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]
A graduate of Humber College’s prestigious Film and Television Production program, Anthony’s experience in Canadian film and new media production is extensive and diverse. From corporate film experie…
The TEACH BETTER team imagines a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that all learners can discover and develop their passions to positively im…
Lori Wagner is the Myrnam Outreach and Homeschool Centre (MOHC) Coordinator. She was born feeling the need to make connections and to help others. The passion to teach was in her blood. She has alwa…
Tomy is the founder of bridges for solitary. This is a business enterprise operating on social enterprise principles to bring together the poor in developing countries and the youth in Ontario high s…
Elite Basketball Training Academy's CEO Jamie Stewart has been operating EBTA for 20yrs. EBTA boasts a 100% Scholarship Graduation Rate for players who attend daily! EBTA players on average Train for…
Christine Bays is the Executive Director at the Unsinkable Organization. After a 10-year career in Communications, Christine worked alongside Silken Laumann on the build and launch of Unsinkable in 2…
Karen Dancy is an advocate for quality public education. She has been involved in the parent council for the last 8 years. In addition to serving as Chair at both her sons’ grade school and high sc…
Jim leads the flagship Institute program at West Island College. providing students with academic focused experiential opportunities focused on future careers opportunities in Business, Engineering, …
Tim Cavey is a husband, stepfather of two, 8th-grade teacher, assistant principal, and the host of the Teachers on Fire podcast. In 2019, he completed a Master's in Educational Leadership degree that…
Janessa and Hailey are two extremely passionate educators from a small rural school in Alberta - Ecole Plamondon School. We met at a teachers convention and I thought it was very fitting that we bri…
Jackie is a Teacher, Coach, Sports Fan, and Outdoor Enthusiast who loves inspiring Leadership through action. Jackie is also involved in the Alberta Association of Students’ Councils and Advisors a…
Jenn Lemieux feels blessed to serve the staff and students at St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario (SMCDSB). As an educator for the past 22 years she continues to be inspired by…
Kristina is a retired teacher/administrator in the beautiful Bulkley Valley of Northern British Columbia. In her 38 joy-filled years as an educator, she has taught in BC, Alberta and Manitoba in almo…
Chris McCullough is a Teacher / Vice-Principal in beautiful Red Deer, Alberta. Chris has a broad range of educational experiences, having taught in elementary, middle school, and high school in main…
Breanne teaches grade 7/8 in a smaller town in Alberta. Instead of giving you a formal bio here, take a moment to read the below email highlighting the story she shared with me over email... "Sam,
…Nadia Hasan’s educational background is in Environmental Studies focusing on Sustainable Development and Urban Planning. She pursued a career in Art & Design working in Magazine Print Design and web …
Darrell Bergmann is extremely passionate about athletics and keeping himself and his students healthy. We met after he watched me speak at a teacher's convention and as a result, this episode was cr…
Lisa Spencer was born and raised in North Bay Ontario. Inspired by amazing educators, she dreamt of one day having the chance to teach. Early entry to Nipissing University’s Orientation to Teaching P…