Meet Charles Williams--education leader, author, podcaster, and more. Charles is an active Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools--and the founder of CW Consulting: learn-grow-lead. He is also the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast. Charles and I connected at the Illinois Principals Conference in Peoria, fall of '24--and here we are today, May 13th, 2025--LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 7:45 EST.Join us talking leadership, education, and Charles' journey! #SurviveThriveLearn more about Charles here: https://www.cwconsultingservice.com/m...This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Wesley Greer. Wesley is a senior account manager at NetScout Systems--Technology & Cyber Security Sales. Wesley is turning 60 this May, 2025. On his 60th birthday, he will be running 60 miles to raise money for 60 kids to go to summer camp. #Project60Yes, I did write 60 miles! WOW Wes!

You can donate to this amazing cause here directly to the non-profit: https://rebornminds.org/camp-grace/ In the 'Leave a Comment' Box, just put Project 60ALL. Donations are accepted, yet $60 bucks for 60 miles is pretty good! Wesley ran cross country at the University of Georgia--and still loves running & UGA! He is a husband and dad of four, and a main of faith.

Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 4:15 pm EST. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Todd Nesloney--educator, author, speaker, and more. Todd is a super-energizing and positive leader from Texas. He is the author of multiple books, including Kids Deserve It! Todd is also the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the great organization TEPSA: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, April 30th, @ 4:30 pm EST/3:30 CT. Learn more about Todd here: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Learn more about TEPSA here: https://www.tepsa.org/about/staff/Read a fantastic blog post by Todd entitled Dinner with a Gentleman: https://www.toddnesloney.com/2016/02/...This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders.As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public high school in Los Angeles and subsequently founded a charter school in his hometown of San Pedro, California. He is a pioneer in personalized & project-based learning, restorative practices, and mentoring in schools. In his work in the nonprofit sector, Bobby designed and facilitated professional development to guide school leaders in more than 300 schools across 40 states as they led school transformations. Join us LIVE at 4:15 EST Thursday, April 24th, 2025 on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about Bobby here: https://www.enlightencoaching.us/homeCk out Bobby's book here: https://bit.ly/BobbyBathroomQuestionsThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Delighted to host Dr. Richard Ramos on the #ELB Podcast LIVE at 7:45 EST/4:45 PT on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Richard is an Arizona native and Superintendent of the Miami School District in Miami, AZ. We'll talk leadership, being a Superintendent, at-risk youth, and his love of reading the best leadership books out there! Join us for the podcast!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit organization that raises money to financially support kids in Maine, allowing them to attend Maine summer camps. You can learn more here: https://gratitudeformaine.com/Join Elle and me LIVE the #ELB Podcast Tuesday night @ 7:15 EST on all the socials. She is an impressive young lady making a positive impact at Falmouth, Maine, and beyond.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

Meet Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will join me on the #ELB podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here: https://houselfitness.com/Receive Mark's free monthly motivation here: https://houselfitness.com/teacher-tho...Buy Mark's book here: https://bit.ly/MHKindofTeacher
This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL