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Duty of Care in Schools: Why Process Protects Students | Brian Murray Oct 12, 2026 50:31 Duty of Care in Schools: Why Process Protects Students | Brian Murray Duty of care comes down to two questions: where is every student right now, and would your discipline process hold up if a family challenged it in court? Brian Murray spent more than 25 years across independent, public, and international schools as a dean of students and director of student leadership, and he's candid about the

The Readiness Gap: What Employers Screen For | Edward DuCoin Sep 28, 2026 37:09 The Readiness Gap: What Employers Screen For | Edward DuCoin Your students will sit across a desk from someone like Edward DuCoin one day, and he'll know within minutes what school built in them and what it didn't. Edward teaches marketing and entrepreneurship, and then, as an employer, he interviews the same kind of student he just taught. That round trip shows him the distance between how ready

Family Engagement Is a Relationship, Not a Head Count | Nitza Jimenez Sep 14, 2026 35:47 Family Engagement Is a Relationship, Not a Head Count | Nitza Jimenez What if the family your school has written off as non-responsive is actually drowning? Family engagement usually gets measured as a head count: who came to the football game, who showed up for trunk or treat. Nitza Jimenez, a family engagement and parent communication strategist with over a decade across education and community

Restorative Practice Across 64 Nationalities | Alistair Goold Aug 31, 2026 48:37 Restorative Practice Across 64 Nationalities | Alistair Goold What happens to belonging when almost nobody in the building is from the country they live in? Alistair Goold has spent 19 years as an international educator across three continents, and he says restorative practice changed shape in every one of them. In Scotland's inner-city schools, affective statements were his superpower, because f

Addiction Proofing Your School: What's Changed | Kriya Lendzion Aug 17, 2026 54:27 Addiction Proofing Your School: What's Changed | Kriya Lendzion Content note: this conversation includes candid discussion of addiction and recovery, overdose, suicide, and sexual assault, including Kriya's own experience. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text. What if the substance use policy in your student handbook was w

Beyond Generational Labels in Schools | Dr. Unnatti Jain Aug 3, 2026 36:39 Beyond Generational Labels in Schools | Dr. Unnatti Jain The friction between the adults in your building probably isn't generational. Underneath it, you'll usually find role clarity, workload, or norms nobody ever agreed on. Bridget Johnson opens this one with the skeptical question: how much of what we call a generational difference is really age, career stage, personality, or circumstance? Dr.

Why Women Leaders Struggle to Delegate | Rebecca Malotke-Meslin Jul 20, 2026 47:35 Why Women Leaders Struggle to Delegate | Rebecca Malotke-Meslin Your head of school notices you are drowning and says, "You need to delegate more." That is the whole instruction. So why is it so hard to do? In this episode, Bridget Johnson talks with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, founder of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching and Consulting, about why delegation is rarely a time-management problem and almost

Student Support as Infrastructure: Hidden Leadership | Sherann Alkins Jul 6, 2026 42:18 Student Support as Infrastructure: Hidden Leadership | Sherann Alkins What if your counseling team isn't a service sitting next to the school, but the infrastructure the whole school depends on? In this episode, Bridget Johnson talks with Sherann Alkins, LICSW, CAGS, founder of Counselor and Concierge and a 20-plus-year school counselor, assistant principal, and principal, about treating student s

Advisory Done Right: Why "Fine" Isn't Good Enough | Alan Brown Jun 8, 2026 46:58 **Sign up for the Advisory Alignment Collective Program! Advisory Done Right: Why "Fine" Isn't Good Enough | Alan Brown What if your advisory program isn't failing because of your advisors, but because of how it was designed? Most schools have advisory. Far fewer have an advisory that works. In this episode of The Table, Bridget Johnson and her business partner, educator and former dean of stude

Youth Sports Betting: The Hidden Addiction in Schools | Saul Malek Jun 1, 2026 59:17 Youth Sports Betting: The Hidden Addiction in Schools | Saul Malek You wouldn't smell it on a student—and you won't find it in a backpack. So how do you spot the addiction that's quietly reaching your hallways? Host Bridget Johnson talks with Saul Malek, professional speaker and America's emerging voice on the modern gambling landscape, about youth gambling as an overlooked student wellness issue.

Youth Sports Betting: The Hidden Addiction in Schools | Saul Malek Jun 1, 2026 01:00:16 Youth Sports Betting: The Hidden Addiction in Schools | Saul Malek You wouldn't smell it on a student—and you won't find it in a backpack. So how do you spot the addiction that's quietly reaching your hallways? Host Bridget Johnson talks with Saul Malek, professional speaker and America's emerging voice on the modern gambling landscape, about youth gambling as an overlooked student wellness issue.

Beyond Spreadsheets: Fixing Student Support with August Schools May 26, 2026 48:16 Beyond Spreadsheets: Fixing Student Support with August Schools Your school has a counselor, a nurse, a dean, a learning specialist, and a dozen advisors — but are they actually working with the same picture of each student? For most independent schools, the honest answer is no. Student support data lives in spiral notebooks, unsecured Google Docs, disconnected email threads, and the memory of who

Nature as the Classroom: Healing Teen Isolation | Manny Almonte May 18, 2026 01:04:53 Nature as the Classroom: Healing Teen Isolation | Manny Almonte What if the most isolated young men in your community aren't missing a mentor program—they're missing a campfire? Teen social isolation has been declared a national epidemic, and young men of color are carrying a particular kind of loneliness that schools and traditional mentorship programs often fail to reach. In this episode, Bridge

The Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline: What Every Educator Needs to Know May 7, 2026 46:09 The Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline: What Every Educator Needs to Know What if the student disrupting your classroom isn't defiant—but dysregulated? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, Bridget Johnson sits down with Dr. Dana Ainsworth to explore the trauma-to-prison pipeline and what it means for schools today. Drawing from her doctoral research, Dr. Ainsworth explains how childhood adversity,

Faculty Onboarding Done Right: Retention Starts Here | Meera Shah May 4, 2026 48:09 Faculty Onboarding Done Right: Retention Starts Here | Meera Shah What if your school's biggest retention strategy isn't compensation—but onboarding? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, Bridget Johnson sits down with Meera Shah, founder of Tray Education, to explore what faculty onboarding should actually look like in independent schools—and why most programs fall short. Meera reframes on

Character Formation in Independent Schools with Ryan S. Olson Apr 27, 2026 46:06 Character Formation in Independent Schools with Ryan S. Olson What kind of human does your school make it easier to become? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, Bridget Johnson welcomes Ryan S. Olson for a thoughtful, research-based conversation on character formation in independent schools—and the tension many schools face between academic excellence and developing young people of depth,

Student Wellbeing Crisis: What Schools Get Wrong | Dr. Denise Pope Apr 20, 2026 47:28 Student Wellbeing Crisis: What Schools Get Wrong | Dr. Denise Pope Are today's students more successful—or more overwhelmed than ever? In this episode, Bridget Johnson sits down with Dr. Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer at Stanford and co-founder of Challenge Success, to explore what decades of research reveal about student stress, belonging, and engagement. Drawing from data on over 350,000 students,

Why Schools Are Getting AI Wrong (And What It's Costing Students) with Sarah Hanawald Apr 13, 2026 37:26 Why Schools Are Getting AI Wrong (And What It's Costing Students) with Sarah Hanawald Why are so many educators resisting generative AI—and what's at risk if they do? In this episode, Bridget Johnson sits down with Sarah Hanawald, Executive Director of the Association for Academic Leaders, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing schools today: how to lead in an AI-driven world. While stude

Raising Kids Who Belong: Home & School Strategies | Peyten Williams Apr 6, 2026 41:10 Raising Kids Who Belong: Home & School Strategies | Peyten Williams What if every behavior challenge your students or children throw at you is actually a belonging signal in disguise? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, Bridget Johnson sits down with Peyten Williams — founder of BowBend Consulting and 16-year educator — to explore the brain science behind belonging and what it practically

Stop Your Brain From Sabotaging Your School | Mitch Weisburgh Mar 30, 2026 44:46 Stop Your Brain From Sabotaging Your School | Mitch Weisburgh What if the biggest obstacle in your school isn't budget cuts, student behavior, or the system — but the way your own brain responds to stress? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, Bridget Johnson is joined by educator and MindShifting founder Mitch Weisburgh to unpack why our survival brains hijack our best leadership instincts

Trusted Adults & Healthy Boundaries: Sustainable Student Relationships Mar 9, 2026 46:10 Trusted Adults & Healthy Boundaries: Sustainable Student Relationships What does it actually mean to be a trusted adult — and are you doing it in a way that's sustainable? In this episode of The Table Podcast Series, host Bridget Johnson sits down with Dr. Brooklyn Raney to explore the real cost of blurred boundaries in schools and what it takes to build authentic student connections without burni

Sustainable School Leadership: Escape Heroic Mode with Kalimah Fergus Ayele Mar 2, 2026 42:03 Sustainable School Leadership: Escape Heroic Mode with Kalimah Fergus-Ayele Is your school running on systems — or running on you? If things stall the moment you're out of the building, this episode is essential listening. Host Bridget Johnson sits down with Kalimah Fergus Ayele, Author of Roundtrip Ticket Home, to tackle one of the most urgent challenges in school leadership: breaking free from

Leading From the Middle: Navigate Up, Down & Across | Meredith Herrera Feb 23, 2026 52:00 Leading From the Middle: Navigate Up, Down & Across | Meredith Herrera Are you the connective tissue of your school — leading in every direction at once, without the authority to match your responsibility? This episode is your roadmap. In Episode 46 of The Table Podcast Series, host Bridget Johnson is joined by Board-Certified executive coach Meredith Herrera for a deeply practical conversation on

Father Engagement in Schools: Beyond Sports with Kelin Mark Sr. & Bro. Thomas X-Williams Feb 16, 2026 52:59 Father Engagement in Schools: Beyond Sports with Kelin Mark Sr. & Bro. Thomas X-Williams Are fathers truly engaged in their children's education, or are they only showing up for sports? This groundbreaking conversation challenges school leaders to rethink father involvement and activate dads as powerful academic partners. Kelin Mark Sr., the first Black male principal in both Wayne Township School

Creating NeuroWell School Cultures: Brain Science Strategies with Lisa Riegel Feb 9, 2026 39:50 Creating NeuroWell School Cultures: Brain Science Strategies with Lisa Riegel Are your discipline policies actually working against how students' brains learn? Educational neuroscience expert Lisa Riegel, Ed.D., reveals how understanding brain science can transform the way you approach student behavior, teacher burnout, and school culture. As author of NeuroWell and the newly released Aspirations

Parent Feedback Strategies: Building Trust & Retention with Ryan Ermeling Feb 2, 2026 31:22 Parent Feedback Strategies: Building Trust & Retention with Ryan Ermeling Is parent feedback triggering more anxiety than insight at your school? You're not alone. In this essential conversation, Ryan Ermeling, founder of ParentPulse, reveals why traditional approaches to parent feedback create more problems than they solve—and what to do instead. After working with nearly 300 private and independ

Leadership Presence for Educators: Communication Skills with Belle Halpern Jan 26, 2026 52:49 Leadership Presence for Educators: Communication Skills with Belle Halpern What separates good administrators from truly inspiring educational leaders? Join veteran educator Bridget Johnson in conversation with Belle Linda Halpern, executive coach and founder of Inspiring Educators, for a transformative discussion about building leadership presence in K-12 settings. Belle Linda Halpern is an execu

Athletic Identity Beyond the Game: Supporting Student-Athletes' Character Development Jan 19, 2026 51:57 Athletic Identity Beyond the Game: Supporting Student-Athletes' Character Development What happens when the jersey comes off? For most student-athletes, the answer reveals a dangerous truth: their identity is so exclusively tied to sport that retirement feels like death. Casey Johnson and Michael Willett both experienced career-ending injuries in Division I football, discovering their self-worth w

Building Trust & Strategic Thinking in School Leadership Teams | Susanne Carpenter Jan 12, 2026 55:22 Building Trust & Strategic Thinking in School Leadership Teams Are you leading alone, carrying the weight of decisions, culture, and vision without the team support you need? Most educational leaders struggle with trust issues they can barely name—but the impact shows up everywhere. Join leadership consultant Susanne Carpenter for an honest conversation about building the high-trust, strategically

School Leadership Support: Building Communities of Practice That Prevent Burnout Jan 5, 2026 49:36 School Leadership Support: Building Communities of Practice That Prevent Burnout School leaders today face unprecedented isolation while carrying immense emotional weight for their communities. The traditional professional development model isn't working—leaders need connection, reflection, and judgment-free spaces to grow. Join Bridget Johnson with Jennifer Dubey and Kyle Conley, co-founders of B

Mental Health in Schools: Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter on Supporting Students & Educators Dec 15, 2025 56:41 Mental Health in Schools: Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter on Supporting Students & Educators How do we normalize mental health conversations in K-12 schools? What does psychological first aid look like for parents and educators? Join Bridget Johnson and child clinical psychologist Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter for an essential conversation about building emotionally healthy school communities whil

Measuring Student Emotions with Neuroscience: AgileBrain with Dr. Bill Nolen & Margot Moses Dec 8, 2025 01:02:43 Measuring Student Emotions with Neuroscience: AgileBrain with Dr. Bill Nolen & Margot Moses What if your school could measure student emotions as precisely as academic performance? In this groundbreaking episode, host Bridget Johnson sits down with Dr. Bill Nolen and Margot Moses from Leading Indicator Systems to explore AgileBrain—a revolutionary neuroscience-based platform that's transforming ho

Systems of Care: How Schools Can Support Educators Beyond Self-Care Dec 1, 2025 29:59 Systems of Care: How Schools Can Support Educators Beyond Self-Care You cannot out-self-care a toxic environment. In this powerful finale to the Grace, Growth, and Greatness series, host Bridget Johnson welcomes back Dr. Keba Rogers to explore how educational institutions can move beyond wellness buzzwords to create sustainable systems of care that truly support the people doing this challenging w

Curiosity Over Judgment: Dr. Keba Rogers on Empathetic Leadership Nov 24, 2025 35:14 Curiosity Over Judgment: Dr. Keba Rogers on Empathetic Leadership What if the most powerful leadership tool you possess is simply asking "tell me more"? In this compelling conversation, psychologist and educator Dr. Keba Rogers reveals why curiosity remains one of the most underutilized yet transformative skills in school leadership—and how our defensiveness prevents us from accessing it. As part

Grace in Leadership: Why Educators Struggle with Self-Compassion with Dr. Keba Rogers Nov 17, 2025 23:48 Grace in Leadership: Why Educators Struggle with Self-Compassion with Dr. Keba Rogers Why do you easily extend grace to struggling students and overwhelmed colleagues, but criticize yourself relentlessly when you make mistakes? In part two of this groundbreaking four-part series, Bridget Johnson and psychologist Dr. Keba Rogers tackle the self-compassion crisis plaguing educational leaders. Dr. Ke

Restorative Practices in Schools: Building Community with Julia Getty & Beth Smull Nov 10, 2025 01:00:27 Restorative Practices in Schools: Building Community with Julia Getty & Beth Smull What if the key to transforming school culture isn't a new discipline policy—but a fundamental shift in how we build and repair relationships? In this essential episode of The Dean's Roundtable, host Bridget Johnson sits down with Julia Getty and Beth Smull from the International Institute for Restorative Practices

When the Job Is Too Big: Leadership Sustainability with Dr. Keba Rogers - A Dean's Roundtable Four-Part Series Nov 3, 2025 39:54 When the Job Is Too Big: Leadership Sustainability with Dr. Keba Rogers - A Dean's Roundtable Four-Part Series Feeling like you're drowning under the weight of your student life leadership role? You're not alone. In this powerful first episode of a four-part series, host Bridget Johnson sits down with psychologist Dr. Keba M. Rogers to explore what happens when roles we love become unsustainable—a

Building Conflict-Resilient School Cultures: Proactive Strategies for Student Life Leaders Oct 27, 2025 42:57 Building Conflict-Resilient School Cultures: Proactive Strategies for Student Life Leaders What if conflict in your school wasn't something to fear—but an opportunity to strengthen community? Dr. Brooke Carroll, former head of school and founder of AC Strategies, joins Bridget Johnson to challenge how student life professionals think about and respond to conflict at every organizational level. Thi

Character Education That Works: Dr. Marvin Berkowitz's PRIMED Framework Oct 20, 2025 01:07:51 Character Education That Works: Dr. Marvin Berkowitz's PRIMED Framework Are your character education efforts actually working—or are they inadvertently undermining the very goals you're trying to achieve? Dr. Marvin Berkowitz, one of America's foremost experts in character development, joins Bridget Johnson to share his research-backed PRIMED framework that's transforming schools worldwide. After

Leading with Vulnerability: Nicole McDermott on Trust & Courage Oct 13, 2025 43:25 Leading with Vulnerability: Nicole McDermott on Trust & Courage What if vulnerability isn't a leadership weakness—but the very foundation of trust, growth, and resilient school communities? In this transformative episode, host Bridget Johnson welcomes Nicole McDermott, ICF-certified coach, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Brené Brown, and former independent school head with over 20 y

Change Leadership Strategies with Nissi Ozigbu | Leading Transformation in Schools Oct 6, 2025 40:14 Change Leadership Strategies with Nissi Ozigbu | Leading Transformation in Schools Leading meaningful change in schools requires more than new initiatives—it demands empathy, strategic clarity, and the courage to address hidden barriers keeping your organization stuck. When student life professionals and educational leaders understand change management principles, they can navigate transformation

From NFL Glory to Leadership: Tim Hightower on Resilience & Trust Sep 22, 2025 35:10 From NFL Glory to Leadership: Tim Hightower on Resilience & Trust Former NFL running back Tim Hightower joins Bridget Johnson for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership transitions, and building trust in high-performance environments. Tim shares his journey from scoring the game-winning touchdown that sent the Arizona Cardinals to their first Super Bowl to leading cultural transforma

Leadership Burnout & Community Support with Sara Katz Razzaghi & Jabari Peddie Sep 8, 2025 01:01:53 Leadership Burnout & Community Support with Sara Katz Razzaghi & Jabari Peddie As educators step into another challenging school year, many leaders are carrying the weight of recent years - burnout, isolation, and constant pivoting. This episode offers an honest conversation about recognizing when you're struggling, building authentic support systems, and creating sustainable leadership practices

Managing Up in Schools: Navigating Authority Changes with Julie Faulstich Aug 25, 2025 56:16 Managing Up in Schools: Navigating Authority Changes with Julie Faulstich Managing authority transitions requires strategic relationship building and clear communication. Join Bridget Johnson with Julie Faulstich, founder of Stony Creek Strategy and former head of school, for essential insights on navigating leadership changes in educational settings. Julie shares practical strategies for building

Nervous System Awareness for Student Life Leaders with Alan Brown Aug 18, 2025 47:58 Nervous System Awareness for Student Life Leaders with Alan Brown Ever wonder why some situations leave you completely drained while others energize you? In this transformative episode, resilience educator and former dean Alan Brown shares how understanding your nervous system can revolutionize your effectiveness as a student life professional. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in sixth grade, Alan

Immunity to Change: Breaking Through Hidden Barriers to Personal and Organizational Transformation Aug 11, 2025 52:59 Immunity to Change: Breaking Through Hidden Barriers to Personal and Organizational Transformation Why do 6 out of 7 people fail to make important changes—even when their lives depend on it? Join host Bridget Johnson as she explores this compelling question with Richard Lawrence and Peter Green, experts in the powerful Immunity to Change framework developed by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey. This epi

Student Mental Health Crisis Prevention with SchoolPulse's Iuri Melo Aug 4, 2025 01:06:41 Student Mental Health Crisis Prevention with SchoolPulse's Iuri Melo Discover how one Licensed Clinical Social Worker transformed student mental health support from reactive crisis intervention to proactive prevention, reaching hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide. Join Bridget Johnson as she speaks with Iuri Melo, co-founder of SchoolPulse, about his revolutionary approach to student wellnes

Youth Health Crisis: Dr. John Lucas on Fentanyl, Marijuana & School Safety Jul 28, 2025 01:03:42 Youth Health Crisis: Dr. John Lucas on Fentanyl, Marijuana & School Safety Join host Bridget Johnson with Dr. John Lucas, licensed family physician and veteran educator, for an essential discussion on the critical health challenges facing today's students. Dr. Lucas brings a unique dual perspective to youth health challenges - he's both a licensed family physician and an experienced educator with

Data-Driven Student Wellbeing: Millbrook's Revolutionary Approach Jul 21, 2025 01:10:59 Data-Driven Student Wellbeing: Millbrook's Revolutionary Approach Discover how Millbrook School is revolutionizing student wellbeing through innovative data integration and relationship mapping. This groundbreaking episode features Billy Thom (LCSW), Eve Whitehouse (Academic Dean), and JJ Morrissey (Dean of Student Engagement and Well-Being) sharing their transformative approach to moving from rea

Data-Driven Student Wellbeing with Authentic Connections Leaders Jul 14, 2025 45:28 Data-Driven Student Wellbeing with Authentic Connections Leaders Discover how schools can transform their approach to student mental health through comprehensive data collection and relationship-focused interventions. Nina Kumar and Nicole Hager from Authentic Connections share insights on moving beyond crisis response to proactive wellbeing strategies that support entire school communities. This

Supporting School Leaders: From Dean of Students to Process Consultant Jul 4, 2025 45:37 Supporting School Leaders: From Dean of Students to Process Consultant Discover how to build effective support systems for education leaders in this essential conversation between Bridget Johnson and veteran educator Lukie Wells. With 35+ years in independent schools, Lukie shares invaluable insights on the unique challenges facing deans of students, the critical importance of authentic feedback f

Beyond Zero Tolerance: How Student Voices Are Revolutionizing School Substance Prevention with Soundcheck Prevention Network Jun 16, 2025 54:11 Beyond Zero Tolerance: How Student Voices Are Revolutionizing School Substance Prevention with Soundcheck Prevention Network Discover how centering student voices can transform substance use prevention in schools. Will Straughan and Lee Bergeron from Soundcheck Prevention Network share their innovative approach to creating healthier school environments through authentic engagement and evidence-bas

Conflict Resolution Mastery: From Hostage Negotiator to Leadership Coach - Ryan Dunlap Jun 2, 2025 01:03:47 Conflict Resolution Mastery: From Hostage Negotiator to Leadership Coach - Ryan Dunlap What if the skills used to defuse hostage situations could transform your most challenging workplace conversations? Join Bridget Johnson as she sits down with Ryan Dunlap, a former SWAT hostage negotiator turned conflict management expert, who reveals how high-stakes communication principles can revolutionize le

Leadership Beyond Titles: Developing Student Agency with Jeremy LaCasse May 19, 2025 42:59 Leadership Beyond Titles: Developing Student Agency with Jeremy LaCasse What if leadership isn't just for those with formal titles? In this illuminating conversation, Jeremy LaCasse shares how intentional leadership education can transform students and educational communities alike. Jeremy brings a unique perspective as both former boarding school student and current Assistant Head of School for S

AI-Generated Deep Fakes in Schools: Protection Strategies with Evan J Harris May 12, 2025 57:52 AI-Generated Deep Fakes in Schools: Protection Strategies with Evan J Harris School leaders are facing an alarming new crisis: AI-generated non-consensual intimate images affecting students. This urgent conversation provides essential guidance for educational institutions navigating this challenging digital landscape. Join Bridget Johnson and digital safety expert Evan Harris as they decode the co

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI - A Conversation with Derek Newton May 5, 2025 55:48 Academic Integrity in the Age of AI - A Conversation with Derek Newton How should schools develop AI policies that are both effective and fair? What happens when academic integrity meets cutting-edge technology? Join us for this eye-opening episode where we tackle one of education's most pressing challenges. In this compelling conversation, Derek Newton, publisher of the Cheat Sheet newsletter and

Building a Culture of Care with Jayde Bennett - Supporting Student Safety in Independent Schools Apr 21, 2025 58:59 Building a Culture of Care with Jayde Bennett - Supporting Student Safety in Independent Schools How can independent schools create environments where all students feel safe, supported, and held accountable? In this episode, we explore the powerful CARE model that's transforming student life programs nationwide. Jayde Bennett, School Support Specialist at Learning Courage, shares their journey fro

The Art of Feedback: Fostering Growth in Educational Settings with Aubry Triptow | Deans' Roundtable Podcast Series Apr 4, 2025 41:42 The Art of Feedback: Fostering Growth in Educational Settings with Aubry Triptow Effective feedback is essential for growth, yet often challenging to implement. In this insightful episode, Aubry Triptow shares practical strategies for creating feedback cultures that motivate rather than discourage educators. Bridget and Aubry explore the nuances of giving and receiving feedback in educational envi

The Power of Mentorship: Building Better Student Life Programs with David Torcoletti Mar 17, 2025 50:53 The Power of Mentorship: Building Better Student Life Programs with David Torcoletti Veteran educator David Torcoletti shares how mentorship shaped his own career and why it's essential for student life professionals at every stage. This candid conversation reveals why the most effective deans balance accountability with support and how self-knowledge is the foundation for authentic leadership. In

The Art of Improv in Education - Building Communication and Creativity w/Andrew McMasters Mar 2, 2025 37:49 The Art of Improv in Education - Building Communication and Creativity w/Andrew McMasters Discover how the principles of improvisation can revolutionize your team's communication and spark innovation. In this episode, Andrew McMasters shares powerful insights from his decades of experience bridging the worlds of professional acting and corporate training. Andrew and host Bridget Johnson explore th

The Missing Curriculum: Teaching Students How to Have Real Conversations w/Liza Garonzik Feb 14, 2025 46:38 The Missing Curriculum: Teaching Students How to Have Real Conversations w/Liza Garonzik In an age of increasing polarization and digital distraction, how do we create spaces for authentic dialogue that builds genuine connection and belonging? Join Bridget Johnson and award-winning educator Liza Garonzik as they explore this critical question facing educators today. Through her organization R.E.A.

Sustainable Leadership: How to Lead Better While Doing Less | Dean's Roundtable with Danielle Pickens Feb 2, 2025 43:25 Sustainable Leadership: How to Lead Better While Doing Less | Dean's Roundtable with Danielle Pickens Are you trapped in the "always available" leadership cycle? Discover how to create lasting impact without burning out. Leadership expert Danielle Pickens shares game-changing strategies for sustainable leadership in mission-driven organizations. In this transformative episode, we dive deep into th

Mastering Parent Phone Calls: A Dean's Guide to Building School-Family Partnerships Jan 20, 2025 48:42 Mastering Parent Phone Calls: A Dean's Guide to Building School-Family Partnerships The dreaded parent phone call - it's a challenge that even seasoned educators face with trepidation. Join host Bridget Johnson and veteran student life leader Wendy Skinner for an essential conversation about transforming these often-difficult interactions into opportunities for collaboration and growth. Drawing fr

Meeting People Where They Are: Mental Health in Student Affairs Leadership Jan 6, 2025 01:02:28 In this eye-opening episode of The Dean's Roundtable, host Bridget Johnson explores the weight of invisible battles that impact our professional and personal lives. Featuring Dr. George James, renowned therapist and CEO of George Talks, and award-winning filmmaker Malachi Rivers, creator of the acclaimed series "Moments." Through candid conversation, our guests unpack how hidden struggles affect w

Educational Leadership and Mental Health: A Former Principal's Journey from Burnout to Balance ft. Aubry Triptow Dec 9, 2024 32:24 Are you a passionate educator struggling to maintain boundaries and prevent burnout? In this essential episode of the Dean's Roundtable podcast, host Bridget Johnson sits down with Aubry Triptow, an educational powerhouse turned wellness advocate, to discuss protecting your passion while sustaining your impact in education. Aubry shares her personal journey from being hospitalized with burnout to

Identity-Conscious Education: Post-Election Strategies for School Leaders ft. Dr. Liza Talusan Nov 25, 2024 44:16 In this powerful and timely episode of the Dean's Roundtable podcast, host Bridget Johnson sits down with Dr. Liza Talusan, a veteran educator with over 25 years of experience in PreK-20 education, to discuss how educators can effectively navigate the post-election landscape while maintaining their well-being and supporting their school communities. Drawing from her extensive work with more than 3

The Power of Difference: Challenging Education for Neurodiverse Individuals with Hayley Spira-Bauer Nov 6, 2024 47:19 In this episode of the Dean's Roundtable podcast, Bridget Johnson sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Academic Officer at Full Mind, to discuss neurodiversity and learning differences in education. They delve into the challenges and strategies for better supporting and empowering students with diverse learning needs. Hayley shares her journey in education, from Tea

Cultivating Resilience and Unity in K-12 Schools During Political Times -001 Sep 27, 2024 44:40 🏫 Building Resilient Schools in a Politically Charged Climate | Dr. June Christian Discover data-driven strategies for navigating political tensions and fostering unity in K-12 schools. Dr. June Christian shares expert insights on: Facilitating meaningful conversations across political divides Managing school culture during turbulent times Supporting student and staff mental health beyond electio

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