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Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

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Episodes

PMP353: How to Provide Meaningful Feedback in Observations with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

In this episode, Jen Schwanke shares insights from a new Quick Reference Guide she authored for ASCD on Teacher Observation and Feedback. You can find the resource here. As the author of this new guide, Jen explains why she chose to focus on growth, positivity and relationship building as motivations for better observation feedback. As […] The post PMP353: How to Provide Meaningful Feedback in Observations with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters ....

Jul 18, 202335 min

PMP350: T.E.A.M: Together Everyone Achieves More with Bryan Miltenberg & Gary Karlson

Bryan Miltenberg is the proud principal of Aquebogue Elementary School in Riverhead, New York. He’s been a teacher, dean, and middle school assistant principal, and has presented and published on topics including school climate and culture, instructional technology, self-aware leadership, inclusivity, time management, and co-teaching partnerships. Against all logic, he remains a suffering lifelong Mets […] The post PMP350: T.E.A.M: Together Everyone Achieves More with Bryan Miltenberg & Gary...

Jun 28, 202344 min

PMP349: Helping Graduates Be Life Ready with Jarrod Johnson

Will Parker talks to guest Jarrod Johnson about his Senior Culmination Series in this week's episode of the Principal Matters Podcast. The post PMP349: Helping Graduates Be Life Ready with Jarrod Johnson appeared first on Principal Matters .

Jun 21, 202333 min

PMP348: Staying on the Path with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke

This week Jen Schwanke joins Will Parker as they explore what happens when we lose focus on the important goals and outcomes involved in serving others The post PMP348: Staying on the Path with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters .

Jun 14, 202326 min

PMP347: Becoming Better Leaders with Robyn Hamasaki

Will Parker and guest Robyn Hamasaki discuss ways that school principals can be better leaders to their school communities in this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP347: Becoming Better Leaders with Robyn Hamasaki appeared first on Principal Matters .

Jun 07, 202337 min

PMP346: Equity for Multilingual Learners, Part 2 with Carlene Thomas

Last week, we met Carlene Thomas. This week, she returns to answer more questions from school leaders searching for solutions for Multilingual Learners. Carlene Thomas is the CEO and founder of an educational consulting company that advocates for equity for multilingual learners (MLs) and specializes in support for bilingual education and English as a second […] The post PMP346: Equity for Multilingual Learners, Part 2 with Carlene Thomas appeared first on Principal Matters ....

May 31, 202332 min

PMP345: Equity for Multilingual Learners with Carlene Thomas

Carlene Thomas is the CEO and founder of an educational consulting company that advocates for equity for multilingual learners (MLs) and specializes in support for bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL) programs. Carlene also currently serves on the executive board for the National Association for English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA), coordinating with […] The post PMP345: Equity for Multilingual Learners with Carlene Thomas appeared first on Principal Matters ....

May 24, 202332 min

PMP344: Refocusing When Exhausted with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss wrapping up the school year and the importance of rest in this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP344: Refocusing When Exhausted with Will Parker & Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters .

May 17, 202330 min

PMP343: Supporting Resilience with Dr. Brooke Tuttle

William D. Parker and guest Dr. Brooke Tuttle discuss supporting students and staff through difficult times in this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP343: Supporting Resilience with Dr. Brooke Tuttle appeared first on Principal Matters .

May 10, 202343 min

PMP342: Never Stop Learning with Dr. Nick Davies

Will Parker and guest Dr. Nick Davies discuss what it means to never stop learning and the lessons learned from unending learning. The post PMP342: Never Stop Learning with Dr. Nick Davies appeared first on Principal Matters .

May 03, 202338 min

PMP340: Prioritizing Work with Dr. Scott Beck

Will Parker and guest Dr. Scott Beck discuss ways to prioritize work and transitions in leadership roles in this week's episode of PMP. The post PMP340: Prioritizing Work with Dr. Scott Beck appeared first on Principal Matters .

Apr 19, 202338 min

PMP339: Digging Deeper into the 3 R’s with Jen Schwanke

This week Will and Jen share updates from their work, travel, and lives. They also discuss lessons related to the three R's in this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP339: Digging Deeper into the 3 R’s with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters .

Apr 12, 202339 min

PMP338: Supporting RTI with Jen Schwanke & Will Parker

This week’s discussion topic came to us in a question from a listener: As a prospective administrator (and someone who is coming from an elementary music background) what should I know about the RTI process and more specifically what should an assistant principal know about the RTI process? How would an AP go about overseeing this […] The post PMP338: Supporting RTI with Jen Schwanke & Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters ....

Apr 05, 202335 min

PMP337: Helping Leaders Improve Wellbeing with Dr. Helen Kelly

Will Parker and guest Dr. Hellen Kelly discuss the importance of taking care of oneself as a school leader in this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP337: Helping Leaders Improve Wellbeing with Dr. Helen Kelly appeared first on Principal Matters .

Mar 29, 202338 min

PMP336: Lessons in Influencing Change with Pete Dunlap

Will Parker and guest Pete Dunlap discuss how leaders can influence change in their schools and Pete's business, Better Learning Education. The post PMP336: Lessons in Influencing Change with Pete Dunlap appeared first on Principal Matters .

Mar 22, 202336 min

PMP334: Questions on Student Behavior with Jen Schwanke

Will Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about student discipline in this weeks episode of the PMP. The post PMP334: Questions on Student Behavior with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters .

Mar 08, 202333 min

PMP333: Understanding ChatGPT with Naheed Bardai

Will Parker and guest Naheed Bardai discuss the use of an AI called ChatGPT in schools in this week's episode. The post PMP333: Understanding ChatGPT with Naheed Bardai appeared first on Principal Matters .

Mar 01, 202339 min

Transformational Leadership with Joshua Spikes – PMP332

Will Parker discusses transformational leadership in AP's with guest Joshua Spike on this week's episode. The post Transformational Leadership with Joshua Spikes – PMP332 appeared first on Principal Matters .

Feb 22, 202339 min

How do you set and reach goals? with Jen Schwanke – PMP329

Setting goals is a practice that I’ve used to help me grow in my own work. Not only is goal setting important in your professional life, but in your personal life as well. It helps you visualize where you want to be at the end of each year and gives you something to work towards […] The post How do you set and reach goals? with Jen Schwanke – PMP329 appeared first on Principal Matters ....

Feb 01, 202337 min

Peer Driven PD with Michael Alpert – PMP328

Michael Alpert is a Crystal Apple Award Winning educator, and has worked in both small, rural districts and large, suburban districts in the Portland metro area, even serving overseas as a teacher and Central Administrator in Prague, Czech Republic. Mike is also a founding board member of Ex Novo Brewing Co, a benefit corporation donating […] The post Peer Driven PD with Michael Alpert – PMP328 appeared first on Principal Matters ....

Jan 25, 202339 min

The 7 Levels of Intimacy in Leading with Jason Jedamski – PMP 326

Will Parker discusses the seven levels of intimacy in leading and the importance of connectedness with guest Jason Jedamski in this weeks episode of PMP. The post The 7 Levels of Intimacy in Leading with Jason Jedamski – PMP 326 appeared first on Principal Matters .

Jan 11, 202338 min
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