On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Avis Williams! Dr. Williams is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Williams leads New Orleans Public Schools, a district with 68 schools and nearly 44,000 students. When she was selected as Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools, she made history as the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. In addition to being an amazing educator, Dr. Williams is an author and part of the #FitLeaders movement!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast our guest is Mary Helen Ybarra. Mary is passionate about public education. She has served as a member of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mary is a fierce advocate for her community and was recently recognized by the California School Board Association as the 2023 Board Member of the Year.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Angel Mead. Angel is an experienced communications professional with over five years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. Currently, he serves as a Communications Specialist at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supporting over 400,000 students across 33 districts. Angel is also the Champion Director of Communications for the MOSAIC Legacy Foundation, which aids students, educators, and communities across Southern California and is expanding statewide. Additionally, Angel has had the opportunity to advocate at the California Department of Education as well as the state assembly, creating programs built on the basis of community and bringing together countless professionals for professional development opportunities and highlighting their achievements.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Jose Lalas. Dr. Jose Lalas is Professor of Literacy and Teacher Education and co-director of the University of Redlands’ Center for Educational Justice. He also serves as a Board member for Trustee Area 1 of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education. He has been in education for over 30 years and is a published author. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Matt Zalaznick, Managing Editor at District Administration and University Business. Matt is an experienced editor with a commitment to quality and a sense of responsibility to readers. With over two decades of writing, reporting and editing experience, in and outside of education, he creates content that educates and energizes the community.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Chappotin, Assistant Superintendent of Boyd ISD in Texas! An experienced educator with over 20 years in education, Chris is a self-described leadership learner, podcaster, and rapper who earned his Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) from Texas Tech in June ‘24!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Amy Dujon from District Administration (DA) on with us. Amy Dujon has over 20 years of leadership and instructional expertise, is an author, speaker, and leadership development consultant with a demonstrated history of working in instructional leadership. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast welcome Christine Paik, award-winning Poway Unified School District Chief Communications Officer, award-winning children's book author, CALSPRA San Diego Regional Chair, and business owner. Christine is an experienced, accredited (APR), and visionary marketing and communications executive with over 20 years working in education, journalism, and public relations in San Diego, Fresno, and San Francisco. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Danelle Almaraz. Danelle is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer for InnovateED. In that role she partners with school districts to create coherent systems of continuous improvement. Her services include leadership development, public speaking, team building and executive coaching. She previously served as Chief Academic Officer at Think Together, Director of Categorical Programs and mathematics teacher.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Arnie Ayala, proud Principal at Mariposa Elementary School in the Ontario Montclair School District in California and Board member of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with proud Superintendent of Woodland Joint Unified School District, Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin. She is also the past president of the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) and current California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) Board of Directors member.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Mark Marshall,  Los Banos Unified School District Superintendent.  Dr. Marshall is a graduate of the Stanford University EdLeaders Program which is a partnership between the Stanford Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Business. Dr. Marshall is a 2024 Quantum 10 Courageous Leadership Award recipient and the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Dr. Rex Fortune and Dr. Charlie Mae Knight Superintendent of the Year. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Laura Rubio, proud principal at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton Joint Union High School District in California. Dr. Laura Rubio has been an educator for over 20 years, earned her doctorate from USC and is the secretary for the OC California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Gordon Amerson, transformation leader, Superintendent of Duarte Unified School District, and Founder of The PrincipalEd LCC. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Schools Superintendent Todd Dugan. Located in rural Illinois Todd also serves as the Co-Chair of the AASA Rural Alliance of rural school districts. His passion is providing a promised pathway for every scholar. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Whittier City School District Superintendent, author, and speaker Dr. Brad Mason. Brad has served as a teacher, principal, HR Director, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, past Brea Olinda USD Superintendent for over six years. This year Brad became a children’s book author, publishing his first children’s book titled Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome leader Susana Quintero-Soto who serves as a bilingual resource specialist at Jefferson Elementary School in Corona-Norco Unified School District and was most recently nominated for Teacher of the Year. She also previously served as the California Association for Bilingual Education Riverside Chapter #6 Director of Technology and Innovation and now currently serves as the Director of Communications. In her family life she is a theater and ballet folklorico mom.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Larissa Mireles. Larissa currently serves as a sixth grade teacher in Corona-Norco USD, is a technology expert, and is currently working on her doctorate in Instructional Technology with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Dr. Courtney Orzel and future doctor Kate Koch, from the Unsupervised Leadership Podcast and co-authors of the book Unsupervised Leadership: Celebrating and Elevating Fun, Fab and Fierce Females.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Amanda Wade. Amanda currently serves as an administrator in Fontana Unified School District and commissioner for the Riverside County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Additionally she will be starting her new role at Riverside County Office of Education as Coordinator for the California Community Schools Partnership Program.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Sabrina Wilhelm. Sabrina currently serves as the Executive Director of Preclinical Student Services at California University Science and Medicine, as well as an adjunct professor with the University of Redlands.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Mountain View School District Trustee Cindy Wu. Trustee Wu is a former newcomer, English Learner/Plurilingual Scholar and a first generation college student who earned degrees at both USC and UCLA. She is a Founding Member of AAPI Well UnTapped, Founding Secretary of the National Parliamentarian Association, GUnit 2022 Women of the Year in the field of Education, Los Angeles County, Past President, Los Angeles County School Trustees Association, and Co-Founder, AAPI Women in Politics (EmpowHer).

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Veronica Soltero Godinez, a proud Principal at Cooley Ranch Elementary School in Colton Joint Unified School District in California. Veronica has been an educator for over 20 years, is an active member of the #SisterCircle movement, as well as a self-proclaimed “technolochica.”

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Derek Tran. Derek Tran is  a proud military veteran and consumer rights attorney. He is currently running for Congressional District 45.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Mike Rene Inbody. Miki Inbody is the proud superintendent of the award winning Fontana Unified School District which serves 35,101 scholars. She is home grown and attended school, graduated from, taught, and was a site and district leader before ultimately becoming superintendent. She was most recently honored with the Q10 Courageous Leadership Award in Transformational Leadership.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have a conversation with California superintendents Yolanda Valdez and Dr. Donya Ball. Yolanda Valdez is an over 30 year experienced educational leader. She is currently a superintendent of schools in California and has an extensive background from instructional assistant to now as Superintendent. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and national keynote speaker. She currently serves as a superintendent of schools in California and, for over two decades, has been a change-maker in public education. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational administration and teacher education.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sandra Hernandez, who serves as a Project Director III at Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), before that was a proud principal for five years, recently earned her educational doctorate in 2022, and is a committed member of the FitLeaders movement.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Watkins. Dr. Watkins is an educator, leadership consultant, coach and facilitator. She  serves as the Director of the Educational Doctorate Program and an associate professor at California State University, Fullerton. She is also a candidate running for the Orange County Board of Education Area 3 in which the election day is March 5th.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Natalie Tran. Dr. Tran serves as a professor in the College of Education at California State University, Fullerton, as well as the Director of the National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) and the Director of the Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Morgan Pellettera, who is a National Board Certified Teacher serving as the student teacher coordinator and lead demonstration teacher for San Bernardino City Unified School District.

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This episode of the Ed Branding Podcast is sponsored by Campus Clinic and features the President of Campus Clinic, Thomas Shaffer. Campus Clinic is a solution provider that works with school districts to build integrated, program-driven, on-campus healthcare solutions. Thomas Shaffer is a startup founder of multiple businesses and has served as a board member, CEO, brandsheet builder and data analyst.

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On this episode, Renae & Lynette take a look back on highlights from the last forty total episodes of The Ed Branding Podcast,  their Ed Branding journey since deciding to write a book together in February of 2023, and what 2024 holds.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Hull, who serves as the Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Roseville City School District and is the current President of the California School Public Relations Association. Jessica was recognized by  the National School Public Relations Association as the Front-Runner of the Southwest Region. NSPRA Front-Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders who are doing outstanding work for their schools, their chapters and for NSPRA. This national distinction is only awarded to four association members each year, representing the seven NSPRA regions on a rotating basis.

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Our guest today is Marlon Styles. Marlon has served as an educational leader for seventeen years.  He started his career as a Middle School Mathematics teacher on Team Ambition.  In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education.  Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award in 2019.  He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students.  K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership to close equity gaps on a national stage.  Styles has had the honor to inspire educators across the country through presentations at conferences.  Styles is a Unifier in education who works to create cultures which people win. His mission is to inspire educators to see themselves as empowered Unifiers capable of creating the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive. He is currently a partner with the Learner Centered Collaborative. We are excited to have this conversation today.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Kim Voge. Kim is a Google and ISTE certified educator, currently serves as a Computer Literacy Teacher on Special
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Sam Buenrostro. Dr. Buenrostro is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Corona-Norco Unified School District that serves 53,000 students and is the ninth largest district in California. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in 1990, Master’s degree from Cal State San Bernardino, and Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne (ULV). Dr. Buenrostro has served in numerous roles over the past 21 years in CNUSD, including Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support and Human Resources, and Principal/Assistant Principal of Centennial High. Dr. Buenrostro is active in the community, serving on numerous service club and non-profit boards and has been a resident of Corona for over 30 years. He was most recently honored as Superintendent of the Year by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) award winning “35 Under 35” Menifee Union School District Director of Communications and Community Engagement, self-described Chief  Shenanigans Officer, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Josue Reyna.

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Our guest today is Janice Case. Janice is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Regional Director West for the National Center on Education and the Economy. In that role she forms partnerships at the district, county and state level to bring NCEE research to practitioners across the state. Janice’s extensive public school experience includes middle and high School principal, high school assistant principal, and special education teacher.

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Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 26 languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released bestseller, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, which was just named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Works of Literature Awards.* Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world.

A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council, and he’s been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from Trust Across America-Trust Around the World. Stephen is a highly sought-after international speaker who has taught trust and leadership in 58 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with award winning superintendent of Brigantine Community Schools, Glenn Robbins. Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. His passion is harnessing a district culture that thrives on positive psychology, design thinking, futurism, innovative digital spaces, technology integration, esports, cybersecurity, social emotional learning Zen Dens, and maker cultures. In addition, Glenn encourages all students to have a voice, not only in building a school culture, but also in designing student led entrepreneur opportunities.

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events focusing on leadership, culture, school/district turnaround in academic excellence through design thinking and futurism.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to welcome National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) award winning Redlands Unified School District  Public Information Officer Christine Stephens.

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Dr. Delores Lindsey retired as Associate Professor at Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos, and continues to serve as guest lecturer and education consultant. Prior to coming to the University she served as a middle grades and high school teacher, assistant principal, principal, and county office of education administrator. Dr. Lindsey’s primary area of research is studying, creating, and sustaining Culturally Proficient teaching and learning environments. Using the lens of Cultural Proficiency, Dr. Lindsey helps educational leaders examine their policies and practices, as well as their individual beliefs and values about cross-cultural communication. Her message to her audiences focuses on socially just educational practices and diversity as assets to be nurtured. She facilitates educators to develop their own inquiry and action research. Her favorite reflective question is: Are we who we say we are?

She has co-authored numerous books on Cultural Proficiency and the role of equity and access for educating all students.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the always amazing Paige Boyd, incredible kindergarten teacher, PBIS guru and brand ambassador at CJUSD. She is a star at owning and telling her narrative.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have a conversation with international education consultants specializing in plurilingual/English Learner education, authors and speakers Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh. Beth Skelton is an independent consultant focused on creating equitable educational experiences for multilingual learners. She has been working in the field for over three decades teaching elementary, middle, high school and adult language learners in urban, suburban, rural, and international settings. Tan Huynh is a career international school teacher, consultant, and author specializing in secondary multilinguals and teacher collaboration, as well as hosting online courses, an educational blog and podcast.

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Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative (www.deeplearning.global). Fullan served as Premier Dalton’s Special Policy Adviser in Ontario from 2003-2013. He received the Order of Canada (OC) in December 2012 and holds five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Michael Fullan’s latest books are: Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration (with Mark Edwards, 2022), The Principal 2.0 (2023), and The Drivers (with Joanne Quinn, 2023).

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we speaking to Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean. Leena is the Executive Director of  STEM4Real. She helps educational leaders craft anti-racist and justice centered professional development in science, mathematics and STEM leadership. She also serves as the Director of Multiculturalism and Equity in Science Education at the National Science Teaching Association,  part time STEM, Methods Academic Instructor for Claremont Graduate University, Science Hawaii membership director, keynote speaker, author and podcast host.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Nick Polyak. Nick is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, his Masters from Governors State University, and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent for the past eight years in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick has earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He is the co-moderator of the monthly Twitter chat #suptchat with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld. He has also authored a few books.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Vernon Wright here with us! Vernon Wright is a veteran leader, speaker, learner, dad, and educator approaching two decades in the business starting what is his 19th year in education of experience in large, urban school districts and has served as a teacher, teacher leader, campus administrator, and central staff leader. Vernon brings a unique style and combination of insight, experience, and humor to his audiences.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the always amazing Dr. Kerri Braun on with us today! Kerri is the principal at Garfield Elementary in Santa Ana Unified School District, a National Board Certified Teacher, Ironman/Ironwoman and more.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Lainie Rowell on with us. Lainie is an educator, international keynote speaker, and author. She is dedicated to building learning communities and her areas of focus include learner-driven design, social emotional learning, online/blended learning, and professional learning. During her more than 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development. She is the author of Evolving with Gratitude, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You By You, the lead author of Evolving Learner, and a contributing-author of Because of a Teacher.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with award winning superintendent of Public Schools of Tarrytowns Dr. Ray Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez is an active leader and mentor for both AASA and ALAS.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Michael Lubelfeld on with us. Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. In addition, he has worked as an adjunct professor, advisor, and supervisor at National Louis University and Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Educational Leadership. A public school educator and educational leader for nearly 30 years, Lubelfeld has served as an assistant superintendent, a middle school associate principal, a principal, and a middle school teacher. He has experience teaching social studies, reading, and civics. Earning his doctorate in education in curriculum and instruction allowed Lubelfeld to test theories of learning in action. He is the co-moderator of the monthly Twitter chat #suptchat with Nick Polyak. He has also authored a few books.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have Dr. Kimberly MacKinney with us! Kimberly serves as Director III of Secondary Instruction for Fontana Unified School District, a leadership coach, the Chief Counselor for the American legion Auxiliary California Girls State, the founder of ELLA Solutions for Education and more.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Dr. Ryan Jackson, Executive Director of Leadership & Business Development at Kids On Stage (KOS) of Maury County, Tennessee. He is the founder of the #FitLeaders movement, keynote speaker and so much more!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have educational leader and fitleader Lorena Rubio with us! Lorena Rubio was a dual language immersion and GATE principal in Orange Unified School District and just recently joined the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Family as the new principal of Wilson Elementary.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak with Zandra Jo Galvan, the proud Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District. Zandra has been in education for over 26 years. Superintendent Galvan is passionate about preparing students to be social-emotionally and academically prepared for college and career and ensures that every GUSD member knows they are an ELITE team member dedicated to the arduous task of saving students from the cycle of poverty. Zandra serves as the President of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) and serves on numerous state and regional boards.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Rosalba Rodriguez, a proud Principal in Riverside, California. Rosalba has been an educator for over 20 years, is an active member of the #FitLeaders movement, as well as an advocate for equity, access and multilingualism/plurilingualism for scholars.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Tom Murray, Director of Innovation forFuture Ready Schools, best-selling author, speaker and so much more. Tom is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Tiffany Hampton on with us! Tiffany is the proud Principal of Slover Mountain High School in the Colton Joint Unified School District where you can’t spell Slover without love!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dave Burgess with us! Dave Burgess is the New York Times Best-Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE, co-author of P is for PIRATE, and the president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. which delivers powerful, inspirational, and innovative books, keynotes, and professional development. Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. a publishing and educational learning network specializes in transforming education through dynamic professional development and the publishing of books that have sparked a global educational revolution. They are committed to spreading positive and inspiring messages and projects from real educators sharing real stories of real work with real students.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Don Austin on with us! Don has served as the proud Superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District, which serves 10,754 scholars in 19 schools. Located near Stanford University, Palo Alto USD is ranked Niche #1 school district in California for the second year in a row and #1 in the nation for school districts over 7,000.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to have the amazing Dr. Michael Conner on the podcast. Dr. Conner is a former Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent. He is currently the CEO and Founder of the Agile Evolutionary Group, whose focus is to transform education entities toward this emergent model where it is aligned to economic demand. And if that’s not enough, he is the author of the recently published book, Intentional, Bold, and Unapologetic: A Guide to Transforming Schools in the AC-Stage of Education,with a foreword written by THE Tyrone Howard, the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education at UCLA.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Superintendent Lori Gonzalez on with us! Lori served as superintendent of El Nido Elementary School District for three years and just completed her 1st year as Superintendent of the Lamont Elementary School District.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Garner Holt, Founder of Garner Holt Productions an award winning company he founded while still in high school! Garner Holt Productions has created more animatronics than any company in history. Their first big break was building nearly 500 Chuck E. Cheese animatronic shows for restaurants all over the planet. They were the first outside company to create an animatronic character for a classic Disney attraction and now have more than 400 figures in Disney parks throughout the world. In their more than three decades of work, they’ve built more animatronics and other unusual and amazing creations than any organization on the planet. Super excited to get to speak with Garner today!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the always amazing Dr. Nyree Clark on with us today! Dr. Clark is currently the Curriculum Program Specialist for Educational Technology Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade for the Colton Joint Unified School District. Dr. Clark's areas of focus have been in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), as a Reading Interventionist, EdTech integrations, and Culturally Responsive Teaching pedagogy. Most recently she completed her doctoral degree, YAY and her dissertation was titled, “Through the Eyes of Queens”, which was just breathtaking!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Terrence Davis, the proud Superintendent of Banning Unified School District. The Banning Unified School District has about 5,000 students and is located in Riverside County California. Terrence has over 25 years of experience in education and has been in a variety of roles including Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Director of Human Resources, Special Education Program Specialist, and Special Education Teacher. We are so excited to get the chance to speak with Terrence today!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have the fabulous Tara Martin on! Tara is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author of Be REAL and Cannonballin! She is currently the Director of Publishing at DBC Inc and we are excited to have her on the podcast.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are so excited to have Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah on with us! Dr. Isiah is passionate about equity and access, multilingual education, leadership, and closing opportunity gaps for historically underserved students. Additionally she is a published author and consultant.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to have the incredible Adam Welcome on the podcast! Adam is an educational innovator, author of 4 books, international keynote speaker, podcaster and all around awesome guy!

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For our third episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are so excited to have Jerry Almendarez on to join us. Jerry Almendarez is currently the Superintendent of Schools for Santa Ana Unified, the 11th largest school district in California with about 40,000 students. Super innovative leader, ally to women, one of Lynette's mentors and so much more.

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On this episode of The Ed Branding Podcast we speak with Jessica Gomez and Allyson Apsey about life, their brands and their upcoming book, "Lead with Collaboration", that is scheduled to release in just a few weeks!

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In this episode we meet Renae & Lynette and get to know how this podcast and future book came to be!

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