This Educator Has Questions
Each episode in this series will attempt to answer a pressing question facing educators today. Whether you are an educator, any other education stakeholder, or someone interested in what’s going on in service professions today, come listen to us tackle tough issues from a variety of perspectives. Click here for a deeper dive into the content, to share your stories, or to suggest a question I should tackle: https://www.getonthegrowthtrain.com/podcast
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Why do some educational workplaces feel like a second home and exhibit phenomenal success while others work hard to develop and follow proper processes but often fall short in outcomes? In this episode, host and teacher Julie McCain interviews educational consultant and former superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle to dive into his experience with organizational culture and the role it plays in performance. She explores how creating a thriving culture doesn't happen through "magic"--instead, it is a replicable possibility with actionable steps.
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https://www.getonthegrowthtrain.com/podcastepisodes/21-how-can-we-create-a-thriving-culture
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
The question this episode focuses on, What has been happening to us?, explores the challenges in education that are making the job feel increasingly difficult to navigate and provides some beginning solutions. If you are an educator struggling to identify the root causes of frustrations or challenges or feel stuck in how to work through them, come listen in. My favorite co-worker, Tommy Oliver, is the guest.
Click here for a deeper dive into the content, to share your stories, or to suggest a question I should tackle: https://www.getonthegrowthtrain.com/podcast