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TEPSA Talk

Todd Nesloney

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on Texas public education and school leadership, it typically features external educators, school leaders, and education entrepreneurs sharing practical expertise. PR agencies can pitch experienced principals, district leaders, instructional coaches, education authors, and founders of learning programs; booking appears moderately competitive, with a strong fit for candidates who offer actionable strategies for schools.

Metrics

Episodes: 159

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 402 subscribers

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mark@tepsa.org

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Host

Todd Nesloney - Educator, author, and speaker focused on school leadership and student-centered school culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Experienced educators, school and district leaders, instructional specialists, education authors, and education entrepreneurs with practical expertise relevant to schools.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership experience in schools or districts, Expertise in instructional practice or school improvement, Development of education programs, resources, or professional learning, Authorship or recognized work in an education specialty

Recent Guest Discussions

Lauren Kaufman - Classroom Observations As Coaching, Teacher Feedback, Trust, And Instructional Leadership.

Adam Bellow - Critical Thinking, Challenge-based Learning, Collaboration, Productive Struggle, And The Role Of AI In Education.

Kim Bearden - Family Engagement, School-community Relationships, And Practical Ways To Build Welcoming School Environments.

Nick Yoder - Building Student Connections, Staff Morale, And Relationship-centered School Environments.

Barbara Blackburn - Academic Rigor, Critical Thinking, Productive Struggle, And Supporting Students Through Challenging Work.

Recent Topics

Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaching, Family Engagement, School Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why Observations Should Feel Like Coaching, Not a Gotcha with Lauren Kaufman

October 18, 2026

Observation does not have to feel like a gotcha. Lauren Kaufman shows school leaders how to turn classroom walkthroughs into real coaching moments that build trust, improve instruction, and make feedback actually stick.With 21 years in education—from classroom teacher to reading specialist, instructional coach, assistant principal, and district literacy leader—Lauren shares the mindset shift that changed how she leads: be the leader you always needed. That simple question shapes everything fr...

Why Critical Thinking Is the Skill AI Can't Replace with Adam Bellow

October 04, 2026

Critical thinking is not a buzzword - it's the skill that helps students, staff, and school leaders thrive when the answer is not obvious. Todd Nesloney sits down with Adam Bellow, the educator-turned-entrepreneur behind Breakout EDU, for a conversation about why challenge, play, and productive struggle matter more than ever in classrooms and school culture. Adam shares how his own experiences as a deeply curious, sometimes "selective" learner shaped his belief that students should not just ...

Why Schools Need Solutions, Not More To-Do Lists with Kim Bearden

September 20, 2026

Most schools are trying to improve family engagement with more meetings, reminders, and obligations—but Kim Bearden says that's backwards. Real breakthroughs happen when families feel welcomed, known, and connected before difficult conversations ever begin.In this episode of the Todd Nesloney sits down with Kim Bearden, co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy, to discuss practical ways schools can build trust and create stronger family partnerships. Kim shares ideas for: • Making open house mo...

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Frequently asked questions

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TEPSA Talk
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How do I get in touch with TEPSA Talk?

TEPSA Talk is hosted by Todd Nesloney. Its publicly listed email is mark@tepsa.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for TEPSA Talk?

The publicly listed email for TEPSA Talk: mark@tepsa.org.

How many listeners does TEPSA Talk have?

Podseeker estimates TEPSA Talk reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for TEPSA Talk?

TEPSA Talk typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced educators, school and district leaders, instructional specialists, education authors, and education entrepreneurs with practical expertise relevant to schools. Common among recent guests: Leadership experience in schools or districts; Expertise in instructional practice or school improvement; Development of education programs, resources, or professional learning. Recent guests include Lauren Kaufman, Adam Bellow, and Kim Bearden.

How hard is it to get booked on TEPSA Talk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does TEPSA Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaching, Family Engagement, and School Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mark@tepsa.org

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