WEP 249: Becoming an Instructional Leader an Interview with Danny Steele and Kelly Croy

The Wired Educator Podcast: Episode 249 – "Becoming an Instructonal Leader" My Interview with Danny Steele This is The Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 249: My conversation with Danny Steele on instructional leadership—and so much more. Danny is a phenomenal leader, an inspiring author, and an all-around incredible human being. In this episode, we dive into his new book, explore what great instructional leadership really looks like in schools, and unpack the wisdom he's sharing with educators everywhere. You're going to love this episode. About Danny Steele Danny Steele worked for 31 years in education as a principal, assistant principal, teacher, coach, and assistant professor of Instructional Leadership. In 2005, Steele was recognized as the "Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year" for the state of Alabama. And in 2016, he was recognized as Alabama's "Secondary Principal of the Year." He has written five books, including two with Todd Whitaker, presented at numerous state and national conferences, and spoken in school districts across the country. Steele has an undergraduate degree in History from Covenant College, a Master's in History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and both an Educational Specialist and an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Samford University. He is the father of three (mostly grown) children and resides with his wife in Birmingham, Alabama. Mentioned in This Podcast Danny Steele's Website: Follow Danny on X: Danny Steele's Books: Essential Truths for Principals Essential Truths for Teachers 365 Quotes for School Leader 365 Quotes for Teachers The Total Teacher: Understanding the Three Dimensions of Effective Teaching Thank you for taking time from your busy week to listen to the show, level up, and make a difference in the lives of students, and remember, it's always a great week to be a Wired Educator! You are awesome! Kelly I would like to speak at your event! Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here . Do you like what you heard? Invite Kelly to speak at your school. Interested in booking Kelly for your Next Event? Yes! Let's Make it happen right HERE! I love opening day keynotes to school districts and conferences, workshops with leaders and any opportunity to help educators reignite their passion, build stronger connections with students and colleagues, improve instruction, and level up as leaders. I hope YOU will reach out to ME! Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker Instagram: @kcroy Website: kellycroy.com and wirededucator.com Podcast: The Wired Educator Podcast Twitter: @kellycroy and of course: Facebook. Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here .

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WEP 249: Becoming an Instructional Leader an Interview with Danny Steele and Kelly Croy is an episode from The Wired Educator Podcast by Kelly Croy.

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This episode was published on Aug 1, 2025.

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