The Brian Mendler Show
Latest Episodes
Teachers are Magicians
Jeff Kubiak, Assistant Principal & Author, talks about the struggle & joy of growing up with 30 foster brothers & sisters, how the sorrow of missing...
The Joy Factor
Featured on the Today Show and Ellen, Kyle Smitley, Founder, and Mario Lemons, Head of School, from Detroit Achievement Academy, discuss how truth and transparency are...
Where Greatness Hides
Jacob Chastain, Teach Me Teacher author, podcaster and 7th grade teacher, talks about lessons learned from growing up in a dysfunctional household, navigating life in a...
A Million Dollar Strategy
Sonsee Sanders and Mike Lastra, district administrators, discuss how they helped change the culture at a failing school, specific tips for involving teachers in the decision...
It’s All About Your Mindset
Jennifer Garrison, Superintendent and Veteran, discusses why opening schools may not be an easy decision for all districts and how the military prepared her to be...
Listen, Learn, Lead
Katie Ralston, Principal, shares her 4 rules for successful classroom meetings and how the phrase “you repeat what you don’t repair” guides her behavior management plans.
Open Schools Now
New York City teacher, Stephanie Edmonds, discusses the need for schools to be open and why being a “good person” can be bad.
Be Vulnerable
Leslie Miller, alternative school coordinator, discusses strategies for teaching life long social skills and for working successfully with students in poverty.
The Damage Labels Do
Dave Schmittou, former Principal and current college Professor, explains what lead him to be standing on top of a bridge at 2am, what a teacher’s role...
Any Student. Anywhere
#Engage2020 virtual conference presenters share a quick preview of their upcoming conference presentations. #Engage2020 is Sat., Dec. 5 10am-3pm EST for all educators grades K-12.