117: ASPIRE To Lead - Joshua Stamper chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.

Assistant Principal, and host of the ASPIRE Leadership Podcast, Joshua Stamper, chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.

Joshua talks about changing the structure of education, looking at what you're doing to affect your district, and why we cannot be afraid to ask questions.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joshuastamper

Episode Highlights

• 4:23 - What id you cannot make it to the Teach Better Conference?
• 8:30 - Previewing the episode with Joshua Stamper.
• 11:17 - Joshua introduces himself.
• 11:50 - Joshua's failure: Proving to his district that he could go beyond his subject matter and be a leader.
• 15:51 - Joshua's success: Creating a program for peer groups and partnering with PTA members and community members.
• 18:38 - Joshua shares what he'll be speaking on at the Teach Better Conference.
• 20:43 - What's got Joshua excited about education right now: Technology.
  • Joshua mentions Chad's episode of the ASPIRE Podcast. Listen here!
• 23:44 - Joshua's advice for new teachers: Don't be afraid to ask questions.
• 26:26 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
• 30:25 - How to connect with Joshua.

Joshua's Recommendations

• EdTech Tool: Calendly
• Book: "The Coach Adventure" by Amy Illingworth
• Who to Follow on Twitter:
  1. Evan Robb (@ERobbPrincipal)
  2. Sarah Johnson (@SarahSajohnson)
  3. Nathan Maynard (@NmaynardEdu / Brad Weistein (@WeinsteinEdu)
• YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Todd Nesloney and Rick Wormeli
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Everyone needs to create. Everyone needs a passion project.
• Best piece of advice you've ever received:  "In relationships, love is a choice." - Joshua's mom.

Links to Connect With Joshua

• Website: www.joshstamper.com
• Twitter: @joshua__Stamper
• Facebook Page: @AspirePodcast