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Our Guest, Dr. Terrance McNeil , is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Practice and Leadership at Tennessee State University , where he serves as Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Leaders...
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Meet Dr. Christopher Bonn , President and CEO of BonFire Leadership Solutions LLC . He is a former school district superintendent, the author of Igniting Change: The BonFire Principles for Transforming Toxic Organizations , a...
Guest, Dr. Alisha Pollard , is President of Warriors Helping Achieve Triumph (or “WHAT”). What is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages through enriching experiences and knowled...
Dr. Elsa Núñez is the President of Eastern Connecticut State University , Connecticut’s only public liberal arts institution of higher education. Dr. Núñez shares her lived experiences, and those as a university president loo...
Our Guest, Dr. Terrance McNeil , is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Practice and Leadership at Tennessee State University , where he serves as Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Leaders...
Our Guest, Dr. Taha Duri , is a figure in the fields of architecture and design. Currently, he serves as the “Dean of the College of Design ” at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) . He has a rich academic backgroun...
Our Guest, Dr. Brad Fuster , is Provost and Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs at San Francisco Bay University and Host of EdUp Innovation . Brad Fuster has extensive experience in higher education leadership. As a ...
Our Guest, Prince Johnson , a 26-year veteran educator, is the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year as well as the 2025 Gilder Lehrman New York History Teacher of the Year. A passionate advocate for career and technical ed...
Our Guest, Prince Johnson , a 26-year veteran educator, is the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year as well as the 2025 Gilder Lehrman New York History Teacher of the Year. A passionate advocate for career and technical ed...
Engage in the hashtag#XEListeningTour . Listen to and reflect on a voice that is often overlooked in your community surrounding educational excellence or equity. Share your perspective via voicemail at edupxe.com .
Our Guest, Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace , is a tenured Associate Professor/Coordinator of the. Doctoral Program-Educational Leadership for the College of Education at Jackson State University , a Tier II research university, wh...
Our Guest, Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace , is a tenured Associate Professor/Coordinator of the. Doctoral Program-Educational Leadership for the College of Education at Jackson State University , a Tier II research university, wh...
Our Guest, Dr. Larry J. Walke r, is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida . Previously, he held faculty appointments at Howard University and Loyola University Maryland ....
Our Guest, Awad Ibrahim , is full professor, Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence and holder of the Air Canada Professorship on Anti-Racism. He is a curriculum theorist with special interest in economy of ...
The Thesis (The Why): Listening is more than hearing—it's the engine of transformation. When leaders truly listen, they unlock hidden insights and spark meaningful change. The power of listening turns quiet voices into cataly...
Our Guest, Alicia Harper , is a Superintendent at Achievement First . She is a turnaround strategist, and LinkedIn content creator known for her exceptional leadership in school transformation. As a former principal, she led ...
We revisit a highly listened to episode of EDUP Xcelerated Excellence, featuring award-winning journalist and educator Dr. Jamal Watson. Dr. Watson is a longtime senior leader at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, now The EDU Ledger, where he has …
We highlight a powerful on-location episode of EDUP Xcelerated Excellence, where host Dr. Jacob Easley II visited the campus of the University of San Diego (USD) to sit down with Drs. Kimberly A. White-Smith, Professor and Dean, and Sean Green…
We return to the most listened to episode on Spotify of EDUP Xcelerated Excellence, a timely conversation with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, then-Interim Dean for the School of Education at Hofstra University. A nationally recognized scholar, organizer, and …
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Dr. Jacob Easley II is an internationally accomplished and award-winning educational leader and entrepreneur. He is an expert in educational policy and politics, focusing on educational accountability, effectiveness, and improvement. He has served in various faculty and leadership positions across five different states and the District of Columbia. Dr. Easley is proud of his work as an advocate for equity and access and quality educational opportunities for all students. He has published numerous books, articles, and commentaries on educational accountability, change, equity, and educator preparation. He is the immediate past president of the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NYACTE). Dr. Easley is a National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni (NAHSA) lifetime member and former president of the organization. He is also the founder of the International Congress of School Effectiveness and Improvement’s (ICSEI) Culture, Race, and Intersectionality Network.
