The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode 15: Amber Harper

Amber Harper is an author, educator, Google Certified Trainer, and Teacher Burnout Coach whose mission is to activate Teacher Self-Empowerment to beat burnout and live a happy, fulfilled life. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, author of "Hacking Teacher Burnout" (coming SOON in 2020) and is obsessed with helping educators go from burned-out to BURNED-IN. She also hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to action, inspiration, and support for teachers dealing with teacher burnout called "The Burned-In Teacher Podcast". Follow Amber on Twitter @ @burnedinteacher  Watch this episode on YouTube @https://youtu.be/C4K3p2KdfbA

Episode 14: Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson is an Author, Speaker, Secondary School Principal and District Assessment Coordinator in Wisconsin. Jessica was named 2014 Wisconsin Elementary Principal of the Year, and is the co-Author of "The Coach Approach" and "Balance Like a Pirate", and co-moderator of #PrincipalPLN. She also taught and worked as an instructional coach and assistant principal in Arizona, earning her master’s degree at Arizona State University. She has been in education for 18 years and is starting her 13th year in her current school. You can follow Jessica on Twitter at @PrincipalJ.

Episode 13: Nicole Biscotti

Nicole Biscotti is an educator who believes that everyone should have access to a quality education that connects them with their purpose.  She seeks to bridge understanding, spark conversations, and inspire through her writing. Nicole is an upcoming #EduMatch Author and CoFounder of @the_edu_table  She leads global Twitter chats- #ADHDGlobalConvo #ADHD. She and her family live in Yuma, AZ. She is currently a Spanish Teacher in a public high school. She is also a certified Translator & Interpreter. Visit Nicole's website: www.nicolebiscotti.com and follow her on Twitter @biscottinicole

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.