Making the World a Better Place One Core-Value at a Time with Gary Smit

Today’s guest, veteran Superintendent Gary Smit, has been intentionally building character for more than twenty years since his district in Illinois first discovered the Character Counts! framework in 1997. Now, though retired from the public school system himself, Gary is still out in the world living his deep-purpose why, to make the world a better […]

Planting Seeds of Hope with Keri Wilt (and her great great grandmother)

Shhhhhh; today’s guest has a secret. Tune in as motivational speaker and author Keri Wilt shares not only the bounty of her own life’s harvest, but also who her great great grandmother, Frances, was and how a lovely lady she never even met continues to positively plant seeds of hope in her garden. Check out […]

“Kindness Cape” Classroom Rituals with Laurie McIntosh

Prepare to be supercharged by kindness warrior Laurie McIntosh, a passionate Kindergarten teacher in Canada, as she shares how she and her students spread kindness through classroom rituals like Kindness Capes, the DNA project, WIN {What I Need} time and more. Check out our sponsor: prosigndesignco.com

The Importance of Vulnerability & Transparency with Dr. Ryan Andrews

“Newbie” Principal Dr. Ryan Andrews comes to us today from The Show-Me State to share why vulnerability and transparency are so important as he makes sure all students have a chance and a champion. After borrowing the idea to change the mindset of a visit to the Principal’s office, this King of Awesome Office Visits […]

The Secrets Behind Bethany Hill’s “why” and Inspiring a Culture of Yes

Today we welcome Lead Learner Bethany Hill from Cabot, Arkansas, who shares the secrets behind what has fueled her why to inspire a Culture of Yes in her character building as well as her #JoyfulLeaders sunshine campaign globally through two decades as an edu-hero and leader. Check out our sponsors: prosigndesignco.com

Inquiry-Based Learning on a Global Scale with Tonya Gilchrist

Teacher, Blogger, Instructional Coach, and Literacy Consultant Tonya Gilchrist shares her passion for learner agency as she grows alongside students in Japan and schools around the world supporting Readers and Writers Workshop and Inquiry-Based Learning. Check out our sponsor: prosigndesignco.com

One Small Act of Kindness with Linnea McFadden

Today’s episode invites our listeners to tune in as Linnea McFadden, author of the chapter book It’s Cool To Be Kind, talks about the writing process, her author visits, and her Cool To Be Kind crusade to make our world a better place, one small act of kindness at a time. Check out our sponsors: prosigndesignco.com

A Lifelong Journey of Cultivation and Personal Growth with Gary Gruber

Today’s episode features edu-hero Gary Gruber, author of The Educational Leadership blog; tune in to find out how this lifelong learner has planted, cultivated, and harvested seeds as well grown personally and professionally through his seven decades in education. Check out our sponsor prosigndesignco.com