Episode 138

Episode 138: Against the Wind with Dr. Donya Ball

Published on: 12th May, 2024

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Dr. Donya Ball is a transformative superintendent in California, a passionate author, and an inspiring national keynote speaker. She excels in leading her staff to inspire and motivate students to pursue their passions, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also is a professor of administrative leadership and teacher education, bringing over two decades of experience in mentoring and coaching to her roles.

As a seasoned guide for top executives, Dr. Ball navigates the complex storms of leadership. She is the author of two impactful books, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023), which delve into the real-world challenges of leadership. Her expertise has not only captivated audiences nationwide but also caught the attention of media outlets like USA Today, showcasing her as a thought leader in educational and executive leadership.

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Website: www.donyaball.com Twitter (X): @SuptDonya Instagram: dr__d__

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Email Donya: dr.donyaball@gmail.com

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Leaning into Leadership
A Road to Awesome Podcast
We all want to see successes in both our personal and professional lives. Often, that requires strong leadership. In a time when leadership can be more challenging than ever, this podcast is dedicated to cultivating leaders by elevating the voices of leaders and promoting positivity. Join Dr. Darrin Peppard, lifelong educator and best-selling author, for this mixed platform podcast (some solo, some guest interview) for inspiration and insight, and some great leadership stories from those are living it, excelling at it, and celebrating it. Together, let's lean into leadership.

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Darrin Peppard

Darrin Peppard is an author, publisher, speaker, and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership and education. Darrin is an expert in school culture and climate, as well as coaching and growing emerging leaders, and is the author of the best selling book Road to Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game.

Darrin was named the 2016 Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year by WASSP/NASSP and was the 2015 Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year. In 2017, Darrin earned his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Wyoming. Darrin was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame in 2019.

Darrin now shares his experiences from over 25 years in education, specifically those learned as an education leader during the past 13 years. As a ‘recovering’ high school principal, Darrin shares lessons learned and effective strategies from over 25 years in public education to help leaders (both adults and students) to become more effective and positively impact the world around them. Connect with Darrin at roadtoawesome.net