Eric and Chris talk with Chief Steve Hinojos and Corporal Kevin Bacor of the Hesperia School Police Department about their function and impact on the students, staff, and community.

Eric and Chris are joined by Jennifer Calderon and Mike Ponce de Leon to discuss the role of assistant principals in the school culture and community.  Also, if animals could talk, which would be the rudest?

Student discipline is the main topic on this episode, as Eric and Chris talk with Elementary Principal Ryan Plescia and Director of Student Services Isaac Newman-Gomez.  It's a mirth-filled episode for sure, as we wander off into topics like time travel and cheeseburgers.

In this "guest-free" episode, Chris and Eric break down teachable moments in classic movies like "Top Gun," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "The Karate Kid." 

Eric and Chris talk parent communication and relationships with Mesa Grande Elementary principal and wood-working enthusiast Tom Kirk and Kingston Elementary principal/guitarist Ben Skinner.  We also have some fun with movie mashups.

Alone With Our Principals has added a producer, editor, and fact-checker!  Meet Carrie Lewis, one of our district's Assistant Principals.

What makes a good principal?  On this episode, Eric and Chris are joined by Hesperia Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Jovy Yankaskas and Director of Secondary Education Michelle Smith to discuss qualities and skills principals need to be successful.  We also evaluate the job performance of Principal Edward Rooney from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

In honor of the MLB playoffs, in this episode Eric and Chris talk about their experiences in baseball and the lessons they've learned along the way.  Also, why the heck should you get to run to first on a strikeout?