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A conversation with Jerry Bell, principal of Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio and Thom Ziems, the administrator for Whitmer Career & Technology Center. They discuss daily life in the role of a ... more
FAQs about The Principal of Things:How many episodes does The Principal of Things have?The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.
November 06, 2024Still Getting My Feet WetJerry shares a bit about how he's settling in as the new principal at Whitmer High School. Thom and Jerry share a bit about their vision of the future at Whitmer High School and Whitmer Career and Technology Center. They talk a bit about a major road and parking lot construction project coming soon. Make it a great day. Go Panthers!...more16minPlay
September 20, 2024History & Tradition vs. "That's just the way we've always done it."Principal of Whitmer High School, Jerry Bell, joins Thom on the Principal of Things. Get to know a little about Jerry and let's see where this thing goes. Make a difference in what you do. Make it a great day. Go Panthers.Music: Phortitude by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com...more22minPlay
July 15, 2024All Ohio ACTE ConferenceJennifer and Thom presented at the All Ohio Association for Career Technical Education Conference in Columbus, Ohio. We presented "Podcasting Made Simple" and as a demonstration recorded an episode during the session. Here are a few questions that our guests had about podcasting and our format. Also, Thom tried out some new audio from silvermansound.com. Make it a great day.Music: Phortitude by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com...more15minPlay
June 03, 2024That's a Wrap (on '23-'24)It's the final episode for the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks for following along with us. Stay tuned for a couple of pop up episodes over the summer. Make it a great day....more19minPlay
May 28, 2024"The thing that will stick with me forever and ever..."A guest joins Jennifer and Thom. They first talk about the graduation ceremony and some special moments that took place. Shout out to Whitmer's custodial crew to help us get set up at graduation. Then our guest gets some rapid fire questions. Make it a great day....more25minPlay
May 13, 2024Teacher Appreciation WeekToday Jennifer and Thom talk about the Top 15 Luncheon. We talk about JA Inspire, welcome a guest student come in the open door, and we talk about things connected to teacher appreciation week. Full disclosure, this episode was recorded from Thom's office and the floor was littered with balloons. Make it a great day....more20minPlay
May 09, 2024Gratitude FirstJennifer and Thom start by talking about the importance of focusing on and even starting your day with gratitude. They talk through some of the logistics of the cafeteria and shout out to our nutrition service workers. Shout out to our local convenience stores for supporting our students. Great job as well to our career fair organizers and participants. Make it a great day....more23minPlay
April 23, 2024Career Technology Education Support SpecialistOn this episode Thom has a guest co-host, Ms. Becca Lee. She is the Career Technology Support Specialist for Whitmer Career and Technology Center. We find out a bit about Becca's history in the field and what she has enjoyed most about her new position at Whitmer. Make it a great day....more20minPlay
April 12, 2024Spring Break and Pups and StuffOn this episode Jennifer and Thom share a little about their pups. They talk a little about how they got their names. Shout out to Whitmer staff for their adaptability especially in February and March. Make it a great day....more21minPlay
March 15, 2024A DJ, a Coach, and a Couple of Principals (pt. 2)We're changing up the lesson plan today and breaking this episode into two parts. Get to know a little more about Jennifer and Thom in this two part episode. Make it a great day!...more19minPlay
FAQs about The Principal of Things:How many episodes does The Principal of Things have?The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.