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Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP451: What is My Value Instructionally with Baruti KafeleA Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker answers a question from a student in Jen Schwanke’s graduate class at OSU. The question is: What practical strategies did you use to boost staff morale and prevent burnout, especially during times of high stress or change? (Question from Cameron Carter, first grade teacher […]
The post PMP451: What is My Value Instructionally with Baruti Kafele appeared first on Principal Matters.2025-06-0447 min
ISTE+ASCD PodcastRecentering Instructional LeadershipBaruti Kafele offers advice and inspiration for school leaders on regaining their instructional leadership vision and focus. Kafele is the author of the new book "What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?".2025-04-1117 min
Cognia Leader ChatEpisode 114: Protecting Your Leadership Mindset, Fervor, and Authenticity with Baruti KafeleIn this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff sits down with acclaimed urban educator and transformational school leader, Baruti Kafele. They delve into key topics on protecting your leadership mindset, fervor, and authenticity. Baruti shares his profound journey from a struggling student to an impactful principal and now a sought-after speaker and consultant. They discuss the importance of teachers and leaders understanding their 'why' and staying true to their core values. Tune in for a deep, insightful conversation on enduring and thriving in educational leadership.
2025-02-2655 min
TEPSA TalkThe Assistant Principal with Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele)In this TEPSA Talk Podcast episode with talk with Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) about the power of the assistant principal!2025-02-2417 min
Teach.Lead.Innovate.The Power of Pupose-Driven LeadershipWelcome back to Teach-Lead-Innovate! After a hectic few weeks, I’m finally back, and I’m excited to kick off Motivation Monday with a deep dive into purpose-driven leadership.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why having a clear sense of purpose fuels motivation and success✅ Real-world examples of purpose-driven leaders making an impact✅ The latest research on how purpose improves leadership effectiveness✅ How you can align your personal mission with your work to inspire those around youIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your direction, th...2025-02-1009 min
Principal Center RadioBaruti Kafele—What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?
Get the book, What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?
Go to the AP and New Principal's Academy YouTube Channel
About The Author
Baruti Kafele is one of the most sought-after school leadership experts in North America. A highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, he was named East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, and he was a finalist for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. As a middle and high school principal, he led the transformation of...2025-01-1340 min
The Interview ChairEpisode 70: Stand on PurposeIn this episode, guest Baruti Kafele shares two things we can do in life as it relates to our work - We can go along to get along or stand on principle. Hear his story as it relates to his work.
2025-01-0526 min
Urban Principal: Leadership LessonsSupporting New TeachersThis episode looks at a recent ASCD interview with Baruti Kafele on coaching and supporting new teachers. What are things leaders can do to provide needed support? 2024-09-0217 min
Enjoy The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. KafelePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5884to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Assistant Principal 50
Author: Baruti K. Kafele
Narrator: Jane McDowell
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 08-26-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Professionals & Academics
Publisher's Summary:
In The Assistant Principal 50, award-winning, four-time principal Baruti Kafele presents reflective questions that encompass the breadth and depth of the assistant principalship—from finding your leadership lane to thriving and being an asset to your principal.2024-08-263h 13Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP403: Be the Change with Principal Baruti Kafele and Dr. Jen SchwankeIf you’ve not yet heard of Principal Kafele, this podcast captures him in a conversation with Dr. Jen Schwanke—a conversation that gets to the heart of why he is one of the most distinguished and transformational speakers and leaders of our generation. A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti […]
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Leading Through Unprecedented TimesBe the Leader You Set Out to Be (with Baruti Kafele)Guest: Baruti Kafele, Best-Selling Speaker & Author X: https://www.x.com/PrincipalKafele IG: https://www.instagram.com/PrincipalKafele Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual X: https://www.x.com/futureready IG: https://www.x.com/futurereadyschools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady...2024-06-0630 min
Talking Out of SchoolEpisode 8: Baruti Kafele - "Principal Kafele"Leadership and equity expert Baruti Kafele, better known as Principal Kafele, is a powerful speaker with an inspirational approach to PD that drives educators toward their full potential.
2024-04-0124 min
The Weekly Show with Jimmy and JoeWhat APs Need to be SuccessfulJimmy and Joe are joined by Baruti Kafele as he shares his though what APs need to be successful.
2024-03-1141 min
Morning Motivation for EducatorsUse Your Unique Genius Today - Ross RomanoTranscriptWhat can you do today?You.Uniquely, wonderfully you. As I’ve navigated my career, I’ve developed a rule of thumb for the types of opportunities that I find motivating. The way I say it: “It has to matter that it’s me.”In other words, it’s something I would do differently than anyone else. A role in which I can bring my own perspective, creativity, and approach to drive meaningful outcomes. 2024-01-2604 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Principal Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50Welcome to Best of The Authority! Thanks to wonderful listeners like you, this Be Podcast Network original series is growing and growing and still going strong. In case you haven’t been with us since the beginning, the “Best Of” is designed to catch you up on some of the best and most popular episodes you may have missed. We’ll republish a previous episode of the show on Thursdays this fall and winter for those who haven’t heard it before — or those who want to revisit.This episode features a conversation with Principal Baruti Kafele, one of the n...2023-11-3055 min
De Facto LeadersThe Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50This week, I’m sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. I’m pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority Podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. You’ll hear from Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including The Equity & Social Justice Education 50.About Baruti KafeleOne of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impactin...2023-08-231h 02
ISTE+ASCD PodcastThe Secrets to Assistant Principal SuccessBaruti Kafele, school leadership expert and author of The Assistant Principal Identity, discusses the key attributes and inner qualities of effective APs—and how they can be developed and supported.2023-07-0723 min
Resilient SchoolsThe Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50 Resilient Schools 15In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation from The Authority Podcast, part of the Be Podcast Network. Today’s guest, Principal Baruti Kafele is author of seven best-selling books, including the topic of today’s episode: The Equity & Social Justice Education 50. He and Ross discuss: ● Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it matters ● Does my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students? ● The personal nature of this work and this book. How Principal Kafele learned to share his story to the benefit o...2023-04-0658 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Equity & Social Justice Education 50 with Baruti KafeleWelcome to a can’t-miss conversation with Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including the topic of today’s episode: The Equity & Social Justice Education 50. The discussion includes: Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it matters Does my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students? The personal nature of this work and this book. How Principal Kafele learned to share his story to the benefit of his students. How do I ensure that no student is invisible in my classroom? Becoming credible to your students “I want my readers to b...2023-03-2555 min
Change Starts HerePrincipal Kafele - Is My School a Better Place Because I Lead It?Am I, or can I be the leader my people need? This is a serious question every leader needs to pose to themselves and be able to answer with the utmost humility. There are different definitions of leadership, which can be subjective, but two quite resonate: Adeoye Mayowa defines leadership as the ability to evaluate and/or forecast a long-term plan or policy and influence their followers toward the achievement of the said strategy. Charles Handy (1992) also describes a leader as someone who shapes and shares a vision that gives direction to the work of others. This is an...2023-02-2851 min
We See You, TeacherYou See the Passion ft. Baruti KafeleIs my school better a better school because I lead it?
These are the kind of reflections and questions that my next guest implores school leaders to consider...he carries a mirror with him to remind school leaders of where to look when examining leadership practice - in this episode we delve into the complex realities of school leadership and discuss the commitment made by principals and APs to take on this role in schools.
Principal Kafele is known as America's principal because of his direct and compassionate approach to school leadership, he cares, he em...2022-11-281h 04
The LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #14 Developing the Leaders Our Students Deserve with Principal KafeleDo your students feel safe in your school? Can they be their authentic self without consequence?
What stories will they tell of the experiences they had in your school? Those are the culture and climate questions we need to be asking ourselves.
Baruti Kafele joined us on the pod today to chat with Jordan and Anna on school culture, turnaround schools, defining equity, developing AP’s, and looking past the test scores.
Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America. If you are a school le...2022-10-1941 min
Teaching STEM #4Real11. Are Your Students Better Off Because of You? With Principal Baruti KafeleWelcome back to season two of Teaching STEM #4Real! Today, we are excited to welcome Principal Baruti Kafele to the podcast!
Principal Baruti Kafele, a highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, has distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the turnaround of four New Jersey urban schools, including "The Mighty" Newark Tech - which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition - and was recognized three times by U.S. News and World...2022-09-2753 min
The U-Goboy PodcastEpisode #5 (Principal Kafele)U-Goboy sits down with East Orange Hall of Famer, author, scholar, and professional motivational speaker Principal Baruti Kafele for an unfiltered, authentic conversation about education in America, his incredible journey, racism, and changing lives.2022-09-161h 00
Education Unleashed PodcastEducation Unleashed | The Top Reasons School Leaders Succeed | Principal KafeleIn this episode of Education Unleashed, I talk to Education Speaker and Consultant Principal Baruti Kafele. We discuss our state of education, what it means to be a school leader these days, and how leaders grow themselves intentionally each day. Tune in at 7:30 pm on September 8 on ktteev.com.
Principal Kafele is the author of seven books, including his national best-sellers, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, and his recently released title, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence.
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The Desire to Inspire PodcastPrevention is better than CureIs this episode I talk about:My Pit and Peak on the week so far Youth Boot Camp for Young People 12 to 15 that display Challenging BehaviourTaking a Holistic Approach to working around children and young people successful Breakdown data/root causes to address Youth Violence – Complex Family situations Contextual Safeguarding – Young Person – Family/Home – Peers – School – CommunityBreakdown of the Maslow's hierarchy of needs in relation to young peopleThe School to Prison Pipeline run through • Motivating quotes• Inspiration from content generall...2022-08-3029 min
TheSchoolHouse302 One Thing Series School Leadership PodcastFrederick White: The Labyrinth of LeadershipAbout Frederick White
Dr. Frederick White is the COO of Digital PD 4 You, LLC and the author of the book, The Skin You Are In: Colorism in the Black Community, the First (2020) and Second (2021) Edition. Frederick has served as a leader in the educational field for twenty-four years.
Dr. White has also spent the past fourteen years serving as an AVID staff development instructor. Dr. White obtained a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Trevecca University
and currently serves as a principal of a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Tennessee.
His newest book is The Labyrinth of Leadership: Navigating...2022-08-3038 min
The Desire to Inspire PodcastIt Takes a Village to Raise a ChildThis Episode is about:. My Youth Mentoring objectives I hope to achieve . Importance of Male as role models. My "Lets get to 21" mentor Scheme with life skills workshop . Giving young people a voice to support them best• Book reading review (Alan Sugar - What you see is what you get)• Motivating quotes• Inspiration from content generallyStaring: @jerromeb - InstagramD2i Youth Complex Campaign - https://www.spacehive.com/young-open-minded-and-intelligentBook DropsEgo is the Enemy - Ryan...2022-08-2921 min
mindset over bullshit with Kendrick AvantAgency of Gratitude 2.28.22Agency of Gratitude 2.28.22
CHANGES & REMIXES TO THE allthingsonelove PODCAST
Every day, I'm LIVING a life of Gratitude, EXEMPLIFYING how to be better by improving your mindset. This has resulted in a positive attitude that extends my patience and announces my intentions & well wishes. The podcast is grounded in helping teachers communicate with students of color and lower economic backgrounds. With a pandemic very much whistling outside our doors and the gap between school culture and student culture widening, teachers deserve ideas, strategies and a dedicated space to share their experiences and success. This podcast aims...2022-02-2819 min
Unlocking Unlimited Potential StoriesWith Baruti Kafele "Getting Uncomfortable Being Comfortable" (S2, E16)Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders.
In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Principal Baruti Kafele (@PrincipalKafele, PrincipalKafele.com), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Baruti is the author of 12 books. He has garnered over 150 educational, professional, and community awards. In 2021, Principal Kafele was recognized as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in education.
In this episode, Baruti talks about the story behind his c...2021-11-0234 min
Steve Adubato's Lessons In Leadership with co-host Mary GambaLessons in Leadership: Randy Stodard and Principal Baruti KafeleOn this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Randy Stodard, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey about engaging with your team, even when they are remote. Then, Steve is joined by Principal Baruti Kafele, Education Speaker and Consultant, Principal Kafele Consulting, LLC about the Virtual Assistant Principal … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Randy Stodard and Principal Baruti Kafele2021-06-2730 min
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Revolutionizing School Leadership in K-12 Schools" (Baruti Kafele)This week, I had the special honor of interviewing Baruti Kafele on the podcast. In our conversation, we touched on a number of topics, including the different expressions of anti-Blackness in K-12 schools, the specific actions that educators and school districts should take to engage in culturally relevant and antiracist pedagogy that centers Black students, and the release of his newest book, The Equity and Social Justice Education 50. To learn more about Principal Kafele’s work, you can visit his official website at principalkafele.com and you can also follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter with the handle @Pr...2021-06-161h 10
TheSchoolHouse302 One Thing Series School Leadership PodcastEvery Principal Should READ THIS: Is My School A Better School BECAUSE I Lead It by Baruti KafeleDon’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster.
Featured Author: Baruti Kafele
Featured Book: Is My School Better BECAUSE I Lead It?
Here’s Why Every Principal Should Read This ASCD Book by Principal Kafele:
The title alone deserves an answer. We believe everyone in an educational leadership position should answer this question and take time to reflect on whether or not they are making a positive impact. It speaks to our latest blog on service- and servant-leadership.
Similar to o...2021-03-2812 min
myPD Unplugged4.1 Equity Mindset and Social Justice Education: Know History to Know Yourself (Principal Baruti Kafele)In order to operationalize equity mindsets and social justice teaching in our classrooms, we have to know history. As part of our "Equity Thought Leader" podcast series, join our conversation with Principal Baruti Kafele (International Speaker, Transformational Leader, and ASCD Author) as he shares his insights on equity, social justice education, and equity-mindset teaching. Listen to Principal Kafele as he unpacks the critical role that understanding history plays in equity work, and how it threads the past to recent events in the nation’s capital. For those who may want to extend the learning evoked by the podcast, the following fa...2021-03-2648 minTheSchoolHouse302 One Thing Series School Leadership PodcastServant Leadership, Success as a Principal, Social Justice, and More w/ Principal Baruti KafeleA highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence.
As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the turnaround of four different New Jersey urban schools, including "The Mighty" Newark Tech, which...2021-03-131h 05
Teach Better Talk248: Tyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievementTyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievement.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tysongardin
Tyson's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Microsoft Teams
Books: The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Dr. Basil Martin (Twitter)
Brad Hughes (Twitter)
What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
The Principal Crew Podcast, with Adam Welcome (Podcast)
Good News, Brad News, with Brad Hughes (Podcast)
Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get i...2021-02-1529 min
Greater is in Me: Informing, Inspiring, and Influencing Yourself and Others37: Fly, Run, Walk, CrawlA quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.--“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Are we using what we have to help people FLY? Do our policies, culture, curriculums, lesson plans and practices help ALL people fly, or just the ones that look like us, live like us, believe like we believe?
Resources from this episode
Ep. 15 is referenced during this episode. Listen at https://anchor.fm/greaterisin...2021-01-1715 min
The Innovator's Mindset PodcastThe #InnovatorsMindset Podcast - Year End ReviewIn this special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, you will see the highlights from each of the guests that George Couros has hosted on his YouTube channel. We are excited to share 35 memorable highlights from the 2020 Innovator’s Mindset Podcast episodes!
Links:
The Assistant Principal - A Conversation with Baruti K. Kafele #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S1 EP23 - https://youtu.be/D6SkvQ2p088
Dreams, Needs, & Abilities - A Convo With Laurie McIntosh - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S1 Ep 45 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wpgwRXf5Mw&t=1s
Genius Hour and Getting to "Whelmed" - Season 1 - Epis...2020-12-3036 min
Keystone Education RadioThe Power of a Positive Attitude: A Discussion with Principal Baruti KafeleAbout this Episode
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After decades as a highly regarded teacher and school leader in New Jersey, Principal Baruti Kafele began a journey to share his knowledge and experience with educators across the country. On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, podcast host Annette Stevenson and Principal Kafele discuss his career, the attitude gap, how to approach conversations about racism and social injustice, his role in transforming Newark Tech into an award-winning high school, and why he has been coined as America's discomfort speaker.
Skip to: 01:20 To begin with, would you give us...2020-09-2914 min
Coaching You Through All Things EducationEpisode 6: Take a Deep Breath! You've Got This! Strategies to Start Your First Week of Teaching 2020This week's episode provides strategies for starting your first week of teaching in 2020. A journal and pen are a must!
#selfcare #socialemotionallearning #restorativejustice #teachertoolbox #bookrecommendations #teacherresource ##CoachingYouThroughAllThingsEducationPodcast
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Episode Mentions and Resources
Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker
Wendy M. Turner M.Ed. @mrswendymturner
Joseph Ha...2020-09-0622 min
Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the GlobeEpisode 7 with Principal Baruti KafeleBaruti K. Kafele, principal, educator and best-selling author is the guest on this episode of Mind the Gap, discussing the linking of social justice with school leadership. Kafele points to the early influence of Lewis Lomax's book To Kill a Blackman on the parallels between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X as the inspiration to his teaching and leadership methods. It all comes naturally to Kafele, who makes it a point to tie in the classroom environment to the outside world. He shares pivoting during the aftermath of George Floyd's death and the ensuing civil unrest to message...2020-08-1132 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastSummer GoalsAfter a quick surprise guest, Hunter and Jason talk about new state guidelines for re-opening schools and then dive into their reflection of the 2019-20 school year, as well as their upcoming professional goals for next year.
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...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content!
Hunter and Jason's Summer Reading List:
Next-Level Teaching: Empowering Students and Transforming School Culture by Jonathan Alsheimer
The Assistant Principal: 50 Critical Questions for Meaningful Le...2020-07-0648 minTeach Better Talk184: Faith and Optimism - John Green II chats with us about believing in students so they can believe in themselves, the power of never giving up, and the importance of learning to not take things perJohn Green II chats with us about believing in students so they can believe in themselves, the power of never giving up, and the importance of learning to not take things personally.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/johngreen.
John's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: G Suite
Book:
“Play Through The Foul.” by Vera Jones.
“The Assistant Principal 50.” by Baruti Kafele.
“Award Winning Culture.” by Hans Appel
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Baruti Kafele @PrincipalKafele
Brad Johnson @DrBradJohnson
Sarah Johnson @SarahSajohnson
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Principal Kafele YouTube
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Taking care of your bodies (ex...2020-06-2527 min
Education TodayS1E9 - Social Justice Conversations Need to Be Bold, Direct & AuthenticThis essential episode welcomes Baruti Kafele and Dr. A. Katrise Perera as guests. Kafele, known professionally as Principal Kafele, is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and Milken Award-winning educator who spent nearly 30 years as an urban public school teacher and principal in New Jersey. His books include Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence.
Perera is Superintendent of the Gresham-Barlow School District in Oregon. Prior to this role, she was national...2020-06-1954 min
KindSight 101Black Lives Matter in Schools (with Baruti Kafele)School Leadership Expert One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. His strategies for inspiring school and classroom excellence are vastly impacting America’s school leaders and teachers! Contact Principal Kafele today to present at your next conference, inservice, event or program at PrincipalKafele@gmail.com or (201) 424-0201.2020-06-061h 04
KindSight 101Black Lives Matter in Schools (with Baruti Kafele)School Leadership Expert One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. His strategies for inspiring school and classroom excellence are vastly impacting America’s school leaders and teachers! Contact Principal Kafele today to present at your next conference, inservice, event or program at PrincipalKafele@gmail.com or (201) 424-0201.
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Global Brothers PodcastGlobal Brothers Podcast #QuarantineLife Episode 6 - Principal Baruti Kafele | "Essential Worker"You're gonna learn today! We sure did while having an overspending with renowned educator, Principal Baruti Kafele - who is an author of over a dozen "must read" books and an educational consultant. The conversation was absolutely phenomenal, we picked up so much "free" game and you will as well y the end of this Zoomcast. For many decades, Principal Kafele has been a leader in education and has had a significant impact on so many educators careers and young minds as a school leader. www.PrincipalKafele.com.
Below is some of his impactful work:
Books...2020-06-062h 40
ASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioHow Can We Manage Our Emotions As We Learn Through an Unprecedented Crisis?How do we lead a class, a school, or a school district when there is no textbook, guidebook, or map for the scenarios we face?. As big anxiety, fears, and doubts arise, how do we teach or lead others when we are struggling ourselves?
Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @runnin26 @APrincipalKafele @Jenschwanke @jonHarper70bd
Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Is My School Better a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excelle...2020-04-2812 min
GAELStrongEpisode 5 GAELSTRONG: Principal Kafele The GAELSTRONG Podcast is so proud to have Baruti "Principal" Kafele discuss leadership with us this episode! Principal Kafele will join us at Winter GAEL on January 26-28, 2020, in Athens, GA. Not only will he provide the keynote on "fueling our leaders," but he will also stay to lead two break-out sessions! Register at http://www.gael.org!In this Part 1 Episode, we discuss:Preventing leadership burnoutHow to get out of a rutWhat leadership question guided his principalship?What two priorities did he use daily to define success?What should we have t...2020-01-1500 min
We Teach Inspired!!Part 3 with Principal Kafele!As we wrap up this three part series with Principal Kafele we want to express our gratitude for an incredible 2019! We were reminded by Baruti during this interview that above all else we must always remember our purpose and WHY. That is something over the course of this year that we both struggled with at times, but this conversation is such a fitting end to our year of interviews. We're so grateful to our listeners for everything that you've done for us and if you don't mind helping us with one more thing we'd love for you to subscribe...2019-12-2248 minWe Teach Inspired!!Part 2 With Principal Kafele!!This is part two of our interview with Principal Baruti Kafele and in this part of the conversation we dig into why leadership and leadership style matters so much to teachers. After a successful career as a teacher and administrator Kafele has spent the better part of two decades working with teachers and administrators in developing their leadership styles. Many of these questions are the ones he asked us when we saw him present at AIE in October of 2019 and we're so thrilled to share them with you.
We hope that as an educator you realize that y...2019-12-1949 minWe Teach Inspired!!Part 1 of 3 With Principal Baruti Kafele!!Three years ago when we started the Value Adds Value Podcast (it was called The LED Project Podcast back then) we made a list of our dream educators to have on the podcast and at the top of the list was Principal Kafele! After three years of hard work and having the opportunity to meet Baruti in person at The AIE Conference in October we got to spend two powerful hours with him!
Part 1 of this 3 part interview was 30 minute of Kafele's backstory and it was fascinating to us. You would assume that a person who has i...2019-12-1554 minTeach Better Talk108: Get comfortable being uncomfortable. - Dan Kreiness chats with us about staying true to your why, rolling with the punches, and finding the positive in every failure.Instructional coach, and host of the Leader Of Learning Podcast, Dan Kreiness, chats with us about staying true to your why, rolling with the punches, and finding the positive in every failure.
Dan talks about the power of getting connected, how we need to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and why you need to think of yourself as a leader.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dankreiness
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1:27 - Rae slyly plugs our new book, "Teach Better." Get it now on Amazon!
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**Success in Education and Business with Principal Baruti KafeleThe Lionel Shipman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.
Guest: Principal Baruti Kafele (BS in Mgmt Science/Marketing from Kean University and MA in Educational Admin from New Jersey City University). Recipient of more than 100 educational, professional, and community awards, including the prestigious Milken National Educator Award and the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Aw...2019-09-2559 min
celebratEdA Conversation with Baruti KafeleThe team was thrilled and honored to host a visit with internationally renowned speaker, Principal Baruti Kafele. Jim speaks with him about building relationships, how to develop meaningful parent involvement, and what advice he can offer new administrators. Principal Kafele’s words and expertise inspire teachers everywhere; we were excited to be able to bring them to our audience here on CelebratED.2019-09-0600 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherClosing the Attitude Gap – Building a Bond from Day OneHe didn't like school. But now he's been a principal and written ten books and travels the world helping principals and educators learn how to engage today's students -- especially inner-city youth. Baruti Kafele has inspiring words for us on today's Motivational Monday episode. He has authored ten books, recently the Principal 50: Critical Questions for New and Aspiring School Leaders and Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students for Success. www.coolcatteacher.com/e541 Today's Podcast PD Challenge Here’s your challenge for today: How will you start Day On...2019-08-1211 minPrincipal Center RadioBaruti Kafele—Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It?
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About Baruti Kafele
Baruti Kafele, better known as Principal Kafele, is a sought-after speaker, as well as an award-winning teacher and principal. He's the author of numerous books, including Closing the Attitude Gap, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life and The Principal 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence
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K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in EducationIs My School Better Because I lead It?Our guest encourages school leaders to ask a series of challenging self-reflective questions about whether or not they are making a positive difference. In this interview, he explains how the answers to these questions provide a roadmap to better leadership and better schools. Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Is My School Better a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail...2019-01-0511 min
Reimagine SchoolsClosing The Attitude Gap with Baruti KafeleIn this episode, Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) shares his thoughts on school leadership and explains why the role of the school principal is often the most challenging and misunderstood position in education. Principal Kafele also shares his thoughts on creating a positive school culture, finding your own “Inner Circle” and discovering why closing the “Attitude Gap” is the key to putting kids of all ages on a higher trajectory to success. Principal Kafele is the author of numerous books on educational leadership, including his newest release, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It? Twitter: @PrincipalKafele. Website: www.principa...2018-12-0434 min
KindSight 101#3: How to Breathe Life into Your School and Boost Achievement (with Principal Kafele)In this episode, you’ll learn how to breathe life into your school every day and how to boost achievement in your school through easy, actionable strategies. Principal Kafele’s message comes alive through his expressive storytelling, vulnerability, and personal experiences. Whether you’re a teacher or an educational leader, you’re sure to get fired up by this conversation.
A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the E...2018-07-151h 00
Transformative PrincipalBaruti Kafele Transformative Leadership Summit TeaserThis is a teaser for the Transformative Leadership Summit
Join the Transformative Mastermind Today and work on your school, not just in it. Apply today. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standards...2018-07-0604 minK-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in EducationWhat Is a Culturally Responsive Classroom? Why It MattersIf you are unclear about the meaning of a culturally responsive classroom or why it matters, tune in.
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Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Jennifer L.W. Fink is a freelance writer who specializes in education and health. Her education articles have appeared in Scholastic Teacher, District Administration, and online at WeAreTeachers.com. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a...2017-08-1407 min
PodcastPDASCD Empower 2017 with Mike Andriulli - PPD006Featured ContentMike Andriulli joins us as our first-ever guest on the podcast! In this episode, we’re talking all about ASCD Empower 2017, as well as conference attendance benefits. Mike shares his experience at the west coast conference, highlighting a session with education power-house, Baruti Kafele, one of the most sought-after educational speakers in the country. Other conference highlights include using math performance tasks, which Mike plans to turnkey to his district in the near future, as well as personal conversations had during downtimes. Mike’s biggest regret/criticism was his inability to attend all the...2017-04-2750 min
FUNKY POLITICSBaruti Kafele | Cultural Competence in the Classroom.#EducationReformSeries | The Funky Politics, with our friends from Chalkbeat TN is peeling back the layers on “Education Reform” with some of the brightest and most committed minds in the Education arena. Guest for this show: Baruti Kafele, Education Consultant ( Principal Kafele ) Teaching today’s young males School leadership is critical to success of an urban school On this show, we cover a lot of territory. Ths series is about tackling the issues of Education Reform. Enjoy!2016-12-3141 min
My BADI Tried to Imitate a Great Educator: Why I FailedMany of us who aspire to be great educators have role models. I studied my role model intensely and tried to emulate his school leadership. Why did this approach fail?
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Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Motivating Black Males to Succeed in School and in Life, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence.2016-11-1807 minK-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in EducationSelf-Confidence Matters: "I Determine School (Student) Success"Our guest believes that a certain amount of self-confidence is required to lead great schools and create great classrooms. Education leaders and teachers have to bring their best selves and principal Kafele explains how you can.
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Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Motivating Black Males to Succeed in School and in Life, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an...2016-07-1812 min
Transformative PrincipalHow to Reach Every At-Risk Student with Baruti Kafele Transformative Principal 062Here is a little bonus episode with Principal Kafele. We talk about how to reach those that are hardest to reach. Principal Kafele spoke at the Alaska Principals conference in Anchorage on October 18th. If this is your first time listening to Transformative Principal, please subscribe. Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher. Ready for a Modern Web Site for your school? Simple School Sites is the place to go for high quality Wordpress sites specially designed for schools...2015-10-2016 min
Principally SpeakingPS35: Reflective and Transformative Leadership with Baruti Kafele
Just last year, I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Baruti Kafele speak at a local school. It was extremely inspirational and helped reinvigorate my passion for education and building relationships with students. I am honored to have had the opportunity to speak to him on my show and look forward to connecting with him in person at some point. I'd highly recommend checking out his books as well as his website, which is home to his dynamic YouTube videos, which deliver powerful messages to both educators and students alike.
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