De Facto Leaders

A podcast by Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - Wednesdays

Categories:

Education

165 Episodes

  1. No, kids do not learn to read and write naturally (with Melanie Brethour)

    Published: 12/20/2023

  2. Creating an intentional career and life with alter egos (with Meg Niman)

    Published: 12/13/2023

  3. Cell phones, 1:1 device initiatives, and homework policies in K-12 education (with Dr. John Burkey)

    Published: 12/6/2023

  4. Increasing access to instructional programs in rural districts (with Chris Dodge)

    Published: 11/29/2023

  5. Why aren’t my students generalizing? (social skills groups, organizing tools)

    Published: 11/22/2023

  6. BONUS: Accessible career exploration in K-12 education (with Matthew Chaussee)

    Published: 11/15/2023

  7. Time blindness, anxiety, and behavior management

    Published: 11/9/2023

  8. How to read the room, speak with confidence, and sell your ideas (with Roberta Ndlela)

    Published: 11/1/2023

  9. How to help teens get comfortable with discomfort and pursue meaningful work (with Joey Mascio)

    Published: 10/25/2023

  10. Is K-12 education preparing kids for the workforce? (with The Fabulous Learning Nerds)

    Published: 10/18/2023

  11. Perspective-taking for therapists, educators, and school leaders (with Lynn Hardin)

    Published: 10/11/2023

  12. What are tech and curriculum companies doing for K-12 education? (with Meg Hearn)

    Published: 10/4/2023

  13. Using private practice to offer accessible services and advocate for your profession (with Ebony Green)

    Published: 9/27/2023

  14. Professional learning communities and curriculum reform in public and private education (with Tom Conroy)

    Published: 9/20/2023

  15. Using K-12 education to create opportunities and find your calling (with Dr. Joseph Williams III)

    Published: 9/13/2023

  16. Should I get my doctorate? (with Dr. Christy Borders)

    Published: 9/6/2023

  17. Behind the scenes of a K-12 staffing company (with Ryan Cleaveland)

    Published: 8/30/2023

  18. The Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50

    Published: 8/23/2023

  19. Time perception, anxiety, and future pacing

    Published: 8/16/2023

  20. Meditation for educators and the art of giving 85% (with Danny Bauer)

    Published: 8/9/2023

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On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients. She’ll cover a range of topics designed to help you support students' emotional and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood, including how to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and how to help IEP teams working together to support kids across the day. Whether you want to learn more effective strategies for your therapy session or classroom, be a more influential leader on your team, or find creative ways to use your skills to advance in your career, Dr. Karen has you covered.