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Ready to Lead? Your Moment Starts Here.

In this inspiring episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with dynamic speaker and WE Conference keynote, Kristen Campbell, for a powerful conversation about pressure, perseverance, and purpose.

Using the powerful metaphor of a diamond, Kristen reminds us that growth doesn't happen without resistance and that the very pressure we feel may be shaping us into something stronger, brighter, and more impactful than we imagined.

You'll walk away with encouragement to: ✨ Reframe adversity as refinement ✨ Build intentional environments that help you thrive ✨ Embrace support, vulnerability, and community ✨ Lead with courage — especially in challenging seasons

If leadership is on your heart, don't miss the 2026 IASP Aspiring Leaders Conference: your launch pad toward your first administrative role. Two high-impact days of real talk, hands-on scenarios, meaningful networking, and practical strategies grounded in the School Leader Paradigm.

👉 Register now: [Aspiring Leaders Conference Registration Link]

Step up. Lead in. Lead on, Indiana.

You're used to having your IASP Legislative Update with your Friday morning coffee…

But this week, we're serving it at dinner time. 🍽️

With this being the final week of committee meetings, there was simply too much on the plate for a quick sip-and-go update.

In tonight's episode, I break down what happened in the "committee kitchen":

• The bills that made it out

• What was sent back for modification

• The measures that fizzled

• The big pot still simmering (HB 1004)

• And what appears to be heading straight for the finish line

We're officially in the final stretch:

Second reading – February 23 Third reading – February 24 Sine die anticipated – February 27

The final seasoning is happening quickly.

As always, thank you for staying informed and engaged. Your leadership matters — especially in these final days.

IASP Leadership Podcast – Special WE Conference Keynote Preview with Tish Frederick

In this special preview episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with WE Conference keynote speaker Tish Frederick to explore the power of vulnerability, leadership growth, and the lasting ripple effect educators have on students and communities.

Tish shares her deeply personal leadership journey, the inspiration behind founding her nonprofit organization, Beautiful As You Are, and how authentic storytelling can create meaningful change in schools and beyond. Through powerful reflections on transparency, healing, and hope, Tish encourages leaders to embrace growth, learn from those they serve, and lead with intentionality.

Listeners will also get an exciting preview of Tish's interactive WE Conference keynote and breakout sessions, which focus on empowerment, resilience, and renewed purpose for women in education and leadership. From hands-on engagement to powerful moments of reflection, Tish shares how leaders can walk into professional learning spaces ready to transform both their personal and professional impact.

Whether you are planning to attend the WE Conference or simply looking for inspiration in your leadership journey, this episode offers practical encouragement and a powerful reminder that even small actions can create lasting ripple effects for students, staff, and communities.

Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and reminded of the incredible influence you hold as a leader.

If you'd like to learn more about the WE Conference, visit IASP.org.

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast is now available, and we're taking a focused approach—highlighting five key bills that directly impact school leadership, student expectations, and district operations: SB 78, SB 199, SB 88, HB 1004, and HB 1325.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The latest action on student wireless device legislation

• New social media and literacy policy developments

• Proposed "success sequence" curriculum requirements

• Updates on administrator contract language

• A bipartisan legislative win advancing special education fiscal clarity

We encourage you to stay informed and continue sharing your insights with lawmakers as these proposals move forward. Your voice remains one of the most important influences in shaping effective education policy.

Stay informed. Stay engaged. And thank you for your leadership.

🎙️ IASP Leadership Podcast

Season 7, Episode 245: From the AP Lens – Leadership Lessons Through the Interim Principalship

Leadership growth rarely happens under perfect conditions. More often, it unfolds through unexpected opportunities, shifting responsibilities, and the courage to step into roles before feeling fully ready.

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett welcomes Kristen Peterson, Associate Principal at Chesterton High School and IASP Assistant Principal Liaison, alongside Kortney Golden, who recently served as Interim Principal at Clinton Central Elementary.

Through the metaphor of Olympic endurance, adaptability, and teamwork, Kristen and Kortney share authentic reflections on the transition from assistant principal to principal leadership. Listeners will hear powerful insights about becoming the final decision maker, leading through visibility and vulnerability, and supporting staff through intentional leadership actions that often happen behind the scenes.

Kortney highlights how leadership is rarely about grand gestures. Instead, it is built through trust, difficult conversations, mentorship, and removing barriers that allow students and staff to thrive. Kristen provides encouragement for assistant principals across Indiana, emphasizing the importance of seeking leadership opportunities, learning through experience, and building confidence through growth.

This episode is especially meaningful for assistant principals, aspiring leaders, and building administrators seeking practical and human-centered leadership insights aligned with the realities of today's schools.

🎧 Tune in to explore:

• Mindset shifts when stepping into principal leadership • How small leadership actions create meaningful culture shifts • The role of vulnerability, trust, and recovery in leadership growth • Strategies for balancing endurance, wellness, and sustainability • Encouragement for assistant principals preparing for future leadership opportunities

To continue your leadership reflection, we encourage listeners to read Kortney's full article in the February issue of the IASP Indianagram.

Thank you for listening and for your continued commitment to leading schools, supporting staff, and serving students across Indiana.

This week's Legislative Update Podcast takes a slightly different approach. Instead of a full bill-by-bill recap, the episode highlights something just as important—school leaders using their voices at the Statehouse.

Two Indiana principals testified this week on Senate Bill 78, sharing practical, real-world perspectives on implementation and reminding us that when principals speak, policymakers listen. I encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to this week's episode.

Thank you for continuing to stay engaged in the legislative process. Your voice and perspective matter—especially as these bills continue to move forward.

Sincerely, Cindy Long

IASP Leadership Podcast | Episode Description

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by Dr. Todd Bess for a timely and meaningful conversation about the launch of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI) in partnership with the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP).

Together, they unpack the purpose behind IPLI, the vision for its future, and how this partnership strengthens leadership development for Indiana's school leaders. The conversation highlights how IPLI aligns with the School Leader Paradigm, supports leaders at different stages of their journey, and creates a cohesive, growth-focused pathway for principals across the state.

Whether you are a current IPLI participant, a seasoned principal, or a leader considering your next step, this episode offers insight into how intentional leadership development, collaboration, and reflection can elevate practice and impact schools.

🎧 Tune in to learn how IPLI and IASP are working together to invest in Indiana's principals—today and into the future.

The Indiana General Assembly has reached the halfway point of the 2026 session, and bills are moving quickly as lawmakers head into the next round of hearings and amendments.

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast recaps the biggest bills crossing over, along with key themes emerging around technology, workforce flexibility, and compliance issues impacting schools.

As always, thank you for everything you do for Indiana's students and school communities.

Stay informed. Keep leading, Indiana.

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast reflects just how quickly Indiana's short session is moving.

In this episode, we walk through key activity from both the House and Senate education committees—including bills focused on workforce flexibility, governance, behavioral services, and higher education partnerships. We also spend time revisiting Indiana's proposed A–F accountability system and the continued delays surrounding that work.

Before we close the episode, we return to Senate Bill 78, which passed out of the full Senate this week and would mandate sweeping changes to how schools manage student use of personal wireless communication devices. This bill raises important practical and philosophical questions for school leaders, and we are continuing to engage legislators as it moves to the House.

Thank you, as always, for the work you do on behalf of Indiana's students—and for engaging in this important advocacy conversation.

In this special solo episode, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett shares the heart behind the WE Conference and why this experience was intentionally created for women in education across Indiana.

This conversation is personal, energizing, and designed to speak directly to women who lead, support, serve, and carry so much every day. Dr. Barrett highlights what makes the WE Conference different, what attendees can expect, and why now is the time to say yes to connection, reflection, and leadership growth.

If you are a woman in education looking to be inspired, encouraged, and surrounded by a powerful community, this episode is for you.

🎟️ The WE Conference | February 24–25 | Ritz Charles, Carmel Registration is open now @www.iasp.org