In this Season 1 final episode, I welcome my dad, Robert McLean, who has worked in leadership roles throughout his life. Robert shares some very interesting stories and lessons learned during his life-long leadership journey with us. Listen to this episode on your favourite platform: Or listen here: YouTube: BIOGRAPHY Robert McLean is a distinguished … More This is Leadership – EP21: Robert McLean
In this episode, I connect with Jonathan Nalder – educator, storyteller, and Edunaut in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Jonathan talks to us about STEM Punks and the work that he is doing in schools around cross-curriculum planning and learning. We talk about the impact of chatbots and how they can be used to leverage powerful learning. … More This Is Leadership – EP20: Jonathan Nalder
In this episode, I connect with Mary Howard, a grade 6 Nationally Board Certified Teacher in Grand Island, New York. Mary talks to us about how educators can leverage ChatGPT in all aspects of teaching. She encourages us to elevate and adapt our pedagogy using innovative strategies and tools. Mary discusses how important it is … More This Is Leadership – EP19: Mary Howard
In this episode, I connect with Jed Stefanowicz, Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts. Jed talks about how important and impactful coaching is in education. He touches on the differences between professional development and professional learning, and how we need to get out of our comfort zone to grow. Jed tells us that as leaders, … More This Is Leadership – EP18: Jed Stefanowicz
*This is the 5th episode of a 5-part series showcasing the book Disrupt The Status Quo: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach. Learn.* In this episode, I connect with all four authors and have a group discussion regarding the ideas from the book’s different sections. A great finish to this awesome series! Choose your favorite provider to … More This Is Leadership – EP12: Part 5 of 5 with the authors of the book Disrupt The Status Quo
*This is the 4th episode of a 5-part series showcasing the book Disrupt The Status Quo: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach. Learn.* In this episode, I connect with Brian Aspinall, educator, best-selling author, three times TEDx Speaker and one of the brightest STEAM innovators in education. Brian talks to us about the importance of celebrating the … More This Is Leadership – EP11: Brian Aspinall
*This is the 3rd episode of a 5-part series showcasing the book Disrupt The Status Quo: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach. Learn.* In this episode, I connect with Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, educational leader, author, speaker and mental health advocate. Christine talks about how the connections we make with our students are much more important than worrying about … More This Is Leadership – EP10: Christine Ravesi-Weinstein
*This is the 2nd episode of a 5-part series showcasing the book Disrupt The Status Quo: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach. Learn.* In this episode, I connect with Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Director of Evaluation, Supervision, Mentoring, and Hiring in Brockton Public Schools in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and … More This Is Leadership – EP9: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
*This is the 1st episode of a 5-part series showcasing the book Disrupt The Status Quo: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach. Learn.* In this episode, I connect with Daphne McMenemy, Managing Director at Code Breaker Inc and the recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. Daphne and I talk about controlled … More This Is Leadership – EP8: Daphne McMenemy