Geri Parscale spent 28 years in education and has worked as a classroom teacher, principal, professional development director, and finally deputy superintendent. Her mode of operation was always the same: learning for all kids. Her most important role is that of Mom to two great sons, David and Nicholas. In this Episode, we discuss:Geri’s life […]
Jessica Cabeen is the Principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin Minnesota. Prior to that, she was the principal of the “Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota”, the Woodson Kindergarten Center. She has been an assistant middle school principal, a special education supervisor, and special education teacher. She started her career as a Music Therapist and […]
Lindsay Titus is a K-12 Behavior Specialist with a license in behavior analyst. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Lindsay coaches and trains educators on the study of behavior and how to implement evidence based behavior principles in simple and easy ways! With experience as a classroom special education teacher, and behavior specialist in public […]
Dr. Atina Young has had the opportunity to work in many levels of public school as a classroom teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, and principal, and leadership specialist. Dr. Young’s journey began as a middle school teacher. Working on her master’s degree and expecting her first child, she found passion in making a bigger impact […]
Emily Paschall has served as a teacher, district coach, school administrator, professional learning trainer, and motivational speaker. Her passions lie in teaching, learning, and serving others. She leads a nationwide group of administrators through supportive social media sites with shared ideas, information, and motivation. She is best known for founding the ElemAPNetwork where she offers […]
Michelle Taylor is an exceptional Family and Consumer Science Educator in Northwest WI. She holds her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin- Stout and Masters Degree in Education from St. Mary’s University Michelle has many passions and brings them into the classroom with her every day as she works to help new generations […]
Today’s guests are a textbook definition of sister–we share DNA, secrets, hurts, joys, laughter, parents, and we’ve made one another aunties. These women have influenced my life in countless ways, literally picked me up after I’ve fallen, wiped away tears, and caused some of course as all siblings do. We have grown through decades together […]
Diana Schaapveld is a wife and mother of four boys who has spent nearly 20 years dedicated to the veterinary community. Diana is a sports enthusiast, including the dreadfully bad Minnesota professional teams (in her words, I promise) and she is an avid fantasy footballer. In this Episode, we discuss:The origins of our friendship Diana’s […]
WISE Women stands for Women in Secondary Education. It is a sisterhood circle that started out of a common need for connection in our professional lives and has morphed into a trusted circle of confidants to help us through the most challenging circumstances. We are a group of women who have come together to support […]
Kenzie Kuhlmann is a student at Baker University, double majoring in mass media and theater. She is a fierce young woman full of self-knowledge and acceptance, knowing where she is going and who she is taking with her on that journey. Though she suffers from ADD, depression, and anxiety, she has learned to invest well […]