TLTalkRadio is a podcast for educational leaders – interviews with thought leaders, experts and authors.
Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker on human leadership and human transformation.
His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years. Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontline education, Richard has devoted himself to advancing society’s thinking on learning, change, and how best to realize our full potential.
He has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world’s biggest stages, including TED, the RSA,, and the BBC.
Today, it’s our pleasure to welcome Richard to The Authority for an enlightening discussion based on his international bestseller, Change: Learn to Love It, Learn to Lead It.
Richard and Ross discuss:
Find Change, Simple Thinking, Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today and all of Richard’s other books and work at www.richardgerver.com
Find Richard’s LinkedIn Learning courses, Overcoming Complexity and Developing Mental Toughness for Leadership, here.
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About today’s guest
Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years.
Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontline education, Richard has devoted himself to advancing society’s thinking on learning, change, and how best to realise our full potential. He has since written several books on leadership and innovation, including the bestsellers Change and Simple Thinking
Now regarded as one of the world's leading thinkers on human leadership and organisational transformation, Richard has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world’s most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and the BBC.
With his unique insight into our development from infants to adults, Richard helps us understand the nature of our personal and professional responses to risk, change, creativity, and development. His ability to connect experiences across many, often seemingly different, environments help individuals’ companies and organisations expand their thinking and their perception of their own potential.
Follow Richard on Twitter @richardgerver and on LinkedIn.
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn
We're so grateful to our sponsor AI Coach by Edthena.
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This session discusses the creation of a clear line between physical and digital lives, and also looks at the effects of technologies beyond social media and other online platforms. Find all #SameHere Schools episodes here: https://samehere.transistor.fm
The discussion includes:
Speakers:
Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn.
Marialice B.F.X. Curran (@mbfxc)
Internationally recognized as a digital citizenship expert, Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is an author, consultant, and speaker who is the global connector behind the Digital Citizenship Institute. Committed to Human-Centered Design, Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart, and mind as she models how to make a positive impact in local, global, and digital communities.
Eugenia Tamez (@etamez)
A digital citizenship pioneer in Spanish speaking communities, Eugenia co-founded Eduktech to start conversations about educational technology along with digital citizenship throughout educational communities in Mexico. Now part of the Digital Citizenship Institute to amplify and make a positive impact along Latin American countries, connecting students across America.
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein (@RavesiWeinstein)
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein currently serves as a high school Assistant Principal in Massachusetts and previously worked as a HS science department chair for four years and classroom teacher for 15. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 23, Christine began her journey towards mental wellness. She began a non-profit organization in June of 2017 aimed at removing the stigma of mental illness and promoting physical activity as a means to cope with anxiety. Learn more: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/
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Carol Ann Tomlinson is one of the most admired, accomplished, and influential authors and leaders in education. Today, we’re bringing you a recent episode of The Authority Podcast featuring an in-depth conversation between Carol and host Ross Romano.
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About the episode:
Carol is the William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development; author or co-author of over 300 books, book chapters, articles, and other educational materials for K-12 teachers and school leaders; and has won numerous awards and been named to Education Week’s Edu-Scholar Public Presence rankings many times.
So Each May Soar: The Principles and Practices of Learner-Centered Classrooms is available from ASCD.
Carol and Ross discuss:
Learn more about the book and get it from ASCD: https://bit.ly/45TeBDM
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About today’s guest
Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development where she served as Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, and Co-Director of the University’s Institutes on Academic Diversity. Prior to joining the faculty at UVa, she was a teacher in public schools for 21 years, where she taught students in high school, preschool, and middle school, and administered district programs for struggling and advanced learners. She was Virginia’s Teacher of the Year in 1974.
At the University of Virginia, she taught and advised doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students with a focus on curriculum, instruction, and differentiation. During her time at UVa, she authored or co-authored over 300 books, book chapters, articles, and other educational materials for K-12 teachers and school leaders including: How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms (3rd Ed.), The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (2nd Ed), So Each May Soar: The Principles & Practices of Learner-Centered Classrooms, and Everybody’s Classroom: Differentiating for the Shared and Unique Needs of Diverse Learners Her books are available in 14 languages.
Carol was named Outstanding Professor at UVa’s School of Education in 2004 and received an All-University Teaching Award in 2008. In 2023, she was ranked #12 in the Education Week Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings of the 200 “University-based academics who are contributing most substantially to public debates about schools and schooling,” and as the #4 voice in Curriculum. She works throughout the United States and internationally with educators who seek to create classrooms that are effective in reaching diverse student populations.
Carol is also serious dog-lover and these days enjoys (most of the time) the antics of Bella, Beau, and Banjo. Follow her on Twitter @cat3y
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn
This episode is part of the #SameHere Schools series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Find the full series here: https://samehere.transistor.fm
This session looks at the multiple definitions of community and its importance in establishing the right conditions for learning. The discussion includes:
Speakers:
Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn. Ross is also host of The Authority Podcast, which you can find here: https://authoritypodcast.transistor.fm
Rola Tibshirani (@rolat)
Rola is Vice Principal of St. Benedict School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Read her blog at https://learningprogression.blogspot.com/
Tracy Mergler (@TracyMergler)
Tracy is a special education teacher and founder of Safe Space Organization, a non-clinical, community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Learn more: https://www.safespacecny.com/
Marisa Jackson (@MarisaLVJackson)
Marisa is Principal of Woodbridge Elementary School in Rhode Island. She is passionate about all things SEL.
Elizabeth McDonald (@MrsEM_McDonald)
Elizabeth is a middle school principal who will soon transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.
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This May, the Be Podcast Network is proud to partner with Belouga and #SameHere Global for #SameHere Schools Month, focused on increasing mental health awareness in education. We're publishing a variety of conversations all month, which you can find on Apple and Spotify.
While the oft-cited statistic is that “1 in 5” people suffer from mental illness, the reality is converations about mental health are relevant and important to everyone — 5 in 5 people.
In this discussion, panelists share their personal experiences along with stories others have shared, in order to expand and normalize a productive mental health conversation.
Stacey Gonzales (@staceypacer)
Stacey Gonzales, Ed.D. co-founded Soul Growth after a successful 20-year career leading some of the nation’s largest school districts. She is host of Build in Public Daily on the Be Podcast Network, a show that details her experiences building her new company in public, right before your eyes. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify.
Eric Kussin (@SameHere_Global)
Eric is a 20-year pro sports executive who was fortunate enough to find a higher calling after an intense mental health battle. He launched a global alliance of athletes and celebrities, along with expert practitioners: We’re All A Little “Crazy,” and the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement.
Rachel Baribeau (@RachelBaribeau)
Rachel Joy Baribeau is a former national sportscaster who travels the US speaking on mental health, joy, courage, and discovering purpose and passion. She’s the author of Relentless Joy and host of the Joystarters podcast. Learn about her work: https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/
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In this episode from The Authority Podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with Tanya Sheckley, host of Rebel Educator, part of the Be Podcast Network.
Tanya and host Ross Romano of The Authority discuss:
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About our guest
Tanya Sheckley is the Founder and President of UP Academy, a progressive elementary lab school in San Mateo, California. UP Academy is reinventing education by customizing learning for each student, integrating project-based learning throughout its curriculum, and supporting students with disabilities to attend alongside able-bodied students in mixed-age classrooms. Tanya hosts the Rebel Educator podcast, speaks across the country on the future of education, and leads professional development programs for school administrators and educators.
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of more than 20 education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 4 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Rose Colby, a national speaker and presenter in the areas of competency-based learning, digital learning, differentiation, and school leadership.
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In this episode, we're bringing you a conversation from SEEing to Lead, hosted by Dr. Chris Jones, right here on the Be Podcast Network.
Episode Details:
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience as an educator in middle and high school. Crystal has taught math, computer science, and social justice in public, parochial, and international schools. Beyond teaching, she has served as an instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and assistant head of middle school. She has presented at local, national, and international educational conferences on topics ranging from social and emotional learning to technology integration. She currently teaches middle school math in Houston, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and fluffy dog.
Key Takeaways:
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About the host:
Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. He is currently Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Mass. and Vice President of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association (MSAA). Chris was named the 2022 Massachusetts School Counselors Associaltion’s (MASCA) Administrator of the Year and is a finalist for the Massachusetts School Administrators Association’s Principal of the Year award.
Reach on Twitter at @DrCSJones
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of more than 20 education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 7 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Dustin Hensley, librarian at Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, TN and Veronica Watson, a learner at Elizabethton.
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Today, we're highlighting one of the most popular episodes of The Authority, here on the Be Podcast Network.
The guest for this episode is Dr. Peter DeWitt, who discusses his latest book, De-Implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works.
Peter and Ross speak about:
De-Implementation is published by Corwin. Find it HERE.
The Authority is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with leading authors from the education world and beyond. Host Ross Romano, a leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor, draws out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success.
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Peter M. DeWitt, EdD is a former K–5 teacher (eleven years) and principal (eight years). He is a school leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally, focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as fostering inclusive school climates. Peter writes the “Finding Common Ground” column for Education Week and co-created Education Week’s “A Seat at the Table” series, where he moderates conversations with experts around the topics of race, gender, sexual orientation, research, trauma, and many other educational topics. Learn more at https://petermdewitt.com or connect on Twitter @PeterMDeWitt
About the host:
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect with him:
In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation from De Facto Leaders, part of the Be Podcast Network. De Facto Leaders is hosted by Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a professional development and product specialist, and speech-language pathologist. She has a Doctorate in Special Education and Director of Special Education credential.
Karen speaks with Brett Stevens, a special education consultant and host of the Science of Special Education podcast.
There are a lot of approaches to teaching kids to read; but not all of them are effective. This is especially important for kids with disabilities who need explicit instruction. With that in mind, this conversation covers:
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Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 5 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Bryan Goodwin, President and CEO of McREL International and author of Out of Curiosity.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation from The Authority Podcast, part of the Be Podcast Network.
Today’s guest is international best-selling author and business leader Mark Miller, Vice President of High Performance Leadership for Chick-Fil-A.
Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage is Mark’s 11th book. He currently has over one million books in print in more than twenty-five languages.
Ross and Mark discuss:
Culture Rules is now available for purchase, with a number of bonuses available for individual and bulk orders. Learn about them here: https://www.leadeveryday.com
The Authority is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with leading authors from the education world and beyond. Host Ross Romano, a leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor, draws out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success.
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Mark Miller is a business leader, best-selling author, and communicator. He began writing almost twenty years ago, and with over one million books in print in more than twenty-five languages, Mark’s global impact continues to grow. Connect with him:
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect with him:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 5 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of The Self-Driven Child.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 4 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Dr. Katie Martin, author of Learner-Centered Innovation and Evolving Education, and Chief Impact Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 6 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Amir Nathoo, co-founder of Outschool. Amir is CEO and leads growth and product at Outschool. He previously worked at Square founding the Square Payroll product. Before that he was CEO and co-founder of Trigger.io, having started his career at IBM.
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Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 6 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Richard Rusczyk and Grayson Maas from Art of Problem Solving.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 4 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Jennifer Abrams about her book The Multigenerational Workplace. Focusing on the major contexts in which generational differences play out—including recruitment, coaching, professional learning, and succession planning — the book demonstrates how educators can look past their own generational filters to reap the benefits of seeing through a new lens.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! Over the next several weeks we’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of TL Talk Radio.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 3 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Bena Kallick and Allison Zmuda, co-authors of Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! Over the next several weeks we’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of TL Talk Radio.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 5 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Craig Vezina. With over two decades of experience at the forefront of international education, Craig is the founder & President of the Z-17 Collective (formerly ZSchool: The International School of Social Entrepreneurship) and co-founder of The Spaceship Academy.
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media:
Welcome, loyal listeners, to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! Over the next several weeks we’ll be re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of TL Talk Radio.
The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments.
In this season 2 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Sylvia Libow Martinez, co-author of Invent to Learn. The authors recently released a new and expanded 2nd edition of the book, which you can learn about here: https://inventtolearn.com
Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network and dozens of shows covering learning across the K-20 and professional spectrum. You can also follow the network on social media: