The EdLeadership Pair: Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
As two long-time school leaders, we discuss contemporary issues that today's school leaders face. We offer insights and advice for leaders, and share some of our favorite leadership experiences. You will also catch a few married couple jokes sprinkled throughout : )
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Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🎧 Episode Overview
The school year may be winding down, but for principals, the work is not slowing down. While teachers and students are counting down to summer, school leaders are carrying the pressure of making sure August does no...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🎧 Episode Overview
Most leaders prepare for interviews the wrong way.
They memorize questions. Practice polished answers. Study accountability ratings. Try to sound impressive.
But the leaders who actually get hired prepare differently...
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A great interview does not guarantee a great hire.
In this episode, Courtney and Mario break down one of the most overlooked leadership failures in education: how schools hire the wrong people and why it keeps happening.
Most leaders think the problem is a weak candidate pool.
But the truth is more uncomfortable:
👉 The problem is the hiring process.
From hiring based on “gut feeling” to mistakin...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Bio: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us
Guest: Tina H. Boogren https://www.tinaboogren.com/
🎯 Episode Overview
Keeping teachers in the profession is one of the biggest challenges facing schools today—but here’s the uncomfortable truth:
👉 Most schools aren’t losing teachers because they can’t teach…
👉 They’re losing them because they don’t feel supported.
In this ...
How to grow willing teachers and confront the ones destroying your culture
🎯 Episode Summary
Supporting veteran teachers is one of the most complex and misunderstood responsibilities of school leadership. This episode breaks down Sprouts and Shadows and how to support or confront each to protect your culture.
🔥 Key Takeaway
“If you don’t address shadows directly, they will infect your entire culture.”
🌱 Understanding ...
Why experienced teachers aren’t one group—and how misunderstanding them leads to failed leadership, stalled culture, and lost influence.
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Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🎧 Episode Overview
In this episode, Courtney and Mario break down one of the most misunderstood challenges in leadership: leadin...
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In this episode, Courtney and Mario take on a hard truth that many schools still avoid: most campuses do not have an instructional strategy problem. They have an instructional leadership problem. When leaders fail to define what quality instruction actually looks like, teachers are left to guess, and students end up experiencing inconsistent learning from room to room.
The conversation pu...
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If you’re a veteran leader, do you ever stop needing mentorship?
In this episode, Courtney and Mario reflect on their conversation with longtime mentor Dr. Phil Warrick and unpack the leadership lessons that have shaped their careers for over 20 years.
They explore how even experienced leaders still need guidance, how mentorship evolves over time, and why the best leaders never stop learning from o...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Guest: Dr. Phil Warrick
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Great leaders do not usually leave because the work is hard. They leave because of the clima...
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Daily habits, smarter priorities, and real boundaries that keep the job from taking over.
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
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Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
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Join our growing community of school leaders navigating...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🔗 Connect With Us
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Join our growing community of school leaders navigating today’s ...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us Podcast: The EdLeadership
Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🔗 Connect With Us
📸 Instagram: @edleadership_pair
▶️ YouTube: The EdLeadership Pair
🌐 Website & Newsletter: www.theedleadershippair.com
Join our growing community of school leaders navigating today’s challenges together. Let us kn...
Hosts: Courtney Acosta & Mario Acosta
Bios: https://www.theedleadershippair.com/about-us
Podcast: The EdLeadership Pair – Unfiltered Conversations for Today’s School Leaders
🔗 Connect With Us
- 📸 Instagram: @edleadership_pair
- ▶️ YouTube: The EdLeadership Pair
- 🌐 Website & Newsletter: www.theedleadershippair.com
Join our growing community of school leaders navigating today’s challenges together. L...
Episode summary: We discuss contemporary issues that today's school leaders face. We offer insights and advice for leaders and share some of our favorite leadership experiences. You will also catch a few married couple jokes sprinkled throughout : )
In this episode, we discuss things we wish we had known as new leaders. We share practical strategies and ideas for leaders of all experience levels to hel...
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