Leading Educator Wellness with Bill Barnes and Erin Lehmann

Bill Barnes is the superintendent for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. Bill was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and has served on the board of directors for the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.

Erin Lehmann, EdD, currently serves as an associate professor for the University of South Dakota. She is an author, leader, and facilitator, advocating for leading instructional improvement.

Today, they join the show to talk about their book, Leading Educator Wellness: Six Critical Actions to Support All Staff

Our discussion covers:
  • The tangible challenges educator wellness is meant to address—attrition, shortages, effectiveness, and more
  • Starting with leader wellness first
  • Moving from self-care to systems-care 
  • SMART wellness goals
  • Demonstrating authentic commitment to wellness combined with high standards of excellence
  • Practical actions leaders can take today
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About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn 

I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt 

Creators and Guests

Ross Romano
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Bill Barnes
Guest
Bill Barnes
Superintendent, Howard County Public Schools (MD)
Erin Lehmann
Guest
Erin Lehmann
Associate Professor at The University of South Dakota
Leading Educator Wellness with Bill Barnes and Erin Lehmann