Ask A Principal

Welcome back to Season 3 of Ask A Principal! We are back in action pulling the curtains back to reveal what really happens in the schoolhouse and provide in-depth storytelling of the educators that work there.

For our Season 2 Finale, we revisit an unaired portion of our conversation with Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost. He has something he wants all educators to hear loud and clear before they start their summer.

Today we talk with Kaylee and Piper at the end of their first year. We review what a year it has been for them and hear their parting words for upcoming educators. As always, they bring their vulnerable and real selves to this discussion. You will be surprised at how different, how wiser, and a little more battered they are after surviving and thriving as a first year teacher.

Today we listen to a master educator of 38 years relive some of the highs and lows of a career spent serving children. Steve will encourage and inspire you whether you are finishing your first year or your final year.

Today we spend time talking with new teacher Kaylee from our new teacher panel we have been following this year. Kaylee talks to us about balance, the enemy that is perfection, grace, support principals can give, and so much more. You will be reminded of why you do what you do and also encouraged when you have a bad day at school after hearing Kaylee's story today.

Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains graphic descriptions of a violent attack at a school. If you haven't listened to Episode 27 A School Attack Part 3 you should listen to that first. Today is the end of our conversation with educator and hero Jason Seaman as he answers our questions about the day he was attacked by one of his own students.

Today we revisit the school attack featured in Season 1 Episodes 08 and 09 and hear from the teacher that was in the room where it happened. Listener discretion is advised as a violent act at school is described in detail in this episode.

Today's episode is a short one saying thank you to some overlooked educators. Part of teaching is being gone and preparing a plan so our students are looked after. Today's episode is from an online interview Nate did with a local newspaper about substitutes.

Today we spend time getting to know New Teacher Panelist Piper. You will hear us discuss standardized tests, marriage, grading, evaluations, and more. Piper has so much insight for those of us in our first year or our fifteenth year!

Today we hear from some real educational experts, kids! Today we hear from four kids as they discuss what it's like to have their mom or dad be their teacher, be in the same school, and even be their principal. They have some really good words of wisdom for those of us who are parents and educators.