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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
Professional Learning Communities
Executive Functions
Emotional Intelligence
Mentorship
Aspire To Lead Cohort
Resilience
Burnout
Teacher Leadership
Social Emotional Learning
Instructional Leadership
Teaching Strategies

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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In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks with Megan Diede about the power of connection, purposeful teaching, and the small instructional shifts that can create meaningful change in classrooms. Megan shares how her seven pathways to le... more

In this special bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, EQ Impact. They explore why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in schools, workplaces, families, and relationships, and... more

What if the biggest instructional breakthrough came from starting in the right place?

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Gretchen Bridgers to talk about classroom instruction, teacher mentorship, and the mindset shifts ... more

What does it look like to lead with hope when life, leadership, and responsibility feel overwhelming?

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Dr. Brandi Kelly for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-awareness, pur... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kim Gameroz
Organizer/advocate behind the Vibe EDU concept and community facilitator
Teaching Inside Out / Vibe EDU
Episode: BONUS: Professional Development Done Differently with Kim Gameroz
Katie Powell
Director for Middle Level Programs, AMLE
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
Episode: 377. Boredom, Frustration and Task Avoidance Busters: Featuring Katie Powell
Charlie Peck
Co-presenter on Language of Behavior; co-author
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright
Gretchen Bridges
Local educator and presenter, North Carolina resident
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright
Vernon Wright
Educator and leader featured at conference
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright

Host

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 72 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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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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.
381. Leading With Hope When the Pressure Is Heavy: Featuring Dr. Brandi Kelly
Q: What are some actionable strategies from Lead with HOPE that listeners can implement right away?
Start with the pause to create margin in your calendar, be present in interactions, and ensure you begin each day with a 30-minute routine that centers faith, values, and intention; additionally, adopt a thought audit to name and reframe limiting beliefs before taking action.
379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele
Q: Principal Kafele, do you think there's a lack of honest self-assessment for leaders?
Yes, because leaders often avoid confronting painful truths about their own practices; to stay effective long-term, they must look inward, acknowledge shortcomings, and adjust strategies.
NCMLE Bonus: Resilience, AI, and Community with Julie Hasson, Brad Waid, and David James
Q: How do you translate resilience into a community-wide strategy in schools?
She emphasizes that resilience starts with individuals and scales to a resilient school culture by providing simple tools that fit into the school day and support both educators and students.
NCMLE Bonus: Resilience, AI, and Community with Julie Hasson, Brad Waid, and David James
Q: Julie, what are you speaking on and what drew you to this topic at the conference?
Julie explains Recharge Your School Culture, focusing on practical, bite-sized resilience practices teachers can integrate into daily routines to reduce stress and maintain energy for personal life and family.

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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. Gretchen Bridgers
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4. Principal Kafele
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6. Katie Powell
7. Charlie Peck
8. Gretchen Bridges

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