Proud Principal Josh Tovar exudes energy and pride for his students and staff of Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, Texas. He celebrates their success every day in every way. This positive approach creates a culture of ALL stakeholders being seen and celebrated for their daily work. 

We all want to promote student and staff success. Listen to how Josh Tovar does it like no other we have heard on Proud Principals Podcast. 

You are encouraged to contact Josh to learn more.

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Kevin Carroll is the Proud Principal of Waldwick High School in New Jersey. Kevin shares an amazing community service opportunity for his students and staff. 

The Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service is as a powerful reminder of the impact of service and the importance of giving back to the Waldwick community. He believes that participating in the MLK Week of Service fosters growth in his students while contributing to the betterment of our community.

Interested in implementing community service into your school, contact Kevin Carroll at Waldwick High School  [email protected] 

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Rich Czyz of Yardville Elementary School in New Jersey shares his proudest student recognition program. If you want to develop better people through meaningful recognition. Come up with an annual theme with specific monthly traits your school wants to encourage within their student behaviors. Need a Positive Culture Builder,  then listen to Rich's share. 

Rich Czyz is the author of the following books:

The Four O’Clock Faculty - A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development

The Secret Sauce - Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching

Rogue Leader - Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take control of of your own Professional Development Destiny

Upcoming Book in the Spring 2025 - Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders

Proud Principal Derek Cantrell of Alleghany HS in Virginia, led the consolidation of two history-rich high schools into a single institution. This journey required building a shared identity, strengthening relationships, and creating excitement for a unified vision of success. Through this process, he learned that a positive school culture doesn’t just happen—it’s built intentionally with clear strategies, consistent communication, and collaboration at every level.

Listen and Learn about Culture - Better Together!

Andy Farley, Proud Principal of Brookfield East HS, Wisconsin and NASSP 2024 Principal of the Year shares how his school created and supports their core values of Academic and Human Excellence. Brookfield East is the Number 1 ranked public school in Wisconsin for the past 4 years and one of eight Blue Ribbon schools in the state. Andy's active approach and well-developed process is refreshing and inspiring to all educational leaders. Help your students and staff change the world, do not miss this opportunity to grow as a leader. 

This is the second episode of Jay Billy's interview. Jay shares another proud effort of altering his elementary school's schedule to build in teacher prep periods, student recess, and better instructional time segments to maximize learning. If you want to make your school better, Jay will discuss his informed decisions, calculated risks, and not waiting for someone else to make it happen. Jay's leadership is genuine and refreshing. Don't miss this episode. 

Proud Principals Podcast features the proud principal of Bear Tavern Elementary School, Jay Billy. Jay shares his proudest effort of making bold and informed decisions to departmentalize his 3rd grade level staff to maximize their instructional strengths and student outcome. "People don't tear down houses they help build". Don't miss this episode. 

Listen to Scott Wisniewski of Pompton Lakes HS in Pompton Lakes, NJ share the benefits of a Mental Health First Aid program in his school community. Scott is passionate about providing opportunities for his staff and students to gain knowledge and a skill set to help one another. He shares his blueprint for training staff and students. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get one step closer to bringing a Mental Health First Aid program to your school. 

Neel Desai, proud principal of Grandview Elementary School, Piscataway, NJ shares how his summer home visits to his rising Kindergartners has impacted his school community for the better. Want to improve your relationship with your community, ease the transition for your students, and have your first interaction with your students and families be a positive one, listen and learn. 

For more info - contact Neel Desai at Grandview Elem. by email - [email protected]

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Proud Principal Joe Martin and Tracy Matozzo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction of Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mt. Holly, NJ share their proudest effort of implementing a Freshman Seminar course to address a variety of needs to assist their students transition to high school. This initiative is positively impacting their school culture. If you are a high school educational leader, this is a must listen. Feel free to contact Joe Martin for more information. 

Phone: 609-267-0837 ext. 3223

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