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The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 11: Dr. LeAnne Salazar MontoyaOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I am excited to have a conversation with Dr. LeAnne Salazar Montoya. Dr. Salazar Montoya is an author, professor, and former superintendent whose work focuses on strengthening the educational leadership pipeline and preparing the next generation of school leaders. A first-generation scholar from rural New Mexico, she brings personal and professional insight to her writing and teaching, drawing from more than two decades in K–12 and higher ed...2025-05-1154 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 10: Dr. LaTonya GoffneyOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney. Dr. Goffney is also AASA President Elect. She is the current president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), Past President of the Texas Association of School Administrators, was the 2018 Texas Superintendent of the Year, she is a pastor’s wife and is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. So absolutely th...2025-05-0452 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 9: Montserrat GaribayOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Montserrat Garibay, former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director at the U.S.Department of Education and Office of English Language Acquisition. Who, before she worked in Washington D.C., was a National Board Certified Bilingual Pre-K teacher, Vice President for Certified Employees for Austin Independent...2025-03-0935 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 8: Dr. Kip GlazerOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Kip Glazer. Dr. Glazer is the proud principal of Mountain View High School, a comprehensive high school with over 2,000 scholars and 200 faculty and staff. She is a Google Certified Innovator, holds a doctorate from Pepperdine in Learning Technology, is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and technology consultant. ...2025-03-0244 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 7: Madisson Romero AlarcónOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Madisson Romero Alarcón. Madisson is a recent graduate of Anaheim High School in Anaheim Union High School District, past District ambassador, and Dual Language Academy alumna. As a result of taking Dual Enrollment in high school, she currently is a sophomore at California State University Fullerton and i...2025-02-2349 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 6: Debra RussellOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Debra Russell. Debra leads strategic staffing at the Thompson Policy Institute at Chapman University. She is also a California Education Policy Fellow with the Education Insights Center, as well as the Arts and Culture Commissioner for the City of Santa Ana.2025-02-1625 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 5: Dr. Benita ScheckelOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Benita Scheckel. Dr. Scheckel is an educational leader, fierce arts advocate, singer, playwright, voice over actress, lover of humans and Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. 2025-02-0930 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 4: Dr. Adela CruzOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Dr. Adela Cruz. Dr. Cruz serves as the Director of Mental Health & Wellness, McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Programs at Anaheim Union HSD. She is also the She-E-O/CEO and founder for the Center for Youth Mental Illness in Schools and is a highly sought out consultant and speaker in their field.2025-02-0229 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 3: Featuring Araceli Chavez and Julio Perez (Spanish Language Version)Spanish Language VersionOn this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I am excited to have a co-host, Araceli Chavez, Manager of the Family and Community Engagement Specialists at Anaheim Union HSD and heavily involved with our community schools approach and our involvement in the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI). Araceli and I are going to have a conversation with Julio Perez, with the OC Immigration Coalition. Julio facilitated a Know Your Rights presentation at our January District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting and we knew we needed to amplify his voice as...2025-01-2625 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 2: Featuring Araceli Chavez and Julio PerezOn this episode of The Your Story Matters Podcast I am excited to have a co-host, Araceli Chavez, Manager of the Family and Community Engagement Specialists at Anaheim Union HSD. She is heavily involved with our community schools approach and the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI). Araceli and I are going to have a conversation with Julio Perez, from the OC Immigration Coalition. Julio facilitated a Know Your Rights presentation at our January District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting and we knew we needed to amplify his voice as far and wide as possible. We are so excited t...2025-01-2646 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Antoinette GutierrezOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories and this podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and their stories. On this very first episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez is an experienced high school principal, district leader, consultant, speaker and author. Her first published book was her dissertation and she recently finished writing her second book. She often presents on the importance of sharing our stories and is...2025-01-1932 min
Mastering Social Media for SchoolsEd Branding: Inspiring Educators to Lead with Social Influence with Lynette WhiteMeet Lynette White, an influential social media advocate empowering schools in California and beyond with over 15 years of educational experience and author of a must-read new book.Discover Lynette's journey into the art of school storytelling and how her academic background equipped her to become a leader in educational social media.Gain insights into the top 3 common social media challenges educators face and Lynette's practical advice for overcoming them.Walk away with easy-to-apply strategies to enhance your school’s social media presence, shared in an approachable, relatable discussion....2024-12-0238 min
Victorious Living InspirationsJob's Not Finished“What’s there to be happy about? Job’s not finished. Job finished? I don’t think so.” (Kobe Bryant). Acts 14:21-23 "21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” 23 So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed." (NKJV)2024-10-1857 min
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 62 Dr. Avis WilliamsSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Avis Williams! Dr. Williams is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Williams leads New Orleans Public Schools, a district with 68 schools and nearly 44,000 students. When she was selected as Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools, she made history as the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. In addition to being an amazing educator, Dr. Williams is an author and part of the #FitLeaders movement!X - @DrAvisWIG - @dr.aviswilliams2024-09-0148 min
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 61 Mary Helen YbarraSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast our guest is Mary Helen Ybarra. Mary is passionate about public education. She has served as a member of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mary is a fierce advocate for her community and was recently recognized by the California School Board Association as the 2023 Board Member of the Year.We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:...2024-08-2851 min
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 60 Angel MeadSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Angel Mead. Angel is an experienced communications professional with over five years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. Currently, he serves as a Communications Specialist at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supporting over 400,000 students across 33 districts. Angel is also the Champion Director of Communications for the MOSAIC Legacy Foundation, which aids students, educators, and communities across Southern California and is expanding statewide. Additionally, Angel has had the opportunity to advocate at the California Department...2024-08-1839 min
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 59 Dr. Jose LalasSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Jose Lalas. Dr. Jose Lalas is Professor of Literacy and Teacher Education and co-director of the University of Redlands’ Center for Educational Justice. He also serves as a Board member for Trustee Area 1 of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education. He has been in education for over 30 years and is a published author. We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagram2024-08-1140 min
The Ed Branding PodcastThe Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 58 Matt ZalaznickSend us a textOn this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Matt Zalaznick, Managing Editor at District Administration and University Business. Matt is an experienced editor with a commitment to quality and a sense of responsibility to readers. With over two decades of writing, reporting and editing experience, in and outside of education, he creates content that educates and energizes the community.Connect with Matt Zalaznick via LinkedIn @ Matt ZalaznickSee his work at District Administration.We'd love to hear...2024-08-0430 min