Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Appears in 127 Episodes
The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator who currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio, as well as an instructor in educational administration at Miami Un...
Supporting Student Executive Functions with Lisa Carey and Alexis Reid
Today, we’re joined by Lisa Carey and Alexis Reid for a discussion centered around their book, Supporting Executive Functions: Insights & Strategies for Educators.We t...
There Are No Deficits Here with Lauren Wells
Enjoying The Authority? Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It really helps new listeners to find the show!My guest tod...
Unleashing Teacher Leadership with Joshua Barnett
Dr. Joshua Barnett is CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), a national nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ which has trained over 35,000 teacher ...
Best of The Authority: Blind Spots with Kimberly Berens
In this "Best Of" episode, we revisit our conversation with scientist-educator Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens. Kimberly is Founder of Fit Learning and author of Blind Spots: ...
Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI with Randy Laist
Randy Laist is Chair of the English Department at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has taught in middle schools, high schools, and colleges,...
Hacking School Discipline Together with Jeffrey Benson
Jeffrey Benson has more than 40 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and school administrator, with a focus on supporting schools that can work for all students.T...
Speaking and Communicating Podcast: Become a Powerful Public Speaker with Barbara H. Smith
Today I'm pleased to share an episode from the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, part of the BE Podcast Network. Three times each week, host Roberta Ndela publishes ...
Coaching for Multilingual Student Success with Karen Johannesen Brock
Dr. Karen Johannesen Brock has been an educator and educational consultant for more than three decades. She has assisted more than one hundred schools and districts wi...
Calm in the Chaos with Danny Bauer and Glenn Robbins — Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership
Today we present a great conversation with returning guest Danny Bauer of Better Leaders Better Schools and Glenn Robbins, superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools ...
A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring with Andy Lopata
There’s clear research demonstrating that professionals who are mentored out-earn and outperform those who are not. They also have greater satisfaction and lower rates...
On The Same Team with Ari Gerzon-Kessler — How to Bring Educators & Underrepresented Families Together
For this episode, it was a pleasure to speak with Ari Gerzon-Kessler about the critical topic of authentic family engagement. Ari leads the Family Partnerships departm...
Customer Transformation with Chris Hood — Google & Disney Veteran Shares Strategies to Ensure Stakeholder Success
My guest, Chris Hood, is a keynote speaker who specializes in merging customer success with digital strategy. His background includes leading digital strategy at Googl...
The Way Forward with Anthony Muhammad — A Leader’s Urgency to Create the Bright Future of Education
Dr. Anthony Muhammad is an author and international thought leader who currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutt...
I See You! with Erin Diehl — A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical Empathy
Erin Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Keynote Speaker. She created improve it!: a unique professional development company that uses improvisatio...
Sideline Sessions: Nail the Recruiting Process with Jared Zeidman
Today I'm excited to bring you a conversation from Sideline Sessions, another series I host on the BE Podcast Network. On Sideline Sessions, I speak with coaches and p...
Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety with Emer O’Donnell — A Parent's Guide to Building Love And Connection
Emer O’Donnell has over 20 years of experience in psychology, working in global organizations and as a qualified behavioral change coach. She joins the show to discuss...
The Me1st Method with Michael Palanski — Hands-On Leadership Development for New Roles and Big Challenges
Today, I’m discussing a research-based method for hands-on leadership development with Dr. Michael Palanski, a social scientist and Professor of Management in the Saun...
Best of The Authority: Hacking Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we bring you an extra “Best Of” episode focused on supporting teachers. Amber Harper, a kindergarten teacher, podcaster, and Teacher Bu...
The Path of the Mindful Teacher with Danielle Nuhfer
Danielle Nuhfer is a former public school teacher turned coach who has spent the last 20+ years navigating the ebbs and flows of the current school system, while helpi...
Best of The Authority: Shaping the Future of Education with Nolan Bushnell and Leah Hanes
In this "Best Of" episode, I speak with Nolan Bushnell — the “father of electronic gaming” who has founded 20+ companies, including Atari and Chuck E. Cheese’s — and D...
Partnering with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Special Education with Kristin Vogel-Campbell
Kristin Vogel-Campbell, Ed.D. has twenty years of experience in Special Education. She is currently a Coordinator of Special Education for the San Mateo Foster City Sc...
Best of The Authority: A Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching with Patrice Bain
In this "Best Of" episode, we replay my conversation with veteran K–12 educator, speaker, and author Patrice Bain. As a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year and a...
Ace Your Life with Michelle Maidenberg — How to Unleash Your Best Self
Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R maintains a private practice in Harrison, NY. She is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of “Thru My Eyes”, a nonprofi...
The Mid-Career GPS Podcast: Finding Your Pathway to Career Growth with Ross Romano
Today I’m pleased to share an episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast on which I was a guest. If this is the year you plan to get that promotion or level up your career,...
The Retention Formula with Brian Carter — How to Stop the Turnover Crisis and Harmonize Generations
With over two decades of business experience and a Masters of Science, Brian Carter is an accomplished keynote speaker, author, comedian, marketer, salesperson, leader...
UDL Now! with Katie Novak — How to Apply Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms
Dr. Katie Novak is an internationally-renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the bes...
Be the Best Part of Their Day with David Schreiner — Values-Driven Leadership to Enhance Communication
Dr. David L. Schreiner is a values-driven leader and a passionate advocate for rural hospitals, having spent most of his life in small towns and working within small c...
Approaching Improv with Caitlin Drago — Communication and Connection Strategies for Leaders
Caitlin Drago — a Los Angeles-based actor turned upstate New York-based certified leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator — works with leaders and teams to help the...
Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms with Thomas Guskey
Dr. Thomas R. Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. He is known throughout the world for his work on student assessme...