Mar 2, 202623 minS11
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how students learn — and how educators teach. Our guest this episode is Dr. Luther Brown of Subannah EduConsulting , a retired principal and author of the book Leading From Where We...
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Circle Forum
Hosted by Stan Baker · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Leading a school in today’s educational landscape is both rewarding and complex. This podcast equips elementary and secondary school principals with proven strategies to tackle challenges they face daily. Hosts Shelley Steele, Steve Young, and Stan Baker—along with expert guests—explore topics like restorative practices, staff well-being, equity-driven leadership, student absenteeism and navigating complex systemic challenges. Discover actionable advice, inspiring stories, and strategies to transform your school community while maintaining balance in your leadership journey.
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What is Circle Forum about?
Leading a school in today’s educational landscape is both rewarding and complex. This podcast equips elementary and secondary school principals with proven strategies to tackle challenges they face daily. Hosts Shelley Steele, Steve Young, and Stan Baker, along with expert guests, explore topics like restorative practices, staff well-being, equity-driven leadership, student absenteeism and navigating complex systemic challenges.
Who hosts Circle Forum?
Circle Forum is hosted by Stan Baker. The show has published 216 episodes to date.
What has Circle Forum covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Teaching kids, not just content:Leading schools in the age of AI" (2 March 2026, 23 minutes), "Listening to Parents Differently: How Principals Build Trust" (23 February 2026, 24 minutes), and "We Teach Kids, Not Content: School Leadership at the Post-AI Turning Point" (16 February 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Circle Forum publish?
Circle Forum publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 216 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Circle Forum?
Booking probability for Circle Forum is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Circle Forum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Circle Forum's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Circle Forum?
The strongest fits for Circle Forum are Schools (K-12). Circle Forum has an education audience.
About the host
Stan Baker hosts Circle Forum, an education podcast with 216 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Feb 23, 202624 minS11
Why do some conversations with parents escalate while others build trust? Our guest this episode is Dr. Luther Brown of Subannah EduConsulting , a retired principal and author of the book Leading From Where We Are...
- Feb 16, 202624 minS11
One of the biggest barriers to school improvement isn’t strategy—it’s identity. Our guest again this episode is Dr. Lisa Riegel, author of the book Aspirations to Operations . Dr. Riegel explains why teachers resist...
- Feb 9, 202621 minS11
Why do so many school improvement efforts fail—even when everyone is well intentioned? Our guest this episode is Dr. Lisa Riegel, author of the book Aspirations to Operations . Dr. Riegel explains how stress...
- Jan 26, 202625 minS11
Some of the hardest conversations in schools involve substance use, stigma, and family complexity. In this episode our returning guests this episode are Dr. Emily Jenkins, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair...
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Episode #8
Listening Before Fixing: How Educators Can Navigate Polarization and Difficult Conversations
Jan 21, 202621 minS11In today’s polarized world, even routine school conversations can feel emotionally charged. Our returning guests this episode are Dr. Emily Jenkins, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair, University of British...
- Nov 24, 202530 minS11
How do you teach someone to stay calm when a parent walks in angry? Our guest this episode is Dr. Wayne Davies, Instructor, Director of Student Teaching, Faculty of education at the University of Winnipeg. Wayne...
- Nov 3, 202519 minS11
What if curiosity was the single best antidote to stress, shame, and trauma in schools? Our returning guest this episode is Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Educational Director of the Targeted Parenting Institute and author of...
Episode #5
Stopping to listen: how principals can shift trauma into connection with parents and teachers
Oct 27, 202525 minS11New principals often face the pressure of staying on script, but what happens when the real need is something else entirely? Our returning guest this episode is Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Educational Director of the Targeted...
- Oct 6, 202517 minS11
What’s your process for handling tough parent conversations? In this episode, Shauna Streich, Case Manager , Disability Benefits Plan, The Manitoba Teachers’ Society. explains why principals need a clear, collaborative...
- Sep 29, 202520 minS11
What if more mental health claims from staff was actually good news? In this episode, our return guest is Shauna Streich, Case Manager , Disability Benefits Plan, The Manitoba Teachers’ Society. She explains the interim...
- Sep 15, 202518 minS11
Did you know that many stress leave claims in schools trace back to the relationship between principals and staff? In this episode recorded earlier this year, our guest is Shauna Streich, Case Manager , Disability...
- Sep 8, 202537 minS11
What does it take to build trust with parents who arrive in your office angry or fearful? Our guest on this first episode of Season 11 is Dr. Amy Newman, principal of Newton Elementary in Surrey, British Columbia. She...
- Aug 27, 202521 minS10
Steve may be “retired,” but his reflections in this episode couldn’t be more relevant. He shares sharp insights on education’s colonial legacy, especially within Indigenous communities, and challenges us to imagine...
- Jul 2, 202525 minS10
How do you lead a school where office referrals are piling up—and it feels like all you do is suspend students? In this episode , Part 1 of 2, with co-host, Steve Young ,he shares the exact aha moment that led him to...
- Jun 23, 202511 minS10
Do your staff feel seen, heard, and professionally valued—or just evaluated? In Part 2 of this conversation, Craig Randall of Trust-Based Observations challenges school leaders to reimagine how trust is built—not by...
- Jun 20, 202522 minS10
What happens when school leaders stop evaluating and start listening?Our guest this episode is Craig Randall of Trust-Based Observations. Craig unpacks how a simple shift—asking the right questions—can change everything...
- May 19, 202520 minS10
Before you fix curriculum, fix communication. Our podcast guest this episode is Tre Gammage, Owner of Strengths Based Training helping superintendents build high performance leadership teams.Tre shares why adult...
Episode #52
Fix the Adults, Fix the School: Awareness of Adult Strengths as Real Root of Student Success
May 12, 202521 minS10We spend so much time trying to "fix" students... but what if the real change starts with us — the adults? Our podcast guest this episode is Tre Gammage, Owner of Strengths Based Training helping superintendents build...
- May 5, 202521 minS10
What happens when you believe in collaboration—but your system doesn’t? Our guest again this episode is Jessica Lees, Deputy Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning, Cairo English School. She explores that very tension in...
Recent guests
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Dr. Lisa Riegel
author of Neurowell; founder of the 7C Framework, Educational Partnerships Institute, LLC
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Robyn Koslowitz
clinical child psychologist, trauma treatment expert, TEDx speaker, author, The Center for Psychological Growth
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Steve Young
global head of employee experience and leadership assessments, Concordia University Irvine
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Emily Jenkins
Head of Product & Digital Solutions, Shakespeare's Globe Higher Education
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