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Voices for Excellence
Hosted by Dr. Michael T Conner · kids · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Voices for Excellence , hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields. Season 3 continues our journey with a focus on cutting-edge topics like diversity in education , equality and inclusion , the impact of AI in the classroom , and transformative leadership strategies . Each episode is designed to inspire educators, leaders, and professionals committed to fostering positive change and achieving outstanding results. Across all seasons, Voices for Excellence delves into: Innovative educational practices and strategies Leadership development and personal growth Diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape
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What is Voices for Excellence about?
Welcome to Voices for Excellence, hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields.
Who hosts Voices for Excellence?
Voices for Excellence is hosted by Dr. Michael T Conner. The show has published 136 episodes to date.
What has Voices for Excellence covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Teachers as life coaches in the AC-Stage of education with Dr. Erika Twani" (19 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Three Cs for leadership: credibility, competence, convincing with Dr. L. Oliver Robinson" (5 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Tornado, Pandemic, Boardroom: Crisis Leadership in Education with Dr. Donna Wright" (7 September 2026, 67 minutes).
How often does Voices for Excellence publish?
Voices for Excellence publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 136 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Voices for Excellence?
Booking probability for Voices for Excellence is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Voices for Excellence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Voices for Excellence's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Voices for Excellence?
The strongest fits for Voices for Excellence are Educational Support Services and Universities & Colleges. Voices for Excellence has a kids audience.
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Dr. Michael T Conner hosts Voices for Excellence, a kids podcast with 136 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #134
Three Cs for leadership: credibility, competence, convincing with Dr. L. Oliver Robinson
Oct 5, 202642 minS4What does it take to lead with conviction when fear, politics, and constant change are shaping education? In this episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner sits down with veteran superintendent, executive...
Sep 7, 20261h 7mS4Why do women make up most of the education workforce, yet remain dramatically underrepresented in the superintendent’s chair? In this episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael T. Conner welcomes Dr. Donna Wright...
Episode #131
Partner for capacity, not programs: Dr. Melissa Sadorf's four rules for rural districts.
Aug 24, 202642 minS4What does it look like when rural education leads, not waits? Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Melissa Sadorf, executive director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA), the oldest national education...
Aug 10, 202632 minS4Most leaders are trained in strategy, systems, and skills. Almost none are taught to deal with themselves first. In this episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner is joined by Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez...
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Jul 27, 20261 hourS4Every so often, a conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what education leadership demands right now. This is one of those conversations. In this episode, Dr. Michael T. Conner is joined by Dr...
Jul 13, 202653 minS4What does it really take to build a school system ready for the future? In this episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Tommy Welch, Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Strategic...
Jun 29, 202658 minS4Daniel Crook, founder of School Harbor and co-founder of AEG Systems, joins Dr. Michael Conner for a direct, infrastructure-first conversation about what K–12 districts are getting wrong about AI adoption. Daniel has...
Episode #126
Coding Is the New Cursive: Why Every Kid Needs It (And It's Not About Software Engineering) | Stewart Brown
Jun 15, 202648 minS4Today's kindergartners will retire in 2082, but are we preparing them for that world or ours? In this episode, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Stewart Brown, Director of Partnerships at Code4Kids, to challenge the...
Episode #125
Emotional Intelligence Isn't Soft, It's the Durable Skill Driving Academic Success | Dr Donna Housman
Jun 1, 202644 minS4Stop managing behavior. Start changing it. Dr. Mike Conner sits down with Dr. Donna Housman, CEO and founder of Housman Learning, to explore the paradigm shift reshaping early childhood education: why emotional...
Episode #124
The Circles of Genius We're Wasting: Why Lived Experience Matters More Than Motivation with Shokry Elady
May 18, 202654 minS4Organizations love to say they’ve “given people the tools to succeed”, so why do the same individuals and teams keep being labeled as the problem? In this episode, host Dr. Michael Conner talks with Dr. Shokry Eldaly...
May 4, 202647 minS4Schools aren't just content delivery systems, they're the places where belonging happens, and that matters more in the age of AI than it did before. Matthew Berkshire, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at...
Apr 20, 202651 minS4The superintendent isn't a budget manager, they're the chief advocate for all children. Dr. Michael J. Barnes rebuilt Mayfield City Schools around this principle, and the results speak for themselves. The superintendent...
Apr 6, 202654 minS4What happens when a public school district builds a micro school inside itself, and doesn't apologize for it? Rob Dickson is the CIO of Wichita Public Schools (USD 259), and he's not waiting for permission to innovate...
Mar 23, 202643 minS4What if AI isn't trying to fit into your classroom — but to rebuild it entirely? Erin Mote, CEO and founder of InnovateEDU, explores what it means to navigate an arrival technology , one that doesn't fit into existing...
Mar 12, 202657 minS4Can Your AI Guidance Actually Guide — Or Does It Just Add Cognitive Load? Thirty-five states have issued AI guidance for schools. But how many of those documents reduce workload instead of compounding it? How many build...
Episode #118
People Before Programs: Servant Leadership, Trust, and Ethical AI with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
Feb 23, 202646 minS4What does leadership look like when education is evolving faster than ever? In this powerful episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket — President of the Maryland Association...
Feb 19, 20261h 3mS4What if unlocking educational excellence meant embracing both our past traumas and the resilience we’ve built through them? In this compelling episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Paul...
Feb 16, 202656 minS4How do we build the future of learning with—and not against—the forces of innovation transforming society? In this visionary episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Mike Yates—education...
Episode #115
Why Intentions Aren’t Enough: Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones on Designing Outcomes That Matter
Feb 14, 202647 minS4What does it really take to redesign education systems for a future that demands equity, human-centered innovation, and world-class learning outcomes? In this riveting Black Excellence Series episode of Voices for...
Recent guests
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Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
elementary school principal, adjunct professor at McDaniel College, president of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, TEDx speaker, author, Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals
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Mike Yates
Founder and Podcast Host, Reinvention Lab at Teach for America
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James Lane
Managing Director of K–16 at ETS, Building Performance Lab
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Paula Reed
retired English teacher and school board member, BizEducation Consulting, Inc.
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