Episodes

  • #ELB Podcast with Casey Hallgarth
    Nov 25 2025

    Meet Casey Hagarth, the awesome Superintendent from Baker City Schools, OR--Home of the Bulldogs in Eastern Oregon. Casey is a husband, father, and now grandfather--leading in many ways in Baker and beyond. He is earning his doctorate, writing a book, and is active on social media--Follow him and look for his great, creative posts: The Superintendents' Sneak Peak. Join us for this "Thanksgiving Special" where we will take leadership, friendship, all things Baker, gratitude, and more--LIVE on the #ELB podcast, Monday, November 24th, at 7:30 EST, 4:30 PT--Join us!My newest book is HERE! The Magic Acronyms, Formulas, & Impactful Stories of Leadership. You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3Ljwrd5 Learn more here: https://andrewmarotta.com/book/IXL Personalized Learning sponsors this podcast. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    49 mins
  • #ELB Podcast with Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett
    Nov 22 2025

    Back with Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson ESC in Arkansas in a joint podcast--#ELB podcast & Spillin the Tea in Studio D. Join us LIVE on the podcast on Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2025 at 4:30 EST on all socials! Fun, education, energy, and some laughs! #ELBThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    54 mins
  • #ELB Podcast with Salvatore Manzi
    Nov 22 2025

    Meet Salvatore Manzi. He is a certified coach, facilitator, and keynote speaker. He helps leaders communicate clearly, lead with authenticity, and navigate complexity with confidence. With over 20 years of experience, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight, real-world leadership, and human-centered communication to every engagement.Rooted in curiosity, shaped by life across seven countries, Salvatore helps bold thinkers become bold leaders.Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast Wednesday Nov. 12th, @ 7:20 EST/4:20 PT for our conversation on leadership, communication, & living in Italy!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    50 mins
  • #ELB Podcast: Book Release Celebration
    Nov 13 2025

    The Magic Acronyms, Formulas, & Impactful Stories of Leadership book is here! A tribute to the amazing Dr. Rob Gilbert & the Success Hotline--Join us for a podcast celebration--Sunday, November 9th @ 3:30 pm EST LIVE with Dr. Rob & friends. I have invited several special guests to join us who wrote excerpts in the book and have been deeply impacted by Dr. Rob & his contagious positivity, also!Dr. Rob has been running the Success Hotline since 1992--Here is the #: 973-743-4690 & since 2015, I have been deeply impacted & motivated by Dr. Rob--and the messages--which make up a lot of this book. We'll dive into this & more on Sunday, 11/9, at 3:30 EST on the podcast! Join us!You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3Ljwrd5 IXL Personalized Learning sponsors this podcast. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • #ELB Podcast with Dr. Patrick Ketch (NJ)
    Nov 6 2025

    Meet Dr. Patrick Ketch, Superintendent of Blairstown Schools, NJ. Superintendent Ketch has served as Superintendent in Blairstown for 5 years. He holds two doctoral degrees, was a former MS Principal, and is passionate about fitness & jiu jitsu. We'll talk leadership, life as a Sup, and all things NJ! Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Thursday, 11/6. Tune in on all socials! ⁠#SurviveThrive⁠ ⁠#ELBPodcast⁠This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    41 mins
  • #ELB Podcast with Jose Sanchez
    Oct 31 2025

    Meet Jose Sanchez, the Assistant Superintendent of HR of Oakdale Joint USD in CA. Jose and I connected years ago at a leadership event and have stayed in touch. He is a vibrant leader, leading in and outside his district. We'll talk family (Jose has 3 amazing children), leadership, learning, and more. Join us today, Thursday 10/30, LIVE at 7 pm EST on the #ELB podcast.


    This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    47 mins
  • #ELB with Syd Sexton
    Oct 23 2025

    Meet Syd Sexton, Executive Director of Leadership Development at Frenship ISD in Wolfforth, TX. Syd is new to this role after serving in leadership positions in ESC 17 for many years. Syd is a wife and mom & is earning her doctorate in education. We'll talk leadership, learning, change, and more today LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST today, Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 2025. Join us!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    42 mins
  • #ELB Podcast with Samantha Herron, OR Educator
    Oct 17 2025

    Meet Samantha Herron--Regional Teacher of the Year in OR. I met Samantha in October of 2024, as she received the prestigious Regional Teacher of the Year award. I am excited to learn her journey & story from rural OR and beyond. She was also nominated for History Teacher of the Year in OR. We'll talk student engagement, teaching, art, and more--Join us LIVE this evening, 7:30 EST, 4:30 PT, Thursday, 10/16/25.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL

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    42 mins