The Ed Branding Podcast
This podcast serves to empower classified employees, teachers, administrators, superintendents, board members, colleges/universities, families and community partners to embrace branding for the power of connection and amplification it has.
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 62 Dr. Avis Williams
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On 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!
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 61 Mary Helen Ybarra
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On 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.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 60 Angel Mead
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On 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...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 59 Dr. Jose Lalas
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On 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.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 58 Matt Zalaznick
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On 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.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 57 Dr. Chris Chappotin
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Chappotin, Assistant Superintendent of Boyd ISD in Texas! An experienced educator with over 20 years in education, Chris is a self-described leadership learner, podcaster, and rapper who earned his Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) from Texas Tech in June ‘24!
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 56 Amy Dujon
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Amy Dujon from District Administration (DA) on with us. Amy Dujon has over 20 years of leadership and instructional expertise, is an author, speaker, and leadership development consultant with a demonstrated history of working in instructional leadership.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 55 Christine Paik
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast welcome Christine Paik, award-winning Poway Unified School District Chief Communications Officer, award-winning children's book author, CALSPRA San Diego Regional Chair, and business owner. Christine is an experienced, accredited (APR), and visionary marketing and communications executive with over 20 years working in education, journalism, and public relations in San Diego, Fresno, and San Francisco.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 54 Danelle Almaraz
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Danelle Almaraz. Danelle is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer for InnovateED. In that role she partners with school districts to create coherent systems of continuous improvement. Her services include leadership development, public speaking, team building and executive coaching. She previously served as Chief Academic Officer at Think Together, Director of Categorical Programs and mathematics teacher.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 53 Alison Bruner
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Alison Bruner, Assistant Principal from Walker Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. Alison has served as an elementary and secondary teacher, teacher on special assignment and now an assistant principal. At Walker Junior High she collaborated with her principal, Dr. Jennifer Sasai, and teachers to create the first Artificial Intelligence Pathway at the junior high school level. Alison discusses her core values of "hope and connection over fear" as she lives with cancer. She was recently recognized as...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 52 Arnie Ayala
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Arnie Ayala, proud Principal at Mariposa Elementary School in the Ontario Montclair School District in California and Board member of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 51 Elodia Ortega-Lampkin
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with proud Superintendent of Woodland Joint Unified School District, Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin. She is also the past president of the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) and current California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) Board of Directors member.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 50 Dr. Mark Marshall
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Mark Marshall, Los Banos Unified School District Superintendent. Dr. Marshall is a graduate of the Stanford University EdLeaders Program which is a partnership between the Stanford Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Business. Dr. Marshall is a 2024 Quantum 10 Courageous Leadership Award recipient and the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Dr. Rex Fortune and Dr. Charlie Mae Knight Superintendent of the Year.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 49 Dr. Laura Rubio
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Laura Rubio, proud principal at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton Joint Union High School District in California. Dr. Laura Rubio has been an educator for over 20 years, earned her doctorate from USC and is the secretary for the OC California Association for Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 48 Dr. Gordon Amerson
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Gordon Amerson, transformation leader, Superintendent of Duarte Unified School District, and Founder of The PrincipalEd LCC.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 47 Dr. Todd Dugan
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Schools Superintendent Todd Dugan. Located in rural Illinois Todd also serves as the Co-Chair of the AASA Rural Alliance of rural school districts. His passion is providing a promised pathway for every scholar.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 46 Dr. Brad Mason
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Whittier City School District Superintendent, author, and speaker Dr. Brad Mason. Brad has served as a teacher, principal, HR Director, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, past Brea Olinda USD Superintendent for over six years. This year Brad became a children’s book author, publishing his first children’s book titled Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 45 Susana Quintero
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome leader Susana Quintero-Soto who serves as a bilingual resource specialist at Jefferson Elementary School in Corona-Norco Unified School District and was most recently nominated for Teacher of the Year. She also previously served as the California Association for Bilingual Education Riverside Chapter #6 Director of Technology and Innovation and now currently serves as the Director of Communications. In her family life she is a theater and ballet folklorico mom.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 44 Dr. Larissa Mireles
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Larissa Mireles. Larissa currently serves as a sixth grade teacher in Corona-Norco USD, is a technology expert, and is currently working on her doctorate in Instructional Technology with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 43 Unsupervised Leadership
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Dr. Courtney Orzel and future doctor Kate Koch, from the Unsupervised Leadership Podcast and co-authors of the book Unsupervised Leadership: Celebrating and Elevating Fun, Fab and Fierce Females.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 42 Amanda Wade
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Amanda Wade. Amanda currently serves as an administrator in Fontana Unified School District and commissioner for the Riverside County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Additionally she will be starting her new role at Riverside County Office of Education as Coordinator for the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 41 Sabrina Wilhelm
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Sabrina Wilhelm. Sabrina currently serves as the Executive Director of Preclinical Student Services at California University Science and Medicine, as well as an adjunct professor with the University of Redlands.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 40 Honorable Cindy Wu
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Mountain View School District Trustee Cindy Wu. Trustee Wu is a former newcomer, English Learner/Plurilingual Scholar and a first generation college student who earned degrees at both USC and UCLA. She is a Founding Member of AAPI Well UnTapped, Founding Secretary of the National Parliamentarian Association, GUnit 2022 Women of the Year in the field of Education, Los Angeles County, Past President, Los Angeles County School Trustees Association, and Co-Founder, AAPI Women in Politics (EmpowHer).
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 39 Veronica Soltero Godinez
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with Veronica Soltero Godinez, a proud Principal at Cooley Ranch Elementary School in Colton Joint Unified School District in California. Veronica has been an educator for over 20 years, is an active member of the #SisterCircle movement, as well as a self-proclaimed “technolochica.”
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 38 Derek Tran
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Derek Tran. Derek Tran is a proud military veteran and consumer rights attorney. He is currently running for Congressional District 45.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 37 Miki Inbody
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Mike Rene Inbody. Miki Inbody is the proud superintendent of the award winning Fontana Unified School District which serves 35,101 scholars. She is home grown and attended school, graduated from, taught, and was a site and district leader before ultimately becoming superintendent. She was most recently honored with the Q10 Courageous Leadership Award in Transformational Leadership.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 36 Dr. Donya Ball & Yolanda Valdez
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are excited to have a conversation with California superintendents Yolanda Valdez and Dr. Donya Ball. Yolanda Valdez is an over 30 year experienced educational leader. She is currently a superintendent of schools in California and has an extensive background from instructional assistant to now as Superintendent. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and national keynote speaker. She currently serves as a superintendent of schools in California and, for over two decades, has been a change-maker in public education. Dr. Ball is a professor of...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 35 Dr. Sandra Hernandez
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sandra Hernandez, who serves as a Project Director III at Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), before that was a proud principal for five years, recently earned her educational doctorate in 2022, and is a committed member of the FitLeaders movement.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 34 Dr. Nancy Watkins
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Watkins. Dr. Watkins is an educator, leadership consultant, coach and facilitator. She serves as the Director of the Educational Doctorate Program and an associate professor at California State University, Fullerton. She is also a candidate running for the Orange County Board of Education Area 3 in which the election day is March 5th.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 33 Dr. Natalie Tran
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Natalie Tran. Dr. Tran serves as a professor in the College of Education at California State University, Fullerton, as well as the Director of the National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) and the Director of the Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 32 Dr. Morgan Pellettera
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Morgan Pellettera, who is a National Board Certified Teacher serving as the student teacher coordinator and lead demonstration teacher for San Bernardino City Unified School District.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 31 Thomas Shaffer
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This episode of the Ed Branding Podcast is sponsored by Campus Clinic and features the President of Campus Clinic, Thomas Shaffer. Campus Clinic is a solution provider that works with school districts to build integrated, program-driven, on-campus healthcare solutions. Thomas Shaffer is a startup founder of multiple businesses and has served as a board member, CEO, brandsheet builder and data analyst.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 30 Podcast Recap!
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On this episode, Renae & Lynette take a look back on highlights from the last forty total episodes of The Ed Branding Podcast, their Ed Branding journey since deciding to write a book together in February of 2023, and what 2024 holds.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 29 Jessica Hull
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Hull, who serves as the Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Roseville City School District and is the current President of the California School Public Relations Association. Jessica was recognized by the National School Public Relations Association as the Front-Runner of the Southwest Region. NSPRA Front-Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders who are doing outstanding work for their schools, their chapters and for NSPRA. This national distinction is only awarded t...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 28 Marlon Styles
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Our guest today is Marlon Styles. Marlon has served as an educational leader for seventeen years. He started his career as a Middle School Mathematics teacher on Team Ambition. In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education. Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award in 2019. He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students. K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 20...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 27 Kim Voge
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Kim Voge. Kim is a Google and ISTE certified educator, currently serves as a Computer Literacy Teacher on Special
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 26 Dr. Samuel Buenrostro
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Sam Buenrostro. Dr. Buenrostro is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Corona-Norco Unified School District that serves 53,000 students and is the ninth largest district in California. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in 1990, Master’s degree from Cal State San Bernardino, and Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne (ULV). Dr. Buenrostro has served in numerous roles over the past 21 years in CNUSD, including Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support and Human Resources, and Principal/Assistant Prin...
The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 25 Josue Reyna
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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we are thrilled to welcome National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) award winning “35 Under 35” Menifee Union School District Director of Communications and Community Engagement, self-described Chief Shenanigans Officer, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Josue Reyna.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Episode 24 Janice Case
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Our guest today is Janice Case. Janice is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Regional Director West for the National Center on Education and the Economy. In that role she forms partnerships at the district, county and state level to bring NCEE research to practitioners across the state. Janice’s extensive public school experience includes middle and high School principal, high school assistant principal, and special education teacher.
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The Ed Branding Podcast - Bonus Episode Stephen M.R. Covey
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Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 26 languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released bestseller, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, which was just named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Works of Literature Awards.* Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he...
