George Couros introduces this solo podcast with a reflection on how he started podcasting! Couros shares what he is doing to get past overthinking in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Couros brings years of learning to this episode and shares it with viewers and listeners in this solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Shout…

Brad Crihfield, the sitting Board President of Bellflower Unified School District, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast. Crihfield shares some of the powerful programs the board is helping to bring and publicize to their community. Crihfield also shares details about his role on the board and what made him want to be on the school …

George Couros introduces this solo podcast with a reflection on his time at the central office. Couros shares his insights and summarizes his years of learning into three main points. Check out this episode to learn just how this applies to all educators! Quotes:"If you are in a role that makes decisions for what the environment looks like in a cla…

Lisa Azevedo joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! As the interim superintendent, Azevedo shares more about the great programs that they are bringing to her district in Bellflower, California! Azevedo and Couros reflect on how these programs like CTE and the arts connect to academics but are traditionally considered “non-acaedmic.”…

George Couros opens this monthly highlight episode with a realization he had about what he listens to when he runs. Couros’ reflection is shared in the hope that this episode will bring you some energy. Remember to be thoughtful of what you consume, not just food-wise but also with the information we consume. Description & Time Codes: 0:00 Intro wi…

Lisa Azevedo joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Azevedo is the interim superintendent of Bellflower Unified in California and she brings some great wisdom to this episode! Check out this episode to hear how Azevedo answers these questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspire…

Dr. Tiffany Spicer joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to reflect on her journey as an educator and mother. Be sure to check out this episode for some crucial advice about caring for yourself to care for others. Dr. Spicer gives an important reminder that sometimes we do not even realize that we are setting an example and that peo…

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George Couros welcomes Ryan Imbriale to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Couros opens with a reminder that using technology does not make us innovative. When we focus on deep work that help us be innovative, or doing things that are new and better, we are better serving our learners. This episode with Imbriale shares some great thou…

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This week, George Couros hosts two very special guests, the current Commissioner of Educator, Dr. Margie Vandeven, and the incoming Commissioner of Education, Dr. Karla Eslinger. This week’s impressive guests join this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset to discuss how the two are working to make sure that education both “informs and impacts” the de…

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David Domena, one of the contributors to the new book, What Makes a Great Principal, joins this episode! In the new book, Domena reflects on the impact a great principal had on him. In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, David Domena and George Couros talk about their experiences in education and the process of editing and publishing a…

Get "What Makes a Great Principal" here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asinGeorge Couros and Allyson Apsey continue this 5-part series with a reflection on the third pillar, Talent Cultivator. Couros and Apsey shar…

George Couros shares a reflection about his fitness journey and reminds us that it is possible to be grateful for a struggle. Even if we fall again, there are tools to help us keep going! This message connects to many of the powerful ideas shared by this month’s Innovator’s Mindset Podcast guests! Description & Time Codes: 0:00 Intro with George Co…

George Couros kicks this episode off with a reminder that we can control where we are working! The best way to create change in our lives is to initiate it ourselves. With this advice in mind, Couros reflects on 3 tips for getting a new job! If you are interested in this episode, be sure to check out the links below for even more of Couros’ thought…

Get "What Makes A Great Principal" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asinIn this week’s episode of What Makes a Great Principal, George Couros and Allyson Apsey reflect on a few ideas shared in Pillar 2, Continuo…

In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros shares a story about an interview he did early in his career. The guests, Jasmine Bassilious and Leslie Garrison share some amazing thoughts about their district initiatives and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) and how they focus on every student. Be sure to check out this episode for…

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George Couros hosts this solo podcast to reflect on a recent newsletter he wrote and his own reading of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Couros reflects on 3 Cs for Learning and shared this in a recent newsletter: “Driven by curiosity, making connections and ultimately creating something with this information will help me better understand…

Jasmine Bassilious and Leslie Garrison from Fruitvale School District join this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! The two had a great realization when they both shared a story about an inspiring educator who happened to be the same person! Be sure to check out this episode to hear how they answer these questions: Who is a teache…

Get George's latest book, "What Makes a Great Principal" here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin_______________Jordan Anderson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about some great ways tha…

Get George's latest book, "What Makes a Great Principal" here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin_______________Jordan Anderson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about some great ways tha…

George Couros opens this month-end review with a reflection on his fitness journey that, at times, can feel like Groundhog’s Day. Couros reminds us to personally and professionally keep our goals and when we hit a dead-end, that doesn’t mean we need to give up on our goals, but instead, we need to alter our path. Be sure to check out this episode f…

Get your copy of "What Makes A Great Principal" here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asinGeorge Couros is releasing a very special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast where he reads the intro to the book alou…

David Domena joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Domena’s ideas on great principals were shared in the new book, What Makes a Great Principal. Hear how Domena answers these questions and teases the ideas he shares in the new book: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and …

Dr. Ryan Daniel joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Daniel, who is one of the contributing authors of What Makes a Great Principal, reflects on the process of being an author and how she got over her imposter syndrome and remembered that she has a story to teach people and to get to the point and make it count! Couors and Dr.…

Dr. Ryan Daniel, one of the contributing authors of What Makes a Great Principal, joins this episode of Three Questions! Dr. Daniel shares some amazing reflections from her time in education as she responds to these three questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why? What advice would you …

George Couros welcomes Dr. Georgeanne Warnock who shares some great thoughts about being a superintendent! Dr. Warnock clearly focuses on her community's needs and has worked to make significant changes to meet those needs. In this episode, Dr. Warnock shares how she got the TikTok and social media name, SubbingSupt, how her district has transition…

Sarah Sirgo shares a ton of powerful thoughts about education in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Sirgo, who is the Chief of Staff at Frederick County Public Schools, even taught Couros a new vocabulary word! Check out this episode to hear how Sirgo answers these questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an admin…

George Couros opens this episode with a reflection on a statement that many educators have made. Couros welcomes Neil Young to this episode where the two reflect on doing what is best for kids. Young, the Lodi Unified School District Superintendent, shares what he is doing to make sure that the district he serves Quotes:“We always need to be challe…

Neil Young, the Lodi Unified School District Superintendent, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share some great insights into his time in education and the experiences he learned throughout his time in education. Young has great responses, so be sure to watch or listen to learn how he answers these questions: Who is…

Monica Simmons joins this episode of The Innovator’s Podcast and brings so much energy and joy! It is clear that Simmons, the superintendent of Elysian Fields ISD, shares details about the work she is doing to build a school community and to ensure that every child has the same access and opportunity that any child anywhere in the world would also …

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Monica Simmons who is full of energy, shares some great reflections about her time in education. Check out this episode of Three Questions to benefit from Simmons’ energy, her ideas, and hear how she answers these questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why? What advice would you give you…

George Couros and Frank McKay have a great conversation about the importance of the basics in education. McKay joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about the importance of how innovation and research are connected. McKay also shares some great insight about an upcoming conference, The 2024 Early College Summit, which is hap…

Dr. Georgeanne Warnock, who was George Couros’ recent celebrity sighting, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Dr. Warnock is an amazing educator and in this episode, she reflects on a teacher who was a finalist for the NASA Teachers in Space program. Dr. Warnock shares some learning from people who have inspired her and…

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Lori Care joins this episode of Three Questions! Care, a principal in New Jersey, and George Couros reflect on their time together at Care’s recent staff PD! Hear how Care answers these questions:Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? Qu…

Lori Care joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast and shares what she is doing at her school site to create a welcoming environment and truly provide time for self-care! Care shares some great points about the importance of taking care of yourself, seeing yourself in the school environment, and building a community through shout-outs!…

Check out the book, "Teach Happy!" by Kim Strobel here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334712?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334712&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asinIn this podcast, Kim Strobel, upon the release of her new book discusses why she wrote "Teach Happy," what she learned from t…

Dr. Jordan Cox, the superintendent of Commack Schools, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast where he reflects on ways to help students develop their strengths. Dr. Jordan Cox and George Couros have a great discussion about helping students find what makes them want to learn. Couros will be visiting Dr. Cox’s school district where h…

Dr. Jordan Cox joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast where he opens up with some great thoughts right from the beginning! As the superintendent of Commack Schools, Dr. Cox reflects on his time in education and answers these three questions:Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?…

In this month’s highlight intro, George Couros reminds us of the importance of feeling valued. Couros shares, “You don’t have to love what you do, but what you do should not make you feel miserable.” As you watch or listen to this month’s highlights, Couros encourages you to consider what you are really good at and what you are aiming to do. For mo…

Finding solutions is not always about finding the answer, but it can be about asking a different question. Couros opens this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with a reflection on why we should be asking “Why are people staying in the profession of teaching” instead of “Why are people leaving the teaching profession?” Dr. Mott joins this e…

Jen Mott joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Mott and Couros have a great conversation at the beginning where we learn more about all the jobs Dr. Mott is currently “juggling” - including literal juggling! Be sure to watch or listen to this episode to hear how Dr. Mott answers these questions: Who is a teacher that has inspir…

George Couros welcomes Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket to this episode of the Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Edoho-Eket shares some very powerful insights about how she has done things differently as a principal. Dr. Edoho-Eket has a book, Navigating the Path to School Leadership where she reflects on the transition from being a classroom teacher to being …

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast where she discusses a few details about her new book, Navigating the Path to School Leadership and also shares some of the amazing learning experiences she has had as a teacher, associate principal, and school principal! Check out this episode with Dr. Edoho-Eket to hear ho…

Dean Tolson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share his journey from illiterate NBA player to Magna Cum Laude! Tolson’s story is a powerful that he is passionate about sharing! Be sure to check out this episode to hear the 5 vows that Tolson kept to overcome illiteracy!Quotes:“5 vows: never skip class, sit front & center, tur…

Dr. Will Deyamport joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share some great details about his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint to Jumpstart and Scale Your Education Business!Why did you write this book?How can this improve learning in schools? What did you learn through the process of writing this book?Quotes:“Edu…