The Inside Ride: A Top 20 Training Podcast

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The Inside Ride will discuss current education issues through a Social-Emotional Learning lens.

  1. Aug 28

    Episode 63: Kim Karr of Digital4Good!

    Kevin and Tom have a healthy chat with Kim Karr regarding tech, students, impact, safety, digital citizenship, and so on!  Kim Karr and Digital4Good "believe in the power of digital citizenship to create a safer online world. Founded in response to an online attack on a teacher, Digital4Good emerged as a way to fight back against digital negativity." icanhelp.net kim@icanhelp.net As always, if you need anything from us (Top 20 Training) you can reach out at info@top20training.com or visit us online at www.top20training.com.

  2. Aug 5

    Episode 62: Coaching On Purpose!

    In this episode Kevin, Tom, and Mara discuss the Coaching on Purpose program that is designed for and available to ALL athletic programs. The team discusses the need for intentionality in coaching and offers a framework for how to create the right conditions for a great experience. Questions or interest: call Kevin at 651-373-0297 or email us at info@top20training.com.

  3. May 13

    Episode 61: Mike Wolf (Jostens Renaissance): Celebrating Educators and School Culture!

    This episode Tom and Kevin absorb as much as they can from Mike Wolf from Jostens Renaissance! School Culture, celebrating educators, and much more! To learn more about Mike and his team's passionate endeavors, click the links below! Love Mondays with Jostens Renaissance! Check out the suite of school climate and culture resources at JostensRenaissance.comJoin us at the smartest, loudest, happiest, results-driven conference for school culture athttps://www.jostensevents.com/event/JRGC26/home

  4. Apr 14

    Episode 60: Great Things Going On

    This week Kevin & Tom Share Some Great Things Going On! During their travels they have picked up some stories about the implementation of Thinking, Learning, & Communicating tools, strategies. There are a million success and failure stories out there! Here are a few great ones!

  5. Jan 13

    Episode 59: Early Intervention for Success with Katie Radeke!

    This week Kevin and Tom talk with Katie Radeke, a early intervention Special Education specialist with 27 years of experience! Check out the interview and take note of the resources listed below! She works for Benton Stearns Education District (serving Stearns and Benton County School Districts  - minus St. Cloud) and is an excellent educator and a great ray of hope! https://helpmegrowmn.org https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us If you have any questions for Katie, you can reach her here: katieradeke@gmail.com

  6. 11/26/2025

    Episode 58: Real Life & Real Time T20 Applications with Dr. Kasey Johnson!

    This week Kevin and Tom catch up with a long-time friend and supporter of Top 20.  Dr. Kasey Johnson started her educational journey 25 years ago and has enjoyed learning from her students and peers each step of the way. After teaching English, Music, Social Studies, and English Language Learners for students in K-12, Dr. Johnson started a new journey as chair of the Education department for Ottawa University. During that time, Dr. Johnson wrote and implemented multiple Master’s degree programs, oversaw undergraduate and graduate programs and clinicals and enjoyed providing professional development for educators throughout the Kansas City and Phoenix areas. She is a published author, nationally recognized trainer, master teacher, and presenter. Currently, Dr. Johnson uses her educational skills and understanding of organizational management as a regional director of sales for Hotel Management and Consulting in Kansas City. Although not in the classroom, she finds many parallels between the helping and hospitality professions and enjoys assisting in training and supporting the amazing individuals currently managing the hotels throughout the Midwest. When she isn’t working, Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling with her husband Matt and hearing about the adventures and accomplishments of her three amazing sons and beautiful daughter-in-law.  If you have any questions, Dr. Johnson can be reached at smartermoms@gmail.com.

  7. 10/23/2025

    Episode 57: Kevin & Tom Show How to FIND Lost Students!

    This week Kevin and Tom take time to discuss meaningful ways to reach out and find students that are lost in the shuffle. Some of these "lost" students have straight As, some are failing, some are engaged, some are asleep in class. Schools and programs need people that can find them and remind them of their worth! Have a listen and then pass it on to someone that needs to hear it!

  8. 10/01/2025

    Episode 56: Gratitude in the Face of Obstacles with Bill (and Matt) Moran

    This week's episode is from the With Gratitude Matt Foundation and Podcast. We were asked to share our Top 20 story and how gratitude plays a continual rols in our mission and work. Big thanks to our team mate and friend, Mike Nead (mike@top20training.com) for introducing us to Bill Moran of the With Gratitude Matt Foundation! Please check out their foundation and podcast. They exude hope through gratitude!

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