Teach Like A Rock Star Podcast

Steve Satterwhite is a CEO, leadership consultant, and the author of "Above the Line: How the Golden Rule Rules the Bottom Line" - a riveting entrepreneurial story about how putting people first not only makes a difference in peoples' lives, but boosts revenue and profits. His inspiring and powerful story details the highs and lows of starting, building, and sustaining a company that's built on the simple belief that when you lift individuals up, your company thrives. Steve is Founder and CEO of Entelligence IT--one of the fastest growing technology service firms in the US. He has been featured in Forbes, Investors Business Daily, CNBC, M World and his manifesto was featured on the front page of Huffington Post. Steve's mission is to bring real, authentic leadership into businesses and organizations around the world. When he's not hatching plans to categorically transform the way leaders lead and company culture is created, he's spending time with his three beautiful children. To book Steve to speak

Charles Aguillon is the Director of Fine Arts and Academic Enrichment for Lake Travis ISD. A native of Victoria, he began his career in music education in 1993 as a Band Director for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District.  In 1996, Mr. Aguillon joined the Georgetown Independent School District and served in various capacities including Georgetown High School Band Director, GISD Director of Fine Arts, and mostly recently, Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning at East View High School.  He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Texas State University-San Marcos as well as a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix where he has completed work towards a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Mr. Aguillon currently serves on the State UIL Music Technical Advisory Committee as well as serving as President of the Texas Music Educators Association Region 32.  As LTISD Director of Fine Arts and Academic Enrichment, Mr

Teya Sparks is the founder of Sharespace, a Coworking Space and Incubator for the Person Behind the Project (You). She is an expert in Human Mojo and a mother of 2 awesome kids - Evan and Nash.

MANDY TRICHELL is a personal trainer in Houston, Texas with a ton of teacher clients. According to Mandy, “Alter your perception. Take control. Mod your body. The only thing preventing you from kicking ass is the belief that you can’t. It’s my job to show you that you can.” Well, that just about says it all.

RICH REDMOND is an influential touring/recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California. His versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today’s top talents: Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Pam Tillis, Susan Ashton, Deana Carter, Kid Rock and many, many others. As the drumming powerhouse behind Grammy nominated mega star JASON ALDEAN, Rich has recorded TEN #1 singles with over 7 million albums sold and over 13 million single downloads. As a high-energy live showman, Rich plays sold out shows of 25-30,000 fans nightly in amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums across North America. Rich has appeared many times on TV on shows such as: The Voice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Conan, Jimmy Fallon, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Craig Ferguson, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Michael and Kelly Show, Ellen, Austin City Limits, The C

Beth Fuller is the 2012 Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year Also, Beth is the 2012 recipient of the Gheens Institute for Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship Award for Ruff Ruff Readers. Beth is the author of What Did You Learn Today: Implementing Family Message Journals K-12 and Oliver Overcomes Obstacles: Our Resilient Hero.

I'll let Krissy Vernosdale tell you all about herself: "You don’t have to read many blog posts here to know what I am passionate about.  Bottom line: I want school to be one of the most exciting places a child ever visits.  Better than Disney World, as cool as flying to the moon, and most of all?  When they leave our learning space, I want them to remember our time together and take part of it with them.   Everyday is about building connections.  Every moment counts.  As WB Yeats said, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”   Light it.  I want every child to have the best life possible. I strive to make school a place where kids can imagine, create, dream, and explore.  I don’t believe in telling kids what to think, I believe in teaching them HOW to think.  I also believe deeply that you can learn something from every person you meet. Oh, and that the world was meant to be a colorful place where we constantly try to notice the good in others around us. I am currently the In

Before Eric Jarvis was spotted at the 2013 Grammy’s, he was on the Teach Like A Rock Star Podcast! Eric is a native Houstonian, fifth-generation Texan, and lifelong musician. He has worked on over 50 records with various artists (local to international) and continues to produce, arrange, record, mix and/or perform on records in Texas and elsewhere. Listen in as Eric traces much of his current success back to the foundation that was created with the help his teachers and his experiences in the classroom.

DAVID GRACE spent his formative years in school dedicated to athletics, surrounded by his mentors – teachers and coaches. In college, David was a four-year letter winner playing middle linebacker for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelina football team. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree of Science in May of 2006 and his Master’s Degree of Science in December of 2007, he then decided to pursue his new-found passion for music. Today, David continues to use all that he learned from those teachers and coaches – sacrifice, perseverance, dedication, work ethic, integrity, and more – as he travels the nation sharing his music with fans from coast-to-coast.

Dennis Dill is a badass teacher in Florida.

With a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education, Dana Davie has been teaching at McKeel Academy in Lakeland, Florida since 2008. She believes that it is her responsibility to teach each student according to their individual needs and interests; to provide students with many opportunities to experience learning within an 21st century learning environment, through the use of computers and other technology tools; and, to make learning fun and exciting for EVERYONE!

Tim Kenney is a math teacher at Mandarin Oaks Elementary School in Duval County, Florida where he is also the founding president of the Duval Elementary Math Council, which strives to promote mathematics, assist with professional development and create mathematical communities within our schools. In addition, he is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Tina Sabuco is the Artistic Director and Foundress of ARTS ALIVE! Inc. Tina and I talk about how she blends her drama and dance backgrounds to offer an expressive arts program for students of all ages and abilities. Her students include babies and their parents, children of all ages, seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and special needs populations. Also, Tina is impassioned about teacher education. She combines unique teaching methodologies with her extensive teaching experience to provide workshops in arts education for classroom teachers. She has contributed to several books on early childhood dance and creative movement and taught “Arts and the Child” to education majors as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Clear Lake. Most importantly, Tina is one of my favorite people on the planet. I’m sure you’ll see why . . .

Juan "Juan Ito" Gill comes to us from Miami-Dade County Schools in Florida.  Juan shares his story starting from his early years growing up in Cuba to today as a 2nd grade teacher at Gulfstream Elementary School.  He teaches at a school with amazing leadership where the cooperative spirit of the staff nurtures a love of learning in their students with the intention of creating productive citizens.  Not only is Juan a Rock Star in the classroom, but outside, as well, as the singer for the band Franklin’s Wheel.  During our time together Juan and I not only talk about kids and teaching, but we even talk about and listen to a song he wrote for one of his student’s who tragically passed away. For more on Franklin’s Wheel, you can visit their website, or like them on facebook, or download music on iTunes.

Jason Hallman made his way to the classroom by following a path that is very different from that of most teachers.  Listen in as Jason and I cover everything from the influence and impact of his teachers to how following his passion has lead him to develop one of the most successful high school auto academies in the nation.  Don’t miss this one!

Mabry Allen and I had a GREAT time talking about teaching!  We covered it all – everything from growing up in “small town Texas” to his experience as a 1st year teacher to the amazing work he’s currently doing with his PALs and Teen Leadership classes at Cy-Springs High School in Cypress, Texas.  Mabry even shares some insight into how he creates a loving and supportive family in his classroom. I love hanging out and chatting with educators that are still so FIRED-UP about teaching kids!!

YVONNE TAYLOR is a remarkable woman – she’s an educator, a writer, an editor, a mentor, a business owner, a mom, and more.  We spent time talking about the teachers that helped her become who she is today as she moved around the globe as part of a military family.  And, we discussed how she is now using her passion for writing as a vehicle for making the world a better place – not just for her readers, but also for those young adults she serves as a writing coach, teacher, and mentor.  Want to learn the ingredients of a world class college application essay?  Trust me, she has the recipe.

Dennis Welch breaks it down as only Dennis can do: books, writing, following your passion, forgiveness, kids, and even describes his role with the metal band “Testament.”