The School Climate & Culture Show
Welcome to the "Climate and Culture Podcast" hosted by Stand Tall Steve of Stand Tall Enterprises, co-hosted with Meg Diede from IntegratED! We are thrilled to introduce this engaging and insightful podcast specifically designed for educators, administrators, and leaders looking to enhance the climate and culture of their schools or organizations.
In each episode, Stand Tall Steve, renowned educational leadership and school improvement expert, will share practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights that you can immediately apply to create a positive and thriving environment. Meg Diede brings her current classroom expertise to the conversation and her instructional strategies from IntegratED, LLC- a pair of dynamic educators (WOR graduates) focused on encouraging interactive lessons in the classroom. Whether you're looking to boost staff morale, foster student engagement, or develop a more inclusive and supportive culture, this podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge you need to make meaningful and lasting changes, empowering you to take action.
Our episodes feature interviews with experienced educators, thought leaders, and change-makers who have successfully transformed their educational or corporate environments. You’ll gain valuable perspectives and learn about innovative approaches tested and proven in various settings. From simple tips to comprehensive plans, the Climate and Culture Podcast covers a wide range of topics, ensuring that all your needs for fostering a healthy and productive atmosphere are met, no matter what specific challenges you're facing.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow and improve alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference. Visit our website for more information and to explore additional resources. You can also download and listen to the Climate and Culture Podcast on all major directories, including Apple, Spotify, and Google.
Join Stand Tall Steve on this journey to elevate the climate and culture of your school or organization. Let’s work together to create environments where everyone can thrive!
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Culture Check: Is your Staff in Compliance or Commitment Mode?
I want to have an honest conversation with you about school culture. As educators and leaders, we all want thriving schools where staff and students feel engaged, valued, and inspired. But here is th…
Back to School, Back to Culture
The start of a new school year brings a mix of emotions. Excitement. Nervousness. Exhaustion. That final bell of the previous year felt like a sprint across a finish line. Now we find ourselves geari…
The Best Summertime Teaching Jobs: Earn Extra While Staying in Education
Summer is almost here, and if you are an educator, you already know what that means—two months of “rest” that somehow end up jam-packed with side gigs, house projects, and maybe some lesson planning …
Just Do This...
I recently released my newest book, Just Do This… The message is clear. The mission is urgent. That is where this book comes in. It's a practical guide, structured into twelve chapters, each focusin…
Staff Meetings SUCK and How to Make Them Better
Let’s be honest—staff meetings suck and often feel like a waste of time. They should bring people together, share valuable information, and improve the school. Instead, they drain energy, frustrate t…
Teacher Development Trends: What Teachers Really Want
Hey, gang! I am bringing you the real talk on professional development. Let’s be honest: when educators hear “professional development,” it doesn’t always spark excitement. Instead, we brace ourselve…
Top 10 Ways to Retain Great Educators: Building Thriving School Communities
As I walk through schools across our nation, I see an unsettling trend: talented educators leaving the profession. The problem isn't a lack of capable teachers—it's our struggle to retain them. Retai…
Stay on the Path
When we think about education, we often picture a straight and narrow path—a singular road traveled by all, leading to the same destination. Yet, as teachers and learners, education is rarely a one-s…
The Co-Teaching Connection
The episode centers on the topic of co-teaching and its impact on school culture and climate. The hosts invite Jennifer Mazzochi, an experienced co-teacher, to share her insights on building effectiv…
Understanding Special Education
As a former student, educator, and administrator with dyslexia, overcoming learning challenges has always been a part of my life. Over the years, as I’ve worked with students, families, and other edu…
Finding the Balance with Efficiency and Effectiveness
Efficiency and effectiveness are two concepts that often get thrown around together, yet they can feel like distant cousins in the world of education and leadership. For many of us, these terms creat…
Who Are We?
In life, no good stories start with eating a salad. Great success stories begin with a bold move, a moment of courage, a creative risk, or a leap of faith. Many of you have tuned in and read the blog…
Purposeful Parenting
Parents, families, and grownups are a major component of your climate and culture from the classroom, building, and the whole district. Building these critical relationships needs to be purposeful an…
Evaluation Nation
The mood changes if you say the word ‘evaluation’ around classroom teachers. The word evaluation has the stigma of a four-letter word, but it does not have to be that way. Depending on your district’…
Valuing Value
Values should be the driving force behind the climate and culture of your classroom, school, and district. Once you identify your keywords, classroom management becomes even easier. In this episode, …
Creating the Classroom Culture
Welcome to the "Climate and Culture Podcast" hosted by Stand Tall Steve of Stand Tall Enterprises, co-hosted with Meg Diede from IntegratEd!
We are thrilled to introduce this engaging and insightful…