Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (57)
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Joshua Stamper provides an opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished educational leaders. As we grow in our leadership skills, it’s imperative to learn from other leader’s successes, trials and misconceptions. Join us each week as my guests provide valuable stories, resources, and advice to enhance your leadership journey.

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Recent Episodes

Aspire Mailbag: Building Trust Through Leadership and Initiative Changes

Jun 14, 2026 31m

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas respond to listener questions about supporting an aspiring leader through a campus transition and helping teachers shift away from…

384. Keeping Great Educators in the Profession: Featuring Brad Gaynor

Jun 07, 2026 27m

What happens when the very systems meant to support education begin driving great teachers out of the profession? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Brad Gaynor to talk…

383. Increasing Student Engagement with Purposeful Instruction: Featuring Megan Diede

May 31, 2026 23m

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks with Megan Diede about the power of connection, purposeful teaching, and the small instructional shifts that can create meaningful change in…

BONUS: The EQ Impact with Charle Peck

May 27, 2026 17m

In this special bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, EQ Impact. They explore why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in…

382: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success: Featuring Gretchen Bridgers

May 24, 2026 27m

What if the biggest instructional breakthrough came from starting in the right place? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Gretchen Bridgers to talk about classroom…

381. Leading With Hope When the Pressure Is Heavy: Featuring Dr. Brandi Kelly

May 17, 2026 28m

What does it look like to lead with hope when life, leadership, and responsibility feel overwhelming? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Dr. Brandi Kelly for a powerful…

380. Every Student Needs a Chance to Win: Featuring James O’Neal Jr.

May 09, 2026 29m

What if student success had less to do with talent and more to do with belief, access, and the way we design learning experiences? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with…

379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele

May 03, 2026 39m

What does it really mean to lead a school rather than simply manage one? In this powerful conversation, Joshua Stamper sits down with Principal Baruti Kafele to explore the deeper work of school…

BONUS: Professional Development Done Differently with Kim Gameroz

Apr 30, 2026 19m

How can professional development feel energizing instead of exhausting? In this bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Kim Gameroz to talk about the upcoming Vibe EDU event…

378. The School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conversations with Erica Bear and Tiffany Burns

Apr 26, 2026 35m

What does it take to have a tough conversation that is both clear and compassionate? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Erica Bear and Tiffany Burns to discuss their…

377. Boredom, Frustration and Task Avoidance Busters: Featuring Katie Powell

Apr 18, 2026 31m

What happens when students are not just disengaged, but quietly deciding school is too hard, too boring, or too risky to try? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Katie…

NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright

Apr 17, 2026 19m

Recorded live at NCMLE, Joshua Stamper sits down with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright to talk about their presentations, their current projects, and the power of connection at a…

376. Unlocking Social Emotional Learning with Hip Hop: Featuring David Spellmon

Apr 11, 2026 32m

What if the key to unlocking social emotional learning for your students has been playing in their earbuds all along? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with David…

NCMLE Bonus: The Motivation Equation & Leading with Hope with Frederick Buskey and Dr. Brandi Kelly

Apr 10, 2026 14m

Recorded live at the NCMLE Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joshua sits down on the conference floor with two dynamic educational leaders, speakers, and authors, Frederick Buskey and Dr.…

375. Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Featuring Sarah Oberle & Mitch Weathers

Apr 06, 2026 34m

What if the reason so many young students struggle in the classroom has nothing to do with behavior, laziness, or defiance, and everything to do with emerging executive functions that have simply not…

NCMLE Bonus: Sustainable Leadership, Perseverance, and Motivation with Katie Powell, Ronnel Blackmon, & Charles Williams

Apr 03, 2026 20m

What does it take to truly engage a middle schooler, build a classroom where every student feels like they belong, and sustain yourself as a leader for the long haul? In this second bonus episode…

374. Teaching in Color: Featuring Brandon Jenkins

Mar 28, 2026 29m

What does it look like when a third grade STEM teacher from Houston uses comedy, creativity, and storytelling to pull back the curtain on the real life of an educator and build a community that refuse…

NCMLE Bonus: Resilience, AI, and Community with Julie Hasson, Brad Waid, and David James

Mar 27, 2026 15m

What does it look and feel like to be surrounded by 400 passionate middle level educators for three days straight? In this first bonus episode recorded live at the NCMLE Moving the Middle Forward Con…

373. Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Missing Link in Teacher Retention: Featuring Katrina Huels

Mar 21, 2026 26m

What if the burnout crisis in education is not just a workload problem but a skills gap? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Corwin author and educator Katrina Huels to…

372. It Is Not Procrastination, It Is Executive Function: Featuring Carrie Bonnett

Mar 15, 2026 28m

Why do some students sit and do “nothing” when we give them plenty of time to work, and why does “just get to work” rarely change anything? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks…

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