Educators Among Us

Scott Barron
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Welcome to the Educators Among Us Podcast! We are devoted to walking the journey with those who heed the call to teach, coach, lead, and serve at all levels of education. We speak your language and understand the challenges you face because we've been there too. We get it and we got you! This podcast is uniquely designed to share inspiring messages that connect with the heart of your life's work. This includes candid conversations with and about unusually impactful educators, exploring their stories and how they found joy in the journey: Learn about the educators who inspired them, the strategies they used to overcome obstacles, and the enduring influence they have on colleagues, students, parents, and communities. Hosted by Scott Barron, a life-long educator and organizational growth expert to hundreds of schools around the world. He is passionate about encouraging educators in both their calling and in their faith. Scott serves as the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Educators Fellowship, and is the author of, Love 'em and Lead 'em: Encouragement and Inspiration for Educators. This podcast is for educators by educators. Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned administrator, a board member or a staff person, this podcast is for you. Please join us on this journey of inspiration, motivation, and transformation as we celebrate the courage, dedication, and passion of educators around the world. Subscribe to the Educators Among Us podcast today, and let's grow together. Scott Barron Bio Scott Barron is an educator, entrepreneur, and author who is recognized as a leading voice advocating for and encouraging educators in their calling and in their faith. He serves as the Chief Reinvention Officer of School Growth LLC (schoolgrowth.com) and the Executive Director of Educators Fellowship (edfellowship.org). Scott earned his M.Ed from Johns Hopkins University, along with a B.A. in Religion and a B.S. in Computer Science from Mars Hill University. He serves on the National Advisory Council for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, and recently published the acclaimed book, Love'em and Lead'em: Encouragement and Inspiration for Educators. Scott's combination of experience as an educator, business leader, EdTech advisor, college instructor, author, and executive coach gives him a unique perspective and valuable wisdom that is utilized by organizations around the world. www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.schoolgrowth.com/ Edfellowship.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/

  1. Episode 150 - Face Friction with Conviction: Plan for it, Adjust to it, Use it

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    Episode 150 - Face Friction with Conviction: Plan for it, Adjust to it, Use it

    Pressure shows up when we need it to.  It's not always convenient or comfortable. But the moments we want to avoid, the resistance we wish would disappear, and the friction that slows us down are often the very things shaping who we are becoming. Growth rarely happens in comfort. It happens when we face resistance head-on, when we refuse to retreat, and when we choose conviction over convenience. It's the 150th episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, and we're glad you're here! Thank you for making this a reality.  In today's episode,  host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reflects on the reality every educator and leader eventually faces: friction. Whether it comes through change, conflict, unmet expectations, or difficult decisions, friction is unavoidable.  Scott challenges listeners to rethink their perspective, recognizing that friction is not an obstacle to leadership but an essential part of it. By planning for resistance, embracing discomfort, and using conflict as productive energy, leaders can move beyond complacency and inspire lasting change in their organizations and communities.   Takeaways – Friction, confusion, and underperformance naturally occur in organizations – Leadership exists to overcome those natural tendencies – Friction can slow progress, but it can also build strength and wisdom – Resistance often reveals new opportunities for growth and innovation – Great leaders are willing to endure criticism and personal risk – Complacency grows when friction is avoided – Conviction fuels courage when facing difficult change – Productive conflict can lead to stronger results and better solutions – Endurance and character are developed through challenge – Facing friction daily is a defining trait of effective educators   Chapters 00:44  Introduction 02:10 Our Sesquicentennial 03:29 Planning for Perfect 05:08 Friction Aint Fiction 08:44 Friction has consequences  10:17 Embrace the Grind 13:56 Coaching Question   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  2. Episode 149 - Grow in Season: Changing the Narrative to See the Blessings

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    Episode 149 - Grow in Season: Changing the Narrative to See the Blessings

    Winter.  It sometimes seems that it will never end. When everything feels cold and gray, it's easy to assume nothing is growing. But what if the season that feels the hardest is actually the one building the strongest roots? In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reflects on seasons, both literal and personal, and especially about Winter and how we must grow through them.  Even the most committed educators find themselves walking through the hardest and longest "winters". But it's part of the journey, and there is light ahead.  We can't always change the season we're in, but we can change the narrative we repeat to ourselves inside it.      Takeaways – Every educator is part of a life-changing system, regardless of role – Seasons of difficulty often produce the deepest, unseen growth – Winter strengthens roots that make future success sustainable – Perspective is a choice, and we all get to make it – We can't control the season, but we can control our response – The narrative we repeat internally shapes our resilience – Growth often happens beneath the surface before it's visible – Modeling perseverance may be the most powerful lesson we teach   Chapters 00:47 Introduction 02:19 Ready for Spring 03:31 Seasons 05:50 Stuck in Season 07:40 Changing the Narrative 10:21 Grow In Season 11:52 A Coaching Question —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  3. Episode 148 - Findin' More: Faith Reveals What Can't Be Seen

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    Episode 148 - Findin' More: Faith Reveals What Can't Be Seen

    We're often told that seeing is believing. But faith asks us to reverse that equation. Faith calls us to believe first, so that we can truly see. Some of the most important truths in life aren't revealed to the eyes at all, but to the heart, formed by belief and shaped by trust.  And when you "see it" with your camera eye, you've got to get the shot! In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, talks about how true vision is cultivated through faith, discipline, and intentional observation.  There is a difference between merely taking a picture and making one, and that idea connects to how educators, leaders, and institutions approach growth and change. Without self-awareness and humility, we risk mistaking assumptions for understanding—and convenience for wisdom. Faith enables people to see hope where others see limitation, and light where others see darkness. True vision is a choice that requires courage, belief, and a willingness to search for truth even when it isn't immediately visible.  Takeaways -Faith often requires believing before seeing -Vision is shaped by belief and  observation -Some truths can only be recognized through faith -Seeing clearly requires humility and self-awareness -Assumptions limit vision and distort understanding -True insight is developed purposefully, by seeking and believing -Leaders must learn to see possibilities beyond circumstance -Growth requires a willingness to see differently -Faith reveals light where others see darkness   Chapters 00:44 Introduction 02:04 Seeing the Sunrise 05:23 The Camera Eye 07:08 Limited Vision 08:57 Believing is Seeing 9:39 Find the Truth 10:42 Coaching Question  —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  4. Episode 147 - Hold Fast: Tuning Our Souls to be Attentive

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    Episode 147 - Hold Fast: Tuning Our Souls to be Attentive

    As the pace quickens and responsibilities pile up, it's easy to confuse urgency with importance. When everything feels demanding and immediate, perspective can slip, anxiety can rise, and clarity can fade. In those moments, fasting may be the most disciplined and necessary response. There is strength not just in moving fast, but in knowing when to fast — to stop, reflect, and stay grounded in purpose. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, explores the layered meanings of the word fast, and fasting, and why educators must understand the difference.  Scott defines fasting not simply as abstaining from food, but as a broader practice of intentional restraint. He explores fasting from distractions, habits, influences, and assumptions that quietly shape behavior and decision-making. This episode emphasizes that wisdom, rather than just knowledge, is what distinguishes effective educators who seek excellence on purpose.     Takeaways — Speed and urgency will never replace wisdom in the race to get things done — Fasting can mean restraint, reflection, or stepping away, not just abstaining from food — Pressure often exposes what truly controls our thoughts and habits — Delayed gratification is a discipline that strengthens leadership — Overconfidence can replace curiosity if humility is neglected — Wisdom matters more than knowledge in lasting influence — Holding fast creates space for patience, clarity, and better decisions — Intentional pauses can restore perspective in demanding seasons   Chapters 00:19 Introduction 01:18 What Are You Worried About? 03:04 The Meaning of Fast 04:11 Fasting 08:17 Conscious Choice 11:18 Hold Fast 11:56 A Coaching Question   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  5. Episode 146 - Crafted with Pride: Doing Our Best to Do Our Best

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    Episode 146 - Crafted with Pride: Doing Our Best to Do Our Best

    Great work can be overlooked.  But it's never taken for granted.  When someone slows down, pays attention, and looks closely, true craftsmanship always reveals itself. The same is true in education. Excellence shows up in the details, the discipline, and the pride taken in doing the work well. People notice, and your best effort matters. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, challenges educators to rethink how they view value, mastery, and their role in the work of shaping lives. He encourages educators to always do their best.  Excellence is never accidental and it always defines the experience of others, and the mastery of the educator.  Scott talks about developing a trained eye for quality, the danger of settling for "good enough," and why every person in a school—faculty and staff alike—should be seen as an educator. The stakes in education are high, the work matters deeply, and consistent excellence, practiced daily, has the power to change lives.     Takeaways -Excellence is revealed through attention to detail. -Value is often hidden and requires a trained eye to recognize -Everyone in a school contributes to learning, regardless of title -Mastery is visible and recognized by those who experience it -Discipline and pride in work are essential to sustained excellence -Schools improve through team effort and never through individual heroics -Doing your best consistently honors the impact educators have on lives   Chapters 00:44 Introduction 02:22 What's it Worth? 03:43 Gimmicks or Gems 06:39  Mastery and Discipline 09:22  Running the Race 11:56 A Coaching Question —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  6. Episode 145 - Course Correction: Listening and Adjusting to the Warning Signs

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    Episode 145 - Course Correction: Listening and Adjusting to the Warning Signs

    We are often surprised by change.  Perhaps we weren't paying attention, or heeding the signs.  Sometimes we handle change, and sometimes it's too late.  Real life rarely follows the map, or the strategic plan, or the schedule.  The danger isn't the change itself.  The danger is in refusing to slow down long enough to recognize that the road ahead has shifted. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reflects on the reality that education, both in educators and in leadership, demands constant adjustment. Scott challenges listeners to see surprises, resistance, and even breakdowns as sources of new information. He emphasizes that intelligence and responsibility require us to change direction when our current path no longer aligns with our purpose, while staying anchored to mission and values.   Takeaways -Education is full of unexpected bends that require awareness instead of panic - Being able to make a course correction is a sign of wisdom -Ignoring warning signs often creates bigger problems later -Purpose allows flexibility without losing direction -Learning is built on timely adjustments, rather than perfect plans -Pride and urgency can prevent us from seeing what needs to change -Growth often comes through broken or difficult moments -Slowing down can be the most strategic move -Wise leaders adapt methods while holding firm to values   Chapters 00:42 Introduction 03:35 Ready or Not - Surprise! 04:11 Road Conditions 06:02 Constance of Change 07:51 Heading the Warnings 11:08 A Coaching Question  —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  7. Episode 144 - Mastery of Me: The Decisions that Create the Future

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    Episode 144 - Mastery of Me: The Decisions that Create the Future

    Most of us want to grow. We want to get better at what we do, lead well, and make a difference. But growth doesn't just show up on its own. It shows up when we're willing to slow down, be honest with ourselves, and take responsibility for the things we can actually control. At the end of the day, real progress starts with one simple question: Am I willing to work on me?  In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, highlights self-mastery and why the most effective educators don't wait for someone else to push their growth forward. He invites educators to accept feedback without becoming defensive, to view instruction as an investment rather than a threat, and to recognize how mindset and attitude shape influence.  Educators are encouraged to confront blind spots, stay open to learning, and commit to becoming better for the sake of those they serve.      Takeaways — Growth is a personal responsibility and not something to wait on — Self-mastery strengthens leadership and influence — Teachability matters more than titles or experience — Feedback is meant to be given and accepted as helpful information instead of as an attack — Confidence without self-awareness can become a barrier — Mindset and attitude shape long-term effectiveness — Educators lead best when they keep learning themselves — Personal growth prepares leaders for what's next   Chapters 00:44 Introduction 02:36 Becoming the Best Version of Us 05:02 Life is About Choices 06:46 Learning to Accept 09:37 Using Sober Judgement 12:40 New and Improved 14:17 A Coaching Question   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:    Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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  8. Episode 143 - School Bus Blues: Fix the Experience Gaps

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    Episode 143 - School Bus Blues: Fix the Experience Gaps

    Every organization, especially schools, has places where problems quietly live. Not because they're invisible, but because addressing them feels uncomfortable, disruptive, or inconvenient. Like bad behavior on the school bus, right? Over time, those known gaps become normalized, and "less than" acceptable behavior is tolerated simply because it's familiar. Just because it's always been that way doesn't mean it always has to be.   In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, challenges school leaders and educators to confront the areas they know are broken. For too long, poor behavior has been expected, excused, or dismissed because change requires intentional discomfort. Excellence begins when mediocrity stops being masked as "good enough." By naming issues, listening well, and committing to fix the experience gaps together, leaders can create safer, healthier environments where growth replaces avoidance, and those who were once negatively affected, now may shine.     Takeaways – Known problem areas don't improve when they're ignored – Tolerating "less than" behavior quietly shapes culture – Leadership is revealed by what gets addressed, and by what doesn't – Feedback is only valuable when people feel safe giving it – Tradition should never excuse harmful patterns – Uncomfortable conversations are often the most necessary ones – Culture improves when issues are owned, not concealed – Schools grow healthier when honesty replaces defensiveness – Closing experience gaps requires collective responsibility   Chapters   00:47 Introduction 03:25  The School Bus Blues 04:49 The Back of the Bus 06:39 Taking the Feedback 09:04 Unmasking Mediocrity 12:08 A Fresh Start for a New Year 13:35 A Coaching Question —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth

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Welcome to the Educators Among Us Podcast! We are devoted to walking the journey with those who heed the call to teach, coach, lead, and serve at all levels of education. We speak your language and understand the challenges you face because we've been there too. We get it and we got you! This podcast is uniquely designed to share inspiring messages that connect with the heart of your life's work. This includes candid conversations with and about unusually impactful educators, exploring their stories and how they found joy in the journey: Learn about the educators who inspired them, the strategies they used to overcome obstacles, and the enduring influence they have on colleagues, students, parents, and communities. Hosted by Scott Barron, a life-long educator and organizational growth expert to hundreds of schools around the world. He is passionate about encouraging educators in both their calling and in their faith. Scott serves as the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Educators Fellowship, and is the author of, Love 'em and Lead 'em: Encouragement and Inspiration for Educators. This podcast is for educators by educators. Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned administrator, a board member or a staff person, this podcast is for you. Please join us on this journey of inspiration, motivation, and transformation as we celebrate the courage, dedication, and passion of educators around the world. Subscribe to the Educators Among Us podcast today, and let's grow together. Scott Barron Bio Scott Barron is an educator, entrepreneur, and author who is recognized as a leading voice advocating for and encouraging educators in their calling and in their faith. He serves as the Chief Reinvention Officer of School Growth LLC (schoolgrowth.com) and the Executive Director of Educators Fellowship (edfellowship.org). Scott earned his M.Ed from Johns Hopkins University, along with a B.A. in Religion and a B.S. in Computer Science from Mars Hill University. He serves on the National Advisory Council for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, and recently published the acclaimed book, Love'em and Lead'em: Encouragement and Inspiration for Educators. Scott's combination of experience as an educator, business leader, EdTech advisor, college instructor, author, and executive coach gives him a unique perspective and valuable wisdom that is utilized by organizations around the world. www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.schoolgrowth.com/ Edfellowship.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/

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