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PMP369: Connecting Through Conversation with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns

: 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…

PMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen Schwanke

: 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,…

PMP367: Head and Heart, A Principal’s Tools with Jen Schwanke

: 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…

PMP366: Navigating Leadership Drift with Cale Birk

: 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…

PMP365: Likable Leadership with Lisa Parry

: 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 …

PMP364: Not Missing Out on Your Best Kept Secrets with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

: 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…

PMP363: Building Stronger, Authentic Relationships with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

: 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…

PMP362: Be The Driving Force with Dr. Don Parker

: 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…

PMP361: Coaching Questions for Leaders with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

In this week's episode of the PMP, Jen Schwanke asks Will Parker Michael Bungay Stanier's coaching questions.

PMP360: Creating Resilience in Learning and Leadership with Cheryl Step

Will Parker interviews guest Cheryl Step on her knowledge of creating resilience in students and leaders on this week's episode of the PMP.

PMP359: Building Trust & Thriving as an Assistant Principal with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question geared towards assistant principals in this week's episode of the PMP.

Bonus: Principal Matters Update from 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…

PMP358: Inspired to Be Faithful with Timothy Alexander

This week Will Parker interviews Timothy Alexander as he shares his inspiring story and how he uses it to reach students.

PMP357: Leading Your Hometown School with John Boyd

Will Parker and guest John Boyd discuss school management and leading your hometown high school in this week's episode of PMP.

PMP356: Escaping the Black Hole of Urgency with Dr. Frederick Buskey

: 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…

PMP355: Using Reflective Questions with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

Will Parker runs through a series of reflective questions by author Michael Bugay Stanier in this week's episode of the PMP.

PMP354: Questions on Allocation of Support with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about leadership and resource allocation on this week's episode of the PMP.

PMP353: How to Provide Meaningful Feedback in Observations 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…

PMP352: Grow Your Leadership with the Palo Alto High School Admin Team

Will Parker sits down with the admin team of Palo Alto High School to discuss the Grow Leadership Academy, a mastermind lead by Will.

PMP351: Understanding How to Serve Generations with Will Parker and Jen Schwanke

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss how to reach and best serve younger generations in this week's episode of PMP.

PMP350: T.E.A.M: Together Everyone Achieves More with Bryan Miltenberg & Gary Karlson

: 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…

PMP349: Helping Graduates Be Life Ready with Jarrod Johnson

Will Parker talks to guest Jarrod Johnson about his Senior Culmination Series in this week's episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.

PMP348: Staying on the Path with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke

This 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

PMP347: Becoming Better Leaders with Robyn Hamasaki

Will 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.

PMP346: Equity for Multilingual Learners, Part 2 with Carlene Thomas

: 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…

PMP345: Equity for Multilingual Learners with Carlene Thomas

: 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)…

PMP344: Refocusing When Exhausted with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke

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.

Top 5 Episodes for New Principals

Are 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:…

PMP343: Supporting Resilience with Dr. Brooke Tuttle

William D. Parker and guest Dr. Brooke Tuttle discuss supporting students and staff through difficult times in this week's episode of the PMP.

PMP342: Never Stop Learning with Dr. Nick Davies

Will Parker and guest Dr. Nick Davies discuss what it means to never stop learning and the lessons learned from unending learning.

PMP341: The Power of Shared Leadership with Cissy Goodridge and Deirdre Timusk

Will Parker and guests Cissy Goodridge and Deirdre Timusk discuss shared leadership in this week's episode of the PMP.

PMP340: Prioritizing Work with Dr. Scott Beck

Will Parker and guest Dr. Scott Beck discuss ways to prioritize work and transitions in leadership roles in this week's episode of PMP.

PMP339: Digging Deeper into the 3 R’s with Jen Schwanke

This 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.

PMP338: Supporting RTI with Jen Schwanke & Will Parker

: 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…

PMP337: Helping Leaders Improve Wellbeing with Dr. Helen Kelly

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.

PMP336: Lessons in Influencing Change with Pete Dunlap

Will Parker and guest Pete Dunlap discuss how leaders can influence change in their schools and Pete's business, Better Learning Education.

PMP335: Branding & Marketing Your Schools with Tyler Vawser and Britanny Keil

Will Parker is joined by guests Tyler Hawser and Brittany Keil on this week's episode to discuss how school leaders can market their schools.

PMP334: Questions on Student Behavior with Jen Schwanke

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about student discipline in this weeks episode of the PMP.

PMP333: Understanding ChatGPT with Naheed Bardai

Will Parker and guest Naheed Bardai discuss the use of an AI called ChatGPT in schools in this week's episode.

Transformational Leadership with Joshua Spikes – PMP332

Will Parker discusses transformational leadership in AP's with guest Joshua Spike on this week's episode.

How to Help Others Grow with Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall, Part 2 – PMP331

In this episode, Mary Beth and Amy continue to share ways they have engaged their teachers and leaders with ongoing learning, including with Principal Matters.

How to Help Others Grow with Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall – PMP330

Will Parker discusses ways to help leaders grow with guests Mary Beth Bowling and Amy Nall in this week's episode of the PMP.

How do you set and reach goals? with Jen Schwanke – PMP329

: 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…

Peer Driven PD with Michael Alpert – PMP328

: 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…

Candid Conversations about Education with Dr. Eric H. Tornfelt – PMP327

Will Parker and guest Dr. Eric Tornfelt discuss the state of U.S education and ways to care for those in your schools.

The 7 Levels of Intimacy in Leading with Jason Jedamski – PMP 326

Will Parker discusses the seven levels of intimacy in leading and the importance of connectedness with guest Jason Jedamski in this weeks episode of PMP.

How Do Others See Me? Listener Questions with Dr. Jen Schwanke – PMP325

In this week's episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke answer a listener question about seeking feedback.

Bonus Episode: Making Every Moment a Learning Moment – Year in Review and Big News for 2023!

Will Parker wraps up 2022, shares personal stories, and reveals some exciting news for 2023 in this week's episode of PMP.

PMP324: How Do I Learn Subject Areas Not My Own? Listener Questions with Jen Schwanke

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?"