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Bridging the Gap delivers bite-sized episodes that translate cutting-edge academic research into practical insights for educational leaders. Each episode breaks down complex studies into clear, actionable takeaways to support informed decision-making in schools and districts. Each episode shares practical wisdom and resources for today’s educational leader in about 10 minutes.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBridging the Gap delivers bite-sized episodes that translate cutting-edge academic research into practical insights for educational leaders. Each episode breaks down complex studies into clear, actionable takeaways to support informed decision-making in schools and districts. Each episode shares practical wisdom and resources for today’s educational leader in about 10 minutes.
Recent episodes include "Episode 50: Book Review Necessary Endings" (2 October 2026, 6 minutes), "Season 2: Introduction" (22 September 2026, 6 minutes), and "Episode 48: Megan Pearson - End of Year 1" (2 June 2026, 16 minutes).
Bridging the Gap publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 52 episodes.
Booking probability for Bridging the Gap is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bridging the Gap requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bridging the Gap's contact route on record: public web form.
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Bridging the Gap is an education podcast with 52 episodes published.
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Episode #51
In this episode, we dive into Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud, a powerful book that challenges leaders to make the difficult decisions that create space for growth. From ending ineffective programs and addressing...
Episode #50
In this episode, we reintroduce Bridging the Gap and explore what it means to connect educational research with the realities of practice. Dr. Mary Sult shares the vision for the podcast’s next chapter, including...
Episode #49
We are back with Megan, a first-year kindergarten teacher with the Lisbon Community School District and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, as she reflects on the conclusion of her first year in the...
Episode #49
We are back with Megan, a first-year kindergarten teacher with the Lisbon Community School District and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, as she reflects on the conclusion of her first year in the...
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Amanda Schmidt sits down with author, combat veteran, assistant principal, and founder of Ember-Rise Leadership Collective, Andrew Carbajal, to discuss his book, Ignite Your Grit...
In this episode, we dive into Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown. A powerful call for leaders to return to what matters most...
Episode #46
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we sit down with Dr. Denise Schares to explore the partnership between the Kern Family Foundation and the Institute for Educational Leadership. Dr. Schares shares how Leadership...
Episode #45
In this episode, we dive into the book That One Kid: Changing Lives, One Student at a Time by author Brian Mendler. This book is a powerful and practical guide for educators navigating disruptive, defiant, or disengaged...
In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Research Edition, we explore "Navigating (Another) Reading Crisis as an Administrator: Rethinking the ‘Science of Reading’ Movement" by P.L. Thomas from the Journal of School...
Episode #43
In this episode, we sit down with UNI Professor Emeritus Dr. Susan Etscheidt to preview our upcoming Collaborative 504 Conference and explore the key topics shaping the conversation. Dr. Etscheidt breaks down some of...
In this episode, we will review Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. This book reveals why some leaders bring out the best in their teams while others unintentionally hold people back...
In this inaugural Research Edition episode, co-hosts Amanda Schmidt and Mary Sult (your resident former K-12 practitioners-turned-research-leaders) are putting a polarizing educational staple under the microscope...
In this episode of the Bridging the Gap podcast, we speak with Dr. Nicole Skaar, from the University of Northern Iowa about the origins and impact of UNI's fifth annual Social & Emotional Learning Conference supporting...
In this episode, we dive into the book The Curious Leader by author Jon Bassford to explore how curiosity—not just authority—is the key to breakthrough innovation and team empowerment. The book highlights several key...
In this episode, we explore Coach Better, Lead Better : Coaching Excellence for School and District Leaders by Melinda Baiza and Lorna Klokkenga. This book reveals why some educational leaders get caught in the cycle of...
In this upcoming episode, we sit down with Dr. Matt Townsley to reflect on what we’ve learned from the first two years of our Standards-Based Grading Conference—now entering its third annual convening on June 15, 2026...
Meet Megan, a first-year kindergarten teacher with the Lisbon Community School District and a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. After a few months in her very own classroom, Megan returns to share what...
Episode #35
In this wrap-up episode of 2025 - we wish to thank you for listening to our episodes and share a few ideas for next season's episode line-up. If you know of a person, topic, or article that you would like to recommend...
In this episode, we will review The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon. This book is a guide to leading with optimism, resilience, and purpose. For leaders, this book offers practical strategies to build a...
In Part 2, Amanda continues her conversation with Ken Sturgis, who joined ISFIS in January 2025 to support school finance across Iowa. With over 15 years of experience in finance, government, public policy, and critical...
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organizational psychologist, podcaster, and author of the bestseller "Think Again", The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
psychologist, professor at Yale University, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
minister, marriage and family therapist, mindfulness life coach, Harvard Graduate School of Education
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