PMP320: Tips for Seeking an New Education Position With Jen Schwanke (Part 2)
This week, Will and Jen discuss six more tips and practical ways to plan for a job transition.
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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…
PMP300: Celebrating a Milestone & Lessons Learned with Dr. Jeff Springer
: Play in new window | DownloadIn December 2015, Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast began from my home on my laptop with a borrowed microphone during a Christmas Break when I had time to research how to start a…
PMP298: 5 Sticky Core Values for Leaders with Daniel Bauer
: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s episode, I am joined again by my friend Daniel Bauer, education leader, podcaster and author of the book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. We explore how he applies his 5…
PMP297: Applying the Strangest Secret with Daniel Bauer
: Play in new window | DownloadA couple of weeks ago, I was on a call with my friend Daniel Bauer, education leader, podcaster and author of the book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. He had included me…
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,…
PMP293: Lessons in Change, Bonus Episode with Garth Larson
: Play in new window | DownloadLast week Garth Larson was a guest on episode 292 as he shared the Profile of a School Leader. During our pre-show conversation, we reflected on the lessons both of us had learned in…
PMP291: Growing Leadership Teams with Dr. Keri Launius
: Play in new window | DownloadDr. Keri Launius has worked in PreK-16 education for over 22 years. With experiences from classroom teacher, campus principal and district administration, she has had ample opportunities to learn and grow as an educator.…
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…
PMP279: Support, Empower, Engage with Chris Jones
: Play in new window | DownloadDr. Christopher Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. He has just finished his 14th year as a building administrator. True to his “why” of improving the educational experience for as…
PMP274: 6 Literacy Levers with Brad Gustafson
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we share the first of a two-part series with Dr. Brad Gustafson. Listen-in as we discuss rethinking leadership perspectives on literacy, helpful tips and questions principals should be using, and helpful feedback…
PMPEncore197: 10 Tips for New Assistant Principals
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I’m sharing one of the most popular episodes from the Principal Matters archives. If you know a new or aspiring assistant principal, please pass this along. These tips are also good reminders…
PMP272: Thankfulness & Answers about Emotional and Behavior Supports for Students
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Jen Schwanke joins Will Parker to discuss stories of gratitude from former teachers and educators in their lives. Will references this recent video from the singer Adele paying tribute to her teacher that…
PMP271: Answering Questions on School Discipline with Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answer the principal question: “How do you structure discipline so that punishments fit the crime?” We talk about how the word discipline, instead of punishment, carries an…
PMP262: Revisiting the Hats You Wear in School Leadership
: Play in new window | DownloadA few weeks ago, I was invited to provide some virtual professional learning with a wonderful group of aspiring and assistant principals from Pecos Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, in Pecos, Texas. As a part…
PMP259: 10 Areas of Self-Care in the School Year Ahead
: Play in new window | DownloadOn Thursday, August 12, 2021, I had the privilege of providing a keynote from my book Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator at the Archdiocese of Louisville welcomed back ceremony…
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…
PMP257: Leading with SOUL for the New School Year
: Play in new window | DownloadSeven year ago, our son Jack was diagnosed with a rare disease. Kawasaki causes an inflammation of blood cells in young children. If untreated, it can lead to heart damage or death. He was…
PMP255: Reconstructing Place and Space, Part 2 with Jen Schwanke
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week, Jen Schwanke, author and education leaders, shares the second half of a conversation on Reconstructing Place and Space. With credit to Dr. Miller, director of the EdD in Educational Administration and an…
PMP252: Bomb-Proof Constructive Feedback with Chris Zervas
: Play in new window | DownloadLeadership requires relationships, understanding others, and negotiating through conflicts. This week I am privileged to share a conversation from Chris Zervas about his book, Bomb-Proof Constructive Feedback. Chris Zervas helps busy leaders improve their…
PMP243: Grace in the Journey with Jessica Wee
: Play in new window | DownloadJessica Wee is the Principal of Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School in Singapore. She has previously served in the school as Vice Principal before taking over principalship six years ago. Rainbow Centre School serves…
PMP242: Leading from Xi’an International School with Brittainy Harris and Paul Wendler
: Play in new window | DownloadBrittainy Harris has been working at Xi’an International School, located in China, since 2010. With her undergraduate degree in education, she landed at this American-based international school (that was founded in 1996 with the…
PMP241: Lessons from an All Girls School with Loredana Borello
: Play in new window | DownloadLoredana Borello is the Principal of Brescia House Secondary School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Brescia House School is a Catholic Ursuline All Girls Independent School from K-12. As a principal, she is passionate about…
PMP240: Self-Care Lessons with Seán Óg Ó Duinnín
: Play in new window | DownloadSeán Óg Ó Duinnín is Principal of Scoil Mhuire, a small Irish language medium school in Ballingeary, Co. Cork, Ireland since 2006. In his time there, he has seen many developments of physical facilities…
PMP239: The Principal Experience Here & Abroad with Toirdealbhach Ó Lionáird
: Play in new window | DownloadAs 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…
PMP238: Lessons from an Australian Primary School with Anne-Marie Maw
: Play in new window | Download“Students are at the heart of all we do,” says Principal Anne-Marie Maw. “If you’re ever struggling with what to do, put the students at the heart of your decision, and it will always…
PMP236: What to do When You Feel Restless in Leadership
: Play in new window | DownloadSpring time brings new opportunities. For some educators, it is a time of year when you may start feeling a little restless. Perhaps you will be considering new candidates for openings at your school.…
PMP235: Leading Re-Entry in a Pandemic with Andrew O’Farrell
: Play in new window | DownloadAndrew O’Farrell has been the Principal of Beach Street Middle School in West Islip, New York since 2009. Prior to becoming a principal, Andrew was an assistant principal of Lindenhurst Middle School. Andrew began…
PMP233: Multiplying Excellence in Your School with Emily Paschall
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I have the privilege of interviewing Emily Paschall about her new book, Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in Your School. As you know, culture drives the outcomes of your school, and Emily…
PMP225: 4 Wishes for Your Much-Deserved Break (Plus Will’s Bonus Christmas Hymns)
: Play in new window | DownloadAs you are wrapping up the semester, I wanted to send this note of encouragement. This semester you have managed school in ways you never have before. Some of you have served students who…
PMP215: Reflections from Pause. Breathe. Flourish. with Sonia Lopez-Morales
: Play in new window | DownloadDuring the summer, several principals from across the nation joined me for a Re-Opening Mastermind to collaborate, explore, brainstorm and support one another during the difficult days of planning for a new school year.…
PMP205: Preparing the Start-of-School Year in a Pandemic
: Play in new window | DownloadJenny is a returning student at her high school. She has a part-time job which keeps her up late most nights. When her school opens this fall, she knows remote-learning is the option until…
PMP204: We are all Pioneers and Tweeners this school year!
: Play in new window | DownloadThis 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…
PMP193: Taking a Music Break from COVID-19
: Play in new window | DownloadI don’t know about you, but it seems like every waking hour has been spent adjusting to a new normal, and the idea of relaxing almost seems unkind when you think of all the…