Accepting The Challenges Podcast
1) Mike Liggett- Science Teacher
Shane and Mike Liggett have an insightful chat on Mikes journey from college basketball to being a star in the teaching world. Its refreshing to hear Mike's humble approach, his lessons learned from a...Show More
2) Ryan Hill | Elementary Principal
Shane and Ryan have an insightful conversation on k-12 education, mental health, and serving at risk youth. Ryan details his experience of using Bal-A-Vis-X in his instruction and the benefits he has ...Show More
3) Dr. Tracey Beckendorf-Edou | Superintendent
Shane and Dr. Tracey Beckendorf-Edou discuss her journey in education and how that led her to progress from a math and science teacher to a now Superintendent. Dr. Beckendorf-Edou shares how her life ...Show More
4) Dr. Tron Young | Educator, Motivator, Lifechanger 2020 IL Middle School Principal of The Year
Shane chats with Dr. Tron Young about his role as a principal. In this interview you will quickly see Dr. Young's energy and why he was no doubt a no brainer to be awarded Lifechanger 2020 IL Middle S...Show More
5) Carlos J Malave | Restorative Practice Consultant/Teacher
Shane catches up with Carlos Malave. Carlos dives into his journey into education, and taking it a step further and becoming a restorative practice consultant. He also candidly shares his struggles, f...Show More
6) Dr Adam Ehrman | Superintendent, Public Education Advocate, Motivational Speaker and an Ironman
Shane chats with Dr Adam Ehrman. Dr Ehrman discusses his journey from humble beginnings, growing up as a teachers son, how he decided to go into education and why he does what he does. Currently servi...Show More
7) Chris Tennyson | Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools
Shane chats with Chris Tennyson the Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools. Chris shares his life journey into law enforcement and how that guided him into education. Chris also shares how his e...Show More
8) Dr. Kelli Joseph | Superintendent
Shane is joined by Dr. Kelli Joseph to have an impactful conversation about her amazing and inspiring journey into education and her role as Superintendent. They both take a moment to compare ACT scor...Show More
9) Dr. Doug Elmendorf | Middle School Principal
Dr. Elmendorf discusses why he calls middle school the "messy middle" and why he believes that serving the middle school age demographic takes a high level of emotional intelligence. Doug also gives s...Show More
10) Dr. Tim Powers | Headmaster, Educator
Shane and Dr. Powers dive into how he is navigating the current pandemic. Dr Powers also shares what he loves about his position serving the largest high school in New Hampshire.