# Voices for Excellence Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546.md RSS feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/voices-for-excellence/ Official site: https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence Author: Dr. Michael T Conner Episodes: 130 ## Resource Welcome to Voices for Excellence , hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields. Season 3 continues our journey with a focus on cutting-edge topics like diversity in education , equality and inclusion , the impact of AI in the classroom , and transformative leadership strategies . Each episode is designed to inspire educators, leaders, and professionals committed to fostering positive change and achieving outstanding results. Across all seasons, Voices for Excellence delves into: Innovative educational practices and strategies Leadership development and personal growth Diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape The role of technology and AI in modern learning environments Join us for thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable perspectives on how to excel in today’s rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re an educator, a leader, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast provides the tools and inspi… ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/voices-for-excellence-6300546 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546.md ## Episodes - [Making AI a core language, not an elective with Dr. Rick Fernandez](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/making-ai-a-core-language-not-an-elective-with-dr-rick-fernandez) — 2026-07-27T13:00:00+00:00 - [Mastery Over Method: How Richmond County Redesigned Grading for the AI Era](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/mastery-over-method-how-richmond-county-redesigned-grading-for-the-ai-era) — 2026-07-13T19:30:00+00:00 - [Interoperability, AI Sobriety, and the Data Warehouse with Daniel Crook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/interoperability-ai-sobriety-and-the-data-warehouse-with-daniel-crook) — 2026-06-29T11:00:00+00:00 - [Coding Is the New Cursive: Why Every Kid Needs It (And It's Not About Software Engineering) | Stewart Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/coding-is-the-new-cursive-why-every-kid-needs-it-and-it-s-not-about-software-engineering-stewart-brown) — 2026-06-15T11:00:00+00:00 - [Emotional Intelligence Isn't Soft, It's the Durable Skill Driving Academic Success | Dr Donna Housman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/emotional-intelligence-isn-t-soft-it-s-the-durable-skill-driving-academic-success-dr-donna-housman) — 2026-06-01T11:00:00+00:00 - [The Circles of Genius We're Wasting: Why Lived Experience Matters More Than Motivation with Shokry Elady](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/the-circles-of-genius-we-re-wasting-why-lived-experience-matters-more-than-motivation-with-shokry-elady) — 2026-05-18T11:00:00+00:00 - [Keeping People at the Center of AI Integration with Matthew Berkshire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/keeping-people-at-the-center-of-ai-integration-with-matthew-berkshire) — 2026-05-04T11:00:00+00:00 - [When the Superintendent Becomes the Chief Advocate, Everything Shifts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/when-the-superintendent-becomes-the-chief-advocate-everything-shifts) — 2026-04-20T11:00:00+00:00 - [From Creative Minds to Future Ready Centers: Rob Dickson Reimagines K-12](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/from-creative-minds-to-future-ready-centers-rob-dickson-reimagines-k-12) — 2026-04-06T11:00:00+00:00 - [National AI Literacy Day with Erin Mote: Why Doing Something Beats Doing Nothing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/national-ai-literacy-day-with-erin-mote-why-doing-something-beats-doing-nothing) — 2026-03-23T11:00:00+00:00 - [Julia Fallon on Infrastructure, Not Programs: Redesigning Around AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/julia-fallon-on-infrastructure-not-programs-redesigning-around-ai) — 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00 - [People Before Programs: Servant Leadership, Trust, and Ethical AI with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/people-before-programs-servant-leadership-trust-and-ethical-ai-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket) — 2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00 - [Authentic Leadership in Education: Dr. Paul Miller on Transforming Trauma into Triumph](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/authentic-leadership-in-education-dr-paul-miller-on-transforming-trauma-into-triumph) — 2026-02-19T11:00:00+00:00 - [AI, Empowerment, and the End of Average: Mike Yates Rewrites the Learning Playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/ai-empowerment-and-the-end-of-average-mike-yates-rewrites-the-learning-playbook) — 2026-02-16T11:00:00+00:00 - [Why Intentions Aren’t Enough: Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones on Designing Outcomes That Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/why-intentions-aren-t-enough-dr-tauheedah-baker-jones-on-designing-outcomes-that-matter) — 2026-02-14T11:00:00+00:00 - [From Fragmented Schools to Unified System — Dr. Lloyd Jackson on Transformational Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/from-fragmented-schools-to-unified-system-dr-lloyd-jackson-on-transformational-leadership) — 2026-02-12T11:00:00+00:00 - [From Substitute to Superintendent: Dr. Simone Griffin on Leading with Courage and Care](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/from-substitute-to-superintendent-dr-simone-griffin-on-leading-with-courage-and-care) — 2026-02-09T11:00:00+00:00 - [Purpose, Profit, and the People—Dr. David Heiber’s Radical Model for Impact-First Ventures](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/purpose-profit-and-the-people-dr-david-heiber-s-radical-model-for-impact-first-ventures) — 2026-02-05T11:00:00+00:00 - [Leading the LeaderShift: Brian Roberson on Reimagining Education from the Inside Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/leading-the-leadershift-brian-roberson-on-reimagining-education-from-the-inside-out) — 2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00 - [Breaking the Score Barrier — Dr. Mark King and Melinda Cook on Redefining Student Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/breaking-the-score-barrier-dr-mark-king-and-melinda-cook-on-redefining-student-success) — 2026-01-19T11:00:00+00:00 - [Systems with Soul: Roxanna Villaseñor on Leading with Resilience, Innovation and Hope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/systems-with-soul-roxanna-villase-or-on-leading-with-resilience-innovation-and-hope) — 2026-01-02T13:00:00+00:00 - [Breaking the Silos, Centering the Student — Dr. Jody Bloyer on Systemic Innovation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/breaking-the-silos-centering-the-student-dr-jody-bloyer-on-systemic-innovation) — 2025-12-22T11:00:00+00:00 - [Leading from Love and Data: Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro on Transforming School Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/leading-from-love-and-data-dr-brenda-garcia-castro-on-transforming-school-culture) — 2025-12-08T11:56:00+00:00 - [Beyond the Algorithm - Kunal Dalal on Raising Creative, Connected Learners in an AI World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/beyond-the-algorithm-kunal-dalal-on-raising-creative-connected-learners-in-an-ai-world) — 2025-11-24T11:00:00+00:00 - [Designing Schools That Listen: Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush on Portraits, Purpose, and People](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/designing-schools-that-listen-dr-tonia-causey-bush-on-portraits-purpose-and-people) — 2025-11-10T11:00:00+00:00 - [The Seatbelt of Strategy: How AI Ethics Keeps Innovation Human](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/the-seatbelt-of-strategy-how-ai-ethics-keeps-innovation-human) — 2025-10-27T11:00:00+00:00 - [Leading Beyond the Textbook: Building Schools That Feel Alive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/leading-beyond-the-textbook-building-schools-that-feel-alive) — 2025-10-13T11:00:00+00:00 - [Shaping the Future of Access and Opportunity with Riverside Insights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/shaping-the-future-of-access-and-opportunity-with-riverside-insights) — 2025-09-29T16:00:24+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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