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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

Behind the scenes of a K-12 staffing company (with Ryan Cleaveland)
August 30, 2023

Many clinicians start their careers feeling unprepared to navigate the job market.In a lot of professional groups, Ive noticed a skepticism towards contract companies, recruiters, and staffing agencies simply because many people working in school settin

The Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50
August 23, 2023

This week, Im sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think its something youll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed.Im pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority

Time perception, anxiety, and future pacing
August 16, 2023

When I was younger I was fixated on clocks and the passage of time. Its accurate to say it was an obsession of mine, to the point that it caused me large amounts of anxiety.It got difficult for me to tell when I was future-planning or when I was catastro

Meditation for educators and the art of giving 85% (with Danny Bauer)
August 09, 2023

I have a love/hate relationship with meditation and mindfulness. I know I should do it. I even talk about why its beneficial. But I never want to do iteven though I feel better if I do.If that sounds familiar, you wont want to miss episode 124 of the

Creating equitable systems for K-12 math (with Jonathan Regino)
August 02, 2023

Do flashcards help improve basic numeracy skills?Should we use calculators as a special education accommodation?How many years of math do we really need to take in high school?I invited math curriculum expert Jonathan Regino to episode 123 of the De Fa

Executive functioning for college students: Beyond checklists and planners (with Jill Fahy)
July 26, 2023

What if young adults are still prompt-dependent when they go away to college?Or what if they and their parents arent aware of how much support theyre actually getting?On top of that, how can professionals navigate the complexity of supporting language