The Principl(ed) Podcast

Lora Baker is a Principal and Speech Language Pathologist in qathet (SD47), and is part of the provincial program Auditory Outreach, supporting the educational needs of students with hearing loss with the goal of maximizing their learning environment. Principl(ed) Podcast host Christoper Horton (SD73) talked to Lora about this very different educational leadership role that touches schools all around the province.

As District Principal of Inquiry and Innovation in Delta (SD37), Brooke Moore knows that many people assume her work is all about technology. Instead, it's about using collaborative inquiry to explore the different curiosities of people in the district, and to consistently improve the experience for kids over time. Principl(ed) Podcast host Chris Horton (SD73) sat down with Brooke to learn more about her path, and what she's learned.

Paul Hembling started his teaching career in four school districts. Fast forward to today, and he is the Principal of an online learning school in School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). What is it like to engage virtually with students, and to still maintain that in-person connection? Learn more in this episode.

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.