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The Green Room Podcast Series

Join PC as he speaks with rock stars from the world of education as they share their experiences with educational leadership, establishing and maintaining a positive school culture and climate, and other educational musings. Consider this your backstage pass to The Green Room!

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Episode 57: Dr. Melissa Saucier

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2026/01/30

In this episode of the Green Room podcast, I had the chance to connect with Dr. Melissa Saucier, the principal of Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi. Dr. Saucier shares her unique journey into education, which began unexpectedly after Hurricane Katrina. She discusses her leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of relationships and collaboration among staff. Dr. Saucier also highlights her initiatives to improve school culture, including student recognition programs and staff

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Episode 56: Dr. Michelle Carney-Ray Yoder

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2026/01/25

In this episode of the Green Room podcast, I had the chance to connect with my good friend, Dr. Michelle Carney-Ray Yoder, the superintendent of Central Regional School District in New Jersey. We discuss Dr. Yoder's inspiring journey in education, starting from her early days as a paraprofessional and culminating in her current role as a superintendent. Dr. Yoder shares her passion for education and the importance of building relationships within the school community, emphasizing the need for

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"Kids These Days" Episode 1: Alexis Dishman

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2026/01/16

This was an awesome convo with #RockStar student leader, Alexis Dishman, a senior at Gloucester High School in Virginia. Alexis shares her journey as a student leader, highlighting her involvement in various clubs, including the Jostens Renaissance program, and her aspirations to pursue nursing while playing softball at Methodist University. Throughout the conversation, Alexis emphasizes the importance of student recognition and community engagement, detailing initiatives like academic rallies and

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Episode 55: Trisha Bemboom

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2026/01/08

This was an awesome conversation with Trisha Bemboom, coordinator of student activities for the Minnesota Association of Student Leaders. Trisha does so much amazing work to empower student leaders and educators not only in Minnesota, but on a national level as well through her work with the National Association for Student Activities. We discuss how to start a leadership course on your campus, the power of using your influence for good, and so much more!

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Episode 54: Liz Dalzell

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2025/12/18

This was an awesome convo with Liz Dalzell, principal at Horizon Middle School in Colorado Springs, CO. Liz is a #RockStar educator and leads an incredible school full of awesome students and staff. She shares a ton of ideas and insights on how her school has created and sustains a thriving school culture! Check it out!

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Episode 53: Mendi Camacho

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2025/12/15

#RockStar educator and Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame member Mendi Camacho joined The Green Room to share about her journey in education and her role as the leadership teacher and renaissance sponsor at DeLand High School in DeLand, FL. There are a ton of awesome ideas for student and staff recognition in the episode, you're gonna love it!

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Episode 52: Eric Lillis

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2025/11/17

This is an awesome convo with my good friend and absolute #RockStar educator, Eric Lillis. Eric recently retired from education after an incredible career and he shares so many awesome stories and ideas in this episode! Enjoy and go Hawks!!!

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Episode 51: Samantha Grimes

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2025/10/20

Jostens Renaissance Hall of Famer Samantha Grimes joined me on The Green Room to share some of the incredible things that take place at Greenbrier High School in Tennessee! Samantha is a #RockStar teacher with a ton of ideas for positively impacting school culture!

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Episode 50: Melissa Wright

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2025/09/22

For episode 50, we went north of the border to chat with Melissa Wright, #RockStar educator at Kennebecasis Valley High School in New Brunswick, Canada! Melissa shares a ton of awesome culture-building ideas and details the similarities and differences in education between Canada and the United States.

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Episode 49: Cholly Oglesby

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2025/09/17

Cholly Oglesby, principal at Sartartia Middle School in Texas, joins The Green Room to share her story and tell us about the amazing things happening on her campus. From a staffulty scavenger hunt to a chalk the walk community event to a fun twist on celebrating the 100th day of school, you don't want to miss all of the awesome ideas that are shared in this episode!

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Episode 48: Missy Hardison

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2025/09/15

Missy Hardison is a #RockStar educator at Lincoln Elementary School in Franklin, Kentucky. In this episode, she shares about the amazing things they do at her school to positively impact the culture and climate for students and staff. She also details how she provides leadership opportunities for her students, empowering them to serve others through action and service.

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Episode 47: Brad McCloskey & Keri Popadines

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2025/09/10

This episode of the podcast features Brad McCloskey and Keri Popadines, facilitators in the Keystone Central School District in Pennsylvania. These two #RockStar educators have so many great ideas that positively impact their students and colleagues, including an awesome twist on March Madness that resulted in a 97% attendance rate! You're gonna love this episode!

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Episode 46: Jason "JJ" Jedamski

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2024/12/18

"Schools don't get better when one person changes a lot, schools get better when a lot of people change a little bit." This was an awesome conversation with Jason "JJ" Jedamski around school culture with a ton of ideas and strategies to maximize your school's potential. You're gonna love this episode!

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Episode 45: Kevin "KJ" Johnson

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2024/11/25

Kevin Johnson is the principal at the Lucille Umbarger School in Burlington, Washington. When you talk about educators who "get it," that is KJ! He is an incredible educator and an even better human being and he shares so many amazing ideas and insights in this episode! Enjoy!

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Episode 44: Sara Freauf

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2024/11/01

Sara Freauf is the co-founder of Work2BeWell, an organization focused on mental health and wellness. Prior to creating this amazing organization, Sara spent 10 years as a classroom teacher followed by 10 years as the Executive Director of the Oregon Association of Student Councils. She is an absolute #RockStar educator and an amazing advocate for both young people and educators all around the globe!

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Episode 43: Rashaan Davis

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2024/10/18

Rashaan Davis is the Assistant Commissioner for the Colorado High School Activities Association, where he is in charge of Student Leadership, Esports, Music, and Speech and Debate. Rashaan has a heart of gold and shares so many amazing ideas and experiences from his educational journey. You’re gonna love this episode!

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Episode 42: Tommy Long

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2024/10/03

Tommy Long is the assistant principal and athletic director at Annville Cleona High School in Pennsylvania. He joined the podcast to share about all of the amazing things they are doing at Annville Cleona to create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and loved. Tommy is an absolute #RockStar and y’all are gonna love this episode!

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Episode 41: Jared Cudd

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2024/09/24

This is an awesome conversation I had with Jared Cudd, principal at Arapaho-Butler High School in Oklahoma. Arapaho-Buter has one of the absolute BEST cultures I have ever had the opportunity to experience in person, and it is a direct reflection of Jared’s influence and leadership. Check out this episode for insights on how he has created a winning atmosphere for all stakeholders!

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Episode 40: Bentli Lewis

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2024/09/09

This was a super fun conversation with Bentli Lewis, #RockStar principal at Oakbrook Middle School in South Carolina! Bentli shares her thoughts on the importance of creating your school's identity, shifting the culture towards positivity, dismissal dance parties, and so much more!

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Episode 39: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo

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2021/02/02

This is an awesome conversation I had with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo around staff morale and thriving during the chaos of a pandemic. You're gonna love this guy, I guarantee it!

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