PMP310: Questions from Listeners on Teacher Shortage and Staff Development with Jen Schwanke
Will Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle questions from listeners in this weeks episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
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PMP309: Leadership that Matters with Jordan Master
As a long-time listener of Principal Matters, Jordan reached out to me this summer after reading a copy of my first book.
PMP308: Leading with a Humble Heart with Zac Bauermaster
Zac Bauermaster currently serves as principal at Kissel Hill Elementary School, located in the Warwick School District in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
PMP307: The Stolen Year with Anya Kamenetz
Will Parker interviews Anya Kamenetz on this weeks episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
PMP306: Courageous Leadership with Sapna Hopkins
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week, Will interviews Principal Sapna Hopkins. Listen to the entire show for her inspiring personal story and journey in education. Plus, learn ways she is engaging her new school community that can motivate…
PMP304: You’re the Principal, Now What? Revisited Part 1
: Play in new window | DownloadWhat priorities must you keep in mind as you start a new school year? In this week’s episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke draw on years of experience to provide ideas and takeaways –…
PMP298: 5 Sticky Core Values for Leaders with Daniel Bauer
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s episode, I am joined again by my friend Daniel Bauer, education leader, podcaster and author of the book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. We explore how he applies his 5…
PMP297: Applying the Strangest Secret with Daniel Bauer
: Play in new window | DownloadA couple of weeks ago, I was on a call with my friend Daniel Bauer, education leader, podcaster and author of the book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. He had included me…
PMP292: The Profile of a School Leader with Dr. Garth Larson
: Play in new window | DownloadGarth Larson, Ed.D is the Co-Founder and CEO of FIRST Educational Resources. Garth has previously worked as the Director of Learning for the Winneconne Community School District in northeast Wisconsin, was an elementary principal…
PMP289: Supporting School Communities District-Wide with Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadIn Jen Schwanke’s new role as an Deputy Superintendent and in dissertation work, she has been learning a lot about supporting school communities district-wide. In this week’s episode, she explains some of the main…
PMP288: Better Strategies for Drop-Out Recovery with Dr. Warren Glen
: Play in new window | DownloadWarren J. Glen has twenty years of experience in post-secondary education. His journey in higher education has enhanced his expertise to administer grants, manage deliverables, and mentor and motivate young scholars. Currently, he is…
PMP286: We’re Not Broken with Eric Garcia
: Play in new window | DownloadEric Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. His first book We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, which the Washington…
PMP284: Triumph over Tragedy with Timothy Alexander
: Play in new window | DownloadTimothy Alexander is a bestselling writer, award-winning speaker, and life coach who thrives at the intersection of character development, counseling, and mentorship. After a life changing car accident in 2006 left him paralyzed from…
PMP282: Building ‘Parentships’ with Dr. Kyle Palmer
: Play in new window | DownloadKyle Palmer is currently Executive Director of Human Resources for the Center School District of South Kansas City, MO. Before this transition, Dr. Palmer spent the previous ten years as principal of nationally recognized…
PMP281: Paradoxes of Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore
: Play in new window | DownloadDr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell. Elmore has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the…
PMP268: Equity, Equality and Systems with Enid Lee
: Play in new window | DownloadEnid Lee is a front-line educator, an anti-racist professional development specialist, leadership coach, writer and community builder. She began her joyful journey as a teacher on the Caribbean island of Antigua about 5 decades…
PMP265: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader with Daniel Bauer, Part 2
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I have the privilege of sharing Part 2 of a conversation with Daniel Bauer about his new book, His new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. Danny’s new book reimagines what…
PMP253: 10 Lessons from a First Year Assistant Principal with D.J. Klein
: Play in new window | DownloadOne year ago, June 4, 2020, D.J. Klein was a guest on the Principal Matters podcast when we shared advice for his first year as a school administrator. You can hear the 10 Tips…
PMP250: Principal Reboot, Part 2 with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind Members
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters Mastermind…
PMP249: Principal Reboot with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind Members
: Play in new window | DownloadOn May 27, 2021, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters…
PMP248: Inspiring and Leading Learning with Latrese D. Younger
: Play in new window | DownloadLatrese D. Younger is an instructional lead learner in Virginia. Her passion is English language arts and she believes that she will always be a teacher at heart. Latrese has a servant mindset, spirit,…
PMP245: Handling Schools with Care with Joy Kelly
: Play in new window | DownloadJoy Kelly is the co-author of the new book, Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect, co-authored with Jimmy Casas. Joy has more than twenty-five years of educational experience…
PMP244: Being a Hope Giver with Marita Diffenbaugh
: Play in new window | DownloadMarita Diffenbaugh is honored to serve as principal of Elevate Academy North, a public Career Technical charter school for students in 6th-12th grades. She has served as a teacher, administrator, and has provided leadership…
PMP243: Grace in the Journey with Jessica Wee
: Play in new window | DownloadJessica Wee is the Principal of Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School in Singapore. She has previously served in the school as Vice Principal before taking over principalship six years ago. Rainbow Centre School serves…
PMP242: Leading from Xi’an International School with Brittainy Harris and Paul Wendler
: Play in new window | DownloadBrittainy Harris has been working at Xi’an International School, located in China, since 2010. With her undergraduate degree in education, she landed at this American-based international school (that was founded in 1996 with the…
PMP241: Lessons from an All Girls School with Loredana Borello
: Play in new window | DownloadLoredana Borello is the Principal of Brescia House Secondary School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Brescia House School is a Catholic Ursuline All Girls Independent School from K-12. As a principal, she is passionate about…
PMP235: Leading Re-Entry in a Pandemic with Andrew O’Farrell
: Play in new window | DownloadAndrew O’Farrell has been the Principal of Beach Street Middle School in West Islip, New York since 2009. Prior to becoming a principal, Andrew was an assistant principal of Lindenhurst Middle School. Andrew began…
PMP234: Connecting Students to Caring Adults with TJ Warren
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week, I had the privilege to interview TJ Warren, Director of Programs for Stand in the Gap Ministries. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stand in the Gap is an organization committed to impacting the…
PMP233: Multiplying Excellence in Your School with Emily Paschall
: Play in new window | Download As you know, culture drives the outcomes of your school, and Emily unpacks ways to not only live your own excellence, but to multiply excellence in others. In her book, you will learn:…
PMP230: Managing Decision-Fatigue with Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadWhat do you do when every decision is a new one? How do you keep perspective amidst decision-fatigue? This week, Jen Schwanke, Principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, joins me for a…
PMP223: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons for Leaders, Part 2
: Play in new window | DownloadIn last week’s episode, Colonel Brad Ruttman shared lessons from his military experience that may also apply to education leaders. This week, he unpacks more of his “Pocket-List for Leading a New Command” as…
PMP222: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons for Leaders
: Play in new window | DownloadLeadership is tactical, operational and strategic. These are three words Colonel Brad Ruttman has learned as the framework for understanding how to help others accomplish their goals. In this week’s episode, I had the…
PMP221: Designing Leadership Outcomes with Jethro Jones
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I’m honored to talk to Jethro Jones about his new book, SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves. Five years ago, I had the…
PMP216: A Principal’s Toolbox with Justin Thomas
: Play in new window | DownloadAlthough it is so important to understand your “why” in leadership, it is also imperative to understand “how” to effectively do your work. This week’s guest, Dr. Justin Thomas, provides practical feedback from his…
PMP215: Reflections from Pause. Breathe. Flourish. with Sonia Lopez-Morales
: Play in new window | DownloadDuring the summer, several principals from across the nation joined me for a Re-Opening Mastermind to collaborate, explore, brainstorm and support one another during the difficult days of planning for a new school year.…
PMP214: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Part 2, Review with Dr. Jeff Springer
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I was interviewed again by Dr. Jeff A. Springer, Ed.D., Educational Leadership Coach – Spring Strategies, LLC, and 2013 TASSP Texas State Principal of the Year, as we explored the final chapters…
PMP209: Supporting Students from Immigrant Families in a Pandemic
: Play in new window | DownloadLast week I talked a high school principal who told me she has already referred more students than normal to therapists and counselors for social emotional supports for this time of year. I imagine…
PMP189: Building Bridges to Reach Students with Dr. Don Parker
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen Don Parker was a Dean of Students, he knew his students were struggling – especially those with high risk factors. Don’s passion became simple and challenging: Find the best ways to help students…
PMP188: COVID-19 Update, Principal Reboot, Finding Balance Continued
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I had the privilege of capturing a few minutes with Chris Legleiter, Principal of Leawood Middle School, Blue Valley Schools, just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The state of Kansas has closed buildings…
PMP187: Reboot for Principals, Part 2
: Play in new window | DownloadAs schools across the nation continue closures because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this week’s episode includes an update from listener, Terrence Simmons, Assistant Principal at Floyd Elementary, in Nye County, Nevada. Their team has…
PMP184: 5 Voices for Leading Teams with Jeremie Kubicek
: Play in new window | DownloadIt goes without saying that in order to lead you must have followers. But taking others to a destination doesn’t just mean accomplishing all the to-do’s on your checklist. Leadership requires relationships. And meaningful…
PMP183: Gen Z Unfiltered, Part 2 with Andrew McPeak
: Play in new window | Download“When is a time you have used grit, and what lesson did you learn?” This is just one of 100 questions you find included in the Table Talk Cards that come as a bonus…
PMP177: Cha Cha’s for Making Learning Stick with LeAnn Nickelsen
: Play in new window | DownloadA few weeks ago, I was sharing with a group of principals one of my favorite video-clips from the movie, The Incredibles. It’s the scene where Lucius, aka the superhero, Frozone, is watching as…
PMP176: Leading Through Equity with William Stubbs
: Play in new window | DownloadIn October 2018, William Stubbs, an instructional leadership director at Oklahoma City Public Schools at the time, entered and won the Teach for America’s Shark Tank OKC as a contestant in the city’s Shark…
PMP175: Middle School Matters with Phyllis Fagell
: Play in new window | DownloadDo you remember what is was like to be a middle school student? For many people, memories of those years often bring back stories filled with anxiety and awkward physical, emotional, and social changes.
PMP172: Learning and Leading with John Wink
Thank you @johnwink90 for sharing these great takeaways for teachers and school leaders! #principalmatters @SolutionTree
PMP169: Leading into the Wind – Lessons from Dave Sandowich
: Play in new window | DownloadA few weeks ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with Dave Sandowich. He commanded his 42-foot sailboat, Charis, with the skill of a man who…
PMP168: Managing Your Day with Kim Marshall and Jenn David-Lang
: Play in new window | DownloadIf you are like most school leaders, time management can be one of the most difficult parts of your work. Most new school leaders I meet explain how overwhelming the list of to-do’s can…
PMP:Encore090 Branding Your School with Marlena Gross-Taylor
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen I was in junior high school, everyone on my basketball team wore Converse high-tops. Yes, that means I’m officially from the 70’s! I’ll never forget mine: They were the color of golden-rod, and I…
PMP:144 Building and Maintaining Positive School Culture
: Play in new window | DownloadCultivating a positive school culture is a lot like tending a garden. When you have tilled the soil, pulled the weeds, and watered your plants, your work is not finished. You will need to…
PMP:143 Learning for ALL with Dr. Garth Larson
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen Garth Larson was asked to move from secondary administration to become an elementary principal, he was curious if he could be an effective leader at that level. But his work in early-education combined…
PMP:Encore027 Ten Tips for Interviewing for an Education Opening
: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s that time of year again for hiring and job searches! Whether you are conducting an interview or being interviewed, I have found some common expectations anyone should have when walking into an education…