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Aspire to Lead

Joshua Stamper
Education
Leadership
Educational Leadership
Professional Development
School Culture
Mental Health
Student Engagement
Executive Functioning
School Leadership
Mentorship
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Learning Communities
Executive Functions
Burnout
Leadership Development
Aspire To Lead Cohort
Resilience
Teacher Leadership
Social Emotional Learning
Instructional Leadership

Joshua Stamper provides an opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished educational leaders. As we grow in our leadership skills, it’s imperative to learn from other leader’s successes, trials and misconceptions. Join us each week as my guests provide valuable stories, resources, and advice to enhance your leadership journey.

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Latest Episodes

What does it really take to lead well when school life is messy, fast-moving, and full of real challenges?

In this week's episode, Adam Dovico shares a grounded and practical conversation about what educators and school leaders are facing right now,... more

What if resistance in your school is not a sign of defiance, but a signal that something deeper needs attention?

In this episode, Becca Silver shares a research-informed approach to understanding resistance in K-12 education and why it is often root... more

Why is it still so common for people to say, “I’m not a math person,” and how can school leaders help change that narrative?

In this week's episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Thomas O’Brien to explore why leaders are uniquely ... more

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas tackle two leadership topics that are on a lot of educators’ minds right now: how to hire great people when applicant pools are shrinking, and how to rethink student discipline in ways th... more

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Becca Silver
Educator and author of The Resistance Solution
Becca Silver, The Resistance Solution
Episode: 389. The Resistance Solution: Featuring Becca Silver
Thomas O'Brien
Award-winning math teacher and former nationally recognized high school principal; author of Empowering All Leaders to Be Math Leaders
Independent educator/author
Episode: 388. Empowering School Leaders to Be Math Leaders: Featuring Thomas O’Brien
Chris Valli
Author, keynote speaker, former journalist, educator and founder of the VOIC Framework
VOIC Framework
Episode: 386. The Hidden Cost of Pretending to Have It All Together: Featuring Chris Valli
Dave Schmittou
Leadership coach and consultant; author; partner in leadership development and coaching for schools
Independent coaching and partnerships in education
Episode: 385. Focusing on Lead Measures Instead of Noise: Featuring Dave Schmittou
Brad Gaynor
Australian educator, leader, executive coach, speaker, and author
Independent educator/author
Episode: 384. Keeping Great Educators in the Profession: Featuring Brad Gaynor
Megan Diede
Educator, speaker, author; co-author of Elevated Educator
IntegratedK12 / Elevated Educator
Episode: 383. Increasing Student Engagement with Purposeful Instruction: Featuring Megan Diede
Gretchen Bridgers
Educational leader, author, speaker
Always A Lesson
Episode: 382: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success: Featuring Gretchen Bridgers
James O'Neal Jr.
Passionate educator, speaker, founder of Mastery For All, LLC
Mastery For All, LLC
Episode: 380. Every Student Needs a Chance to Win: Featuring James O’Neal Jr.
Principal Kafele
Educational leader, author, and speaker introduced as a guest on the show
Episode: 379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele

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Joshua Stamper
Host of the show, introducing guests and guiding conversations; long-time facilitator of leadership-focused discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • High quality professional learning for leaders!

    This is an exceptional podcast! 🙌🏼👏🏼 Highly engaging with relevant content! Great guests and, as a host, Joshua asks the right questions and gives guests the space to share their thinking. Well done! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅ Subscribed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlwaysLearning AlwaysEvolving
    United States2 years ago
  • Truth Bombs

    Just like his book, Joshua constantly drops some inspirational truth and knowledge bombs. Even though I do not have the desire to lead as an admin, it has helped me more effectively reflect on my teacher leader skills!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drimmey
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiration for Aspiration

    I've listened to every single episode of this podcast and every guest and every message has been inspirational and helped fuel my aspirational goals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex T. Valencic
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Topics. Great Value.

    Every episode is filled with thoughts, stories, and actions to move closer to greater positive impact and flourishing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Januszewski
    United States3 years ago
  • WE ALL NEED THIS!

    What a powerful podcast! These conversations are so needed today. Thank you for your leadership!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charle41091
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are consistently relevant and the conversations feel authentic and practical.
High-quality professional learning for leaders with engaging guests and thoughtful questions.
Listeners appreciate actionable takeaways and the host's facilitation that lets guests share their thinking.

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Talking Points

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388. Empowering School Leaders to Be Math Leaders: Featuring Thomas O’Brien
Q: What practical steps should administrators take to hire strong math teachers?
Administrators should use content-specific assessments to gauge math knowledge, cast a wide net to attract math-curious candidates, involve students in the hiring process through campus tours, and provide structure for onboarding that centers on foundational math skills and leadership goals.
388. Empowering School Leaders to Be Math Leaders: Featuring Thomas O’Brien
Q: How did you convince TJ Vari to write the forward for the book?
Thomas describes a mentorship dynamic and shared passion for math leadership, which led to the collaboration; the forward came after many conversations about the persistent belief that many people are not 'math people' and the need to empower leaders to change that narrative.
Aspire Mailbag: How to Hire Well and Reimagine Student Discipline
Q: How can educators ensure consistency in discipline, given the complexity of behavior and the risk of one-size-fits-all policies?
Adopt a nuanced, relationship-centered approach that considers context and root causes, provide training to teachers on behavior language, and implement systems that allow for both safe removal when needed and targeted interventions to develop skills and prevent recurrence.
Aspire Mailbag: Building Trust Through Leadership and Initiative Changes
Q: How can a teacher or leader help a new principal transition smoothly without losing progress?
Build trust early by communicating intentions, meeting the new leader with a plan to support their vision, and staying consistently available to execute small, visible wins that align with the new direction.
383. Increasing Student Engagement with Purposeful Instruction: Featuring Megan Diede
Q: What are some changes teachers can make to move from compliance-driven to meaningful learning?
Start with small, deliberate shifts rather than a complete overhaul: incorporate pathways to learning, differentiate instruction through multiple access points, and maintain clarity of standards while making the classroom more engaging and connected.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aspire to Lead

What is Aspire to Lead about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on educational leadership, drawing from a steady stream of school leaders, researchers, and authors who share practical strategies for improving teacher engagement, student outcomes, and school culture. Episodes emphasize actionable leadership, equitable practices, and sustainable PD, with guests ranging from classroom teachers who moved into leadership to district-level coordinators and authors who translate research into classroom, campus, and system-wide impact. A standout throughline is the focus on humane, relationship-driven leadership, innovative approaches to learning, and practical steps leaders can implement immediately. The format tends to balance personal storytelling with implementable frameworks, making it use... more

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2. Thomas O'Brien
3. Chris Valli
4. Dave Schmittou
5. Brad Gaynor
6. Megan Diede
7. Gretchen Bridgers
8. James O'Neal Jr.

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