De Facto Leaders

De Facto Leaders


Latest Episodes

Time blindness, anxiety, and behavior management
November 08, 2023

When kids have a poor sense of time, the common response is to give them a planner or some kind of a timer.While these tools may be a part of your strategy, they don't address time-blindness.That's why in episode 136 of De Facto Leaders, I’m answering the

How to read the room, speak with confidence, and sell your ideas (with Roberta Ndlela)
November 01, 2023

If you want to learn how to present information to school boards, administration, or other leadership or land more speaking engagements, you wont want to miss this episode!Reading the room is an essential life skill, whether were talking about a child

How to help teens get comfortable with discomfort and pursue meaningful work (with Joey Mascio)
October 25, 2023

Teens brains are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. On top of that their prefrontal cortex isnt fully developed yet, which means they dont always make decisions that are in their best interest.Theyre learning so much about how t

Is K-12 education preparing kids for the workforce? (with The Fabulous Learning Nerds)
October 18, 2023

The whole point of school is to prepare kids for adult life, but many people worry we arent giving kids what they need.Whether kids go right into the workforce after high school or plan to attend college or trade school, they need certain skills to succe

Perspective-taking for therapists, educators, and school leaders (with Lynn Hardin)
October 11, 2023

In some of the work we do with students, we may have to help them interpret the actions of others or help them understand how theyre coming across.Within the context of executive functioning, this is known as perspective-taking.This is an essential life

What are tech and curriculum companies doing for K-12 education? (with Meg Hearn)
October 04, 2023

In K-12 education, theres been a recent push to go digital, and many educators are wondering if people creating the products have the kids best interest in mind; especially in the for-profit space.Thats why I invited Meg Hearn to episode 131 of the De

Using private practice to offer accessible services and advocate for your profession (with Ebony Green)
September 27, 2023

Most people involved in K-12 education arent in it for the money, but with high caseloads and low pay; a lot of people are considering a career transition.For people in therapy roles, private practice is a common option on the table; but many come from a

Professional learning communities and curriculum reform in public and private education (with Tom Conroy)
September 20, 2023

Many of my listeners dont know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school.I had what I like to call Catholic school RtI, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!

Using K-12 education to create opportunities and find your calling (with Dr. Joseph Williams III)
September 13, 2023

If kids havent developed certain academic skills by a certain age, their ability to advance in their education diminishes. This means the opportunities they have in adulthood decreases.As Ive been talking with different curriculum experts and school le

Should I get my doctorate? (with Dr. Christy Borders)
September 06, 2023

Im excited to share episode 127 of De Facto Leaders about a common debate for therapists and teachers:Is it worth it to get a doctorate?In this wide-ranging conversation with my colleague Dr. Christy Borders, we discuss ways to build language skills in