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Unfiltered Education

Brian J. Stephens

Booking Overview

An education leadership interview show focused on public-school challenges, featuring occasional superintendents, policymakers, education-foundation executives, and other senior education leaders alongside solo expert episodes. PR agencies could credibly pitch district and state education leaders, public-policy specialists, education-foundation executives, and experts with practical results in enrollment, school choice, absenteeism, funding, or family engagement; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 512 subscribers

Instagram: 158 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@caissaps.com

elizabeth@caissaps.com

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Host

Brian J. Stephens - CEO and founder of Caissa K12, an organization that helps public school districts strengthen enrollment, recruitment, retention, and family engagement. He has worked with more than 100 public schoo...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders of public school districts, education foundations, state or local education organizations, policymaking institutions, or education-focused community partnerships, with direct experience addressing enrollment, funding, school choice, absenteeism, or family engagement.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a school district, statewide education organization, or education foundation, Developing funding or community partnership models for public schools, Implementing strategies that improve enrollment, retention, attendance, or family engagement

Recent Guest Discussions

Amity Schuyler - Education Foundations, Public-school Funding, State Matching Funds, Business And Community Partnerships, Family Engagement, School Choice, Declining Enrollment, And Chronic Absenteeism

Recent Topics

Public Education, School Districts, Enrollment, School Choice, Education Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unfiltered Education
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Why Being Too Polite is Ruining Your Reputation

October 01, 2026

Did you like this episode?Smart professionals often fall into the trap of telling people what they want to hear to avoid immediate conflict. It's a natural response that prioritizes short term comfort over long term success. But choosing surface level politeness instead of honest communication ultimately erodes credibility, weakens relationships, and destroys trust over time. The most respected leaders are not the ones who avoid difficult conversations. They are the ones who communicate ...

Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth: Building Community Trust

September 23, 2026

Did you like this episode?Public schools are competing for families, but the bigger battle may be trust. Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, Superintendent of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD, joins Brian to challenge the national narrative around public education and unpack school choice, accountability, and what it takes to earn families’ confidence. Plus, he shares how EMS ISD is turning strategy into action with its Balanced Scorecard and “EMS 11.”

Why Teachers Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs

September 17, 2026

Did you like this episode?Teachers are already doing what entrepreneurs do every day: managing people, solving problems, adapting on the fly, and making something work with limited resources. Former teacher and WIT founder Sarah Hernholm joins Brian to explain why educators should start thinking like entrepreneurs and give students more ownership, too. Sarah challenges the traditional school model and asks what it really takes to prepare kids for the real world.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Unfiltered Education?

Unfiltered Education is hosted by Brian J. Stephens. Its publicly listed emails are info@caissaps.com and elizabeth@caissaps.com. 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 Unfiltered Education?

The publicly listed emails for Unfiltered Education: info@caissaps.com and elizabeth@caissaps.com.

How many listeners does Unfiltered Education have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Unfiltered Education?

Unfiltered Education typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leaders of public school districts, education foundations, state or local education organizations, policymaking institutions, or education-focused community partnerships, with direct experience addressing enrollment, funding, school choice, absenteeism, or family engagement. Common among recent guests: Leading a school district, statewide education organization, or education foundation; Developing funding or community partnership models for public schools; Implementing strategies that improve enrollment, retention, attendance, or family engagement. Recent guests include Amity Schuyler.

How hard is it to get booked on Unfiltered Education?

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

What topics does Unfiltered Education cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Education, School Districts, Enrollment, School Choice, and Education Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@caissaps.com

elizabeth@caissaps.com

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