EdVantage with David Young

About EdVantage with David Young

Keys to success in education and leadership.

Publisher

David Young

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2023

Latest episode

25 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Feb 2026

   Resiliency and Neuroscience with Horacio Sanchez

   Horacio Sanchez, one of the nation’s most prominent experts on resiliency and applying brain science to improve school outcomes, joins me on the podcast today. Horacio shares some fascinating insights how certain elements of our school culture can impact student behavior, academic achievement, and resiliency. It’s a “behind the curtain” conversation that reveals how our actions as teachers and leaders can make a profound difference in each student’s life.

2. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Cultivating Culture with Jimmy Casas

   Author, podcaster, publisher, and all-around educational leadership expert Jimmy Casas joins the show today. We discuss his journey in education, the process of creating a healthy culture in your school or district, plus lots of great ideas for school leaders. Jimmy will be the Day 1 keynote speaker at Central Kentucky EDUCON on June 10 in Richmond, KY. For more information on EDUCON, visit www.ckec.org/EDUCON (http://www.ckec.org/EDUCON). For more resources from Jimmy, visit his website at www.jimmycasas.com (http://www.jimmycasas.com).

3. 

   2 May 2025

   FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Hiring for Talent with Superintendent Mike Lafavers

   It's hiring season again, and let's face it - there is nothing more important we do as leaders. Those who hire well give the organization an unparalleled opportunity to exponentially "leap forward" to higher levels of achievement. The best leaders know how to target, recognize, and prioritize high levels of talent when considering applicants.Mike Lafavers, former superintendent of Boyle County Schools, joined the podcast a while back to to talk about the importance of searching for, prioritizing, and finding the most talented individuals during the hiring process. .

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,230

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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