May can be a crazy time for educators, whether you are PK-12 or higher education. And we are experiencing this, for sure. With that in mind and rather than go another week without posting an episode, we thought it appropriate to post our most popular episode The Power of Saying No. As we work diligently and compassionately to fulfill our commitments, this gentle reminder can help us do and be at our best. Here’s to the crazy days of May!

Welcome back! This is episode 12….In this episode, Sarah and Maureen talk about our experience in preparing for conducting interviews for our qualitative research as part of our dissertation. What is an in-depth interview as part of a qualitative study. We will also share why it is important to have a consistent process and how we developed the process. Join us as we pursue our doctorates!

Summary...In this episode, Maureen and I take a look at listener questions and give our best shot at answers. We love this part of podcasting, why? because it brings in the voice of other educators and what is on their minds. We will pick 5 questions and chat about answers and how we this experience has impacted us. And the what will be the actual questions. Here are the questions we received:What has been the most challenging part of starting a podcast?Are you always as happy as you seem in your social media pictures and on the episodes?How are you increasing your listener base?Here is the most out there question we have received… do you ever sleep?What are your topics of research for your dissertations and why?Take away …Connections are key, here, and keep it real...people want to know people and mostly through story.One thing you can do today...Engage others through conversations that connect individuals through things that they care about. Oh and know and share your own limitations as this gives others a ways to participate, help, and increases collaboration...that’s the fun part! With Gratitude!

In this episode, Sarah and Maureen unpack their interview with Julie Calzini, her lifelong pursuit for advocacy, and her advice for our listeners.

In this episode, Julie talks more about her EdD pursuit, and discusses her biggest challenges and how she overcame them. Hear about her lifelong quest for equity and inclusion in k-12 education and more.

In this Episode, Sarah and Maureen talk to Julie Calzini, the Director of Teaching Fellows and 5th Year Programs at Endicott College. Julie discusses her path to leadership, and how she always stayed true to herself and her course. Hear about her pursuit for an EdD, where she is in that process, and what she is researching in our latest episode! Join us as we pursue our doctorates!

In this episode, Maureen and I discuss the importance of reflective practices while pursuing your EdD AND the value of life-long-learning. We discuss what is reflection and reflective practice, why reflection is the gateway to growth and development, and how to DO reflection and make it a practice (aka habit). We share this with you by actually reflecting! So kind of like a double whammy:)

In this episode, Sarah and Maureen continue their discussion with guest Bill Donohue, Ed D from Everett Public Schools, in Everett, Massachusetts. In Part 2, Bill shares his thoughts about relationships, approaches to analysis, and his struggles that led to a shift in mindset. Join us as we pursue our doctorates!

In this episode, Sarah and Maureen engage in a jam-packed episode with their first guest, Bill Donohue, Ed D from Everett Public Schools, in Everett, Massachusetts. We veer a bit from our usual what, why, and how episode format. In Part 1, Bill shares his journey to the teaching profession and his start-stop-start again experiences of pursuing his Ed D. He also provides some tactical work habits to not only make it through a doctoral program but make it well-done. Join us as we pursue our doctorates!

In this episode, Sarah and Maureen talk about the power of saying no. And to continue with our format, we discussed what the power of saying ‘no’ means, why saying no is important, and literally, how to say no. We also share a few things we found helpful when faced with this kind of decision and action. This is a really simple YET important episode! Join us as we pursue our doctorates!