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
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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.
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?"
PMP323: Lessons for New Leaders, Part 2 with Dr. Lute Croy
Will Parker and Dr. Lute Croy continue their discussion from last week's episode, talking about lessons for new and aspiring leaders.
PMP322: Lessons in Leadership Transition with Dr. Lute Croy
This week, Will Parker and Dr. Lute Croy will be discussing ways that leaders can transition in administration roles.
PMP321: Lessons in the Leadership Journey with Shenita Perry
Will 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.
PMP319: Tips for Seeking a New Education Position With Jen Schwanke
Whenever leaders are looking for new opportunities, each situation is unique. Not everyone lives in the same setting, history or opportunity.
PMP318: Returning the joy to teaching, learning and leading with Jen Schwanke
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,
PMP317: Discipline with Dignity with Jen Schwanke
This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle the topic of discipline in schools. Specifically, they discuss how to discipline with dignity as school leaders.
PMP316: Recalibrate Your Culture with Jimmy Casas (Part 2)
This week, Will Parker and Jimmy Casas continue their conversation about Jimmy’s newest book, Recalibrate the Culture: Our Why...Our Work...Our Values.
PMP315: Recalibrate Your Culture with Jimmy Casas
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.
PMP314: A New Kind of Diversity with Dr. Tim Elmore
This week Will discusses the book A New Kind of Diversity: Making Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage with author Tim Elmore.
PMP 313: Ideas for Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Kristi Kirschner and Danny Massey (Part 2)
This 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.
PMP312: Ideas for Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Kristi Kirschner and Danny Massey
: 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…
PMP311: Politics and Advocacy for School Leaders with Jen Schwanke
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.
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.
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…
PMP305: You’re the Principal, Now What? Revisited Part 2
: 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…
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 –…
PMP303: Intro to The Teacher’s Principal: How School Leaders Can Support and Motivate Their Teachers
: 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…
PMP302: Ideas for Principal Reboot Over Break
: 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…
PMP301: How to Respond to Negativity with Jen Schwanke
: 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…
PMP299: 10 Lessons from a 2nd Year in School Admin with DJ Klein
: 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…
PMP296: The Post I Didn’t Want To Write
: 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…
PMP295: A Mastermind on Leaving a Legacy
: Play in new window | DownloadThis school year I had the privilege of connecting with leaders from schools in the great state of Ohio through a series of Zoom meetings. We worked through twenty sessions together covering leadership content,…
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…