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Are you in the trenches as an educator? You're not alone. Hear from those who have been in the trenches and managed to come out intact. Hear their stories! 

The Out of the Trenches Podcast outofthetrenches

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Are you in the trenches as an educator? You're not alone. Hear from those who have been in the trenches and managed to come out intact. Hear their stories! 

    Episode # 292: Bradlee W. Skinner

    Episode # 292: Bradlee W. Skinner

    Bradlee W. Skinner is an educational thought leader, entertainer, former administrator, author, playwright, perspective giving speaker, and an expert in school culture and climate. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality. Bradlee was recognized as the 2018 Wyoming Theatre Director of the Year; the current District Teacher of the Year, and in summer of 2019 Bradlee was honored by the Jostens company as their National Educator of the Year. Bradlee is the host of “The Stark Realization” Podcast, and co-host of the web series, “The Empower Half Hour” both focusing on current trends and best practices in the world of education.
    Bradlee recently added movie producer to his resume with his first film hitting theaters later this summer. Bradlee openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the country about how to think differently about schools, education, and life. Focusing on positive school culture and climate, determination, grit, and social-emotional learning.
    Bradlee currently lives in Southwest Wyoming with his wife, Melissa and their three daughters.
    Find Bradlee online: https://bradleeskinner1.wixsite.com/website IG, X, FB, TikTok @bradleewskinner

    • 33 min
    Episode # 291: Dr. Kathleen Corley

    Episode # 291: Dr. Kathleen Corley

    Dr. Kathleen Corley has served as an elementary school principal and Academic Improvement Officer who has received an Elementary School Principal of the Year, Beaufort County Schools in 2021. She has been a teacher, assistant principal, and district office administrator, but the best job on earth and the one she has held for over 30 years, is elementary school principal. Dr. Corley is an authority on school culture, and the charismatic principal at Red Cedar Elementary School in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was previously the inaugural principal at "The Salts," AKA Saltonstall School, in Salem, Massachusetts.
    Find Kathleen online: IG & Theads @corleykathy, FB/LinkedIn @kathycorley

    • 32 min
    Episode #290: Jeffrey Benson

    Episode #290: Jeffrey Benson

    Jeffrey Benson has over forty years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and school administrator. His passion is supporting schools to be more successful with more students. He is an internationally known author, including the books “Hanging In-- Strategies for Working with the Students Who Challenge Us Most;” “Ten Steps for Managing Change in Schools;” “Teaching the Whole Teen: Everyday Practices that Promote Success and Resilience in School and Life;” “Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL;” and his newest book, “Hacking School Discipline Together.” Jeffrey leads school change initiatives, facilitating interdisciplinary teams that convert long-standing dilemmas into cutting edge growth and community building, and creating more inclusive school and classroom cultures. He is a member of the ASCD faculty, is frequently published in education journals, and speaks at conference on such topics as working with challenging students, integrating SEL into everyday practices, restorative practices, decision-making skills for leaders, and the science of learning and teaching.
    Find Jeffrey online: www.Jeffreybenson.org LinkedIn info@jeffreybenson.org

    • 42 min
    Episode #289: Andrea Haas

    Episode #289: Andrea Haas

    Andrea Haas has over two decades of experience in education and a desire to keep good teachers in the profession, Andrea founded Elm Tree Education. Elm Tree is dedicated to providing accessible, ongoing, online professional development customized to meet the diverse needs of students. Andrea, a Nationally Board Certified teacher in Literacy, has an extensive background in designing professional development programs for teachers and mentoring educators. Her unwavering passion lies in literacy instruction, particularly in cultivating practices that embrace the whole child and prioritize cultural responsiveness and inclusivity.
    Find Andrea online:
    https://www.elmtreeed.com/joinus
    If listeners join her mailing list, they will receive weekly updates on free teaching tips (she calls these Lit Bits), new resources, courses, & coaching offers.  Those on the mailing list will get discounted pricing on any course or coaching offerings. 
    https://www.facebook.com/andrea.w.haas
     
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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-nw-haas/
     
    https://www.youtube.com/@elmtreeeducation
     

    • 35 min
    Episode #288: Dr. Kristina Mattis

    Episode #288: Dr. Kristina Mattis

    Dr. Kristina V. Mattis advises statewide educational technology efforts as the Digital Equity Broadband Coordinator for the California Department of Education addressing Superintendent Thurmond’s Closing the Digital Divide Initiative. Kristina’s experience in education spans roles from classroom teaching to executive director to leading change and project management across public and private schools. She is an ESL multilingual speaker and published author. Kristina’s expansive expertise fosters her collaborative and holistic approach to propel instructional opportunities so that “we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world” as per the CA DOE mission.
    Find Kristina online: @ConsultED Development (google.com)
    LinkedIn @KristinaMattis

    • 39 min
    Episode #287: Dr. Terrance Ruth

    Episode #287: Dr. Terrance Ruth

    Dr. Terrance Ruth received his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida. He received his Master's in education from Nova Southeastern University and his BA from Oglethorpe University. He completed a national fellowship through Boston College with a certification in nonprofit leadership. Dr. Ruth is an advocate for public education, once serving as a teacher, principal and the parent of a son who attends public schools in Wake County. As a former Administrator for Wake County Public Schools who now serves as an Education Consultant to numerous nonprofits, he sits on several statewide boards.
    Terrance is a Raleigh, NC-based educator, community activist, podcast host, and dad. Son of two veterans, he has an amazing family story to share as well as how he balances being a dad with his busy career. Additional topics he loves to speak about are elementary education, social work, social justice, affordable housing, and how to make a big impact at a local level in your community. In 2022, Terrance ran for Mayor of Raleigh and sadly lost to the incumbent mayor. He’s happy to chat about that experience as well. Since ending the race, he has doubled down on his commitment to the Raleigh area and the causes he is passionate about.
    Find him online: @truthforraleigh on FB, X, IG. His podcast is Illogical by Truth.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Lindsay Titus ,

A Reminder that YOU aren’t alone!

As an educator we can often feel that we are alone, but this podcast reminds us that isn’t the case! Dana and her guests share their story in a way that creates a community you get to be a part of! Any episode will provide you insight and strategies you can immediately implement today!

Creatorzkid ,

Great back and forth.

I love the back and forth of this show. Dana makes guests feel welcome and they open right up. I really enjoyed the experience of being on the show and the content she brings to her listeners. We need more of these stories to help those still in the trenches. Great show!

Lindsay Lyons ,

Dr. Goodier fuels connection!

In asking her guests about their real, relatable stories of struggle and success all the way to sharing each episode with her community of educators and educational leaders, Dana connects educators with others. This serves so many purposes from reducing feelings of isolation to sharing actionable takeaways from guest stories. As a former guest, she’s also a fantastic host who made me feel welcome on her show.

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