Evolving with Gratitude

If there is one thing that we can all agree on it might be that technology has a way of humbling us! With empathy and compassion, Debbie Tannenbaum works with her peers to find purpose-driven ways to use technology to improve teaching and learning without overwhelming kids or adults. Together, we can focus on removing barriers and celebrating the opportunities! Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served  both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the classroom, Debbie promotes using technology tools to amplify student learning in her work as an educational technology consultant, author, blogger and speaker. You can connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com . Book: TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky  Website: tannenbaumtech.com Twitter: @TannenbaumTech Instagram: @TannenbaumTech About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

It’s all about P.E.O.P.L.E. and in this episode, Zac Bauermaster reveals his strategies for relieving pressure points for others. He also shares how “little moment walks” help him destress. Plus a shoutout to his family and how their impact guides his vision for his school. About Our Guest: Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Zac is an educational leader, author, and speaker passionate about people. He currently serves as principal of Providence Elementary in Lancaster, PA. Zac has the tremendous opportunity to lead teachers, support staff, families, and most importantly, the next generation daily. His greatest joy in education is seeing adults leverage their God-given talents and abilities through inspiring kids to find and use their gifts. Most importantly, Zac is a husband to his wife Carly, and father to three young kids, Olivia, Eliot, and Isaac. Zac is a firm believer in leading his family first. Website: zacbauermaster.com Twitter: @ZBauermaster About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Get ready, friends! Zandra is a podcast party! Known for her positivity and her ability to lift others up, ZJG still faces big challenges and her own imposter syndrome. Listen as she shares her secrets to winking at challenges and fixing her crown when it falls. Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Zandra Jo Galvan has served as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017 and in 2023 she received the ALAS Superintendent of the Year Award. Zandra has worked in public education since 1993 and began her career as an elementary classroom teacher for GUSD where she also attended kindergarten through graduation. Returning to serve as Superintendent allowed her childhood dreams to come true. Twitter: @zjgalvan  Instagram: @zangalvan About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Are you ready to be inspired and edutained by Stand Tall Steve!?! "Edutained", did I just make up a new word??? Update: I Googled it, no, I didn't, but I'm loving it! Press play now and listen as Steve Bollar defines the difference between compliance and commitment. Plus he explains how gratitude is the fuel for motivation! Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert.  He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality.   Steve is the author of the books Stand Tall Leadership, Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! and is a contributing author in Because of a Teacher. Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the world about how to think differently about schools, education, and life. Website: standtallsteve.com Twitter: @StandTallSteve Instagram: @standtallsteve About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

What the bubbles does gratitude have to do with being brave, smart, and kind? It turns out, quite a lot! American born, Belgian by marriage, and global by choice, PJ has so much wisdom to share as we discuss overcoming the things that scare us, the importance of critical thinking, and ways we can treat others and ourselves! Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: PJ Brady is the father of three daughters and a values-based leadership coach. He is a recently published author of Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart and Kind; sharing his stories of using his leadership content in his efforts to raise confident kids. He is American and lives in Belgium with his wife, kids and Bernese Mountain Dog. After working with leaders around the globe, PJ noticed that all values are about how we overcome challenges, critically think, and treat others and ourselves. Now the BSK Framework is being implemented in organizations, families and schools in multiple countries. Website: bravesmartkind.com Twitter: @BraveSmartKind   Instagram: @pjbrady_bravesmartkind About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Buckle up for an inspiring ride! Dr. Pep's honesty and vulnerability combined with his message of positivity and hope make this an engaging and delightful listen. Darrin provides powerful ways to create a culture and climate where everyone can succeed feeling seen, heard, valued, and trusted. Shoutouts to Betsy Parker, Eric Lillis, Jessica Peppard (wife) and Liz Peppard (daughter). Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Traveler of the Road to Awesome, professional speaker, leadership coach, & author helping leaders gain clarity, walk in purpose, and find joy in their work - Host of the Leaning into Leadership Podcast. Website: roadtoawesome.net Twitter: @DarrinMPeppard Instagram: @darrin_m_peppard About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here! You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Are you ready for a breath of fresh air??? Bryon Carpenter is an educator working with kids at every age and stage teaching math, digital media design, and chemistry! In this very cool episode, Bryon reveals a personal decision he made as an adult that has made all the difference!  Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Husband, father, Christ-follower, teacher, chemist, outdoors, enthusiast, fisherman, content creator, podcaster, glad for the journey. Website: Bryoncarpenter.com Twitter: @bryoncar About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

How can we ReadMore, write more, and share more? Writer, editor, podcaster, and reader, Marva Hinton is always honoring people and their stories! Whether she is editing for Edutopia or hosting her podcast ReadMore, she asks the questions that bring us to a deeper understanding of the world around us.  Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Marva Hinton is a freelance journalist and a contributing editor for Edutopia. She also hosts the ReadMore Podcast, an interview show that primarily features writers of colors. As a freelance journalist, she tends to cover issues regarding marginalized communities, particularly in education. She has a degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. She’s a big sports fan. She also loves cooking shows and game shows. She lives in South Florida with her husband, their two kids, and their beloved geriatric cat. Website: readmorepodcast.com Twitter: @MarvaAHinton Instagram: @marvaahinton About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

What lens did you choose today? In this heartfelt episode, Tom shares how we can be intentional about recognizing great things that are happening without minimizing the real challenges we have in our world around mental health and the real struggles people are facing. Tom encourages us and inspires us while also lovingly challenging us to show our care, show our concern, show our love, and be intentional about doing so.  Blog post mentioned in the show: EVERY DAY...SHE RAN TO YOU Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools® and Digital Learning Day. An ASCD best-selling author, Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named the "2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year," by EdTech Digest, the "2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year," one of "20 to Watch" by NSBA in 2016, and the "Education Policy Person of the Year" by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today, co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime, was released in October of 2019. Website: thomascmurray.com Twitter: @thomascmurray Instagram: @thomascmurrayedu About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Bri is my "sister from another mister"! She also inspires innovation, fosters empathetic learning cultures, and puts purpose into practice with educators throughout the country. She wears many hats including a cowboy hat and she is known as a horse wrangler! This episode is a #MustListen! Transcript available at LainieRowell.com About Our Guest: An experienced leader in education, strategy, culture development, and implementation, Brianna Henneke Hodges helps develop and enact human-centered transformational strategies that personalize experience, elevate engagement and enhance outcomes. Bri is Learner-Centered Collaborative's Director of Strategic Partnerships. She was named K12 Administrator to Watch (2018) and Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). Brianna is also National Advisor & Spokesperson for Future Ready Instructional Leaders, Future Ready Faculty member, and co-host of the Lemonade Learning podcast and host of Learning Through Uncertainty, a Future Ready Schools Podcast. Website: briannahodges.com Twitter: @bhodgesEDU Instagram: @bhodgesEDU About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell  Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!  You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount