Voices for Excellence

By Dr. Michael T Conner

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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 inspiration you need to elevate your impact. Subscribe to Voices for Excellence and stay at the forefront of educational and leadership excellence!

Episode Date
The Circles of Genius We're Wasting: Why Lived Experience Matters More Than Motivation with Shokry Elady
May 18, 2026
Keeping People at the Center of AI Integration with Matthew Berkshire
May 04, 2026
When the Superintendent Becomes the Chief Advocate, Everything Shifts
Apr 20, 2026
From Creative Minds to Future Ready Centers: Rob Dickson Reimagines K-12
Apr 06, 2026
National AI Literacy Day with Erin Mote: Why Doing Something Beats Doing Nothing
Mar 23, 2026
Julia Fallon on Infrastructure, Not Programs: Redesigning Around AI
Mar 12, 2026
People Before Programs: Servant Leadership, Trust, and Ethical AI with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
Feb 23, 2026
Authentic Leadership in Education: Dr. Paul Miller on Transforming Trauma into Triumph
Feb 19, 2026
AI, Empowerment, and the End of Average: Mike Yates Rewrites the Learning Playbook
Feb 16, 2026
Why Intentions Aren’t Enough: Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones on Designing Outcomes That Matter
Feb 14, 2026
From Fragmented Schools to Unified System — Dr. Lloyd Jackson on Transformational Leadership
Feb 12, 2026
From Substitute to Superintendent: Dr. Simone Griffin on Leading with Courage and Care
Feb 09, 2026
Purpose, Profit, and the People—Dr. David Heiber’s Radical Model for Impact-First Ventures
Feb 05, 2026
Leading the LeaderShift: Brian Roberson on Reimagining Education from the Inside Out
Feb 02, 2026
Breaking the Score Barrier — Dr. Mark King and Melinda Cook on Redefining Student Success
Jan 19, 2026
Systems with Soul: Roxanna Villaseñor on Leading with Resilience, Innovation and Hope
Jan 02, 2026
Breaking the Silos, Centering the Student — Dr. Jody Bloyer on Systemic Innovation
Dec 22, 2025
Leading from Love and Data: Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro on Transforming School Culture
Dec 08, 2025
Beyond the Algorithm - Kunal Dalal on Raising Creative, Connected Learners in an AI World
Nov 24, 2025
Designing Schools That Listen: Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush on Portraits, Purpose, and People
Nov 10, 2025
The Seatbelt of Strategy: How AI Ethics Keeps Innovation Human
Oct 27, 2025
Leading Beyond the Textbook: Building Schools That Feel Alive
Oct 13, 2025
Shaping the Future of Access and Opportunity with Riverside Insights
Sep 29, 2025
Transforming Strategic Plans Into Classroom Realities for Every Learner
Sep 23, 2025
Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence: Leading Every Student to Success
Sep 07, 2025
Leading AI Transformation from the Classroom to the Capitol
Aug 24, 2025
Reimagining Education for a Generation That’s Already Ahead
Aug 11, 2025
Leading AI Transformation from the Classroom to the Capitol
Aug 11, 2025
Leading AI Transformation from the Classroom to the Capitol
Aug 10, 2025
Two Brains Are Better Than One: Reinventing Learning with AI
Jul 27, 2025
What Happens When You Lead with Justice—Even If It Costs You?
Jul 13, 2025
Disrupt. Rethink. Redesign: The Platform Powering the Next Era of Education
Jun 29, 2025
How Do You Lead Tech Innovation Without Losing the Human Touch?
Jun 13, 2025
Bold Blueprints and Collective Genius: Leading in the A/C Era
Jun 02, 2025
Building a Better Pipeline: Teachers, Tech, and Transformation
May 19, 2025
Embracing and Understanding Technology/AI in the AC-Stage of Education
May 05, 2025
The Future of Education in an Emergent Educational Environment
Apr 22, 2025
Defining Innovative and Transformative Leadership for Generation Alpha and Generation Beta
Apr 07, 2025
Creating Rigorous Learning Environments in the AC-Stage of Education
Mar 24, 2025
Focus and Clarity in the AC-Stage of Education
Mar 10, 2025
Innovation, Creativity, and Excellence in Rural Education During the AC-Stage (After COVID-19)
Feb 27, 2025
Leveraging Effective Partnerships and Educational Strategy for Acceleration in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 24, 2025
Shifting the Dynamics of Leadership and Education in the AC-Stage
Feb 20, 2025
EdTech and Education for Instructional Innovation and Excellence in the AC-Stage
Feb 17, 2025
Ethics, Equity, and Excellence with AI in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 13, 2025
Elevating the Evolution of Innovation, AI, and Technology in the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19)
Feb 10, 2025
Leveraging Innovation and Excellence in Rural School Communities during the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 06, 2025
Level-Setting Leadership in the New Paradigm of the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 03, 2025
Leadership: Influence and Impact in the AC-Stage of Education
Jan 20, 2025
Unwrapping Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Complexity in the AC-Stage of Education
Jan 06, 2025
Defining the Creative Tension of Leadership, Instruction, and Future Trends to Leverage a Model for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19)
Dec 23, 2024
The Paradox of Achieving Coherence with AI in the Education Operating Model
Dec 09, 2024
Leveraging Intention and Strategic Work in the AC-Stage of Education
Nov 25, 2024
Creating Synergy with Education Leaders and EdTech Providers in the AC-Stage
Nov 09, 2024
Creating Excellence and Equity in EdTech for AC-Stage Acceleration
Nov 04, 2024
Unpacking the Inevitable: CTE and AI as the Disruptors in the AC-Stage of Education
Oct 21, 2024
The Leadership Paradox Unpacked for AC-Stage Success
Oct 08, 2024
Disruptive Innovation in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 23, 2024
Addressing Excellence and Equity for an Inclusive Learning Ecosystem in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 09, 2024
Leadership as a Disposition for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19)
Aug 27, 2024
Creating a New Paradigm and Business Model for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education
Aug 12, 2024
The AI Paradox in Education: Unpacking the Complexities for Sustained Success
Jul 29, 2024
Embracing the AI Revolution in the AC-Stage of Education
Jul 15, 2024
The Inevitable Change in Teacher Preparation and Recruitment Practices to Achieve ALL in the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19)
Jul 01, 2024
Education Technology in the Ecosystem in the AC-Stage
Jun 17, 2024
Creating Excellence through Innovative and Influential Leadership in the AC-Stage of Education
Jun 03, 2024
Debunking the Political Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AC-Stage of Education
May 20, 2024
Leading and Thriving through the Evolutionary Changes in the AC-Stage of Education
May 06, 2024
Transformation, Relevance, and Leadership Rigor in the AC-Stage of Education
Apr 22, 2024
Discussing the Inevitable Future Trends of the AC-Stage of Education
Apr 08, 2024
Defining Instructional and Operational Equity for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education
Mar 25, 2024
Defining Meaningful Transformation in the AC-Stage of Education: Being Future-Focused to Challenge the Status Quo
Mar 11, 2024
Preparing Students for Career Readiness in the Early Childhood Sector: An Innovation Model to Close the Preparation Gap in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 29, 2024
Moving Agency and Excellence to Achieve ALL
Feb 26, 2024
Defining Instructional and Leadership Effectiveness in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 22, 2024
Being Mindful with Mindfulness in the AC-Stage of Education.
Feb 19, 2024
Defining the AC-Stage of Education for Excellence and Innovation
Feb 16, 2024
Moving Beyond the Status Quo in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 12, 2024
Eliciting Urgency with Strategy in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 08, 2024
Pathway to Excellence and Equity in the AC-Stage of Education (After COVID-19)
Feb 05, 2024
Career and Workforce Readiness: The New Demand in the AC-Stage of Education
Jan 22, 2024
Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Why Now?
Jan 08, 2024
Defining and Leveraging for Innovation and Excellence in the AC-Stage of Education
Dec 27, 2023
Understanding Learning Systems and Responsive Pedagogy in the AC-Stage of Education
Dec 11, 2023
One Year Later: Where are We Now in the AC-Stage of Education?
Nov 27, 2023
Leading and Thriving Through the Evolutionary Changes in the AC-Stage of Education
Nov 13, 2023
Defining the Whole Child, Whole School, and Whole Community Approach in the AC-Stage of Education
Oct 23, 2023
Mining the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Gap in the AC-Stage of Education
Oct 09, 2023
Communications for ALL and Branding Equity and Excellence in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 28, 2023
Defining Your Leadership Signature with Excellence and Equity in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 25, 2023
Being Future-Driven in the AC-Stage of Education: What Does it Look Like in the Second Year of DELTA 2030
Sep 21, 2023
Using Innovation and the Power of Community to Reach Equity and Excellence for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 18, 2023
Can Higher-Education Become Future-Driven to Support Generation Z and Generation Alpha in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 14, 2023
Inclusionary Practices to Achieve ALL with Historically Excluded Students in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 11, 2023
Leadership that Defies the Status Quo in the AC-Stage of Education
Sep 07, 2023
Leadership and Wellness for Leaders in the AC-Stage of Education
Aug 29, 2023
Supporting ALL Students through Policies and Practices in the AC-Stage of Education
Aug 14, 2023
What Does True Equity and Excellence Work Look Like in the AC-Stage of Education
Jul 31, 2023
Developing Teaching and Learning Organization Rooted in Excellence, Equity, and Innovation
Jul 17, 2023
Making Excellence, Innovation, and Equity Work in our Teaching and Learning Organizations
Jul 03, 2023
The Educational Imperative: Becoming Future-Driven in the AC-Stage of Education
Jun 19, 2023
Challenging the Status Quo for Prosperity in the AC-Stage of Education
Jun 12, 2023
Tom Vander Ark - Creating a New Education and Disruptive Paradigm in the AC-Stage of Education
May 30, 2023
Creating a Culture of Love in the AC-Stage of Education
May 25, 2023
Using the Collective Voices to Achieve Excellence and Equity for ALL in the AC-Stage of Education
May 15, 2023
Leading and Accelerating in the AC-Stage of Education
May 01, 2023
Developing a Profound Teaching and Learning Environment through Innovation and Excellence
Apr 17, 2023
How do we Survive, Thrive, and Sustain in the AC-Stage of Education
Apr 03, 2023
Can We Identify and Create Instructional and Institutional Systems for ALL?
Mar 21, 2023
How Do We Make Our Schools Becoming Future Ready in the AC-Stage of Education?
Mar 07, 2023
Dismantling Barriers and Inequities for ALL
Feb 27, 2023
Creating Environments of ALL and Inclusivity
Feb 23, 2023
Can We Identify and Create Instructional and Institutional Systems for ALL?
Feb 20, 2023
Leading with Meaning in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 16, 2023
Leveraging Strategic Leadership to Close Excellence and Innovation Gaps in the AC-Stage of Education
Feb 13, 2023
Equity and Innovation as a Strategy to Address Mental Health and Wellness for ALL
Feb 09, 2023
Moving the Innovation and Excellence Needle for ALL
Feb 06, 2023
Can Excellence and Equity in a Traditional Model be Achieved for ALL?
Jan 16, 2023
Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Environments for ALL
Jan 03, 2023
Manifesting Innovation, Excellence, and Equity in your Teaching and Learning Organization
Dec 20, 2022
Why is Leading Change so Hard When We Know it Must Occur?
Nov 28, 2022
Thriving, Not Surviving in the AC-Stage of Education
Nov 15, 2022
Health and Education: Why Did it Take COVD-19 for Urgency in Our Schools?
Nov 07, 2022
Revolutionizing Education in the AC Stage of Education
Oct 24, 2022
Equity in Education
Oct 03, 2022