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Principal Center Radio episodes:

04.29.2024
Allison Rodman—Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity
Get the book, Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Learning Visit the Learning Loop website, www.TheLearningLoop.com About The Author Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, and is an ASCD Faculty Member. Her work focuses on adult...
04.22.2024
James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Teachers
Get the book, Qualities of Effective Teachers About The Author James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting....
04.15.2024
Tom Willis—The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures
Get the book, The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures Visit the PheonixPerform website www. PhoenixPerform.com/principalcenter About The Author Tom Willis is a former classroom teacher and superintendent, and is cofounder of Phoenix Performance Partners, where he helps leaders create exceptional organizational...
04.08.2024
Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante—Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders
Get the book, Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders on Amazon Get the book, Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders on Corwin (US) Get the book, Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders on Corwin (CAN) Visit Tim's Website,...
04.01.2024
Tommy Floyd—National Archery in the Schools Program
Visit the National Archery in the Schools Program website, NASPSchools.org About Dr. Tommy Floyd Dr. Tommy Floyd is the President of the National Archery in the Schools Program. Tommy served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in public education in Kentucky schools...
03.25.2024
Adam Stolzer—Instructional Leader Visibility & Presence
Follow Adam on X @CornhuskerChats About Adam Stolzer Adam Stolzer is principal of Burwell Junior/Senior High School in Burwell, NE. Currently in his 2nd year as principal, he has been extraordinarily intentional about his approach to instructional leadership.
03.18.2024
Ari Gerzon-Kessler—On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together
Get the book, On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together Visit Ari's Solution Tree page www.SolutionTree.com/ari/ Connect with Ari Gerzon-Kessler or access Families and Educators Together Consulting resources About the Author Ari Gerzon-Kessler leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder...
03.11.2024
Priten Shah—AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Get the book, AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Follow Priten on X @pritenhshah Visit Priten's website www.PritenShah.com Visit the Pedagogy.Cloud website, www.pedagogy.cloud Find Pedagogy.Cloud on Instagram About the Author Priten Shah is a serial entrepreneur whose projects aim...
03.04.2024
Daniel Bauer: The Remarkable Vision Formula: A Guided School Leader Retreat
Get the book, The Remarkable Vision Formula: A Guided School Leader Retreat (The School Leadership Success Series) Visit the Better Leaders Better Schools website www.betterleadersbetterschools.com About the Author Daniel Bauer is a principal development and retention expert, a bestselling author of four books...
02.26.2024
Tom Schimmer—Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook
Get the book, Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook Follow Tom on X @tomschimmer About the Author Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. An educator for...
02.19.2024
Jean Eddy—Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World
Get the book, Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World Visit the American Student Assistance website, www.ASA.org About the Author Jean Eddy is the president and CEO of American Student Assistance, where she has pivoted ASA from a...
02.12.2024
James Stronge—Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence
Get the book, Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence Visit James' website StrongeAndAssociates.com About the Author James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President...
02.05.2024
Daman Harris—The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do
Get the book, The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do Visit the BONDCast website Follow Daman on X @daman_harris About the Author Daman Harris, PhD has been a public educator for a quarter of a century, currently serving as the manager of...
01.22.2024
Carlos Johnson—Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement With Students and Parents
Get the book, Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement With Students and Parents Visit Carlos' website, www.CarlosJohnson.org Follow Carlos on X @coachcarlosj About the Author Coach Carlos Johnson is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and school administrator who...
01.19.2024
Brenda Yoho—Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe
Get the book, Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe Visit Brenda's website, www.BrendaYoho.com About the Author Brenda Yoho's career in public education spanned more than 25 years, as a teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, and director. She provides encouragement...
01.15.2024
Don Parker—Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity
Get the book, Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity Visit Don's website, www.DrDonParker.com Follow Don on X @DrDonParker1 About the Author Dr. Don Parker, is a highly sought-after speaker and professional development provider who specializes in supporting teachers...
01.08.2024
Nancy Flynn—The Principal’s Backpack: Tips and Tools for Managing Yourself (So You Can Manage Everything Else)
Get the book, The Principal's Backpack: Tips and Tools for Managing Yourself (So You Can Manage Everything Else) Visit the LeadersHike website About the Author Nancy Karlin Flynn, EdD, has been an administrator in the Saint Paul Public Schools for twenty-four years, serving...
12.18.2023
Rick Hess—The Great School Rethink
Get the book, The Great School Rethink Follow Rick on X @rickhess99 About the Author Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education...
12.11.2023
Michael Beyer—Pencils Down: Career journeys of educators who left the profession, and what we can learn from the crises in education
Get the book, Pencils Down: Career journeys of educators who left the profession, and what we can learn from the crises in education Connect with Michael on LinkedIn About the Author Michael Beyer was an award-winning, National Board Certified K-12 teacher and principal....
11.27.2023
Pablo Muñoz—The Leader’s Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships
Get the book, The Leader's Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships Visit Pablo's website, www.TheMunozCompany.com Contact Pablo via email at [email protected] About the Author Pablo Muñoz is the managing director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and...
11.02.2023
Barbara Blackburn—Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success
Get the book, Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success Visit Barbara's website www.barbarablackburnonline.com Follow Barbara on X @BarbBlackburn About the Author Barbara Blackburn, PhD is an author and full-time consultant who works with schools around the country to help...
10.23.2023
Andrea Terrero Gabbadon—Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership
Get the book, Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership Visit Andrea's website, www.ILMConsultingGroup.com Follow Andrea on X @AndreaTGabbadon Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn About the Author Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is a professor of education, professional learning designer and...
10.17.2023
Roni Habib—Happy & Resilient - The Complete Guide to Teaching, Learning and Living
Get the book, Happy & Resilient: The Complete Guide to Joyful Teaching, Learning, and Living Visit Roni's website, www.eqschools.com Find more resources at www.eqschools.com/resources Follow Roni on X @Roni_Habib About the Author Roni Habib is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more...
10.09.2023
Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement
Get the book, Teach for Authentic Engagement Get the book, EMPOWER Moves for Social-Emotional Learning: Tools and Strategies to Evoke Student Values Follow Lauren on X @LaurenPorosoff Visit the EmpowerForwards website, www.empowerforwards.com/team About the Author Lauren Porosoff is the founder of EmpowerForwards, a collaborative consultancy...
10.02.2023
Lisa Rusyniak—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Excel Center
Visit the Excel Center Website www.goodwillches.org/excel-center/ About the Guest Lisa Rusyniak, CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where she has worked for 26 years
09.25.2023
Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget
Get the book It's Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget Visit the New Solutions K12 Website, www.newsolutionsk12.com About the Author Nathan Levenson has served as a school board member, assistant...
09.18.2023
Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12
Preorder Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12, www.OrganizedBinder.com/Book Visit Mitch's Website, www.OrganizedBinder.com Contact Mitch at [email protected] Follow Mitch on Twitter @Organizedbinder About the Author Mitch Weathers is the founder and CEO of Organized Binder. A veteran high school science...
09.11.2023
Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth
Get the book Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at [email protected] Contact Justin Baeder via email at [email protected] About the Authors Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30...
08.28.2023
Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs
Learn about the Instructional Leadership Challenge at www.PrincipalCenter.com/challenge About the Author The Instructional Leadership Challenge was created by Justin Baeder, PhD, Director of The Principal Center. Dr. Baeder has been a full-time author and consultant since 2012. He is the author of Now...
08.21.2023
Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers
Get the book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers Read Sheryl's article on Systems Thinking at www.Substantial.com Find out more about Closing The Loop at Rosenfeld Media Follow Sheryl on Twitter @SherylCababa About the Author Sheryl Cababa is Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, a human-centered design...
08.14.2023
Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents
Get the book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A teacher's guide to communicating with parents Visit Crystal's Website, www.CrystalFrommert.com Follow Crystal on Twitter @mrs_frommert About the Author Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, school board...
08.07.2023
Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom
Get the book, Teach from Your Best Self: A Teacher's Guide to Thriving in the Classroom Visit Jay's website, www.TeachFromYourBestSelf.org Follow Jay on Twitter @jay_schroder About the Author Jay Schroder has taught high school English and social studies for the past twenty-four years in both...
07.31.2023
Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena⁠—⁠Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model
Get the book, Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model Visit the Marzano Academy website Visit the Marzano Resources website, www.marzanoresources.com Follow Brian on Twitter @bjkosena About the Author Brian J. Kosena, EdD, is the founding principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano...
07.24.2023
Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement
Get the book, Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement Visit Mike's website www.MikeSchmoker.com About the Authors Dr. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written dozens of articles for educational journals,...
07.17.2023
PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills—Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance
Get the book, Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance Visit PJ's website, www.PJCaposey.com/ Follow PJ on Twitter @MCUSDSupe About the Authors Dr. PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a sought-after speaker and consultant, and the author of...
07.10.2023
Lisa Lande—Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive
Get the book, Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive Visit the Quaglia Institute website, www.QuagliaInstitute.org About the Author Lisa Lande, is Director of International Programs at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations, and is the co-author of Engagement...
07.03.2023
Bryan Goodwin and Kris Rouleau—The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
Get the book, The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement Visit the McREL website, www.McREL.org Follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanRGoodwin Follow Kris on Twitter @KrisRouleau About the Authors Bryan Goodwin is President & CEO of McREL International, Kris...
06.26.2023
Gail Markin—Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators
Get the book, Beyond Self Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators Visit Gail's website, www.GailMarkin.ca Follow Gail on Twitter @MarkinGail Visit the Beyond Self-Care Facebook Page About the Author Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting...
06.12.2023
Dr. David Franklin—Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership
Get the book, Advice from the Principal's Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership Follow David on Twitter @SFPrincipal About the Author Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, presenter, consultant. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership...
06.05.2023
JP Frame—School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model
Get the book, The School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model Contact JP via email @[email protected] About the Author JP Frame holds a Master's in Guidance Counseling and serves as a behavior interventionist at the high school level, and more than 24 years of experience at...
05.29.2023
Michael Lehan—Supporting Student Athletes
Visit the IMG Academy Website, www.IMGAcademy.com Read The74's Article about Michael's Work About Michael Lehan Dr. Michael Lehan is Head of School at IMG Academy. A former NFL cornerback with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, he served as principal of Osseo Senior...
05.23.2023
Douglas Reeves—Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom
Get the book, Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom Follow Doug on Twitter @douglasreeves Visit the Creative Leadership website About the Author Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books...
05.15.2023
Bradley James Davies—School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way
Get the book, School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way Visit James' Website www.BradleyJamesDavies.com Follow James on Instagram @Bradley.James.Davies About the Author Bradley James Davies is an executive leadership coach, author, and speaker with more than two...
05.08.2023
Julie Causton—The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs
Get the book, The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs Visit the Inclusive Schooling website, www.InclusiveSchooling.com/PR Find Inclusive Schooling on Facebook Follow Inclusive Schooling on Instagram @InclusiveSchooling Find Inclusive Schooling on LinkedIn About the Author Dr. Julie Causton is a bestselling author,...
05.02.2023
Lori Cohen—The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development
Get the book, The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development Visit Lori's website, www.LoriCohenConsulting.com Follow Lori on Twitter @consultinglori Follow Lori on Instagram @ConsultingLori Find Lori on LinkedIn About the Author Lori Cohen is an educator, writer, artist, and coach. Through her coaching, consulting,...
04.24.2023
Andrea Gribble—Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity
Get the book, Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity Visit www.SocialSchool4EDU.com/ Follow Andrea on Twitter @andreagribble About the Author Andrea Gribble has a love for cheering people on, helping them...
04.17.2023
Robert Feirsen & Seth Weitzman—From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power
Get the book, From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader's Guide to Unleashing Conflict's Problem-Solving Power Follow Seth on Twitter @SethWeitzman About the Authors Dr. Robert Feirsen has served as an assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of schools. He teaches courses...
04.10.2023
Jamie Sears—How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive
Get the book, How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive Visit Jamie's website, www.NotSoWimpyTeacher.com Follow Jamie on Instagram at @NotSoWimpyTeacher About the Author Jamie Sears is a former 3rd grade teacher and creator of “The Not So...
04.04.2023
Andrew Knips & Michael Savoy—Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools
Get the book, Equity in Data: A Framework For What Counts In Schools Follow Andrew on Twitter @AKnips Follow Michael on Twitter @msavoyphd About the Authors Andrew Knips has more than a decade of experience teaching students, leading teams, and coaching leaders in Philadelphia's public,...
03.27.2023
Rae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It
Get the book, Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don't Have It. And How You Can Go Get It Visit the Teach Better website, www.teachbetter.com Follow Rae on Twitter @RaeHughart About the Author Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois,...

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Principal Center Radio episodes:

Allison Rodman—Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity

James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Teachers

Tom Willis—The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures

Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante—Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders

Tommy Floyd—National Archery in the Schools Program

Adam Stolzer—Instructional Leader Visibility & Presence

Ari Gerzon-Kessler—On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together

Priten Shah—AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Daniel Bauer: The Remarkable Vision Formula: A Guided School Leader Retreat

Tom Schimmer—Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook

Jean Eddy—Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World

James Stronge—Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence

Daman Harris—The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do

Carlos Johnson—Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement With Students and Parents

Brenda Yoho—Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe

Don Parker—Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity

Nancy Flynn—The Principal’s Backpack: Tips and Tools for Managing Yourself (So You Can Manage Everything Else)

Rick Hess—The Great School Rethink

Michael Beyer—Pencils Down: Career journeys of educators who left the profession, and what we can learn from the crises in education

Pablo Muñoz—The Leader’s Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships

Barbara Blackburn—Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon—Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership

Roni Habib—Happy & Resilient - The Complete Guide to Teaching, Learning and Living

Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement

Lisa Rusyniak—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Excel Center

Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget

Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12

Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth

Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs

Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers

Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents

Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom

Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena⁠—⁠Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model

Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement

PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills—Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance

Lisa Lande—Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

Bryan Goodwin and Kris Rouleau—The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Gail Markin—Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators

Dr. David Franklin—Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership

JP Frame—School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model

Michael Lehan—Supporting Student Athletes

Douglas Reeves—Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

Bradley James Davies—School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way

Julie Causton—The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs

Lori Cohen—The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development

Andrea Gribble—Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity

Robert Feirsen & Seth Weitzman—From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power

Jamie Sears—How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive

Andrew Knips & Michael Savoy—Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools

Rae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It