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]
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 369
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Jason Kupery - Director of Learning for the Palliser School Division
Jason Kupery is a Director of Learning for the Palliser School Division which serves students and families in both Southern Alberta and the city of Calgary. Jason is in his 23rd year in education and…
Jeremy and Lynn Hayes - Two Incredible Humans Pioneering the Allie Sunshine Project
The Allie Sunshine Project is a not-for-profit organization, and their core purpose is to ignite learning and wellness. They create events and initiatives within Windsor-Essex County that provide a n…
Paolo Morrone - Principal at St Andrew Catholic School
Paolo Morrone (@StAndrewStormP) is currently the Principal at St Andrew Catholic School. He started his career as a teacher at St. Jude Catholic School on a short contract as a grade six teacher 20 y…
A Powerful Idea for the Start of a New Semester
Mr. Loudfoot is a teacher that changed my life. He is retired now, although his practices and philosophies live on. In today's episode, I share an idea he used at the beginning of our semester/term t…
Brent Dickson - A masterclass on events, engagement ideas and becoming the least popular teacher in your school (It's not what you think...)
Brent Dickson (@brent_dickson) is a leadership & physical education teacher at Centennial High School. In 2005 Centennial High School started with one leadership class of 25 students. Now Centennial…
Anita Bondy is the Team Lead of the International Cohort-Based Master Admissions at the University of Windsor
Anita Bondy is the Team Lead of the International Cohort-Based Master Admissions at the University of Windsor. In this role, Anita oversees the admissions of approximately 9,000 applications annually…
Empty Your Backpack (Spoken Word Poem)
Here is the link to watch the animation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwlHs-Mkvnc
Empty Your Backpack is a spoken word poem created by Sam Demma that encourages you to realize that peop…
Darrell Glenn - Head coach of the University of Prince Edward Men's Varsity Basketball Team
Darrell Glenn is the head coach of the University of Prince Edward men's varsity basketball team. He has coached basketball at various programs throughout Ontario and is currently in Prince Edward Is…
Tracy Beaulieu - Administrative Support Leader
Tracy Beaulieu is an Administrative Support Leader for the Public Schools Branch in Prince Edward Island. She has a passion for teaching and learning and brings 19 years of experience as a school adm…
Chris Andrew - Teacher, Administrator and Coach with the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division for Over 30 years
Alexis Epp - 3rd Year Student at the University of Regina (Bachelor of Social Work)
Alexis Epp helped develop and launch the Mental Wellness 30L program through the Sunwest School Division. She is finishing her 3rd year of her Bachelor of Social Work degree through the University of…
James Trodden - Assistant Superintendent of Learning at Buffalo Trail Public School
Donald Mulligan - Principal at Kensington Intermediate Senior High School and President of the Prince Edward Island Association of School Administrators
Donald Mulligan is principal at Kensington Intermediate Senior High School. He previously work as Principal at Kinkora Regional High School and Amherst Cove Consolidated School. Donald is currently t…
Jennifer Bradbury - Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation
Jennifer (Jen) Bradbury is the Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation. Jen studied Sociology and Anthropology at UCLA and followed it up with an MBA at the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Bus…
Vickie Morgado - Elementary Guidance Experiential Learning Teacher
Terry Jordens, Brooklyn Lund and Jasmine Lund - Three Passionate Educators in the Holy Family Catholic School Division
Terry Jordens is the Superintendent of Student Services & Assessment for Holy Family RCSSD #140 Terry Jordens grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and became a teacher, following in a long line of fami…
Don Middleton - Assistant Principal at Lester B. Pearson High School in Calgary
Don Middleton is an Assistant Principal at Lester B. Pearson High School in Calgary. Don has been an educator for 30 years. During his career, Don has been an Athletic Director, Learning Leader, and …
Sheri Lowrie - Communications and Events Coordinator at the University of Windsor
Sheri Lowrie (@sherilowrie) is currently a Communications & Events Coordinator at the University of Windsor. In March of 2022, Sheri received the Windsor Proud Award, which recognizes an individual w…
Amy Andrew - Education Assistant at Red Deer Catholic and Red Deer Public School Divisions