What does it mean to lead effectively when there are no simple solutions?

In this guest episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with educator, anthropologist, researcher, and author Dr. Annalies Corbin to explore the concept of wicked problems and what educational leaders can learn from them. Together, they discuss how schools can foster agency, resilience, cultural responsiveness, and meaningful learning experiences while navigating increasingly complex educational challenges.

Drawing from decades of research and practice, Dr. Corbin shares actionable strategies for helping students and educators move beyond compliance toward curiosity, problem-solving, and authentic engagement.

• What wicked problems are and why education itself can be considered a wicked problem
• The difference between technical solutions and complex adaptive challenges
• How leaders can foster resilience and agency in students and staff
• Why student voice and co-design matter in learning environments
• The importance of culturally responsive and learner-centered education
• Practical ways educators can begin transforming traditional classrooms
• The five foundational elements of sustainable educational innovation

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Connect with guest Dr. Annalies Corbin

• Website: https://www.pastfoundation.org/annalies-corbin

In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons explores several influential change leadership theories and examines how they can strengthen staff discourse, shared decision-making, and transformational school improvement. Drawing from her doctoral research in leadership and change, as well as her experience supporting turnaround schools, Lindsay shares practical frameworks that educational leaders can use to foster equity, inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue.

This episode connects leadership theory to the everyday reality of school improvement efforts, showing how discourse serves as the bridge between vision and action.

• How leadership theories can inform school change initiatives
• Why staff discourse is essential for successful implementation
• The relationship between leadership, power, and organizational culture
• How to build collaborative structures that support equitable decision-making
• Strategies for fostering trust, inclusion, and collective leadership
• Practical ways to improve dialogue, discussion, and decision-making processes

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In this powerful episode of Time for Teachership, Lindsay Lyons speaks with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, about transforming how we teach and experience mathematics. Together, they challenge the traditional view of math as memorization and computation and reframe it as a language for solving real-world problems.

From addressing math anxiety to bridging learning gaps for older students, this conversation explores how conceptual understanding, student confidence, and meaningful application can radically shift math education for learners of all ages.

If you've ever wondered how to support students who feel "behind" in math—or how to make math more joyful, relevant, and accessible—this episode is for you.

• Why math should be taught as a tool for solving real-world problems
• The difference between procedural fluency vs. conceptual understanding
• How math anxiety is reinforced—and how to reduce it
• Why students often already have math background knowledge (they just don't recognize it)
• The role of language and labeling in math learning
• How AI is changing the way we think about mathematical thinking and problem-solving
• Supporting older students who have gaps in foundational math skills
• Why silence in math learning increases anxiety—and how conversation changes everything
• Practical ways families and educators can reinforce math learning at home and in the classroom

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Connect with guest Dr. Aditya Nagrath

• Elephant Learning (Parents): https://elephantlearning.com
• Elephant Learning (Schools): https://schools.elephantlearning.com