The Inside Ride: A Top 20 Training Podcast
The Inside Ride will discuss current education issues through a Social-Emotional Learning lens.
Episodes
50 episodes
Episode 50: Jon Florence - A Former Coach & Current AP who TRULY Coaches EVERYONE!
This week Kevin and Tom reconnect with Jon Florence, an Assistant Principal at Beaumont High School in Beaumont, California. His coaching background transitioned him into an effective AP because in a sense he now coaches everyone! Have a listen...
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Episode 49: Third Grade Teacher Extraordinaire!!!
What a great guest Kevin and Tom interviewed this week (says everyone that listens!)!!!Sierra Green, a Third Grade teacher from Elk Creek Elementary in Newcastle, Colorado, shares her experiences and her WHY!Enjoy!
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Episode 48: In Remembrance of Paul Bernabei
This week Kevin and Tom share stories and memories of Co-founder and Co-owner of Top 20 Training, Paul Bernabei. Paul passed away last month after months of battling pancreatic cancer. His impact is felt far and wide. Rest in Peace Paul.
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Episode 47: "Crazy ASB Director" Chris Sindelar from Fontana HS in sunny CA!
This week Tom and Kevin chat with Chris Sindelar, a dynamic and authentic Activities Director from Fontana High School in Fontana California! Kevin and Tom had the opportunity to visit his school and speak to his student leaders and faculty/sta...
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Episode 46: Weathering the Storms of Education and Enjoying the Calm!
Kevin and Tom talk about the challenges and joys of education. Top 20 is very tuned in to the administrators and educators across the country and as we listen, we try to find helpful ideas and strategies as the new school year approaches. ENjoy...
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Episode 45: End the School Year with Meaning, Belief, and Hope
Hello Folks,This week Kevin and Tom share thoughts on how to end the school year in a way that reminds about meaning, instill belief, and offers hope!www.top20training.cominfo@top20training.com
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Episode 44: Minimizing Fear & Fueling HOPE at Del Oro High School
Gail Bentley, principal of Del Oro High School in Bakersfield, CA has worked VERY hard to create a school that TRULY takes on the challenge of creating life-long learners. From paint color choice, to the absence of bells, to equitable grading,....
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Episode 43: Rod Keillor - Associated Student Body Director (AKA Good Human Developer)!
This week's episode brings an educator to the microphone that is built for human connection and belonging. As ASB (Associated Student Body) Director for his High School (think Stu. Co., Leadership, etc.) he creates moments and teaches classes t...
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Episode 42: Joe Beckman - He "Fights for Kids" and is Speaker, Author, and Simply a Good Guy!
This week Kevin and Tom talk with Joe Beckman. He is relevant and is spreading a message or connection, confirmation, and affirmation. Definitely worth the listen!till360.comjoebeckman.com
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Episode 41: Focus on What Matters - Hope & Human Development
This week Kevin and Tom focus on hope and human development as a means of doing what matters in schools. Ideas, examples, and hope are only a listen away. Press play!
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Episode 40: Thought Circles (Negative Thinking) and How to Stop Them!
This episode Kevin and Tom use a current, real-life example to explain Thought Circles and how to silence them. Enjoy!
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Episode 39: How to Handle Day 1 (and 2 and 3...) of Back-to-School week the best way possible!
This week Kevin and Tom discuss ideas, tools, and strategies to make Day 1 more effective for your students and for you! *And if you're thinking, "well,...I already had our Day 1!" That's ok,...you can put the ideas into practice any time!
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Episode 38: Matt Percival - How student Involvement can change lives!
This week's guest is Matt Percival from Eastview High School in Apple Valley, MN. Matt is an Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, a dad, and an amazing educator. Listen to Matt share stories about the IMPACT that can be made when students ar...
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Episode 37: Melissa Stanley - NEED-Based Thinker and Professional Learning Coordinator!
This week's installment of The Inside Ride brings Melissa Stanley of Minot, North Dakota to the world! Melissa has been working in public education for a long time and is currently in the Professional Learning Coordinator for the district. List...
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Episode 36: Jim Johnson - Basketball Coach, Author, & has been on Oprah!!!
Kevin and Tom have a great conversation with Jim Johnson. Jim is a basketball coach, speaker, author, and has a beautiful story that landed him on Oprah! Please check out his info. and links below!
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Episode 35: End-of-School-Year-Recognition IDEAS!!!
This week Kevin and Tom discuss small ways to make a BIG impact on students during your last days with them in school!
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Episode 34: Hey Educators, "Hang in there!!!"
This week Kevin and Tom share the need for educators to "hang in there" in these final months of school and discuss ways to do so!
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Episode 33: NEGATIVITY and how to slow it down and shut it down.
This week Kevin and Tom tackle negativity. It needs to be tackled,...so they tackled it.
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Episode 32: Relevancy - How Educators can help STUDENTS see Relevancy in school.
This week Kevin and Tom tackle the age-old challenge of relevancy in school. Some students don't see school as relevant. Kevin and Tom give some tips about how to help them see school as relevant.
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Episode 31: CONFUSION as a Natural & Necessary Part of all LEARNING
This week Kevin and Tom discuss the impact CONFUSION has on students' willingness to learn and stay engaged. Tune in to hear them cover tips and strategies for helping students get past the roadblock of confusion.
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Episode 30: Greetings, Gratitude, & a brief T20 History!
This week Kevin, Tom, Willow, and Paul team up to share greetings and gratitude! There's also a brief history of how Top 20 began!
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Episode 29: Mike Haugh - Teaches SEL and Leadership and he "never underestimates the power of kindness!"
Today's episode brings Mike Haugh of Eastview High School to the Inside Ride. Mike teaches Math as well as an SEL/Leadership class, but he really teaches kids. Enjoy!
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Episode 27: Steve Ring - Director of Clinic Operations; Being Right vs. Being Effective.
This week brought pure joy to Kevin and Tom's HUGE hearts as they were able to reconnect with Steve Ring, Director of Clinic Operations of the Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, IA. Steve's personal journey...
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Episode 26: Shari Murphy - President of Quantum Learning (Neuroscience+LEARNING)
This week was fantastic because Kevin and Tom were able to catch up with long-time friend, Shari Murphy of Quantum Learning. Her love of life and education come out in this great conversation!quant...
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Episode 25: Eric Nelson - Co-founder of fan.school where they make Students Fans of School!!!
This week Kevin and Tom chat with long-time friend Eric Nelson of Fanschool. Eric was a classroom teacher that got curious enough to ask, "how can we get students to own their learning?" Listen and find out ...
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