# LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

## Let’s Get LinkedUp!

Tune in to LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education to hear from Jerri Kemble and Jamie Saponaro as they seek global perspectives on educational topics that matter. With so many people to hear from and so many lessons to learn - they are gaining insights from education leaders worldwide. Powered by ClassLink, they are linking up the movers and shakers who make it happen!

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## Get To Know Your Hosts

### Jerri Kemble

[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerri-kemble-58307b28)

Former Assistant Superintendent, Lawrence Public Schools, KS

Jerri Kemble has been a passionate educator for over 40 years. She has played many roles, serving school districts as a teacher, counselor, principal, and superintendent. Jerri has had a successful track record of disrupting the educational status quo by working with stakeholders to create positive change. Jerri loves to connect individuals and ideas; bringing innovative people and practices from across the globe to break boundaries in education.

### Jamie Saponaro

[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesaponaro/)

Director of Community & Professional Learning, ClassLink

Learning and always growing, Jamie Saponaro is an educator with a passion for sharing topics in education that are near and dear to her heart. Her background as an instructional strategies consultant, educational coach and mentor, technology administrator, and middle school teacher have brought her to ClassLink as Director of Community and Professional Learning where she co-hosts the LinkedUp podcast and its boundary-breaking guests.

## Explore the Series

Watch the episodes below and make sure to subscribe to the series on your preferred channel.

### Episodes
- **Unclench Your Fist**  
  Date: August 30, 2026  
  Description: What happens when we stop gripping so tightly to control, perfection, old expectations, and the belief that leaders should have every answer? Jerri and Jamie sit down with educator, leader, and author Glenn Robbins to explore the central idea behind his new book, Unclench Your Fist.

- **Amplifying Voices**  
  Date: August 23, 2026  
  Description: What if your story could reach far beyond your classroom? In this episode of LinkedUp, Jerri and Jamie sit down with education editor Jacquie Gardy to explore what it takes to turn an educator’s experiences, ideas, and passion into a book that can influence and inspire others.

- **Building a Culture of Collaboration**  
  Date: August 16, 2026  
  Description: What if group work keeps failing because we’ve been doing it wrong? In this episode, Jerri Kemble turns the mic on co-host Jamie Saponaro to talk about her new book, Transforming Classrooms and what it takes to what it takes to build true collaboration.

- **Make Your Move**  
  Date: August 2, 2026  
  Description: What's keeping you from making your next move? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with award-winning educator, inspirational speaker, and author Marlon Styles, Jr. to discuss his new book, Make Your Move and the mindset shifts that turn intention into action.

- **Know Your Why**  
  Date: July 26, 2026  
  Description: What changes when you truly understand your purpose? Jerri and Jamie welcome longtime educator, author, speaker, and thought leader Barbara Bray to discuss the launch of her new Grow Your WHY coaching platform and the power of leading with purpose.