Leaders AdvantEDGE
OAESA's podcast giving Ohio's school leaders the advantEDGE they need for success by bringing them the most up-to-date resources, information, and connections to enable them to be great building leaders. Our goal is to bring you a mix of quick, engaging conversations and some longer, 30-minute episodes—many featuring principals and school leaders who are excited about something meaningful happening in their buildings and eager to share what's working. Our rotating hosts will bring you honest, practical conversations with exemplary leaders from across the state. These episodes are built for your commute and designed to spark ideas, inspiration, and momentum you can take straight back to your school.
Episodes
Host: Matt Bradley
Guests: Mike Lipnos and Chris Irick
Recorded: On-Site at the OAESA Professional Conference
What does Ohio's new Math Plan mean for principals, teachers, and school districts—and how can school leaders help bring its vision to life?
In this On-Site at the OAESA Conference episode of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, host Matt Bradley sits down with Mike Lipnos and Chris Irick to explore Ohio's Math Pla...
Strong school culture doesn't happen by accident. It is built through intentional leadership, consistent systems, and a commitment to the well-being of both students and staff.
In this On-Site at the OAESA Conference episode of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, Matt Bradley sits down with Ernest Doc West to explore practical, principal-tested strategies for strengthening school cultur...
From Presence to Progress: How Intentional Walkthroughs Strengthened Instruction and Improved State Report Card Outcomes
Host: Matt Bradley
Guest: Rachael Coleman
Recorded: On-Site at the OAESA Professional Conference
What happens when classroom walkthroughs move beyond compliance and become a meaningful tool for instructional growth?
In this second On the Road at the OAESA Conference edition of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, host Matt Bradley, Principal at Highland Middle School, sits down with Shayla Ivezzy, Assistant Principal at Maple Leaf Elementary in Garfield Heights, to explore the challenge of balancing the many demands of school leadership.
Building on Shayla's conference clinic session, From Busy to B...
In our first "On-site at the Professional Conference" edition of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, Matt Bradley sits down with presenters Amanda Steward and Candace Platt to dig deeper into their clinic session, "Empowering Teams Through Student-Level Data Meetings: Strengthening MTSS for Every Learner." Read more
Our newest rotating host, Kirk Pavelich, principal at Richfield Elementary in Revere Local Schools, brings us a conversation with two of his former colleagues from North Royalton Elementary School, Mike McGinnis and Katie Bober. We'...
On this episode of Leaders AdvantEDGE: On the Road with OAESA, rotating host Joy O'Brien sits down with Dave Haluga, assistant principal at Maddux Elementary in Forest Hills Schools, for a conversation about bringing energy, humor, and creativity to one of the most important topics educational leaders face: legislative updates.
Dave shares a behind-the-scenes look at the Tuesday mor...
This episode of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, Taking Care of Kids, introduces a new rotating host, Matt Bradley, principal at Highland Middle School. Matt's conversation with Brianne Jaynes, Highland Middle School's school counselor, focuses on a few key initiatives they have developed to support students who may be struggling to engage in learning on a given day.
You can connect with Matt for more details at matt_b@hlsd.us....
Joy O'Brien's conversation with Maddux Elementary's head custodian, Mike Abbinante, dives into the heart of school culture — the people and programs that keep our schools thriving. They share some innovative ways that Mike's leadership in the building has positively impacted their PBIS Program and overall culture in the building.
This On the Road with OAESA episode of Leaders AdvantEDGE, features OAESA President-elect and principal of Maddux Elementary in Forest Hills Schools, Joy O'Brien in conversation with Forest Hills colleague, Dan Hamilton, principal of Sherwood Elementary. Dan shares his passion for servant leadership and the history behind why this is the heart of his core value system. Check out this deep-dive conversation that highlights a key ser...
In this episode, OAESA President-elect Joy O'Brien sits down with author and motivational speaker Joe Beckman for a conversation about reclaiming human connection in schools and in life. Joe shares the "why" behind his work, what it really means to "just look up" amid the daily pressures of school leadership, and how adult connection influenc...
Dr. Nick Neiderhouse, Principal at Rossford Local S...
A principal mentorship program is designed to provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to new school administrators. Tune in to learn how OAESA/OASSA's grant-funded Beginning Administrators Mentorship (BAM) Program, has impacted both mentors and mentees with the addition of the Leadership Immersio...
As the school year draws to a close, we hope you are as excited as we are for our upcoming Annual Professional Conference, Stay Gold: Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Your Future. To share in this excitement, Dr. Becky Hornberger sits down with current OAESA Board President and opening keynote speaker for our summer conference, Carrie Sanchez. In this conversation, Carrie shares insights on her leadership journey, the importance of bei...
This episode highlights Inclusive Instructional Leadership – or IIL - programs offered through the University of Cincinnati Systems Development & Improvement Center, also known as the UC-SDI Center. These programs include OLi4, AIPL, and the Central Office Project, all o...
What is the story behind the Savannah Bananas and what the heck does a minor league baseball team have to do with educational leadership?!? Find out more about the Thursday afternoon keynote speaker at the Professional Conference in...
Audrey Staton-Thompson, OAESA Minority Representative, discusses key issues that the Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators is working on with educational partners across the state. Her conversation with Thanda Maceo, OABSE President, and Tyrone Olverson, co-chair of the Superintendent Commission for OABSE, highlights the mission and work of...
In this episode, sponsored by FranklinCovey, we speak with Principal Navigator author, Jolene Reinhart, who writes about ways to choose and create joy. She is a former teacher, principal, ESC consultant, and leadership coach, having served 39 years in the Summit and Cuyahoga County area. Her vast opportunities to be a leader and to research leadership are some of her greatest gifts of the profession. She is now semi-retired, still ...
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