How are we changing education to allow students an opportunity to be innovative? This week's guest, Derek McCoy, discusses how to change the mindset of the learning environment, the importance of lifelong learners, the relationship of technology to the school and his new book "The Revolution". 

About Derek McCoy:
Derek is the Proud Principal of Washington Middle, in Georgia and @NASSP National Digital Principal of the year. Derek is also a Speaker, blogger and co-author of “The Revolution”.

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Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast

Leading the Revolution: Featuring Derek McCoy

How are we constructing our questions to get a true assessment of our student’s content mastery? This week's guest, Connie Hamilton, discusses the importance of question construction, the benefits and difficulties of working in a small district, and the critical leadership skills needed to be successful. 

About Connie Hamilton:
Connie Hamilton is a K-12 Curriculum Director, Education Consultant, Presenter, Co-Author of “Hacking Homework” and Author of “Hacking Questions”.

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The Importance of Questioning: Featuring Connie Hamilton

Do we allow our leaders and students to try new ideas and take risks? This week's guest, Rachael Mann, discusses why risk taking is so important for leaders and students, changes need to our grading system, improving opportunities for creativity, and the future of school partnerships.  

About Rachael Mann:
Rachael is an Education Consultant, Presenter, Blogger, Trainer, and Co-Author of “The Martians In Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space”. 
 
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Risk Taking is Required: Featuring Rachael Mann

As a leader, what would we do if we faced the greatest tragedy to impact a school? This week's guest, Frank DeAngelis, discusses how important it is to instill hope, relationship building, trauma informed practices and safety into our schools. 

About Frank DeAngelis:
I am honored to have Frank DeAngelis on the podcast this week. Frank is the retired principal of Columbine High School, serving as an educator for the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, since 1979. As a Colorado native, Frank retired from his position as principal of Columbine High School after thirty-five years of service. After the tragic shootings on April 20, 1999, DeAngelis mourned with the Columbine community. He vowed to never forget those who were murdered, those who were injured, and all who were impacted by the tragedy. He dedicated his life and career to helping his students recover. He committed to staying on as principal to help the students and the community heal. Columbine was his family. Frank now is a security and educational consultant, speaker and Author of a new book, “They Call Me Mr. De”. 
 
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Instilling Hope in Tragedy, Columbine's Story of Resilience and Recovery: Featuring Frank DeAngelis

The Aspire podcast provides, those who are looking to build their leadership capacity, an opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished educational leaders. As we grow in our leadership skills, it’s imperative we learn from other leader’s successes, trials and misconceptions. Join us each week as our guests provide valuable stories, resources and advice to enhance your leadership journey.