The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode 12: Jessica Holloway

Jessica Holloway is an instructional coach, ASCD 2019 Emerging Leader and STEM policy/leadership fellow for her local association-the Chattanooga Public Education Association. She is also a Google Certified Educator Level 1. She and her family live in the Chattanooga,TN area. Connect with Jessica on Twitter @holloywayreader  View this episode on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/lE8NX6WpHbs

Episode 11:Diana Graber

Diana Graber is a digital literacy educator, advocate and author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, a tool for educators and parents in helping kids build healthy relationships with technology. Her Cyber Civics program has been adopted by schools in 40 U.S. states and many other countries. Founder of the CyberWise website, which is a huge resource for parents on digital literacy. She lives in Southern California. Find Diana online at www.dianagraber.com   Her curriculum can be found at: www.cybercivics.com Her website with resources for parents is found at : www.cyberwise.org

Episode 10: Phyllis Fagell

Phyllis Fagell has worked in both public and private schools with students in grades K-12. She currently works full time as the school counselor for Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and provides therapy to children, teens and adults in private practice.  Phyllis is the author of “Middle School Matters” and a journalist. Phyllis’ website is: https://phyllisfagell.com/ Follow Phyllis on Twitter@pfagell

Episode 9: Frank DeAngelis

Frank DeAngelis is the retired principal of Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, where he served as principal between 1996-2014. He is presently serving as a consultant for safety and emergency management for the Jeffco School District in Colorado and for Safe and Sound schools. He has transformed the school safety conversation world-wide. Frank has addressed numerous professional and school audiences on the topic of recovery after a school-based tragedy. Follow Frank on Twitter @FrankDiane72 and learn more about his work @www.safeandsoundschools.org You can buy his book They Call Me Mr. De here. Proceeds from the book go to Columbine memorial in Littleton.

Episode 8: Hans Appel

Hans Appel is an Educator, Speaker, Podcaster, Director of Culture @teachbetterteam, Co-Creator @awculture, Author of #AwardWinningCulture, the perfect tool for building whole child intentionality and action through kindness, empathy, and service. Hans has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 19 years. 2 years ago, Hans launched his own blog about School Culture and rolled out a student-led leadership podcast called Award Winning Culture: Hosted by Wildcat Nation

Episode 7: Jason Ottley

Dr. Jason Ottley personifies a perfect blend of scholarship, innovation, professionalism, & heart. Jason is on LinkedIn @drjasonottley or website: bit.ly/thevillageinaction  8pm EST on Tues/Thurs he does a web series on Social Justice. Check his website for further information.

Episode 6: Frankie Mendoza

Frankie Mendoza is the Dean of Culture and Restorative Justice Coordinator at IDEA Public Schools in Austin, TX. IDEA has a “No Excuses” philosophy- students can succeed and achieve great things, no matter what neighborhood they’re in. Frankie speaks about his journey to and through college and how he implemented restorative justice at his campus. Follow Frankie on LinkedIn & YouTube channel @FrankieMA.

Episode 5: Jen Molitor

Jen Molitor is a Speaker and Author of The Happy Teacher’s Handbook- From Overwhelmed to Inspired- Helping Teachers Embrace Resiliency. She is transitioning this fall into her first principal role at a 4th/5th grade campus. Find Jen on Twitter @TeacherRenegade

Episode 4: PJ Caposey

Dr. PJ Caposey is the Superintendent of Meridian School District # 223 in Illinois, an award winning educator, keynote speaker, and author of 7 books on time management, teacher evaluation, student success strategies and student voice. As a district leader he’s developed empathy and the willingness to see adults become greater than they are. Follow him on Twitter @mcusdsup
 

Episode 3: Mechelle Newell

Dr. Mechele Newell is a 2nd/3rd grade teacher/Change Agent/Advocate for the under-represented/under-privileged youth and leader in her local ministry in the Bay Area. A former laboratory scientist, she supports youth and education in the local community by volunteering in local public and private schools. Follow her @mechelenewell