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The High Performing Educator Podcast

The High Performing Educator Podcast is hosted by keynote speaker Sam Demma. By tuning in, you will hear the journeys, beliefs and strategies of heart-centred and ambitious educators. You can expect interviews with Principals, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors and National Student Association Directors, and anyone who influences youth. Each episode will remind you why you got into education and provide you with cutting-edge ideas you can implement now. Would you like to recommend our next guest? Email us: [email protected]

Self-Improvement Education Teaching Interviews
Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
368
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Garry Tink — Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education

Garry Tink — Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education

Garry Tink currently works as an Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education. He began his career in the Foothills School Division, where he gained valuable experience as a teacher, Assist…
00:33:46  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
Norma Saad — Superintendant of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord

Norma Saad — Superintendant of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord

Norma Saad is the superintendent of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord. She has a rich experience in French language education, having served as principal of secondary and elementary schools…

00:23:46  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
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Ian "Chiz" Chisholm — Founder and Partner of Roy Group, a Leadership Development firm founded in 2004

Ian Chisholm is a founder and partner of Roy Group, a ‘small giant’ leadership development firm founded in 2004 using research, experiential learning and integrative team practice to work with organi…

00:25:50  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
Dr. Kate Sievers — Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100

Dr. Kate Sievers — Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100

Dr. Kate Sievers is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100. With 17 years of experience in administration and …

00:23:15  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Daniel Klapper — Vice President of Student Services at Western USC

Daniel Klapper — Vice President of Student Services at Western USC

Daniel Klapper is the USC’s Vice President of Student Services. In this role, he works with all USC-led services to provide the best experience and support to Western Undergraduate Students. 

He is r…

00:23:18  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Kerri Russell-Channer – Owner & Founder of Russell Aquatics Swim School

Kerri Russell-Channer – Owner & Founder of Russell Aquatics Swim School

For over 20 years, Kerri Russell-Channer has been at the helm of Russell Aquatics Swim School, providing families with exceptional swim instruction and fostering a love for water safety and skill de…

00:25:00  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Julie McGillivray — Counsellor at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School

Julie McGillivray — Counsellor at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School

Julie McGillivray has been an educator for over a decade, and she shares her passion for learning with her students. She embraces the philosophy that kindness costs nothing but pays huge returns.

W…

00:18:50  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Marc Iturriaga — Executive Director of the Mohawk Students’ Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting

Marc Iturriaga — Executive Director of the Mohawk Students’ Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting

Marc Iturriaga is the Executive Director of the Mohawk Students’ Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting, whose mission is highlighting the importance of fostering belonging within our society. …

00:21:13  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Meagan Morris  — Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board

Meagan Morris — Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board

Meagan Morris is the current Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board, where she has served for nearly 25 years. Her career with the OCSB has included roles as a c…

00:23:56  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Benjamin Smith — Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School

Benjamin Smith — Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School

Benjamin Smith is the Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. He is a 2023 national recipient of the Prime Minister's A…

00:25:20  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Tony Bisceglia  — Principal of James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School

Tony Bisceglia — Principal of James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School

Tony Bisceglia combines his roles as an Urban High Priority Educator and coach with entrepreneurship, while being a father of four. His dedication to education in high-priority urban settings, alongs…

00:23:22  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Kathy Archer  — Leadership Development Coach

Kathy Archer — Leadership Development Coach

Kathy Archer knows what it’s like to constantly put out fires, question every decision, and carry the weight of an entire organization. She was once that overwhelmed nonprofit leader, teetering on th…

00:21:21  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Ryan Wamser  —  Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 and Director of the Illinois Area 5 SEL Hub

Ryan Wamser — Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 and Director of the Illinois Area 5 SEL Hub

Ryan Wamser has taught middle school Physical Education, high school drivers education and health, been a high school Assistant Principal, an elementary principal, assistant Regional Superintendent, …

00:25:34  |   Thu 08 May 2025
Josh Martin  — Principal of Mt. Olive High School

Josh Martin — Principal of Mt. Olive High School

Josh Martin is in his first year as principal of Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive, Illinois. A dedicated educator, he has been part of the rural Mt. Olive School District since 2009, serving in var…

00:24:22  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Jacqueline Butler — Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School

Jacqueline Butler — Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School

Meet Jacqueline Butler—an educator, leader, and lifelong learner who’s passionate about redefining what school can be. As the Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School in Richm…

00:25:54  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Helen Pereira-Raso – Head of School at Holy Trinity School

Helen Pereira-Raso – Head of School at Holy Trinity School

Helen Pereira-Raso is the Head of School at Holy Trinity School, a highly progressive and innovative Canadian Independent School located in Richmond Hill, ON. In her role as Head of School at Holy Tr…

00:25:29  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Robert Audet  — Ottawa Campus Director at Lambton College

Robert Audet — Ottawa Campus Director at Lambton College

Robert Audet is an innovative leader in the educational sector with over three decades of experience. His entrepreneurial spirit has been a driving force behind his commitment to enhancing student se…

00:22:44  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
Brandi Kelly – Superintendent at Mt. Olive School District

Brandi Kelly – Superintendent at Mt. Olive School District

Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and consultant with a passion for building thriving organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly is dedic…

00:20:05  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Andy Rodford — Principal of Venture Gained Consulting

Andy Rodford — Principal of Venture Gained Consulting

Andy Rodford is a seasoned educator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in both traditional and outdoor education. As Principal of Venture Gained Consulting, he currently works with K-12 …

00:40:16  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
Aaron Schmitt — Principal of Reitz Memorial High School

Aaron Schmitt — Principal of Reitz Memorial High School

Aaron Schmitt is the principal of Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, Indiana. He and his wife are proud alumni of the school, and have two children who will also attend the school.

Aaron was h…

00:34:49  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
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