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The School Leader's Podcast42. 8 Traits of Successful School LeadersIn this episode, I explore the 8 essential traits that distinguish the most effective principals and educational leaders. Backed by research from the Wallace Foundation, Education Development Trust, and insights from thought leaders like Todd Whitaker and Michael Fullan, you will discover: What makes a successful school leader or principal? How do you truly become effective as a principal? While listening, take note of the eight traits of successful school leaders:They are VisionariesThey Build a CommunityThey Empower and Promote Teachers' LeadershipThey are Data ChampionsThey Are Passionate About Their WorkThey Encourage Risk-TakingThey Lead by...2025-06-1719 min
The School Leader's Podcast41. Strategies to End The School Year SuccessfullyAs the academic year wraps up, K–12 school leaders and share principals face a critical opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and prepare. In this episode, I shares 8 practical strategies for school principals and administrators to successfully close out the school year and lay the groundwork for a strong start to next year.These strategies help principals and school leaders boost staff morale, celebrate student success, review performance data, and plan for summer and beyond. If you are a principal or assistant principal, this episode is your year-end game plan.In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:2025-05-2615 min
The School Leader's Podcast40. Strategies to Build Teacher MoraleIn this episode, I explore the critical issue of teacher and staff morale. With teacher burnout at an all-time high, I provide actionable strategies for school leaders to cultivate a positive, supportive, and high-morale school community. You will discover how boosting teacher and staff morale directly impacts student achievement and how to implement practical steps to make a difference. Episode Highlights:The State of Teaching: I begin with a sobering look at the current challenges facing teachers, citing statistics on burnout and attrition. This sets the stage for why this topic is so c...2025-04-1317 min
The School Leader's Podcast39. 8 Strategies for School Leaders to Create More Margin in Their DayIn this episode, we explore eight strategies for school leaders to create more margin in their day. According to a report from Education Support, 78% of teachers have reported feeling stressed or experiencing burnout. Recent research indicates that 87% of knowledge workers work two hours more each day compared to 2019. Despite this effort, over a quarter of deadlines are still missed each week. Daily, we face competing demands on our time, which leads to increased chaos and stress rather than clarity. Those of us in the modern workforce and education are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and...2025-03-0314 min
The School Leader's Podcast38. 7 Powerful Ways to Get Noticed by Your Boss and Advance Your CareerIn this episode, we dive into seven impactful strategies to help you stand out in your school or workplace and capture the attention of your principal or leadership team. What does it really mean to “get noticed” at work? It goes beyond simply being seen – it’s about being recognized for the unique strengths and contributions you bring to the table.
From being a go-to problem-solver to demonstrating expertise in curriculum design, managing challenging classroom situations, or fostering collaboration among colleagues, being noticed is about showcasing your value in ways that elevate the whole school community. I’ll walk yo...2024-11-1220 min
The School Leader's Podcast37. 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the SummerIn this episode, I discuss 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer. Summer is here. While schools are closed for the summer, most school leaders and principals are working over the summer. It is important then to catch your breath and recharge your leadership battery.
Although the work never stops, recharging your leadership battery and creating margin are very important to your leadership development and longevity. You need to stop and recharge.
John Maxwell, in his book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, reminded us of the “Law of the Lid,” which states that your leader...2024-07-0521 min
The School Leader's Podcast36. 5 Mini-Habits to Become a Better LeaderIn this episode, I discuss 5 Mini Habits to Become a Better Leader. James Clear, Atomic Habits, says change doesn’t have to be huge, dramatic, or instantaneous. James explained that if you “get just 1% better each day, you’ll end up with results that are nearly 37x better after one year.” As leaders, we can cultivate and develop mini habits that will make us better leaders. 37x better in one year, according to James Clear.
As you listen, pay close attention to the 5 mini habits to develop and cultivate to become a better.
Lead with Empathy
Identify You...2024-05-1818 min
The School Leader's Podcast35. Unlock Your Leadership Potential: 10 Strategies for GrowthIn this episode, I discuss how to Unlock Your Leadership Potential by focusing on 10 Strategies for Growth. John Maxwell, 15 Laws of Growth, stated that the 1st Law of Growth is The Law of Intentionality – Growth doesn’t happen by chance. You must make it happen. To grow as a leader, you must make it happen. You must constantly sharpen your axe.
As you listen, pay close attention to the 10 strategies for growth and make this year your best year ever.
Mindset
Read Leadership Books
Seek Mentorship and Coaching
Hang Out With Fellow Leaders
Join a Professional Lear...2024-03-1017 min
The School Leader's Podcast34. 5 Things to Stop Doing as a LeaderIn this episode, I discuss 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader. The late great management thinker Peter Drucker said: “We spend a lot of time teaching our leaders what to do. We don’t spend enough time teaching them what to stop.” As you write down your new year resolutions, goals, and ideas for growth to strengthen your leadership practices and skills, I suspect Peter Drucker would encourage you to stop doing a few things.
As you listen, pay close attention to the things you should stop doing to reach your personal goals, grow beyond your limit...2024-01-1313 min
The School Leader's Podcast33. Focus: Tips to Eliminate DistractionsIn this episode, I discuss Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions. I will share three tips to reduce or eliminate distractions and focus on what you want more this year. For many leaders, the problem isn’t a lack of time. The problem is a lack of focus. As you listen, pay close attention to how to refocus on what matters most.
Distractions come in all shapes and sizes, so let’s look at how to overcome distractions in three steps.
Clearly define your wins
Minimize the distractions
Obsess about the process, not the results
I hope...2023-12-3014 min
The School Leader's Podcast32. Leading with GratitudeIn this episode, I discuss Leading with Gratitude. As you listen, pay close attention to the benefits of living a grateful life and 5 habits that will help you lead with gratitude.
To lead with gratitude, every leader should practice these
5 habits:
Regularly practice giving thanks
Express gratitude regardless of the situation
Keep a gratitude journal
Learn to see how bad experiences can produce good outcomes
Make gratitude a part of your interactions with other people.
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The School Leader's Podcast31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid ThemIn this episode, I shared Leadership Landmines and How to Avoid Them. As you listen, pay close attention to each leadership landmine and strategies to avoid stepping on them.
These are the landmines every school leader should avoid.
Today’s Success
Failure to Adapt
Losing trust
Being Indecisive
Refusing to Delegate
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The School Leader's Podcast30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School LeadersIn this episode, I shared 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders. As you listen, examine yourself and consider these tips and areas for improvement.
As you start on your leadership journey, consider
these tips.
Make Your Intentions Known
Be Good at Your Job
Seek Growth opportunities
Solve a Problem
Have a Growth Mindset
Develop Relational Skills
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The School Leader's Podcast29. 10 Tips for New PrincipalsIn this episode, I shared 10 Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to lead your school to make it a better learning environment for students.
As you start your 1st year as a new principal or a veteran principal in a new building, consider these tips.
Build relationships
Honor the history of your school
Ask lots of questions
Be visible
Make time to visit classrooms
Don’t make major changes
Identify the major players and support them
Keep your Di...2023-08-2718 min
The School Leader's Podcast28. 10 Tips for New Assistant PrincipalsIn this episode, I shared 10 Tips for New Assistant Principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to turn your school around or scale it up to a make it a better learning environment for students.
As you start your 1st year as a new assistant principal or a veteran assistant principal in a new building, consider these tips.
Build relationships
Discover the vision and values of your principal
Know what is expected of you
Listen
Get t...2023-08-0716 min
The School Leader's Podcast27. How to Increase Your InfluenceIn this episode, I shared How to Increase Your Influence. These tips will help you increase your influence in every direction—up, down,
and across your organization.
You must be able to influence or manage up, down, and across our organization if you are going to increase your influence and effectiveness. These tips are:
Understand your organization
Develop a solid reputation
Cultivate trust
Promote others
Build networks
Create opportunities for growth
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on...2023-07-0918 min
Resilient SchoolsTaking Care of the Adults with Dr. Gastrid Harrigan Resilient Schools 20Dr. Gastrid Harrigan has been an educator for over 19 years as a mathematics teacher, Assistant Principal, and currently as Secondary Principal. In addition, Dr. Harrigan is a Professor of Education at Broward College and Colorado State University Global. He specializes in supporting teachers and school leaders to build trusting relationships with students and improving the culture and climate of schools to optimize staff and students experience. He has extensive experience leading and instructing educators at all levels and has been recognized for his expertise, innovative leadership, student engagement, and academic achievement strategies. He frequently speaks at national conferences on...2023-06-2226 min
The School Leader's Podcast26. Self-Care Tips for EducatorsIn this episode, I shared Self-Care Tips for Educators. These self-care tips are intended as reminders for educators, school leaders, and principals as they enter the summer months and throughout the new school year to refill and rejuvenate.
As you enter the summer and throughout the new school year, consider or ponder on these 3 self-care tips. They are:
Slow down and be present
Disconnect
Write down what you are grateful for
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and...2023-06-1919 min
The School Leader's Podcast25. Creating a System of Support for Hard-to-Reach Students with Dr. Joseph Williams IIIIn this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Williams III. As an experienced educator, Dr. Joseph Williams III recognizes that an excellent and equitable education is the key to a world of opportunities for all children. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Strong teachers, quality educational programs, and a supportive mother changed the trajectory of his life, which is why he has dedicated his life to ensuring that a student’s race, identity, gender, economic status, or zip code does not determine their life outcomes. Dr. Williams is committed to investing in and working with st...2023-06-0548 min
The School Leader's Podcast24. Improving School Mental Health with Charle PeckIn this episode, I interview Charle Peck. She is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma.
Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from...2023-05-1530 min
The School Leader's Podcast23. Instructional Coaching with Zach GroshellIn this episode, I interview Dr. Zach Groshell. Zach is an instructional coach in the Seattle area and an experienced elementary teacher. Zach holds a PhD in Education and presents often about cognitive science and education research. Zach’s recent contributions include evidence-based presentations for Think Forward Educators and InnerDrive’s Cognitive Science Network, and a chapter on assessment and feedback for the book, Amplifying Instructional Design.
Zach hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and maintains an active professional presence on Twitter (@mrzachg) and his blog, educationrickshaw.com.
Listen in to the entire conversation for lessons and...2023-04-3036 min
The School Leader's Podcast22. Instructional Leadership with Fedrick CohensIn this episode, I interview Fedrick Cohens. Mr. Cohens is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Schools) at Georgetown County School District, where he supports all elementary school leaders and principals. He provides technical assistance to early learning centers, supervises elementary schools, and creates optimal opportunities for effective teaching and learning experiences.
He is a former Elementary Principal for nearly a decade (10 years). He is also a creative and effective leader with demonstrated skills in standards-based education, early childhood development, literacy education, technology instruction, and building and sustaining school/community partnerships.
Listen in...2023-04-1627 min
The School Leader's Podcast21. Strategies to Move Your School from an F to a C in One Year with Heilange PorcenaIn this episode, I interview Heilange Porcena. Mrs. Porcena is a servant leader and elementary turnaround principal. She has been an educator for 28 years and 12 years as a school-based administrator. She is a phenomenal leader. She has been instrumental in improving student achievement and moved her school from an F to a C in 1 year. She is passionate about making a difference for all children to succeed by equalizing the playing field through high expectations and a positive school culture. She is also the 2022 Principal of the Year for Broward County Public Schools, FL.
Listen in to...2023-04-0233 min
The School Leader's Podcast20. Strategies for Working with the ESE Team with Dr. Karen Dudek-BrannanIn this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan. Dr. Dudek-Brannan is the founder and CEO of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering educators to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and cognitive wellness. She currently offers online professional development focused on helping K-12 therapists (SLPs, psychologists, social workers, and other service providers) develop programs and services that support students in the areas of language, literacy, and executive functioning. She also helps IEP teams work together so they can provide more comprehensive support for students despite having big caseloads. Dr. Karen is a licensed SLP and has a doctorate i...2023-03-1944 min
The School Leader's Podcast19. Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-ObasekiEpisode 19 – Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki
In this episode, I interview Ms. Osas Gauis-Obaseki. Ms. Osas is an engineer, STEM, and Computer Science Teacher. As a current programmer and engineer, he has been instrumental in scaling up her school's STEM and Computer Science Initiatives. She has exposed students to building computers, coding, programming, and digital tools. She has quarterly Hackathons, where students demonstrate their coding skills and compete with other students. Under her leadership, students have complete the Microsoft certifications in HTML and CSS Programming, Website Design, and MS Office.
Ms...2023-03-0540 min
De Facto LeadersWorking with your building principal to create a win-win-win (with Dr. Gastrid Harrigan)On episode 100 of the “De Facto Leaders” podcast, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Gastrid Harrigan has been an educator for over 19 years as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and currently as Principal in Broward County, Florida. In addition, Dr. Harrigan is a Professor of Education at Broward College and Colorado State University Global. He’s also the host of The School Leaders Podcast, a show focused on helping current and aspiring principals and school leaders navigate their leadership journey. One of the biggest challenges that school clinicians face is effectively collaborating with members of their IEP teams; including thos...2023-02-221h 01
The School Leader's Podcast18. Authentic Leadership with Dr. Shanessa FennerIn this episode, I interview Dr. Shanessa Fenner. Dr. Fenner is an elementary principal, writer, a print model, motivational speaker, actress, and has her own TV show “The Bronco Exchange” on channel 7. She is a former radio personality on KISS 107.7 FM and had her own radio show entitled “Real Talk with Dr. Shanessa Fenner” and was co-host of a radio show called “iTeach.” Dr. Fenner is also an adjunct professor and a licensed insurance agent. Dr. Fenner was the Principal of the Year finalist for her school district in 2021 and 2022.
Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways fo...2023-02-2031 min
The School Leader's Podcast17. Reimaging Immigrant Education with Jessica LanderIn this episode, I interview Jessica Lander. Jessica Lander is a teacher, author and advocate. She teaches history and civics to recent immigrant students in an urban Massachusetts public high school and has won several teaching awards, including being named a Top 50 Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2021, presented by the Varkey Foundation and being named a 2023 MA Teacher of the Year Finalist, presented by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Previously she has taught students in middle school, high school, and university in the U.S., Thailand, and Cambodia.
She is author of...2023-02-0439 min
The School Leader's Podcast16. Steps to be a Better LeaderIn this episode, I shared ideas and thoughts on Steps to be a Better Leader. Before we talk about what you will want to do in the New Year, let’s start with who you want to become. So many people make “do” goals. I encourage you to start with “who” goals. Who do you want to be as a leader?
Based on who you want to become, what do you need to do? Consider these six things so you can set goals to become a better leader:
A discipline to start
A person to empower
The courag...2023-01-1413 min
The School Leader's Podcast15. Setting New Year's GoalsIn this episode, I shared ideas and tips for Setting New Year’s Goals. These five (5) essential guidelines for your goals are intended as reminders as you create and write down your SMART goals. You should also set goals for seven (7) areas of life.
As you enter the New Year, you should use these guidelines as guideposts for your goal setting. They are:
Be specific
Make Your Goals Memorable
Give Your Goals a Time Limit
Goals Need to be Yours
Put Them in Writing
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The School Leader's Podcast14. 5 Leadership Self-Care TipsIn this episode, I shared 5 Leadership Self-Care Tips. These self-care tips are intended as reminders for school leaders and principals as they enter the holiday season and throughout New Year to refill and rejuvenate.
As you enter the holiday season and throughout New Year consider or ponder on these 5 leadership self-care tips. They are:
Pause
Get your rest
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
Make room for laughter
Focus forward
I hope you joined today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and a comment! Share this episode with friends and on so...2022-12-1811 min
The School Leader's Podcast13. Interview with Steve FrazierIn this episode, I interview Steve Frazier. Steve Frazier is a former Principal and South Florida Manager for Jostens. He is also the Executive Director of the Florida League of Middle Schools. He is a phenomenal leader and has been instrumental in improving student achievement at his school.
He also shared tips and strategies for leaders and principals to lead their schools to deliver positive learning outcomes for students.
Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for school leaders and principals:
Build a team
Be a reflective person
Empower your leaders
Don’t li...2022-12-0338 min
The School Leader's Podcast12. Interview with Vince DawesIn this episode, I interview Vince Dawes. Vince Dawes is a current Principal at Richardson Independent School District. As a Turnaround Principal, he was instrumental in transforming and improving student achievement in several schools in both Florida and Texas. He also shared tips and strategies for emerging leaders, school leaders, and principals and ways to scale up professional development and transform your school.
Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for school leaders and principals:
Reflect daily
Build trusting relationships
Craft and facilitate the vision and mission statement
Communicate your why
Build teachers and staff...2022-11-1939 min
The School Leader's Podcast11. Interview with Jackson SelfIn this episode, I interview Jackson Self. Jackson Self is a former Principal and Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Invo Healthcare. As a former Principal and Turn Around Leader, he was instrumental in working with school leaders and principals to transform low-performing schools to improve student outcomes. He shared tips and strategies for school leaders and principals and ways to scale up support and interventions using the Invo Healthcare IMPACT Program.
Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for school leaders and principals:
Be a reflective practitioner
Listen to your people
Facilitate the vision
Bui...2022-11-0536 min
The School Leader's Podcast10. Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ BehaviorsIn this episode, I shared Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ Behaviors. Coming out of the pandemic across our state and throughout the United States, I have noticed students' misbehaviors have worsened. While we had students' misbehaviors before the pandemic, it appears the pandemic has negatively influenced them. Students are having a difficult time self-regulating. It is almost safe to say most students have been impacted by the pandemic. It has directly impacted students' ACEs – Adverse Childhood Experiences.
These are some of the strategies school leaders or principals could implement to help students manage their behaviors and stre...2022-10-1718 min
The School Leader's Podcast9. Interview with Janet D. JacksonIn this episode, I interview Janet D. Jackson. Ms. Jackson is an Assistant Principal in Broward County Public Schools, FL. As a veteran Assistant Principal, she shared tips and strategies for emerging and new Assistant Principals.
Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for new assistant principals and emerging school leaders:
Strategies for self-care around your mind, body, and soul
Own your professional growth
Incorporate physical movement
Practice gratitude
Know & understand your principal’s priorities
Importance of planning and organization
How to craft a Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) Plan to improve students' behavior and sc...2022-10-0242 min
The School Leader's Podcast8. Tips for New Assistant PrincipalsIn this episode, I shared Tips for New Assistant Principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to turn your school around or scale up to make it better.
As you start your 1st year as an assistant principal or a veteran assistant principal in a new building, I would you to consider or ponder on these tips. They are:
Be You. Be authentic.
Build trusting relationships
Understand your role
Take care of your teachers
Ask lots...2022-09-1925 min
The School Leader's Podcast7. Interview with Dr. William ValmyrIn this episode, I interview the transformational leader and mentor, Dr. William Valmyr. Dr. Valmyr is a teacher, educational leader, author, coach, and speaker who speaks across the country and globally. He is also the CEO of Transformational Leadership.
He shared tips and nuggets for how school leaders can scale up their practices, lead, and innovate their schools. Listen in to the entire conversation for more takeaways, including Dr. Valmyr’s tips for administrators and school leaders:
Why leadership matters?
Importance of habits
Leading up, down, and around
Leading forward
Mentoring
Managing up/ Upscale leadership
Importance of...2022-09-0439 min
The School Leader's Podcast6. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 2In the last episode, I shared some of the strategies you can use to reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school. How would you define your school or department culture? How is your school culture? What is your department culture?
Is it positive? Is it toxic? Even if it is a good and positive culture, I think you can still take 1-2 things to make it even better.
What are some of the steps or actions you can take to improve your school culture or department culture?
I shared some of the...2022-08-2825 min
The School Leader's Podcast5. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 1Episode 5 – Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 1
In today’s episode, I shared some of the strategies you can use to reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school. I hope you can take one or two tips to embed and apply to your school or department culture.
How would you define your school or department culture? How is your school culture? What is your department culture?
Is it positive? Is it toxic? Even if it is a good and positive culture, I think you can still take 1-2 things to m...2022-08-1515 min
The School Leader's Podcast4. Tips for New PrincipalsIn this episode, I shared Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to turn your school or scale up to make it better.
As you start your 1st year as a principal, I would you to consider or ponder on these tips. They are:
Get to Know Your Staff
Be Visible
Ask Lots of Questions
Don’t Make Major Changes
Share Your Core Values with staff
Don’t Talk about the Previous Principal
I hope you joined today’s epis...2022-08-0118 min
The School Leader's Podcast3. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2Episode 3 – Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2
In the last episode, I shared some of the lessons learned during my first few years as a principal. In the 1st episode, I shared a little background about my school and our journey to becoming a premier center. I also shared 3 lessons, which are:
· Relationship Matters
· Culture Trump Strategies
· Set High Expectations
If you did not listen to episode 1, I encourage you to pause this episode and listen to it. Or after listening to part 2, go back to part 1.
In today...2022-07-2810 min
The School Leader's Podcast2. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 1In today’s episode, I shared some of the lessons learned and challenges during my first few years as a principal. I hope that you can glean one or two tips to apply to your leadership repertoire and practices. For some of you, it might be a remainder of some things you have done or learned during your first years.
How was your first year as a Principal? What were some of the things that kept you up at night? What were some of the challenges? What would be your top 5 lessons learned?
In summary, th...2022-07-2821 min
The School Leader's Podcast1. Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership BatterySeveral weeks ago, I read an article about ways to recharge your leadership battery. I also spent the last few months sharing ways to recharge mentally, spiritually, financially, and physically. In today’s episode, I share ideas and tips to recharge your leadership batteries. The following questions are what I will examine and discuss in this episode.
What level is your “leadership battery”?
How are you dealing with it?
Are you intentionally recharging your battery level?
Are you intentionally recharging physically, mentally, and even spiritually?
While schools are closed for the summer but I know most school leader...2022-07-2516 minThe School Leader's PodcastThe School Leaders Podcast TrailerThe School Leaders’ Podcast is a podcast for current and aspiring school leaders on a mission to create a school of excellence. On this episode, I share my purpose for this podcast. We will explore the challenges, strategies, and successes of the school leader's journey. Listeners will hear from fellow school leaders and other voices on the field to level up school and scale up your leadership practices in a variety of areas, including school culture, student achievement, school improvement, social and emotional learning, innovative ideas, and more.
I hope that you join us on future episodes. You...2022-07-2501 min
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edWebcastsChallenging Behaviors - Why They Happen and How to Address Them EffectivelyThis edWeb podcast is sponsored by 321 Insight.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Over the summer, educators and administrators extensively planned for most of the nation’s students to return to in-person instruction this fall. They prepared for the significant challenges they expected to face, from learning loss to behavior issues that were likely to intensify as students transitioned back to in-school learning and reacclimated to the structures and daily routines they were no longer used to following. Despite their best efforts, most educators were not prepared for the sheer enormity of the beh...2021-12-1758 min
The Shepherd Revolution PodcastWhere Do We Go From Here? Series f/ Dr. Gastrid HarriganIn this episode David sits down with In this episode David sits down with Dr. Gastrid Harrigan, an educator in Broward County, FL to discuss "Where Do We Go From Here?" in the educational world.2020-12-1636 min