Principally Speaking

Host and Science Teacher Jason Bodnar interviews teachers, administrators and other professionals that inspire creativity and excellence in schools across the country. Thank you for listening to Principally Speaking! For more info, check out jasonbodnar.net.

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PS4: Fellow Book Addict Principal Park Ginder

In this episode I speak with Park Ginder, the Principal of Homestead High School, home to approximately 2300 students in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ll talk some about the logistics of leading such a large school and Mr. Ginder will provide some of his thoughts as a life-long learner and digital leader. As per usual, I ask my guest about advice for newer administrators and to provide some book recommendations. Check out principallyspeaking.com/ps4 for the notes and links from this episode....

Jul 08, 2014•34 min

PS3: Jeffrey Benson (2 of 2)

Please see the show notes for this episode at www.principallyspeaking.com/ps3 for an outline of the show, along with links to Jeffrey's book recommendations. Click on the image below to head to "Hanging In" on Amazon....

Jul 01, 2014•29 min

PS2: Jeffrey Benson Helps Us Hang In with Tough Students (1 of 2)

I was recently honored to have the opportunity to speak with veteran educator Jeffrey Benson. In the first half of this two-part interview, Mr. Benson discusses his expertise with regard to special education and his new book Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most. He also provides advice for newer administrators. Stay tuned for the follow-up episode in two weeks in which Jeffrey talks about his thoughts regarding mentorship, educational technology, and his consult...

Jun 17, 2014•30 min

PS1: Intro to PS and Principal Matthew Toth

In the first episode of Principally Speaking, I provide some background on myself as well as a vision for the podcast. Then, I interview Matthew Toth, current assistant principal and incumbent head principal at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, IN. Matt discusses what he feels are the qualities of a strong administrator, how he feels education will change in the future, and recommendations for new administrators. The show notes can be found at principallyspeaking.com/1. Check out principallyspeaki...

Jun 04, 2014•38 min

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