Teaching Learning Leading K-12

Jason Stoughton - Director of Leadership Advancement - The John Maxwell Company - talks with me about life, personal growth, and leadership. Powerful conversation! This is episode 402 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jason’s story is that of the classic underdog. Courageously & fearlessly, Jason overcame  the hardships of both a dysfunctional and abusive home, and rare acute health  challenges through the combination of personal grit and Divine influence.  An accomplished international speaker, coach and trainer, Jason has traveled the world  to help thousands of individuals and organizations through values-based leadership and  personal development teachings. He is a sought-after keynote speaker in many  industries but his passion is developing people, improving relationships, and inspiring individuals to discover their purpose and live a life of significance.  Jason currently serves as the Director of Leadership Advancement of The John  Maxwell Company, a global leadership developm

Nina Munteanu discusses her books A Diary in the Age of Water & Water Is... This is episode 401 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Nina Munteanu is a Canadian ecologist and internationally published novelist of science fiction and fantasy. In addition to eight published novels, Nina has written award-nominated short stories, articles and non-fiction books, which have been translated into several languages throughout the world. Recognition for her work includes the Midwest Book Review Reader’s Choice Award, finalist for Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, the SLF Fountain Award, and The Delta Optimist Reviewers Choice. Nina is a member of The Writer’s Union of Canada and SF Canada. Nina regularly publishes reviews and essays in magazines such as The New York Review of Science Fiction and Strange Horizons. She serves as staff writer for several online and print magazines, and was assistant editor-in-chief of Imagikon, a Romanian speculative magazine. She currently writes for Amaz

Lynette Guastaferro - CEO of Teaching Matters - Talks with Me About Supporting Teachers. This is episode 400 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Lynette Guastaferro is the Chief Executive Officer of Teaching Matters and has more than 20 years of experience in education.  She possesses a unique blend of education, non-profit and private-sector experience. Under her leadership and responding to both research and what is happening in real classrooms, Teaching Matters has quadrupled its reach and spearheaded the design of award winning, scalable teacher development models designed to improve teaching in over 1000 urban schools. Ms. Guastaferro has worked as a classroom teacher, a school-network leader, and a senior management consultant for Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC).  Lynette holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a B.A. from Williams College. Today we are talking about Teaching Matters and supporting teachers. Thanks for listening! Enjoy. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please g

Jeremy S. Adams talks with me about his latest book - Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation! This is episode 399 of Teaching Learning Leading K12. So much to learn today!  Jeremy S. Adams is a high school and University teacher living in Bakersfield, California. He and his writing have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, C-Span, The Sacramento Bee, and numerous national education podcasts.  Mr. Adams has won numerous accolades for his teaching and writing efforts including the 2014 California State Teacher of the Year Award (Daughters of the American Revolution), the 2012 Kern County Teacher of the Year Award, was a 2013 semi-finalist for the California Department of Education's California Teacher of the Year Award, and was a finalist in 2014 for the Carlston Family Foundation National Teacher Award.  He was recognized in 2014 by the California State Senate for his achievements in education. He was a 2018 CSUB (California State University, Bakersfie

Sara and Larry Nannery - What to Say Next: Successful Communication in Work, Life, and Love with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is episode 398 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Sarah Nannery is the director of development for Autism Initiatives at Drexel University. She holds a master’s degree in conflict transformation and was recently diagnosed with autism. Larry Nannery is a technology consultant with experience in organizational change and life coaching, and has a lifelong love of helping others to communicate effectively. Today, we are focused on their book - What to Say Next: Successful Communication in Work, Life, and Love with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lots to learn. Awesome conversation! The book is amazing! Thanks for listening! Enjoy. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks!   Have you been