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs by Leading Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners (LWE), a networking home to an impressive roster of talented female entrepreneurs. Visit www.daniellelindner.com to learn more about Danielle, her new book “Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years: One Challenge at a Time,” or to request a parent coaching consultation. Danielle has published numerous children's books, designed to raise caring kids. Recently, she published “Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years: One Challenge at a Time,” to help parents handle their two to five year-olds.

Danielle would be happy to discuss the transition from preschool to KG as well as the challenges teachers may encounter at the KG-2nd grade level with separation anxiety.

Find Danielle online: https://daniellelindner.com/

IG: @danielle.lindner