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School District Leadership - hosted by Adam Welcome

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120 - Emily Paschall

Emily Paschall is an Assistant Principal in Alabama, author and just all around amazing person with so much energy! She's the found of the #ElemAPNetwork on Twitter and be sure to follow and connect with Emily! @EmilyAPaschall Thanks for listening! Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome...

Apr 02, 202226 minEp. 120

119 - David Turner

My guest today on the show is David Turner, school leader in Maryland and I know you're going to enjoy our conversation. Please be sure to follow and connect with David on social media! @dfturnerdotcom Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome...

Mar 27, 202234 minEp. 119

118 - Michelle Dillard

You're going to really enjoy this episode with Assistant Superintendent, Michelle Dillard from Kentucky. Michelle has such an amazing story and so many awesome ideas on what we should be focusing on in education. Thanks for listening and enjoy! Be sure to follow and connect with Michelle on Twitter - @JCPSAsstSuptTL Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Em...

Mar 26, 202223 minEp. 118

117 - Dr. Lisa Stanley

Dr. Lisa Stanley is an amazing Superintendent in Texas and I just know you're going to love our conversation. Definitely going to have Lisa back on the show because there are just so many other topics we need to talk about. Enjoy this one! Be sure to follow and connect with Lisa on Twitter - @DrLisaStanley2 Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our...

Mar 20, 202235 minEp. 117

116 - Dr. Jeff Prickett

Jeff was the 2021 IL High School Principal of the Year, Author, Podcaster and just an amazing human being. Be sure to connect with Jeff on Twitter - @​​jdprickett Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome

Mar 19, 202228 minEp. 116

115 - Jennifer Short

What a fun conversation with Assistant Principal of the Year from Region 4 in Texas, Jennifer Short. Jennifer caught my eye on Twitter from all of her 'Positive Phone Calls Home' to families, and I knew we had to have her on the podcast. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! Be sure to connect with Jennifer on Twitter - @JenShortEdu Book Adam for your next event! www.mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - ...

Mar 12, 202224 minEp. 115

114 - Dr. Courtney Orzel

Please follow and connect with Courtney, she's an amazing human being! @Drorzel Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome

Mar 08, 202221 minEp. 114

113 - Dr. Yolanda Rios

What a fun episode with first year Middle School Principal, Dr. Yolanda Rios from Texas. Yolanda has so much energy and passion for kids and teachers, you're going to love this episode as much as I did! Please follow and connect with Yolanda on Twitter - @DrYolandaRios Be sure to subscribe and share with your team. Book Adam for your next event! www.mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq...

Mar 05, 202233 minEp. 113

112 - Jon Konen

What a fun conversation with my friend and Superintendent, Jon Konen from Montana. We talk about teacher and admin recruitment, book recommendations, the people who first believed in us and so much more. Be sure to check out Jon's book - Benjamin’s Visit to Principal Read’s Office https://www.amazon.com/Benjamin%C2%92s-Visit-Principal-Reads%C2%92s-Office/dp/1480868892/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Benjamin%E2%80%99s+Visit+to+Principal+Read%E2%80%99s+Office&qid=1642014515&sr=8-1 If your school, dis...

Feb 26, 202234 minEp. 112

111 - Sarah Thomas

Dr. Sarah Thomas is someone who I've been connected with on social media for many years, and had the pleasure of hanging out with in person at an EdTech conference in Illinois a few years ago. Sarah is an educator, entrepreneur and just an amazing human being! We talk about book publishing, what education needs right now, who she's learning from currently and whole bunch of other topics. Please be sure to connect with Sarah and I hope you enjoy our conversation! @sarahdateechur @edu_match Edumat...

Feb 19, 202230 minEp. 111

110 - Ellen O'Neill

Today on the show is one of my very good friends, Ellen O'Neill. Ellen is an Elementary Principal in Long Island, New York and just a huge advocate for kids, teachers, innovation, fun and absolutely crushes it every single day at her school. I really hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Be sure to follow and connect with Ellen on Twitter - @ellen_oneill Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn....

Feb 12, 202234 minEp. 110

109 - Dennis Griffin

Dennis is an Elementary Principal in Wisconsin and you'll be able to tell right away from his infectious energy and passion for education why I think so highly of this school leader. Dennis loves to wear a bow tie at school and I know you're going to love our conversation - thanks for listening! Be sure to follow and connect with Dennis on Twitter - @D4Griffin3 Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3A...

Feb 05, 202229 minEp. 109

SPECPOD - "How do you get started with a new idea?"

Today is a SPECPOD (Special Podcast) Here is the blog post in written format - https://www.mradamwelcome.com/blog/how-do-you-get-started-with-a-new-idea Book Adam for your next event! www.mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome

Feb 04, 20229 min

108 - Quennel Cooper

Quennel is an Elementary Principal and school leadership coach in Minnesota. We had such an awesome conversation about interview questions, book recommendations, being a hard worker vs a workaholic and so much more as well. I'm for sure going to be having Quennel back on the podcast for round two and I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Be sure to follow and connect with Quennel on Twitter - @Mrcooperpb Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books...

Feb 01, 202232 minEp. 108

107 - Kristen Paul

Dr. Kristen Paul has been a teacher, middle school Principal and is currently a leadership coach and adjunct professor! Kristen is one of the smartest and most thoughtful people I know and I really hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Be sure to connect and follow Kristen on Twitter - @MrsKristenPaul Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empow...

Jan 29, 202228 minEp. 107

106 - Lori Perlow

Such an important conversation on the podcast today with Public Information Office, Lori Perlow. We talk all about school branding, sharing your story, being on the offense with communication and not on the defense. And all the different tiers of communication, from newsletters to simple sharing on social media. I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I did and look out down the road because I'm planning to have Lori on again in 2022! Be sure to connect with Lori on Twitter - @LPerlow Book A...

Jan 22, 202221 minEp. 106

105 - Ashlie Jackson

This episode with Ashlie could have been a few hours long, oh my all the energy she has around teaching and kids! Ashlie is a science teacher in the Nashville, TN area and just brought it during our interview. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Be sure to follow and connect with Ashlie on Twitter - @AshliePJackson And check out her appearance on the BeatShazam show, it's a fun one for sure! https://twitter.com/BeatShazamFOX/status/1408470048373628933?s=20 Book Adam for your next...

Jan 15, 202237 min

104 - Glen Abshere

Glen is the Executive Director of Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP) and doing such great work for leaders and future leaders in Oklahoma. We talk about books, recruiting new leaders and a whole host of other topics. Enjoy! Be sure to follow and connect with Glen on Twitter - @gabshere And check out OAESP for tons of resources that all school leaders can benefit from! - https://www.ccosa.org/oaesp Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: K...

Jan 12, 202238 minEp. 104

103 - Daniel Kerr

Daniel is such an awesome educator with experience that has taken him all around the world. He's also the National Distinguished Principal, International Edition for NAESP and is currently working in France at the American School of Paris. We have such a great conversation that I know you'll enjoy! Be sure to connect with Daniel on Twitter - @DanKerr1 And also follow his blog where he's been writing for many years! http://www.mondaymusings.org/

Jan 09, 202237 minEp. 103

102 - EduOpenings with Dr. Howard Fields and Dr. Darryl Diggs

EduOpenings is a brand new app, resource, website, hub where educators find jobs, professional development, and freelance work. My friends Dr. Howard Fields (Episode 9 & 63) and Dr. Darryl Diggs (Episode 28) and the brains behind the idea and we talk all about EduOpenings and the amazing resource it is. Be sure to follow and connect with @EduOpenings on social media! Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - ...

Jan 07, 202223 minEp. 102

101 - Stephanie McConnell

This interview with Stephanie McConnell was so much fun and we talked about book writing, mentors, taking care of yourself and also a bunch about having and maintaining a side hustle. I really hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to connect with Stephanie at her links below! Be sure to follow Stephanie on Twitter - @Principalsteph1 And on Instagram - @prinicpalprinciples Also check out Stephanie's book (Win Time) on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734637404/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_43NE5H84MMV11...

Jan 05, 202221 minEp. 101

100 - Commissioner Randy Watson

Dr. Randy Watson is the Commissioner of Educator for the state of Kansas and I was so excited to talk with him about all that is happening around in education in his state. Dr. Watson started the 'Kansas Re-Design' a number of years ago and it's really all I've heard about every time I travel and work in Kansas. We also talk about books, leadership in general and I know you're going to enjoy this conversation! Be sure to follow Randy on Twitter - @KsCommissioner And if you'd like to read more ab...

Jan 03, 202228 minEp. 100

99 - Clint Mitchell

Dr. Clint Mitchell is the National Distinguished Principal for NAESP and the state of Virginia for 2021 and doing such amazing work at his school. Originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, Clint has been recognized for many years as a school leader and we have such a fun conversation about books, interview questions, mentors and so much more. Be sure to follow Clint on Twitter - @mitchemm13 And also check out Clint's favorite charity that's working super hard to end child hunger. http...

Jan 01, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 99

98 - Katie Ritter

Katie is a former teacher, coach and now works for a really awesome company (Forward Edge) in the Cincinnati area doing all things EdTech with a bunch of school districts in the area. We talk a lot about integrating technology into classroom lessons and where to start and also how to take your game to new levels. Be sure to follow Katie on Twitter - @Katie_M_Ritter Enjoy!

Dec 18, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 98

SPECPOD - 'It's Time To Start a Podcast'

Today is a SPECPOD (Special Podcast) and a new format that I'm trying out. I'm back on the blogging train and recorded my recent blog post about starting a podcast. Here's the blog post in written format - https://www.mradamwelcome.com/blog/its-time-to-start-a-podcast Lets' connect on social - Twitter - @mradamwelcome Instagram - @mradamwelcome

Dec 15, 202113 min

97 - Marcus Belin

SUPER excited to have my friend Marcus back on the podcast for another episode today! Marcus is a High School Principal, President of Illinois Principals Association, 2021 ASCD Emerging Leader and 2021 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. We talk about education, speaking, life and a bunch of other topics. Be sure to connect with Marcus on social media (@MarcusJBelin) and also check out his website. drmarcusbelin.com

Dec 11, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 97

96 - Tim Cooper, April Aulmer, Becky Funderburk

This episode was SO fun to record with Tim, April and Becky. They're part of the central office team in York School District 1 (South Carolina) and work with teachers on a daily basis to help with instruction, coaching and so much more. The ideas this trio talked about are going to help so many other instructional teams with their communication, organization and just how to work as a team! Thanks so much for listening and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow these educators on Twitter! Tim Cooper...

Dec 04, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 96

95 - Katie Kinder

Katie is an Instructional Coach in Oklahoma City, she speaks and presents at conferences all over the country and this was such a fun episode to record. I learned so much from Katie about working with teachers, supporting teachers and just how to be a better educator, I really hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow Katie on Twitter - @KatieKinder1 Katie has a brand new book out called 'Untold Teaching Truths: From a Teacher who has #BeenThere' https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Teaching-Truths-Teacher-Bee...

Nov 27, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 95

94 - Stephanie Jacobs

Stephanie is an amazing Instructional Technology Coach in South Carolina, and also an Emerging Leader with SCASCD (the South Carolina affiliate of ASCD) and our conversation is packed with ideas for teachers and students and also lots of laughter that I know you're going to enjoy! Please be sure to follow Stephanie on Twitter, she puts out such great content and her positivity is infections! @MsClassNSession

Nov 20, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 94
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