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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
PMP283: How to Be a Transformative Principal with Jethro Jones
: Play in new window | DownloadJethro Jones is the founder of Transformative Principal, which provides leadership development, weekly masterminds, and one-on-one coaching for school leaders across the nation and internationally. In 2017, he was recognized as Digital Principal of…
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…
PMP278: Encouraging & Motivating Staff with Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadIn a recent article Jen Schwanke published with ASCD, First Engage Teachers: A Principal’s Role in Cultivating Staff Motivation, Jen makes the following assertion: “When principals foster a staff’s collective belief in themselves, their…
PMP263: Cycles of Self-Reflection in Leadership
: Play in new window | DownloadThis past month, we sent our third daughter to college. More than a year ago, she began to explore the possibility of studying abroad. As a result of months of apply to schools, virtual…
PMP258: Bridging Academic and Social Gaps with Trevor Goertzen
: Play in new window | DownloadTrevor Goertzen was recognized in 2020 as a National Digital Principal of the Year. He currently serves as the Principal of Spring Hill Middle School in Spring Hill, Kansas, and is an adjunct professor…
PMP196: Generation Optimism with Juan David Campolargo
: Play in new window | DownloadEven in uncertain times, it is good to remember that positive ideas can come from even the most difficult situations. Juan David Campolargo, a seventeen-year-old high school student from Chicago, is no stranger to…
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…
PMP181: Finding Your Swing – How Leadership & Teamwork Go Hand-in-Hand
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I had the privilege of spending an afternoon with a team of new assistant principals. As we talked about their first semester, they shared the lessons they’ve learned in time management, communication,…
PMP174: 10 Areas to Focus on for Growth as a Leader with Chris Legleiter
: Play in new window | DownloadEvery person in your school is at a different level of growth. Not just students, but teachers are also at stages of growth. Leadership is not any different. Some educators are just beginning the…
PMP167: Keeping Your Leadership Focused on Service, Not Self
: Play in new window | DownloadLast week was the first time (except for a rare Christmas holiday) that I have not shared a blog post or podcast episode update in almost five years. At first, I thought it was…
PMP159: Engaging Students in Shaping Their Own Stories with Jesse Haynes
: Play in new window | DownloadJesse Haynes is one of those rare people you meet in life who has dared to make his dreams come true. He is a recent graduate from the University of Tulsa who has reached…
PMP151: Hiring & Retaining High Quality Teachers, Part 2
: Play in new window | DownloadSeveral weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Norman High School, in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Scott Beck was recently named Oklahoma’s High School Principal of the Year, and I wanted to touch-base with…
PMP:Encore079 Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?
: Play in new window | DownloadNext week, I have the privilege of gathering together with educators and school leaders for a Leadership & Learning Conference in Norman, Oklahoma. Guest speakers Jeff Zoul, Jack Berckemeyer, and Christine Handy will be…
PMP:128 Integrating Technology School-wide with Janalyn Taylor
: Play in new window | DownloadHow can schools integrate technology across all classrooms? Janalyn Taylor, Principal of Nance Elementary in Clinton, Oklahoma, believes that school leaders must be willing to model learning and teaching with technology in order to…
PMP:Encore053 How Do You Respond Under Pressure?
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen I was in high school and college, my brothers and I worked part-time diving for mussel shells in the Kentucky Lake area. We would sell them by the pound at local markets, and…
PMPEncore046: 5 Ways to Respond to Resistance
: Play in new window | DownloadOne of my favorite college education professors would often start class with a provoking question. As we would grapple with how to answer or support our positions, he would stand there with his large…
PMP:125 Leaving A Legacy – What Will Others Say About You?
: Play in new window | DownloadRecently, the United States mourned the passing of Arizona Senator John McCain. Before his death, Senator McCain was asked by a reporter what words he hoped to see on his tombstone. He replied, “I’ve…
PMP:124 Six Tips for Investing in Future Leaders
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen I was a Language Arts teacher, I would walk my students through a series of practices on identifying their surroundings and writing down the details. You could try it right now. Take a…
PMP:123 Rowing Together – Why Your Marriage Matters for Your Leadership
: Play in new window | DownloadThis summer my wife and I enjoyed time away celebrating our twenty fifth wedding anniversary in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. One afternoon we drove to Emerald Bay, a cove nestled a mile below the mountain…
PMP:120 A Leader’s Spiritual Growth – Four Reasons Your Faith Matters
: Play in new window | DownloadA few weeks ago, I was on an airplane with my oldest daughter, Emily, who just finished her first year of college and is enjoying summer break. Being with her brings back a lot…
PMP:119 Your Friendships – Learning to Climb Together
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen I was in college, I had my first experience in mountain climbing. I was traveling in Guatemala for a summer missions outreach when one morning, we woke up before dawn and rode a…
PMP:118 Growing Leaders Takeaways – Crucial Conversations About Students
: Play in new window | DownloadThe other morning, I woke up early in a hotel room in Atlanta, Georgia. For a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was. Then it dawned on me that I was presenting that morning…
PMP:115 A Leader’s Influence – How is the Air You Breathe?
: Play in new window | DownloadIn 2010, I had the privilege of traveling to China for ten days on an education tour. One morning in Beijing, I headed outside the hotel before breakfast for a quick run. Later as…