The Principal Leadership Lab

By Jeff & Adam

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October 29, 2020Episode 18 - Jeff Kubiak
Join Adam & Jeff as we speak with educator and author Jeff Kubiak!
Jeff taught for ten years as an elementary school teacher in grades 4, 5, and 6 and has eight years of administrative experience. Jeff strives to connect with students by bringing real world experiences to them, getting to know their names, engaging in lessons and play, and becoming a part of the learning process with them. He's always looked at education from a different lens: from someone who hated and struggled with school.
Learn more about Jeff...
AUTHOR - One Drop of Kindness
Another book in the works
“It’s Me" RELEASING SOON!!
Transition out of the principalship
He’d consider returning. Super difficult, but amazing work.
Twitter/Online Presence
Speaking & Touring - School visits
COVID and his current role
Leadership Struggle
I’ve gotten in my own way. Didn’t listen enough.

Share the vision and lead from different perspectives.
What gives you hope?
People will figure out how to do the right thing for one another.

Elevator Pitch
I’ve made so many mistakes, but I’ve learned.

CONTACT Jeff Kubiak
Website: https://www.jeffkubiak.com/
Twitter: Jeffrey Kubiak
Instagram: Jeff Kubiak Author

HOST CONTACTS
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
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October 26, 2020Episode 17 - David McGuire
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with Charter School Principal & Podcaster David McGuire!
From David's episode:
Featured in This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/715/long-awaited-asteroid-finally-hits-earth/act-four-7
What is Indy k12?
AOS Podcast/Recess podcast
It's good to see it from the balcony level.
“Professionalizing the Profession” - his work around Indy in K-12 edu.
From teacher. To the principalship - skipped AP & Dean
Always wanted to be a teacher
HS/MS English teacher - From “Tale of Two Cities” to “The Fire Next Time”
Leadership struggle
We don’t need to be liked.

Connect with David: @MrMcGuire_Teach
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38min
October 22, 2020Episode 16 - Jay Billy
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with father, elementary school principal and DBC author of Lead With Culture, Jay Billy!
Jay is an elementary principal in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He received his master's degree in educational leadership from The College of New Jersey in 1997. He first served as supervisor of behavior at the high school before moving to the principal of the Joseph Cappello School in 2000.
Other Takeaways from our chat with Jay:
Former Wrestling coach
Heart for Special needs kids
Went from High school to elementary in his professional career
Leading with Culture Podcast
Speaker
Author - Book: Lead with Culture
Story behind the book

Why Culture?
"Just say what you think."
Get out in front - lead with transparency
Be open and honest - Culture
"Culture is something you build or break every 30 seconds"
"Trust is the oxygen"
Power of Social Media
“Best when I’m knee-deep with kids”
COVID - how to find ways to make kids still feel the love
...more
50min
October 19, 2020Episode 15 - Taylor Armstrong
Join Adam and Jeff as we chat with Taylor Armstrong this week! Taylor is the Assistant Director of Technology at Vestavia Hills City Schools in Alabama. He is also a Google Certified Teacher, Army Veteran, Speaker, Member of the Men in Education (FB Group) and Education Never Dies.
He talks with us about the importance of "Being the Compass, and his education background as a teacher, coach and admin.
Hear Taylor talk about:
What’s important as a leader?
Listen first, respond second, and only if necessary.
Messages of Positivity
Be the Compass brand. Taylor’s ethos. 1. Next step 2. Don’t be afraid 3. Rise together
Leadership Struggles
“Stop getting stuck in your titles”

GUEST CONTACT INFO:
TWITTER
@Taylor_does_IT
FACEBOOK
Taylor Armstrong
INSTAGRAM
be_the_compass

HOST CONTACT INFO:
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
FACEBOOK
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39min
October 15, 2020Episode 14 - Brad Hughes
Join Adam and Jeff as we chat with elementary principal, optimist and recovering perfectionist, Brad Hughes!
We have some incredible conversation around Canadian education, his background in education:
16 years teaching, taught French, went into admin - 25 years overall
Brad has been a part of the Teach Better Team Admin Mastermind
Setting intentions, “Pivot Positive”
How to support new teachers?
3 Fold approach; you'll have to listen to the episode for all of the details.
Leadership Struggles
Sorting through all of the information; need the brass tacks.
What gives you hope?
"Restore Forest Hill"

GUEST CONTACT INFO:
TWITTER
Brad Hughes
FACEBOOK
Brad Hughes

HOST CONTACT INFO:
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
FACEBOOK
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October 12, 2020Episode 13 - Jeff Gargas
Join Jeff & Adam as we sit down to chat with the COO & Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team!
Jeff Gargas and Chad Ostrowski built the Teach Better Team from the ground up on one major premise - to help educators be better today than they were yesterday and be better tomorrow than they were today. It's not about the comparison to the teacher down the hallway or who you may follow on your favorite social networking platform. It's about a pursuit of Better.
Jeff's Background is NOT in education
web design, content marketing, social media management
Listen to Jeff talk about building the Teach Better Team
How do you support new teachers?
Get them setup within their first years to avoid burnout.

Coaching
Leadership Struggles?
Delegation

Concept of taking opportunity from others if you DON’T delegate

Trust what you know

You don’t have to earn my trust. I’ll give it until you lose it.
What gives you hope?
Teachers are my hope.
What do you want to leave listeners with?
"Be better tomorrow than today."

GUEST CONTACT INFO:
Twitter: @jeffgargas
Website: Teach Better
Instagram: _jeffgargas

HOST CONTACT INFO:
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
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FACEBOOK
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49min
October 05, 2020 Episode 12 - Demetrius Ball
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with former Army Veteran and Middle School Principal, Demetrius Ball.
**NOTE** There were some connectivity issues throughout the episode; we did our best to edit them out so that you can still get the full podcast experience and understand the main points of our conversation!
Episode Notes:
2nd year MS principal - San Ramon, CA
Spent 3 yrs. as a H.S. Assistant Principal
Went to Military Academy @ West Point, where he played football for ARMY
Lessons converted from the football field in unusual ways.
Demetrius has lived “Coast to Coast” - MD to CA - "The good news is that kids are the same - coast to coast"
Has continued to do Morning Announcements during COVID - keeping the connection alive
How to help staff understand biases - how to do this as the new principal
Hosts a Podcast, where he is ⅓ of the AOS podcast!

GUEST CONTACT INFO:
Demetrius Ball - Twittter

HOST CONTACT INFO:
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
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FACEBOOK
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39min
September 27, 2020 Episode 11 - Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Check out this episode of The Principal Leadership Lab, where we sit down to talk with Matthew X. Joseph! Currently serving as the Director of curriculum, instruction and assessment in Leicester, Massachusetts, Matt has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his 25 years in the field.
Some takeaways from this episode:
Focusing on the Silver Linings to change his mindset right now during the pandemic
Matt’s path in the education world over his 25 years - what he calls the “Forrest Gump” approach.
Finding balance - always look for efficiency, has allowed him to have time for home and for work
Increasing Efficiency article
The importance of mentorship - learn more about The Mentor Roundtable
Author of two Books:
Modern Mentor: Suzy Brooks and Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Power of Us: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Guest Contact Info for Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Website
Twitter

Host Contact Info:
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
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44min
September 21, 2020 Episode 10 - Kevin Curtis
Listen to Adam and Jeff chat with Kevin Curtis, the CEO and Founder of National Educators for Restorative Practices. Kevin talks about not having a Discipline Plan, but rather a Care Plan; his 3 C's: Confronting, Convicting, and Condemning; and the importance of putting connections before content.
From Kevin's Bio:
Kevin was the former Restorative Discipline Coordinator and Assistant Principal at Ed White Middle School in the Northeast Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas where he played an instrumental role in the development, implementation, and support of restorative practices as an alternative method to managing student behavior. This innovative, whole school approach model was the first of its kind in the state of Texas, and has been considered the blueprint that many campuses across the state of Texas are following.

Contact Info for Kevin Curtis:
https://nedrp.com/

Contact Info for Jeff & Adam:
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Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt

TWITTER
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49min
September 13, 2020 Episode 9 - Dr. Erik Youngman
Join Jeff and Adam as we chat with Dr. Erik Youngman, Curriculum Director for Libertyville School District #70 in Libertyville, IL. Erik talks about his passions in education, which include homework, grading, and the power of having a growth mindset, as well as his hope that we can move people forward by staying focused on relationships!

Contact Dr. Youngman
Twitter
Dr. Erik Youngman

Host Contact Information
INSTAGRAM
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
TWITTER
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FACEBOOK
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40min

FAQs about The Principal Leadership Lab:

How many episodes does The Principal Leadership Lab have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.