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PMP306: Courageous Leadership with Sapna Hopkins
This 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 any school leader with ideas for…
PMP283: How to Be a Transformative Principal with Jethro Jones
Jethro 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 the Year by the National Association…
PMP263: Cycles of Self-Reflection in Leadership
This 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 meet-ups, and 5,000 miles of travel,…
PMP239: The Principal Experience Here & Abroad with Toirdealbhach Ó Lionáird
As schools re-open across the globe, Principal Matters listeners have been sharing common experiences and lessons learned, including in Ireland. Toirdealbhach Ó Lionáird serves a principal of Coláiste Ghobnatan, a second level high school in southwest Ireland. With 235 students,…
PMP237: Tips for Finding the Right Fit in Your Leadership
As co-host and Principal Jen Schwanke explains, the system we live in requires us to make some of the biggest decisions of life with our gut feelings. The good news is that you do not have to rely on gut…
PMP204: We are all Pioneers and Tweeners this school year!
This week I did my first in-person meeting with a group of fellow-school leaders as they plan for the beginning of a new school year. The team of administrators sat in a room with tables at appropriate distances, and we…
PMP172: Learning and Leading with John Wink
PMP169: Leading into the Wind – Lessons from Dave Sandowich
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with Dave Sandowich. He commanded his 42-foot sailboat, Charis, with the skill of a man who has spent the past forty years…
PMP151: Hiring & Retaining High Quality Teachers, Part 2
Several 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 him and tour his school. From…