: Play in new window | DownloadA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. The question is: How do I identify the people I can trust…
Read MorePMP413: The Art of Transformational Coaching with Elena Aguilar
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s episode, Dr. Jen Schwanke and I celebrate 400 episodes of the Principal Matters Podcast. We stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about 10-plus years of producing Principal Matters content. This podcast was…
Read MorePMP400: Celebrating 10+ Years of Principal Matters
: Play in new window | DownloadHello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special,…
Read MorePMP399: Boundary Setting for Leaders and Educators with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Tomas, principal of North Valleys High School in Reno, Nevada. Beginning his career as a CTE teacher, Tomas spent a decade before transitioning into administration. His path is one of dedication and innovation, marked by achievements like establishing a signature academy and leading as the Past President of NACTE. Discover how Tomas's four pillars - self-care, high expectations, student connection, and personal growth - shape the culture at North Valleys. Join us as we uncover his leadership philosophy, centered on creating a school environment reminiscent of Disneyland, where every student feels valued and eager to learn.
Read MorePMP394: Lessons from a First Year Principal with Tomas Macaluso
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker discuss the dynamics involved in building leadership vs district leadership. Although still a principal at heart, Jen has served in the role of Deputy Superintendent now for…
Read MorePMP380: Dynamics of Building Leaders vs District Leaders with Will Parker and Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadMark Geraets, is an education leader with a career spanning 40 impactful years. Born in New Zealand as the youngest of seven to Dutch immigrant parents, Mark’s university education journey began at 16, as…
Read MorePMP378: Surfing the Crest of New Waves with Mark Geraets
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s episode, Will and Jen flip the mic, and Jen interviews Will about his experiences with Principal Matters as his full time work in the past six months of 2023. They discuss…
Read MorePMP376: Year in Review – Where Are You Growing? with Will Parker and Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadDonna Hayward began her professional career as a high school mathematics teacher after earning her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Smith College. Inspired by her own high school principal, Donna completed her Sixth Year…
Read MorePMP373: Increasing Your Impact with Donna Hayward
: Play in new window | DownloadAs a child, I had the privilege of observing my grandparent’s farming responsibilities, so this week’s conversation with Jen Schwanke is important to me personally and professionally. In it, we discuss a documentary about…
Read MorePMP371: Simplicity in Leadership Does Not Equal Easier with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker
: Play in new window | DownloadHi, Friends. Will Parker here. I am sharing this bonus episode to inform Principal Matters listeners about some new updates. First of all, we have a new website. For 10 years, I have been…
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