The Ed Essentials Podcast

Hunter Flesch
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The Ed Essentials Podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies and insights on educational leadership. Hosted by Hunter Flesch, the show features candid conversations with expert educators, administrators, and thought leaders who share actionable advice to help you thrive in your role. From leadership growth and school culture to classroom management and instructional strategies, this podcast equips teachers and leaders with the essential tools to create meaningful change in education.

  1. Applying Deming's Principles to Transform Schools with John Dues

    08/24/2025

    Applying Deming's Principles to Transform Schools with John Dues

    John A. Dues serves as the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Operating Officer at United Schools in Columbus, Ohio. He is an accomplished systems leader and improvement science scholar-practitioner and has recently published his first book entitled Win-Win: W. Edwards Deming, the System of Profound Knowledge, and the Science of Improving Schools. Throughout his career he has served on the founding teams of seven school and nonprofit organizations. John has a BA from Miami University, an M.Ed. from the University of Cincinnati, and recently completed the Improvement Advisor program through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Connect with John https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnadues https://stan.store/johnadues Connect with Hunter Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    1h 3m
  2. Unlocking a Catalyst Mindset with Becca Silver

    07/21/2025

    Unlocking a Catalyst Mindset with Becca Silver

    Becca Silver helps school leaders and coaches do one of the hardest things in education—lead people through resistance and into real commitment. With two decades in education, she’s worked with thousands of educators and leaders across the U.S. and beyond. She’s also the founder of The Whole Educator and hosts the Coaching the Whole Educator podcast, where she breaks down the messiness of adult learning and change leadership into something practical—and actually doable. Connect with Becca Website: www.thewholeeducator.com Free Catalyst Mindsets Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/67b2bd55c80a8856505f9446 Podcast: https://www.thewholeeducator.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-silver/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeeducator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWholeEducator Twitter: https://x.com/BeccaSilver_edu Connect with Hunter Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    1 hr
  3. The Power of Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson

    07/11/2025

    The Power of Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson

    Kurtis Hewson is a former teacher and administrator, an award-winning educator, and the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning. He’s also the co-author of the book Collaborative Response, which is all about building schoolwide systems to support students through teamwork and intentional practices. Connect with Kurtis Website - https://jigsawlearning.ca Instagram - hewsonk27; https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/  Facebook - Kurtis Hewson; https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/  LinkedIn - Kurtis Hewson; https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc  X - hewsonk27; https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning Overview of Collaborative Response - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/cr-overview  Collaborative Response Book - Introductory Chapter - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/book-introduction Connect with Hunter Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    1h 1m
  4. Putting AI to Work in Education with William Grube

    06/09/2025

    Putting AI to Work in Education with William Grube

    In this episode, Hunter Flesch sits down with William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to explore how educators can use AI effectively in their roles. William shares practical tips, training insights, and common myths about AI in schools—all designed to help educators feel more confident and empowered. Connect with William: AI School Leadership Minute: https://direct-ai-updates-for-school-admins.beehiiv.com/subscribe Website: https://gruvyeducation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GruvyEducationInstagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gruvyeducation/LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-grube-16200a177/ X: https://x.com/gruvyeducationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574229270835 Free-bee: https://gruvyeducation.com/dataanalysisnewsletter Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    39 min
  5. Teaching Through Tragedy: Katlyn Godwin’s Story of Loss and Resilience

    05/19/2025

    Teaching Through Tragedy: Katlyn Godwin’s Story of Loss and Resilience

    In this episode of The Ed Essentials Podcast, Hunter Flesch talks with educator and podcaster Katlyn Godwin about her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Katlyn shares how therapy, community, and faith helped her navigate trauma while continuing to lead in the classroom. Together, they explore the impact of toxic positivity, the power of empathy in school culture, and practical strategies educators can use to care for their mental health and support one another. Connect with Katlyn https://katlynscharper.com/ Instagram: katlyn_godwin Facebook: Katlyn Godwin Podcast: Desert Stories Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    47 min
  6. Hiring Insights to Help you Land your Dream School Leadership Role with Trent Grundmeyer

    04/07/2025

    Hiring Insights to Help you Land your Dream School Leadership Role with Trent Grundmeyer

    Dr. Trent Grundmeyer is an Associate Professor at Buena Vista University & Owner of Grundmeyer Leader Services. In this episode of the Ed Essentials podcast, Hunter discusses the critical aspects of hiring in education with Trent. They explore the importance of fit in leadership roles, strategies for aspiring administrators to stand out in a competitive job market, and the significance of personal and organizational alignment. The conversation also covers how to prepare for interviews, the value of building leadership experience, and the factors that influence job satisfaction for current administrators. Connect with Trent: www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com www.bvu.edu/master-ed-admin Connect with Hunter: Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠ X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠ Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

    44 min
  7. Crafting Clarity with Casey Watts

    03/24/2025

    Crafting Clarity with Casey Watts

    Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a Team Leadership Expert with 20+ years in education. She helps leaders break silos and build cohesive, vision-driven teams through clarity, collaboration, and collective purpose. A speaker, coach, and host of The Catching Up with Casey Podcast, she equips instructional leaders with actionable strategies to hold people accountable without micromanaging and create aligned teams. Connect with Casey: Website:  www.catchingupwithcasey.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catchupwithcasey/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/catchupwithcasey  Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catching-up-with-casey/id1720576042 Connect with Hunter: Email:  edessentials.network@gmail.com X: @edessentials_ Instagram: @edessentials_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/ Facebook: @edessentialscollection Website: https://www.edessentials.net/

    41 min
  8. Teachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae Hughart

    03/02/2025

    Teachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae Hughart

    Rae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consistently led initiatives that redefine industry standards. Rae’s leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of modern design. Her forward-thinking approach continues to influence the evolution of technology and innovation across diverse sectors. Connect with Rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ Website: https://teachersdeserveit.com/ Connect with Hunter IG: https://www.instagram.com/edessentials_/

    47 min
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The Ed Essentials Podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies and insights on educational leadership. Hosted by Hunter Flesch, the show features candid conversations with expert educators, administrators, and thought leaders who share actionable advice to help you thrive in your role. From leadership growth and school culture to classroom management and instructional strategies, this podcast equips teachers and leaders with the essential tools to create meaningful change in education.

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  • Creator
    Hunter Flesch
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hunter Flesch
  • Show Website
    The Ed Essentials Podcast