Enid Lee is a front-line educator, an anti-racist professional development specialist, leadership coach, writer and community builder. She began her joyful journey as a teacher on the Caribbean island of Antigua about 5 decades ago. She has taught in Canada and the United States. Today Enid consults internationally on equitable education with particular emphasis on […] The post PMP268: Equity, Equality and Systems with Enid Lee appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Oct 27, 2021•36 min
This week, Jen Schwanke, joins me as we respond to more listener questions. Jen Schwanke is an author and education leader from Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. Question: How do you manage leading a school through the grief of losing a teacher to COVID? Here are some of the points we cover in response: […] The post PMP267: Answering Questions on Grief and Behavior with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Oct 20, 2021•31 min
Jen Schwanke joins me this week as we respond to listener questions. Jen Schwanke is an author and education leader from Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. We have two questions from a listener who wrote for feedback as an opportunity is opening to apply for a site principal position. LISTENER QUESTION 1: “After several years […] The post PMP266: Principal Questions on Curriculum and Goals with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Oct 13, 2021•33 min
This week I have the privilege of sharing Part 2 of a conversation with Daniel Bauer about his new book, His new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. Danny’s new book reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated […] The post PMP265: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader with Daniel Bauer, Part 2 appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Oct 06, 2021•22 min
This week I have the privilege of sharing a conversation with Daniel Bauer about his new book, His new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. Danny’s new book reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated and overwhelmed. […] The post PMP264: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader with Daniel Bauer appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Sep 29, 2021•26 min
This past month, we sent our third daughter to college. More than a year ago, she began to explore the possibility of studying abroad. As a result of months of apply to schools, virtual meet-ups, and 5,000 miles of travel, she is now a student at Aberystwyth University in Wales. Sending off another Parker child […] The post PMP263: Cycles of Self-Reflection in Leadership appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Sep 22, 2021•20 min
A few weeks ago, I was invited to provide some virtual professional learning with a wonderful group of aspiring and assistant principals from Pecos Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, in Pecos, Texas. As a part of our time together, I shared content from my book Principal Matters, including “8 Hats” that school leaders wear. For the […] The post PMP262: Revisiting the Hats You Wear in School Leadership appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Sep 15, 2021•27 min
In last week’s podcast episode, I shared the second part of a keynote presentation I provided on August 12, 2021, to the Archdiocese of Louisville for a welcome-back ceremony of educators from thirty nine Pre/K-8 elementary schools and nine high schools collectively serving 18,000 students. In Part 3 of this keynote series, you will learn […] The post PMP261: Your Friendships, Legacy, Laughter and Well-Being appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Sep 08, 2021•25 min
In last week’s podcast episode, I shared the first part of a keynote presentation I provided on August 12, 2021, to the Archdiocese of Louisville for a welcome-back ceremony of educators from thirty-nine Pre/K-8 elementary schools and nine high schools collectively serving 18,000 students in six counties. In Part 2 of this keynote series, you […] The post PMP260: Reflecting on Your Influence – Keynote Series #2 appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Sep 01, 2021•22 min
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, I had the privilege of providing a keynote from my book Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator at the Archdiocese of Louisville welcomed back ceremony for the new school year. Although my teaching and administration work has been for public schools, Superintendent Mary Beth Bowling, invited […] The post PMP259: 10 Areas of Self-Care in the School Year Ahead appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Aug 25, 2021•22 min
Trevor Goertzen was recognized in 2020 as a National Digital Principal of the Year. He currently serves as the Principal of Spring Hill Middle School in Spring Hill, Kansas, and is an adjunct professor of Educational Technology for Harding University. Trevor recognizes the personal impact that technology can provide by bridging academic and social gaps […] The post PMP258: Bridging Academic and Social Gaps with Trevor Goertzen appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Aug 18, 2021•30 min
Seven year ago, our son Jack was diagnosed with a rare disease. Kawasaki causes an inflammation of blood cells in young children. If untreated, it can lead to heart damage or death. He was hospitalized for two weeks. During that time, my wife and I sat many days watching medical teams work to bring down […] The post PMP257: Leading with SOUL for the New School Year appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Aug 11, 2021•12 min
Eric Sheninger is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the […] The post PMP 256: Disruptive Thinking with Eric Sheninger appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Aug 04, 2021•25 min
This week, Jen Schwanke, author and education leaders, shares the second half of a conversation on Reconstructing Place and Space. With credit to Dr. Miller, director of the EdD in Educational Administration and an assistant professor – clinical in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University, Jen probes into several questions his […] The post PMP255: Reconstructing Place and Space, Part 2 with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jul 28, 2021•31 min
This week, Jen Schwanke, author and education leader, shares thoughts on why education leaders should consider how ‘place and space’ play a role in learning outcomes. With credit to Dr. Miller, director of the EdD in Educational Administration and an assistant professor – clinical in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University, […] The post PMP254: Reconstructing Place and Space with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jul 21, 2021•34 min
One year ago, June 4, 2020, D.J. Klein was a guest on the Principal Matters podcast when we shared advice for his first year as a school administrator. You can hear the 10 Tips for First Year Assistant Principals we discussed by listening to PMP:197. One year later, D.J. Klein has finished his first year […] The post PMP253: 10 Lessons from a First Year Assistant Principal with D.J. Klein appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jul 14, 2021•32 min
Leadership requires relationships, understanding others, and negotiating through conflicts. This week I am privileged to share a conversation from Chris Zervas about his book, Bomb-Proof Constructive Feedback. Chris Zervas helps busy leaders improve their communication, leadership and employee engagement to impact their organization’s bottom line. Chris’s trainings have helped organizations increase efficiencies, productivity, and retention […] The post PMP252: Bomb-Proof Constructive Feedback w...
Jul 07, 2021•32 min
This week marks the end of June 2021, and just today I heard from a principal friend, Andrew O’Farrell, West Islip Unified School District in Massapequa, New York, who is enjoying his first week of summer vacation. Other schools across the U.S. have been enjoying break since the end of May. Wherever you are, I […] The post PMP251: You Can Do Hard Things, featuring Samantha Bartrom appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jun 30, 2021•12 min
In this episode, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters Mastermind community: Samantha Bartrom, Principal of Coastal Academy in Oceanside, California, and Erin Igoe, Assistant Principal at Piedmont High School in the […] The post PMP250: Principal Reboot, Part 2 with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind Members appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jun 23, 2021•30 min
This week’s post is an encore episode I shared a few years ago. Since I’m hoping you can enjoy some well-deserved vacation this summer, I thought I would remind you why your time away from school may help you better serve your school. Regardless of whether someone is an educator or not, or whether your vacation […] The post PMPEncore028: Four Reasons Your Vacation Matters appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jun 16, 2021•14 min
On May 27, 2021, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters Mastermind community: Samantha Bartrom, Principal of Coastal Academy in Oceanside, California, and Erin Igoe, Assistant Principal at Piedmont High School in […] The post PMP249: Principal Reboot with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind Members appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jun 09, 2021•23 min
Latrese D. Younger is an instructional lead learner in Virginia. Her passion is English language arts and she believes that she will always be a teacher at heart. Latrese has a servant mindset, spirit, and attitude that she believes helps keep her grounded. She resides with her son, husband, and English bulldog. In her spare […] The post PMP248: Inspiring and Leading Learning with Latrese D. Younger appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Jun 02, 2021•27 min
Dr. Kimberly Miles is the Principal of East Gresham Elementary in Gresham, Oregon. A former elementary teacher and reading coach, she transitioned into a district instructional coach before becoming a principal. She has eleven years experience in school leadership, and is a turnaround principal – having led a school community that has seen marked improvement […] The post PMP247: Leading Through ‘Unfinished Learning’ with Kimberly Miles appeared first on Principal Matters ....
May 26, 2021•29 min
During the fall semester, I invited listeners to some virtual meetings to share protocols for re-opening their schools. We formed a free Re-opening Mastermind and met once a week for six weeks to brainstorm and collaborate. Just a few days ago, I hosted a meeting to re-connect with some of these same leaders in a […] The post PMP246: Challenges and Solutions Leading Post-Pandemic appeared first on Principal Matters ....
May 19, 2021•40 min
Joy Kelly is the co-author of the new book, Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect, co-authored with Jimmy Casas. Joy has more than twenty-five years of educational experience in public and parochial schools as a teacher, coach, mentor, associate principal and principal. In 2015, she was named the Iowaa Associate […] The post PMP245: Handling Schools with Care with Joy Kelly appeared first on Principal Matters ....
May 12, 2021•37 min
Marita Diffenbaugh is honored to serve as principal of Elevate Academy North, a public Career Technical charter school for students in 6th-12th grades. She has served as a teacher, administrator, and has provided leadership support for districts, schools, and classrooms. As a partner with Elevate Academy Inc., Marita is connecting education with industry and community […] The post PMP244: Being a Hope Giver with Marita Diffenbaugh appeared first on Principal Matters ....
May 05, 2021•24 min
Jessica Wee is the Principal of Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School in Singapore. She has previously served in the school as Vice Principal before taking over principalship six years ago. Rainbow Centre School serves 400 students with autism and multiple disabilities.The school aims to nurture young persons with disabilities (aged 7-18) into adults who are […] The post PMP243: Grace in the Journey with Jessica Wee appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Apr 28, 2021•30 min
Brittainy Harris has been working at Xi’an International School, located in China, since 2010. With her undergraduate degree in education, she landed at this American-based international school (that was founded in 1996 with the help of Shaanxi Provincial Bureau of Education) and began to teach multicultural students in a 4th grade classroom for a total […] The post PMP242: Leading from Xi’an International School with Brittainy Harris and Paul Wendler appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Apr 21, 2021•34 min
Loredana Borello is the Principal of Brescia House Secondary School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Brescia House School is a Catholic Ursuline All Girls Independent School from K-12. As a principal, she is passionate about empowering and educating girls to take up their place as leaders in society, equipped with courage and compassion. She also is […] The post PMP241: Lessons from an All Girls School with Loredana Borello appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Apr 14, 2021•30 min
Seán Óg Ó Duinnín is Principal of Scoil Mhuire, a small Irish language medium school in Ballingeary, Co. Cork, Ireland since 2006. In his time there, he has seen many developments of physical facilities with the support of Cork Education and Training Board and implemented a Restorative Practices approach to school-based relationships. He recently completed […] The post PMP240: Self-Care Lessons with Seán Óg Ó Duinnín appeared first on Principal Matters ....
Apr 07, 2021•40 min
