In this video, Dr. Smalls shares his journey to leadership and discusses some of the chapters in his book, "Beyond the Classroom". The book is now available at www.donovansmalls2.com.
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 schools and empower educators with actionable insights from his book, Beyond the Classroom.
Be part of the ‘50 Educators from 50 States’ series and discover how top educators are driving change across the U.S.
Meet Dr. Donovan Smalls II: A dynamic and visionary educational leader with over a decade of teaching and leadership experience. As an educator, author, and consultant, his mission is clear—empowering aspiring school leaders to confidently navigate the complexities of modern education.
Through strategic guidance and personalized coaching, Dr. Smalls II helps leaders drive impactful instructional change, close leadership gaps, and build resilient, future-ready educational communities. Are you ready to transform your leadership journey?
Let Dr. Smalls II show you the way to a lasting impact in education!
00:00 – Podcast Introduction and Purpose
01:05 – Thinking Big in Education
01:37 – 50 Educators from 50 States Initiative
02:08 – Reaching Out to Alaska
02:39 – Call to Subscribe and Share
03:10 – Guest Introduction – Dr. Donovan Smalls
04:11 – Early Career in Sports and Education
05:48 – Leadership by Answering the Call
08:24 – Pandemic’s Impact on Career
09:31 – Pursuing Leadership Certification
12:31 – Writing Beyond the Classroom
13:35 – Organizational Leadership and Instruction
16:18 – Setting Systems for Leadership
17:20 – Delivering Effective Feedback
18:25 – Redefining Teacher Evaluations
19:25 – Adapting Feedback to Individuals
25:11 – Mentorship and Leadership Legacy
26:28 – Transformation Requires Disruption
28:33 – Rethinking Leadership Experience
35:15 – Building Systems for Longevity
#EducationalLeadership #TransformingEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #AspiringSchoolLeaders
