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The Ed Essentials Podcast
Hosted by Hunter Flesch · EN
The Ed Essentials Podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies and insights on educational leadership. Hosted by Hunter Flesch, the show features candid conversations with expert educators, administrators, and thought leaders who share actionable advice to help you thrive in your role. From leadership growth and school culture to classroom management and instructional strategies, this podcast equips teachers and leaders with the essential tools to create meaningful change in education.
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Applying Deming's Principles to Transform Schools with John Dues
Aug 2401:02:53Tap to summarizeJohn A. Dues serves as the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Operating Officer at United Schools in Columbus, Ohio. He is an accomplished systems leader and improvement science scholar-practitioner and has recently published his first book entitled Win-Win: W. Edwards Deming, the System of Profound Knowledge, and the Science of Improving Schools. Throughout his career he has served on the founding teams of seven school and nonprofit organizations. John has a BA from Miami University, an M.Ed. from the University of Cincinnati, and recently completed the Improvement Advisor program through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.Connect with Johnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnadueshttps://stan.store/johnadues Connect with HunterEmail: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Unlocking a Catalyst Mindset with Becca Silver
Jul 2101:00:08Tap to summarizeBecca Silver helps school leaders and coaches do one of the hardest things in education—lead people through resistance and into real commitment. With two decades in education, she’s worked with thousands of educators and leaders across the U.S. and beyond. She’s also the founder of The Whole Educator and hosts the Coaching the Whole Educator podcast, where she breaks down the messiness of adult learning and change leadership into something practical—and actually doable.Connect with BeccaWebsite: www.thewholeeducator.comFree Catalyst Mindsets Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/67b2bd55c80a8856505f9446Podcast: https://www.thewholeeducator.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-silver/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeeducator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWholeEducatorTwitter: https://x.com/BeccaSilver_eduConnect with HunterEmail: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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The Power of Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson
Jul 1101:00:51Tap to summarizeKurtis Hewson is a former teacher and administrator, an award-winning educator, and the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning. He’s also the co-author of the book Collaborative Response, which is all about building schoolwide systems to support students through teamwork and intentional practices.Connect with KurtisWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caInstagram - hewsonk27; https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ Facebook - Kurtis Hewson; https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn - Kurtis Hewson; https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc X - hewsonk27; https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningOverview of Collaborative Response - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/cr-overview Collaborative Response Book - Introductory Chapter - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/book-introduction Connect with HunterEmail: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Putting AI to Work in Education with William Grube
Jun 900:39:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Hunter Flesch sits down with William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to explore how educators can use AI effectively in their roles. William shares practical tips, training insights, and common myths about AI in schools—all designed to help educators feel more confident and empowered.Connect with William:AI School Leadership Minute: https://direct-ai-updates-for-school-admins.beehiiv.com/subscribeWebsite: https://gruvyeducation.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GruvyEducationInstagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gruvyeducation/LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-grube-16200a177/X: https://x.com/gruvyeducationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574229270835Free-bee: https://gruvyeducation.com/dataanalysisnewsletterEmail: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Teaching Through Tragedy: Katlyn Godwin’s Story of Loss and Resilience
May 19, 202500:47:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Ed Essentials Podcast, Hunter Flesch talks with educator and podcaster Katlyn Godwin about her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Katlyn shares how therapy, community, and faith helped her navigate trauma while continuing to lead in the classroom. Together, they explore the impact of toxic positivity, the power of empathy in school culture, and practical strategies educators can use to care for their mental health and support one another.Connect with Katlynhttps://katlynscharper.com/Instagram: katlyn_godwinFacebook: Katlyn GodwinPodcast: Desert StoriesEmail: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Hiring Insights to Help you Land your Dream School Leadership Role with Trent Grundmeyer
Apr 7, 202500:43:34Tap to summarizeDr. Trent Grundmeyer is an Associate Professor at Buena Vista University & Owner of Grundmeyer Leader Services. In this episode of the Ed Essentials podcast, Hunter discusses the critical aspects of hiring in education with Trent. They explore the importance of fit in leadership roles, strategies for aspiring administrators to stand out in a competitive job market, and the significance of personal and organizational alignment. The conversation also covers how to prepare for interviews, the value of building leadership experience, and the factors that influence job satisfaction for current administrators.Connect with Trent:www.grundmeyerleadersearch.comwww.bvu.edu/master-ed-adminConnect with Hunter:Email: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Crafting Clarity with Casey Watts
Mar 24, 202500:40:43Tap to summarizeCasey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a Team Leadership Expert with 20+ years in education. She helps leaders break silos and build cohesive, vision-driven teams through clarity, collaboration, and collective purpose. A speaker, coach, and host of The Catching Up with Casey Podcast, she equips instructional leaders with actionable strategies to hold people accountable without micromanaging and create aligned teams.Connect with Casey:Website: www.catchingupwithcasey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catchupwithcasey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchupwithcasey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catching-up-with-casey/id1720576042 Connect with Hunter:Email: edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/
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Teachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae Hughart
Mar 2, 202500:46:37Tap to summarizeRae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consistently led initiatives that redefine industry standards. Rae’s leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of modern design. Her forward-thinking approach continues to influence the evolution of technology and innovation across diverse sectors.Connect with Rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ Website: https://teachersdeserveit.com/Connect with Hunter IG: https://www.instagram.com/edessentials_/
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Why Protocols, Systems, and Data are Crucial for Leaders (Dr. Jana Lee)
Aug 12, 202400:45:58Tap to summarizeDr. Jana Lee has worked in the education field as a teacher, administrator, adjunct instructor, literacy specialist, and consultant. If you're interested in her work, head to https://www.janaleeconsulting.com/ or follow her on social media using the links below. Jana Lee LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube
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*SUMMER SERIES* Foundations for Building Student Relationships (Jacob Santos)
Jul 17, 202300:32:58Tap to summarizeJacob Santos is a middle school teacher and multi-sport coach located in Des Moines, Iowa. Connect with Jacob -Email: santosjacob@saydel.net Connect with Hunter https://linktr.ee/edessentials
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