: 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 SchwankeAre you looking for a crash-course in principal leadership? A principal buddy asked us if we could share with him a “top 5 episodes list” for new principals from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We chose the following: PMP157:…
William 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)Whenever leaders are looking for new opportunities, each situation is unique. Not everyone lives in the same setting, history or opportunity.
Read MorePMP319: Tips for Seeking a New Education Position With Jen SchwankeThis 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 SchwankeThis week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle the topic of discipline in schools. Specifically, they discuss how to discipline with dignity as school leaders.
Read MorePMP317: Discipline with Dignity with Jen SchwankeThis week, Will Parker and Jimmy Casas continue their conversation about Jimmy’s newest book, Recalibrate the Culture: Our Why...Our Work...Our Values.
Read MorePMP316: Recalibrate Your Culture with Jimmy Casas (Part 2)In this weeks episode of Principal Matters Podcast, Will and Jimmy Casas discuss Casas' newest book is Recalibrate the Culture: Our Why...Our Work...Our Values.
Read MorePMP315: Recalibrate Your Culture with Jimmy CasasThis week Will discusses the book A New Kind of Diversity: Making Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage with author Tim Elmore.
Read MorePMP314: A New Kind of Diversity with Dr. Tim ElmoreThis week Kristi and Danny share more ideas about teacher recruitment with Will as well as ways they are working for retention of highly effective teachers.
Read MorePMP 313: Ideas for Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Kristi Kirschner and Danny Massey (Part 2): Play in new window | DownloadSchools across the U.S. continue to respond to teacher shortages. On September 1, the White House announced recruitment partnerships to addresses the challenges. Groups like the National Center for Grow have partnered with states…
In this week’s episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke share some thoughts on how to remain focused on service to your school communities while also remaining aware of what is happening in politics and advocacy that may also be affecting your school.
Read MorePMP311: Politics and Advocacy for School Leaders with Jen SchwankeWill Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle questions from listeners in this weeks episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
Read MorePMP310: Questions from Listeners on Teacher Shortage and Staff Development with Jen SchwankeAs a long-time listener of Principal Matters, Jordan reached out to me this summer after reading a copy of my first book.
Read MorePMP309: Leadership that Matters with Jordan MasterZac Bauermaster currently serves as principal at Kissel Hill Elementary School, located in the Warwick School District in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Read MorePMP308: Leading with a Humble Heart with Zac BauermasterWill Parker interviews Anya Kamenetz on this weeks episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
Read MorePMP307: The Stolen Year with Anya Kamenetz: 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…
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker continue conversations about ways school leaders can prepare for the school year – especially those who may be early career education leaders. Relying on strategies from her…
: 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 –…
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Jen Schwanke gives a sneak-peek into her newest book, The Teacher’s Principal: How School Leaders Can Support and Motivate Their Teachers, coming out this summer. Jen explains: Why she wrote the book…
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Jen Schwanke and I discuss ways that principals can reflect over summer break. We begin with the questions: What makes you anxious? Is your anxiety about the coming school year because…
: Play in new window | DownloadJen Schwanke, ASCD author and veteran educator, joins me in this episode to answer listener questions. Question #1 “How do you or would you mediate negative relationships between staff members in your building and…
: Play in new window | DownloadDaniel (DJ) Klein is an Assistant Principal at Ocean Springs High School, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. For longtime Principal Matters listeners, you may recognize the name DJ Klein from two previous episodes: First, on…
: 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…
: 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…
: Play in new window | DownloadI enjoy the sounds of morning. Yesterday, as I sat on my back porch sipping coffee, I could hear the patt-pattering of a woodpecker in the Cottonwood tree. Three squirrels were scampering along the…