New BCPVPA President Dr. Shannon Behan shares her journey and learning as a School leader with Chris Horton. From teaching in BC and overseas to becoming a School Principal - and dealing with a helicopter landing at her school on Valentine's day - and more. Episode comes out next Thursday September 5.

Host Chris Horton chats with Vicki Roberts, a Principal in SD 61 (Victoria), about her love of leadership, the importance of working together to nurture culture, and maintaining curiosity as a leader.

This episode features Vice-Principal Dana Miller, who shares her experience as a new school leader. Dana shares her passion for connecting with and supporting students in difficult situations, the importance of building relationships with staff, and more.

In Episode 23, host Chris Horton speaks with SD 43 Principal Shawne Callihoo about her journey in  school leadership, including becoming an administrator during the pandemic. Shawne shares the importance for leaders to support others and of taking challenges in a safe space.

Ellen Roberts is a BC educator who has most recently worked as a BCPVPA Director of Member Support Services. On the eve of her retirement, Ellen talks about what she has learned, from being a listening leader and honouring all voices, to building strong teams, to walking with members through challenging situations and seeing them thrive.

Episode 21 features Principal Larry Ryan, who tells us about his journey from the start of his career working in youth support all the way to his current role as a high school principal in Coquitlam (SD43). In this conversation, our Host Chris Horton talks to Larry about his beliefs in community, persistence, and the value of being invitational.

Episode 20 features an interview with Host Chris Horton and Middle School Principal in SD61, Vicki Roberts. Vicki tells us about her love of literacy and how understanding you core values and acting on them can strengthen your relationships as a school leader.

In episode 19 of the Principl(ed) Podcast, Chris Horton talks to Dionte Jelks a Principal at an intermediate school in Ladysmith, BC. Dionte discusses how he ensures every student is able to succeed; it requires support from community agencies, being accessible & visible to students, and ensuring students see themselves & their culture reflected in the school community.