BLBS Podcast Articles

Anthony Beckett is the founder of Markify, an EdTech startup transforming classrooms into collaborative learning environments.

Joël McLean is a former principal turned certified leadership coach, committed to helping leaders at every level develop skills and confidence to thrive.

Ryan Hennessey is a former award-winning educator turned heart-led entrepreneur who refuses to accept “good enough.”

Micah Ali is the longest-serving President in the history of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees.

Joe LaTorre is a nationally recognized middle school teacher from Oceanside, NY. Known for building powerful classroom culture and eliminating discipline referrals, Joe helps students read 10–15 books a year

Lena Martinez Kalilian is a former classroom teacher who experienced the limits of traditional schooling firsthand.

Jessica Levine is a sixth-grade science teacher who created “ABCDE Days” — a protocol born from pandemic chaos that now transforms how her students learn, reflect, and grow.

Mitch Weathers is a veteran educator, author, and co-founder of Organized Binder. He’s helped thousands of schools rethink their Tier 1 systems and center equity, consistency, and executive function in the classroom.

Dr. Brandi Kelly is a seasoned educator with 20+ years of experience as a school social worker, principal, and superintendent. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Maxwell Certified Coach who founded Spark HOPE Edu to help leaders cultivate schools