: Play in new window | DownloadErika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent in the Ashland School District in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting…
: Play in new window | DownloadHi, Friends. Will Parker here. A quick shout-out to Dr. Jen Schwanke and Dr. Robyn Jackson who agreed to record this special edition of Principal Matters where Jen hosts the show. In this conversation,…
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke, talk about her recent article, “Heart and head: A Principal’s Essential Tools,” written for the ASCD Education Leadership magazine. Check it out here. Jen started the…
: Play in new window | DownloadCale Birk is a former teacher, high school principal, and District Head of Innovation from British Columbia, Canada. In 2015, one of his schools was named one of the first Model PLC Schools in…
: Play in new window | DownloadLisa Parry is a veteran English teacher (1994-present) and K-12 principal (2018-present) who is proud to lead a 2021 National Blue Ribbon Elementary School and a 2020 ESEA Distinguished Elementary School. In 2022, her …
: Play in new window | DownloadIn today’s episode, Will Parker shares poignant takeaways from a summer hiking trip with his son, Jack, applying those insights to the realm of school leadership. The discussion centers on the importance of being…
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Will Parker and Jen Schwanke respond to a listener question submitted several months ago but still relevant today for leaders: “I’ve been a loyal listener of the Principal Matters podcast and value…
: Play in new window | DownloadDr. Don Parker is a leading voice in professional development and educational transformation. Since beginning his educational journey in 1997, Dr. Parker has served in diverse roles, from teaching in Chicago’s inner-city schools to…
In this week's episode of the PMP, Jen Schwanke asks Will Parker Michael Bungay Stanier's coaching questions.
Read MorePMP361: Coaching Questions for Leaders with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerWill Parker interviews guest Cheryl Step on her knowledge of creating resilience in students and leaders on this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP360: Creating Resilience in Learning and Leadership with Cheryl StepWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question geared towards assistant principals in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP359: Building Trust & Thriving as an Assistant Principal with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerThis week Will Parker interviews Timothy Alexander as he shares his inspiring story and how he uses it to reach students.
Read MorePMP358: Inspired to Be Faithful with Timothy AlexanderWill Parker and guest John Boyd discuss school management and leading your hometown high school in this week's episode of PMP.
Read MorePMP357: Leading Your Hometown School with John Boyd: Play in new window | DownloadFrederick Buskey lives in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and helps assistant principals live and lead better by teaching them how to escape the black hole of urgency. Building on 32 years of K-12 and higher…
Will Parker runs through a series of reflective questions by author Michael Bugay Stanier in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP355: Using Reflective Questions with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about leadership and resource allocation on this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP354: Questions on Allocation of Support with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Jen Schwanke shares insights from a new Quick Reference Guide she authored for ASCD on Teacher Observation and Feedback. You can find the resource here. As the author of this new…
Will Parker sits down with the admin team of Palo Alto High School to discuss the Grow Leadership Academy, a mastermind lead by Will.
Read MorePMP352: Grow Your Leadership with the Palo Alto High School Admin TeamWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss how to reach and best serve younger generations in this week's episode of PMP.
Read MorePMP351: Understanding How to Serve Generations with Will Parker and Jen Schwanke: Play in new window | DownloadBryan Miltenberg is the proud principal of Aquebogue Elementary School in Riverhead, New York. He’s been a teacher, dean, and middle school assistant principal, and has presented and published on topics including school climate…
Will Parker talks to guest Jarrod Johnson about his Senior Culmination Series in this week's episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
Read MorePMP349: Helping Graduates Be Life Ready with Jarrod JohnsonThis week Jen Schwanke joins Will Parker as they explore what happens when we lose focus on the important goals and outcomes involved in serving others
Read MorePMP348: Staying on the Path with Will Parker & Jen SchwankeWill Parker and guest Robyn Hamasaki discuss ways that school principals can be better leaders to their school communities in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP347: Becoming Better Leaders with Robyn Hamasaki: Play in new window | DownloadLast week, we met Carlene Thomas. This week, she returns to answer more questions from school leaders searching for solutions for Multilingual Learners. Carlene Thomas is the CEO and founder of an educational consulting…
: Play in new window | DownloadCarlene Thomas is the CEO and founder of an educational consulting company that advocates for equity for multilingual learners (MLs) and specializes in support for bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL)…
Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss wrapping up the school year and the importance of rest in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP344: Refocusing When Exhausted with Will Parker & Jen SchwankeWilliam D. Parker and guest Dr. Brooke Tuttle discuss supporting students and staff through difficult times in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP343: Supporting Resilience with Dr. Brooke TuttleWill Parker and guest Dr. Nick Davies discuss what it means to never stop learning and the lessons learned from unending learning.
Read MorePMP342: Never Stop Learning with Dr. Nick DaviesWill Parker and guests Cissy Goodridge and Deirdre Timusk discuss shared leadership in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP341: The Power of Shared Leadership with Cissy Goodridge and Deirdre TimuskWill Parker and guest Dr. Scott Beck discuss ways to prioritize work and transitions in leadership roles in this week's episode of PMP.
Read MorePMP340: Prioritizing Work with Dr. Scott BeckThis week Will and Jen share updates from their work, travel, and lives. They also discuss lessons related to the three R's in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP339: Digging Deeper into the 3 R’s with Jen Schwanke: Play in new window | DownloadThis week’s discussion topic came to us in a question from a listener: As a prospective administrator (and someone who is coming from an elementary music background) what should I know about the RTI…
Will Parker and guest Dr. Hellen Kelly discuss the importance of taking care of oneself as a school leader in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP337: Helping Leaders Improve Wellbeing with Dr. Helen KellyWill Parker and guest Pete Dunlap discuss how leaders can influence change in their schools and Pete's business, Better Learning Education.
Read MorePMP336: Lessons in Influencing Change with Pete DunlapWill Parker is joined by guests Tyler Hawser and Brittany Keil on this week's episode to discuss how school leaders can market their schools.
Read MorePMP335: Branding & Marketing Your Schools with Tyler Vawser and Britanny KeilWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about student discipline in this weeks episode of the PMP.
Read MorePMP334: Questions on Student Behavior with Jen SchwankeWill Parker and guest Naheed Bardai discuss the use of an AI called ChatGPT in schools in this week's episode.
Read MorePMP333: Understanding ChatGPT with Naheed BardaiWill Parker discusses transformational leadership in AP's with guest Joshua Spike on this week's episode.
Read MoreTransformational Leadership with Joshua Spikes – PMP332In this episode, Mary Beth and Amy continue to share ways they have engaged their teachers and leaders with ongoing learning, including with Principal Matters.
Read MoreHow to Help Others Grow with Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall, Part 2 – PMP331Will Parker discusses ways to help leaders grow with guests Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall in this week's episode of the PMP.
Read MoreHow to Help Others Grow with Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall – PMP330: Play in new window | DownloadSetting goals is a practice that I’ve used to help me grow in my own work. Not only is goal setting important in your professional life, but in your personal life as well. It…
: Play in new window | DownloadMichael Alpert is a Crystal Apple Award Winning educator, and has worked in both small, rural districts and large, suburban districts in the Portland metro area, even serving overseas as a teacher and Central…
Will Parker and guest Dr. Eric Tornfelt discuss the state of U.S education and ways to care for those in your schools.
Read MoreCandid Conversations about Education with Dr. Eric H. Tornfelt – PMP327Will Parker discusses the seven levels of intimacy in leading and the importance of connectedness with guest Jason Jedamski in this weeks episode of PMP.
Read MoreThe 7 Levels of Intimacy in Leading with Jason Jedamski – PMP 326In this week's episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke answer a listener question about seeking feedback.
Read MoreHow Do Others See Me? Listener Questions with Dr. Jen Schwanke – PMP325Will Parker wraps up 2022, shares personal stories, and reveals some exciting news for 2023 in this week's episode of PMP.
Read MoreBonus Episode: Making Every Moment a Learning Moment – Year in Review and Big News for 2023!This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are tackling some listener questions. The question they are covering this week is: "Do you have any tips on becoming well versed in becoming knowledgeable about content areas other than my own and scheduling classroom observations?"
Read MorePMP324: How Do I Learn Subject Areas Not My Own? Listener Questions with Jen SchwankeWill Parker and Dr. Lute Croy continue their discussion from last week's episode, talking about lessons for new and aspiring leaders.
Read MorePMP323: Lessons for New Leaders, Part 2 with Dr. Lute CroyThis week, Will Parker and Dr. Lute Croy will be discussing ways that leaders can transition in administration roles.
Read MorePMP322: Lessons in Leadership Transition with Dr. Lute CroyWill Parker and Shenita Perry share with listeners one leader’s lessons in the journey of finding the right fit in leadership in this weeks episode.
Read MorePMP321: Lessons in the Leadership Journey with Shenita PerryThis week, Will and Jen discuss six more tips and practical ways to plan for a job transition.
Read MorePMP320: Tips for Seeking an New Education Position With Jen Schwanke (Part 2)This week Will Parker is joined by Jen Schwanke to talk about returning the joy to teaching in learning and leading. As the year winds down,
Read MorePMP318: Returning the joy to teaching, learning and leading with Jen Schwanke