The Ed Essentials Podcast
By Hunter Flesch
The Ed Essentials Podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies and insights on educational leadership. Hosted by Hunter Flesch, the show features candid conversations with expert educators, administrators, and thought leaders who share actionable advice to help you thrive in your role. From leadership growth and school culture to classroom management and instructional strategies, this podcast equips teachers and leaders with the essential tools to create meaningful change in education.
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Applying Deming's Principles to Transform Schools with John Dues
John A. Dues serves as the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Operating Officer at United Schools in Columbus, Ohio. He is an accomplished systems leader and improvement science scholar-practitioner and has recently published his first book en… -
Unlocking a Catalyst Mindset with Becca Silver
Becca Silver helps school leaders and coaches do one of the hardest things in education—lead people through resistance and into real commitment. With two decades in education, she’s worked with thousands of educators and leaders across the U… -
The Power of Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson
Kurtis Hewson is a former teacher and administrator, an award-winning educator, and the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning. He’s also the co-author of the book Collaborative Response, which is all about building schoolwide sy… -
Putting AI to Work in Education with William Grube
In this episode, Hunter Flesch sits down with William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to explore how educators can use AI effectively in their roles. William shares practical tips, training insights, and common myths about AI in schools—a… -
Teaching Through Tragedy: Katlyn Godwin’s Story of Loss and Resilience
In this episode of The Ed Essentials Podcast, Hunter Flesch talks with educator and podcaster Katlyn Godwin about her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Katlyn shares how therapy, community, and … -
Hiring Insights to Help you Land your Dream School Leadership Role with Trent Grundmeyer
Dr. Trent Grundmeyer<… -
Crafting Clarity with Casey Watts
Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a Team Leadership Expert with 20+ years in education. She helps leaders break silos and build cohesive, vision-driven teams through clarity, collaboration, and collec… -
Teachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae Hughart
Rae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consist… -
Why Protocols, Systems, and Data are Crucial for Leaders (Dr. Jana Lee)
Dr. Jana Lee has worked in the education field as a teacher, administrator, adjunct instructor, literacy specialist, and consultant. If you're interested in her work, head to -
*SUMMER SERIES* Foundations for Building Student Relationships (Jacob Santos)
Jacob Santos is a middle school teacher and multi-sport coach located in Des Moines, Iowa. Connect with Jacob -Email: [email protected] Connect with Hunter https://linktr.ee/edessentials
