Gail Bentley, principal of Del Oro High School in Bakersfield, CA has worked VERY hard to create a school that TRULY takes on the challenge of creating life-long learners. From paint color choice, to the absence of bells, to equitable grading,...her school is striving to accomplish lofty goals. I'd say they've achieved those goals! https://deloro.k…

This week's episode brings an educator to the microphone that is built for human connection and belonging. As ASB (Associated Student Body) Director for his High School (think Stu. Co., Leadership, etc.) he creates moments and teaches classes that prioritize bonding, connection, and showcasing all students' successes! If you have questions or would…

This week Kevin and Tom talk with Joe Beckman. He is relevant and is spreading a message or connection, confirmation, and affirmation. Definitely worth the listen! till360.com joebeckman.comTop 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom focus on hope and human development as a means of doing what matters in schools. Ideas, examples, and hope are only a listen away. Press play!Top 20 Training

This episode Kevin and Tom use a current, real-life example to explain Thought Circles and how to silence them. Enjoy!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom discuss ideas, tools, and strategies to make Day 1 more effective for your students and for you! *And if you're thinking, "well,...I already had our Day 1!" That's ok,...you can put the ideas into practice any time!Top 20 Training

This week's guest is Matt Percival from Eastview High School in Apple Valley, MN. Matt is an Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, a dad, and an amazing educator. Listen to Matt share stories about the IMPACT that can be made when students are engaged and involved and how intentionality is everything. Matt Percival 952-210-7112 Matt.percival@dist…

This week's installment of The Inside Ride brings Melissa Stanley of Minot, North Dakota to the world! Melissa has been working in public education for a long time and is currently in the Professional Learning Coordinator for the district. Listen to her stories of constantly searching for the answer to the question, "What do they (kids, teachers, l…

Kevin and Tom have a great conversation with Jim Johnson. Jim is a basketball coach, speaker, author, and has a beautiful story that landed him on Oprah! Please check out his info. and links below! coachjimjohnson.com J-Mac ESPN video: https://youtu.be/O-nMab6XDNI Who’s Your J-Mac? https://youtu.be/Nyg7gmKXAkU…

This week Kevin and Tom discuss small ways to make a BIG impact on students during your last days with them in school!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom share the need for educators to "hang in there" in these final months of school and discuss ways to do so!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom tackle negativity. It needs to be tackled,...so they tackled it.Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom tackle the age-old challenge of relevancy in school. Some students don't see school as relevant. Kevin and Tom give some tips about how to help them see school as relevant.Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom discuss the impact CONFUSION has on students' willingness to learn and stay engaged. Tune in to hear them cover tips and strategies for helping students get past the roadblock of confusion.Top 20 Training

This week Kevin, Tom, Willow, and Paul team up to share greetings and gratitude! There's also a brief history of how Top 20 began!Top 20 Training

Today's episode brings Mike Haugh of Eastview High School to the Inside Ride. Mike teaches Math as well as an SEL/Leadership class, but he really teaches kids. Enjoy!Top 20 Training

This week brought pure joy to Kevin and Tom's HUGE hearts as they were able to reconnect with Steve Ring, Director of Clinic Operations of the Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, IA. Steve's personal journey of revision and growth is a message of hope for all.Top 20 Training

This week was fantastic because Kevin and Tom were able to catch up with long-time friend, Shari Murphy of Quantum Learning. Her love of life and education come out in this great conversation! quantumlearning.com @qleducation @ShariMurphy14Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom chat with long-time friend Eric Nelson of Fanschool. Eric was a classroom teacher that got curious enough to ask, "how can we get students to own their learning?" Listen and find out how!Top 20 Training

This episode is sure to please ALL listeners! Michael Cole is a visionary, an inspiration for all walks of life, and a the ultimate reflector! As cofounder of Top 20 Training and President and cofounder of Salon Business Training, Michael has impacted countless lives across our wonderful globe. You can find him by searching the following on Faceboo…

This week Kevin and Tom discuss the real pressures of education and some of the reasons for burnout. They also give some solutions and major gratitude to the world's educators!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom chat with Ken Essay, principal of Harriet Bishop Elementary School in MN. Ken shares hope and purpose and we think everyone needs to hear his message! Please enjoy and pass it along!Top 20 Training

This week's episode is a chance to talk with Jay Gross from Morley Stanwood, MI! He is an English, Speech, and Debate teacher. He also teaches as an adjunct professor for English and Speech at Mid Michigan Community College and online with the Blended Learning in the Classroom (BLiC). Twitter: @jgross811 jaygrossproductions.org…

Today Kevin and Tom talk to Dr. Bonita Jungels (Bonnie) of Notre Dame Academy in Minnetonka, Minnesota! She shares her SEL/Top 20 journey as a person and administrator. Her FULL implementation of SEL/Top 20 strategies, concepts, and curriculum at Notre Dame Academy is a great model to share with all of our friends in the education world. Check Notr…

Julia Gray is back (previously guest on Episode 2)!!! Kevin and Tom check in with Julia as she navigates year one of college. She shares some bumps and some successes and she CONTINUES to persevere!!!Top 20 Training

Kevin and Tom had a ball talking with long-time friends and partners in education, Tracy and Sarah of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota! This is part 1 of more to come from these two great educators! Program contact info.: med@smumn.edu Tracy is a former math teacher, and is currently Program Director and facilitator in Saint Mary's University's…

This episode is well worth the listen! Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate is an educator from the Coachella Valley region of California. She is an English teacher, and activities director, a Josten's renaissance leader, and is involved with about a million other wonderful student-first activities! Her story is meant to be told and meant to be heard. Pass it a…

Today's episode is a conversation with Lee Carlson of the Windom School District in southwestern Minnesota. Lee has a true purpose and perspective that enables him to be a highly effective educator.Top 20 Training

It's that time of year to take advantage of some moments for refueling and refreshing. Kevin and Tom discuss some easy-to-implement ways to get it done!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom talk with long-time partner in education, Jerry Griffin from Malone Central Schools in NY! His experience and dedication to education is not only motivating, but a solid model for others in this great field! Enjoy!!!Top 20 Training

Kevin and Tom discuss the ever-present increase in what students need vs. what they're actually getting with Dr. Kimberly Miller of Ohio! As superintendent of a career & technical school, Dr. Kim makes it priority #1 to remove as many obstacles as possible so students can move towards goal achievement. She's doing some amazing work; this is well wo…

Kelly Sherwin is more than a coach and more than an educator from Eastview High School in Minnesota. He makes a difference in students' and athletes' lives. Hear Kelly discuss coaching and its impact as well as hearing about how he had Top 20's Kevin Brennan in class back in high school. Kevin tells the story of how being in Mr. Sherwin's math clas…

GREAT timing for Kevin and Tom to have a GREAT conversation with Dr. Jenny Severson. Topics: self-awareness & self-management, the beauty of how the BRAIN rewires & fires, and ways we can get ourselves on track. Bio: Dr. Jenny Severson believes people matter and relationships change the world. She loves learning and teaching; speaking to teacher/le…

This week Kevin and Tom interview Dwight Carter! There's plenty to learn and a bunch to share in this podcast so prepare yourself for greatness! Dwight's bio and contact info. is below: Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central OH and has been an educator for 27 years. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership…

Kevin and Tom discuss the need for educators to set the stage for learning right away on Day 1,...and that doesn't mean taking out textbooks! Have a listen and share!Top 20 Training

Tommy Murray is a Spanish teacher at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, MN. He is an expert in SEL, Multiple Intelligences, and simply doing what's right for students and student learning!Top 20 Training

This week Kevin and Tom discuss the NEED for educators to rejuvenate themselves in the time they have away from schools and the wonderful chaos of education.Top 20 Training

For today’s ride we have our Top 20 Training Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Willow Sweeney with us. Willow has been a coach and a teacher, and is an amazing all-around human. Today she’ll touch on habits and those ever-circulating feelings of NGE (Not Good Enough).Top 20 Training

Today we are joined by Paul Bernabei. Paul has been a coach, a teacher, a counselor, an administrator, and is now the Director of Top 20 Training. He’s also a grandpa,…and his grandpa wisdom helps us focus on the power of the messages, both positive and negative, that are often sent to children by coaches, parents, teachers, and others.…

This week Tom and I hear Darrin Peppard’s story. Darrin has been a coach, a teacher, a principal, a superintendent, and now a keynote speaker and consultant. Our interview covers his natural journey in education and his current focus on leadership. You can find him @darrinmpeppard on all social media platforms or check him out at www.darrinmpeppard…

This week Kevin and Tom take a deep dive on the power of relationships for learning. When teachers put in authentic work to build rapport and form relationships with students,...learning follows. Listen for quick strategies for the classroom and beyond.Top 20 Training

Julia Gray knows scores DO NOT DEFINE her, or other students. Listen in to hear how Dawn Johnson's Top 20/SEL class at Wayzata High School helped Julia SEE who she really is.Top 20 Training

Kevin and Tom share a thought of the week and then dive into a great interview with our friend and college in education, Eric Lillis. Eric's current role is as Executive Director of Kingman Academy of Learning in Kingman, AZ. Eric discusses being intentional in his work, prioritizing the most important pieces (the students), and shares his insights…

I’m excited to give you a little preview of our new podcast called The Inside Ride, hosted by Top 20 Training's own Kevin Brennan and Tom Cody. The podcast will focus on our own inside rides, meaning our inner lives. Our inner lives consist of all the things that rumble around in our head and hearts that make an impact on not only our own happiness…

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (You then my son be strong…)Kris Raser

Command those who are rich not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:17-18 (Command those who are rich not to be arrogant…)…

Then Jesus asked, “What is the Kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in it branches.” Luke 13:18-19 (What is the Kingdom of God like?)Kris Raser

Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Luke 5:31-32 (It is not the healthy who need a doctor…)Kris Raser

Boldly and without hindrance, he preached the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 28:31 (Boldly and without hindrance…)Kris Raser

For Christ’s love compels us. Because we are convinced that one died for all and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (For Christ’s love compels us…)Kris Raser