Welcome to Transforming Lives Podcast!

Season 5

March 16, 2025

Episode 16 | Michigan | 50 States Series Principal Chanavia Patterson

In this engaging conversation, Principal Chanavia Patterson shares her inspiring journey in educational leadership, discussing her transformative approach to turning around struggling schools. As a former classroom teacher wh...
March 16, 2025

Episode 14 | Florida | 50 States Series Dr. Wayne V. Rodolfich

Discover how Dr. Wayne Rodolfich, an award-winning superintendent and literacy advocate, used the Read 20 movement to transform districts and empower communities to prioritize reading. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: • Proven strategi...
March 16, 2025

Episode 13 | Maryland | 50 States Series Principal MO - Ashley Moore

How can AI and strong leadership transform education? In this episode, Principal Mo shares her insights on building a clear vision, fostering collaboration, and leveraging AI to streamline operations and enhance student succe...
March 14, 2025

Episode 12 | Tennessee | 50 States Series - Dr. Kim Germany

📢 Leadership Success Starts with THIS One Thing! In this powerful episode of Transforming Lives, host Tony Kimble sits down with Dr. Kim Germany, a visionary educational leader from Tennessee, to discuss the foundational step...
March 14, 2025

Episode 11 | South Carolina| 50 Educator Series - Anthony Bowden

Dive into this inspiring conversation with Anthony Bowden, the founder of The Pivot School, as he shares his revolutionary vision for education. Learn about his integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) and Career and Te...
March 14, 2025

Episode 10 | Washington | 50 States Series - Dr. Patrick Zuniga

In this video, we dive into the transformative power of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and how it shapes educators' resilience, hope, efficacy, and optimism. Drawing from personal experiences and academic insights, Dr. Patric...
Feb. 23, 2025

Episode 9 | Mississippi | 50 States Series - Dr. Elizabeth Wells

Want to boost student achievement and close learning gaps? đź“Š Dr. Elizabeth Wells reveals powerful data-driven strategies that are transforming schools and improving student outcomes! Join Dr. Elizabeth A. Wells, a dedicated D...
Feb. 23, 2025

Episode 8 | Alabama| 50 States Series - Dr. Gregory Moore

In the latest episode of the "Transforming Lives" podcast, host Tony Kimble engages in an enlightening discussion with Dr. Gregory Moore, the principal of Springville High School in Alabama. Dr. Moore, with over 24 years of e...
Feb. 22, 2025

Episode 7 | Colorado | 50 States - Dr. Margarita Tovar

In this engaging podcast episode, host Tony welcomes Dr. Marita Tovar, a chief talent officer at the Colorado Department of Education, who shares her inspiring journey as a lifelong educator and a daughter of immigrants. With...
Dec. 31, 2024

Episode 5 | Maryland | 50 State Series - Dr. Andraé Townsel

Discover powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and personal growth from Dr. Andraé Townsel. Whether you’re an educator, coach, or aspiring leader, these transformative lessons will motivate you to raise the bar in your...
Dec. 31, 2024

Episode 4 | New Jersey | 50 States Series – Dr. Donovan Smalls II

📢 Join us for an exciting episode of the Transforming Lives Podcast featuring Dr. Donovan Smalls II—an educator, best-selling author, and educational consultant from New Jersey! Dr. Smalls will share strategies to transform s...
Dec. 31, 2024

Episode 6 | California | 50 States Series – Adam Welcome

In this powerful episode of Transforming Lives, Tony Kimble sits down with Adam Welcome – a dynamic educator, keynote speaker, author, and advocate for school innovation. Adam shares how leadership evolves, the role of techno...
Dec. 17, 2024

Episode 3 | Mississippi | 50 States Series - Thomas Adams Jr.

🎙️ Transform Your School with This One Simple Leadership Change In this inspiring episode, host Tony Kimble talks with a dynamic principal who transformed a C-rated school into an A-rated institution. Learn how leadership roo...
Dec. 17, 2024

Episode 2 | Ohio| 50 States Series - Crystal Watson

In this transformative episode of Transforming Lives Podcast , host Tony Kimble sits down with Crystal Watson , a passionate mathematics educator and leader, to discuss how math education can be a tool for equity, empowerment...
Dec. 2, 2024

Episode 1 | Texas | 50 States Series - Dr. Darryl J. Henson

Welcome to Transforming Lives, the podcast where we spotlight transformational leaders in education who are driving change and making a difference. In this episode, Dr. Daryl Henson, superintendent of Marlin ISD, shares how h...