Hosted by Growing Leaders · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 46 episodes
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Welcome to "School on a Mission," the podcast for educators by educators. We're here to help school leaders navigate the ups and downs of leadership in education. Join us for candid conversations, practical advice, and inspiration from experienced educators and experts. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring administrator, we've got you covered. Tune in and join the mission to create thriving learning environments for the next generation. The School on a Mission podcast is brought to you by Growing Leaders powered by the Maxwell Leadership Foundation. You can learn more about the work of transforming the lives of students at growingleaders.com. Would you like to be featured on the School on a Mission Podcast? Fill out this form to tell us a little about yourself, and our team will review it! https://growingleaders.typeform.com/to/fcu3ZRTv
Growing Leaders hosts School on a Mission Podcast, a education show with 46 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to lead with purpose for more than five decades—and still be growing? In this powerful Season 3 finale of School on a Mission , we sit down with Linda Jolly, a lifelong educator wh
Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming and honest episode of School on a Mission , we sit down with Caroline Hall, a first-year fourth-grade teacher in Georgia who just wrapped up her first year in the classroom. With vul
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School on a Mission , we step into the world of higher education with Dr. R.D. Saunders, President of Ohio Christian University. With a leadership journey rooted in faith, humility, an
Send us Fan Mail What’s really going on with Gen Z—and how can we support them without lowering the bar? In this eye-opening episode, Andrew McPeak sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore—renowned author, founder of Growing Leader
Send us Fan Mail In a world of standardized tests and high-stakes pressure, veteran educator Sheila Peterson offers a refreshing reminder: school can still be joyful. In this energizing episode, Sheila shares how humor,
Send us Fan Mail Vision without action is just a dream—but action without vision? That’s a recipe for burnout. In this episode of School on a Mission , Dr. Neil Gupta, Superintendent of Oakwood City Schools and a nationa
Send us Fan Mail In this moving and deeply practical conversation, Tyree Rivers—Climate & Culture Systems Consultant for Columbus City Schools—joins Andrew and Gina to explore the quiet crisis affecting so many schools:
Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful thing you can do as a leader… is say nothing at all? In this powerful two-host episode, Andrew and Gina explore how listening —truly listening—is one of the most overlooked and
Send us Fan Mail What makes a great leader? According to Patrick Erwin, it’s not just vision or charisma—it’s trust. In this compelling live interview, School on a Mission co-hosts Andrew and Gina sit down with Patrick M
Send us Fan Mail What if emotional resilience wasn’t about pushing through—but about tuning in? In this powerful episode of School on a Mission , emotional wellness advocate and Sōmōcom Lab founder Chelsea Elliott joins
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply empowering episode, Principal Pam Bibik joins Andrew and Gina to share what every school leader needs to hear: boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential. With over two decades of transfo
Send us Fan Mail Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the daily reality for countless educators. In this candid and empowering episode of School on a Mission , professional school counselor Lindsay Burnell Carson joins And
Send us Fan Mail In this energizing and heartfelt episode, Andrew and Gina sit down with Coach Dominie Dwyer —educator, youth mentor, and founder of LIV3D Youth —to explore how mindfulness transforms classrooms, teams, a
Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 1 In this powerful kickoff to Season 3, co-host Gina Watts flips the script and interviews Andrew McPeak about something every leader wrestles with—rediscovering their “why.” Whether yo
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 3 of School on a Mission —the podcast for leaders shaping the next generation through education, innovation, and values that matter. Preview a powerful new season filled with authentic
Send us Fan Mail 🎉 Season 2 Finale! We couldn’t close out this season without tackling one of the biggest conversations in education today: digital equity . In this electrifying final episode of School on a Mission , we
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re joined by the vibrant and insightful Maisha Wilder, an educator who’s spent her career helping students—of every age—find their voice and thrive. Maisha offers a fresh, grounded
Send us Fan Mail In this forward-looking episode, we sit down with Joe Fatheree—Illinois Teacher of the Year, global educator, and AI researcher—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of learning.
Send us Fan Mail What if kindergartners could design stop-motion films and high school students could learn coding through drones? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Sally Creel —known affectionately as “Agent STEM”—
Send us Fan Mail Can students really change the world while still in high school? In this episode, we dive into the power of project-based learning with award-winning educator Brian Copes and two of his incredible studen
Dr. Neil Gupta
Consultant Interventional Radiologist · University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Denise Pope
Senior Lecturer · Stanford's Graduate School of Education
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Will Parker
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Jill Johnson
Pastor · Under30Experiences
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Tim Elmore
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