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Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Reflections and Goal-Setting for the New Year
Happy New Year! This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker take some time to reflect on the past year through a series of questions. They talk about reaching major milestones, meeting personal and professional goals, overcoming challenges, and learning lessons. Reflecting back is an important step to growing forward. Will challenges listeners to take the questions asked in this episode and answer them on their own as they set their goals for the upcoming year. Listen in to hear the full conversation, and thank you for doing what matters!
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2026-01-0518 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Not the Place
This week on Monday Matters Will Parker and Jen Schwanke share some thoughts on addressing the political landscape that educators face. They discuss how educators, particularly school leaders, are often asked to weigh in on culture war issues. Taking sides on political issues is not what school leaders are paid to do, and in doing so you run the risk of alienating a significant portion of your school community. School leaders are paid to keep students safe, follow the law, and do what is best at any given time. Speaking publicly about politics as a school or district leader...
2025-12-1516 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Curiosity and Cracking the CodeThis week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to talk about how curiosity leads to discovery. Sometimes, school leaders can get so caught up in their work that they forget to be curious, forgetting that curiosity is the engine of learning. As leaders, we need to intentionally seek out the […]
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2025-11-2420 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Less is MorePrincipals often juggle a multitude of tasks and responsibilities, and they are constantly being asked to add more to their plate. Sometimes, you have to say “no” to say “yes” to something else. This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the never-ending todo lists that many principals face. They talk about […]
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2025-11-1714 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Addressing AIWelcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to have a conversation about the use of AI in public schools. They talk about how AI has blown up and the ways that it is impacting education. One concern about AI that is often cited is […]
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2025-11-1020 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Being a Swiss Army KnifeIn this week’s episode of Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to highlight the extraordinary skills of school leaders. Using the image of a Swiss Army Knife, Will and Jen tie that image to the image of the job description of a school principal. The job of a principal often requires […]
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2025-11-0316 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Leading Through the OrdinaryIn this week’s episode of Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the challenges that school leaders face as they navigate both the mundane and complex aspects of their job. They offer advice on how to lead through the ordinary and fight boredom in the job of a school leader by reconnecting to one’s […]
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2025-10-2718 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Staff Meeting Glow-UpWelcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Jen Schwanke and I are talking about a post Jen wrote for her newsletter about staff meetings. Running a staff meeting can be a daunting task! We hope that this episode will provide principals with ideas to run staff meetings in a way that makes […]
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2025-10-2017 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Left Brain and Right Brain LeadershipThis week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the article below written by Will about left brain and right brain leadership. Listen in to hear their conversation! Left Brain and Right Brain Leadership, by William D. Parker There’s an old ad from Mercedes-Benz that shows an illustration of the human brain divided […]
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2025-10-1319 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Random Moments, Major OutcomesThis week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker discuss a post written by Will. Check out the post below and listen in to hear their thoughts on it! Random Moments, Major Outcomes by Will Parker I recently listened to an insightful episode of Hidden Brain that really provoked my thinking. In the interview, […]
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2025-10-0616 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Whose Happiness Are You Responsible For?This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and I discuss happiness among educators. We cover an article by Elizabeth Dampf, The Cost of Happiness, and Jen talks about some articles she has written about joy in educators. School leaders face a lot of stress on the job. We spend a lot of time pouring into […]
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2025-09-2916 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Self-Trust and BeyondWelcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, join Will Parker and Jen Schwanke for the final discussion about Jen’s new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools. Chapter 7 is about self-trust for principals. The work of a principal is inherently very self critical. When a principal […]
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2025-09-2221 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersTrusted with Jen SchwankeThis week we welcome back Jen Schwanke, who previously joined the show to discuss The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. Jen has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She currently serves as a deputy superintendent in Ohio, is an instructor in educational administration at The Ohio State University, and is the co-host of the popular Principal Matters Podcast with our previous guest Will Parker (listen to his episode here).Jen’s newest book is Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secre...
2025-09-1848 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Building Trust with StudentsThis week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker are talking about building trust with students. Their conversation is a follow-up to last week’s episode, where they talk about what kills trust with students. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, go back and give it a listen! Building trust with students is the […]
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2025-09-1518 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trust Killers with StudentsHappy Monday Principal Matters listeners! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are discussing a topic from Jen Schwanke’s new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools. Today’s conversation is part one of a two part conversation about building trust with students. Building trust with students is an essential skill […]
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2025-09-0823 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Building Trust with ParentsThis week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk more about a concept from Jen’s new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools. The topic of conversation this week is building trust with parents. Jen shares several components that are key to schools building a trusting relationship with […]
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2025-09-0117 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trust with TeachersWelcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are talking about building trust with teachers. Competency, openness, and honesty are three key building blocks to building trust with teachers. Teachers feeling that their principal is competent is key to having a trusting relationship between teachers and principals. Staying […]
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2025-08-2514 min
Leaning into LeadershipEpisode 231: Building Trust and Leading with Courage - A Conversation with Dr. Jen SchwankeThis week on the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jen Schwanke, a seasoned educator, author, and deputy superintendent with nearly three decades of experience. Together, we explore the history of public education and why times of societal unrest so often result in schools being placed under the spotlight.Dr. Schwanke shares insights from her doctoral research, her leadership journey, and her brand-new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools. We dig into:Why schools feel under attack during turbulent times—and why this isn’t new.How leaders...
2025-08-2447 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trust Pillars and Trust KillersWelcome back, Principal Matters listeners! This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are talking about trust pillars and trust killers, a concept covered in Jen’s new book. When it comes to school trust, there are a number of methods school leaders can employ to build organizational trust among teachers and staff members. […]
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2025-08-1822 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trustworthy vs. Trust-willingHello, Principal Matters Listeners! Welcome back to another conversation about Jen’s new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools, available August 17th. Pre-order your copy now! Today, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker will be talking about what sets this book apart from a lecture on how to be trustworthy. Their […]
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2025-08-1114 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trusted: A New Book by Jen SchwankeHi, friends. Jen Schwanke is excited to announce that her new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools, will be released on the 17th of this month! Over the next several weeks, Jen and I will be using the Monday Matters episodes to dive into each of the chapters of […]
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2025-08-0419 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Your Greatest Joy Is Not What You May ThinkWelcome back to another installment of Monday Matters! This week, Dr. Jen Schwanke and I are discussing chapter 13 from my new book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. The focus of chapter 13 is based on avoiding the mindset that our greatest joy has to be […]
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2025-07-2118 min
Fearless Schools PodcastFS Podcast Shorts - Jen Schwanke LeadershipIn this episode of the Fearless Schools Podcast, we talk to Dr. Jen Schwanke and we explore the journey of educational leadership, emphasizing the importance of kindness, creativity, and human connection in education. In addition to blueberries, we also discuss the challenges faced by educators, the importance of empowering others without overstepping, the impact of AI on learning, and the need for evolving educational practices to meet the needs of a new generation. Dr. Schwanke also shares her personal stories which shaped her approach to growing leadership, maintaining a positive school climate and fostering relationships (including within oneself as an e...
2025-07-0735 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Life LiturgiesHappy Monday, Principal Matters listeners! This week, Jen Schwanke and I are talking about chapter 12 from my new book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. The premise of this chapter is on something I like to call “life liturgies”: practices, routines, and rituals that define a […]
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2025-07-0714 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Cycles of ReflectionHi, Principal Matters listeners! Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Monday Matters. This week, Jen Schanke and I are talking about chapter 10 from my book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Before we jump into that discussion, Jen announces all of the places […]
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2025-06-1619 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Building Systems That Produce Outcomes You WantHi, Principal Matters listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Jen Schwanke and I are talking about building systems that produce the outcome you want (Chapter 8 in Whose Permission). I want to talk about systems on Monday Matters because Jen Schwanke has helped me understand systems better. Jen shares […]
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2025-06-0918 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Will It Fly?Hi, Friends! Welcome back to another installment of Monday Matters! This week, I am joined by Jen Schwanke to talk about a chapter called “Will It Fly?” in my new book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. When I wrote this chapter, I wanted to share with […]
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2025-05-2615 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Value of ConsistencyHi, friends, and welcome back to Monday Matters! Today Jen and I are discussing the value of consistency, which is one of the chapters in my new book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. To start out the conversation, Jen shares the heartwarming story of a nurse, […]
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2025-05-1212 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Curiosity Plus Inquiry Equals DiscoveryWelcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will and Jen are talking about another chapter from Will’s new book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Throughout their conversation, Will and Jen discuss how important it is for school leaders to stay curious. One of […]
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2025-05-0511 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerENCORE FRIDAY – PMP278: Encouraging & Motivating Staff with Jen SchwankeHappy Friday! This week our encore episode is a conversation between Jen Schwanke and I, focused on encouraging and motivating staff. Listen in to hear us discuss the following reminders for education leaders: Tune in to hear the full conversation or check out the original blog post to learn more. Thank you doing what matters!
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2025-05-0232 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Avoiding the BinaryWelcome back to Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are discussing a chapter from Will’s new book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. The chapter is on avoiding the binary, and discusses innovative ways for readers to approach decision making in their work through […]
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2025-04-2812 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerENCORE FRIDAY – PMP271: Answering Questions on School Discipline with Jen SchwankeHappy Friday! This week’s encore episode is one from 2021, a conversation between Will Parker and Jen Schwanke about school discipline. Listen in to hear them talk about several different ways to approach consequences for student discipline, as well as some great advice and practical applications to approaching discipline. You can learn more by tuning […]
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2025-04-2530 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Professional Pathways for EducatorsThis week on Monday Matters, Will and Jen talk about professional pathways for educators and getting through the end of the school year. They discuss strategies for powering through what Will and Jen call the “slog” at the end of the school year, and share how they have each adjusted their mindset to have a […]
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2025-04-2117 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Catching UpHappy Monday, friends! This week for Monday Matters, Jen and Will are taking some time to catch up and talk about the exciting work we have been doing recently. Jen talks about a presentation she gave recently. By the time this recording comes out, she will have returned from speaking at national school boards association […]
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2025-04-1416 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerENCORE FRIDAY – PMP270: Gaining Buy-In & Building Leadership Teams with Jen SchwankeWelcome back to Encore Friday! This week’s episode is one from 2021, a conversation with Jen Schwanke about gaining buy-in and building leadership teams. Tune in to hear us answer the following questions from principals: Listen in to hear the entire episode, or follow this link to read the original blog post. Thank you for […]
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2025-04-1127 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Introducing a New PD Offering from Jen SchwankeHi, friends. This week for Monday Matters, Jen and I are taking some time to talk about an exciting new offering from Principal Matters, led by Jen Schwanke! Based on her book, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management, Jen will be leading a 3-hour masterclass on June 3rd, 2025, at 11 am EDT. This dynamic […]
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2025-04-0712 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Tips on Maintaining SanityWelcome back to Monday Matters! This week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker are sharing some lessons learned from doing PD with school leaders. They talk about some of the strengths that leaders who are women bring to the table, as well as strengths that leaders who are men bring to the table. During their conversation, […]
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2025-03-3112 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerENCORE FRIDAY – PMP303: Intro to the Teacher’s Principal with Jen SchwankeHappy Friday! This week’s encore episode is one from 2022, in which I interview Jen Schwanke about her book The Teacher’s Principal: How School Leaders can Support and Motivate Their Teachers. Jen shares a ton of great takeaways in this episode; I learned a lot from her as I listened back to this it! Give […]
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2025-03-2128 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Remembering FacesOn this week’s installment of Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke have a conversation about leaving your legacy and making your mark. Some topics covered in the conversation are: Listen in to hear the full conversation! Below is a piece written by William D. Parker about the topics discussed in this episode: Remembering Faces […]
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2025-03-1717 min
The Elemental Educator PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Conflict Management for School Leaders (with Dr. Jen Schwanke)The Ultimate Guide to Conflict Management for School Leaders
In this episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau welcomes Dr. Jen Schwanke—deputy superintendent, author, and educational leadership expert—to explore how empathy, grounded values, and bold decision-making shape strong school leaders. Jen shares her journey from teaching to leadership, discusses the power of quotes and wisdom in leadership, and offers insights on navigating adversity and implementing change in schools. Learn how to lead with calm and intentionality, support educators through conflict management, and build a culture where values and collaboration drive success.
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2025-03-101h 00Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – ReflectionsThis week on Monday Matters, Will and Jen are doing something they have not done before: talking about books they’re currently reading. Will talks about reading the book, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Jen recently finished a book called Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May. Listen […]
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2025-03-1012 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerENCORE FRIDAY – PMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen SchwankeIt’s Encore Friday! This week’s episode is an interview from 2023 with Jen Schwanke and Robyn Jackson. Listen in to hear them discuss topics like: You can also check out the original blog post for this episode here. Thank you for doing what matters!
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2025-02-2144 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerMONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – AI in SchoolsFor this week’s Monday Matters topic, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk about AI in schools. While neither of them are experts on the subject, they acknowledge that AI is something that impacts everyone in the education world. Some of the points they address in this conversation are: Now It’s Your Turn: What are some […]
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2025-02-1721 min
#PrincipalPLNThe Principal's Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke — The Authority PodcastToday we're pleased to bring you an episode from The Authority Podcast on the Be Podcast Network. In this conversation between host Ross Romano and Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., you'll hear about Jen's latest book, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management.They discuss:Is all conflict bad?The opportunities conflict can presentLong-term risks of conflictDid Jen receive training before becoming a leader?Process: Anticipate, Analyze, ActIs there conflict that doesn’t require action?Common sources of conflict to eliminateGet The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management from ASCD or whe...
2025-02-1350 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP431: Connecting Leaders with Ross Romano and Jen SchwankeA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. —- The Question of the Week is supported by Summer Pops Math Workbooks. Principals, when students practice math over the summer, math scores go up. What’s your summer math plan this year? A […]
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2025-01-1543 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP424: Principal as Mentor and Coach with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. The question is: What strategies work best when dealing with others who are resistant to growth? Listen in for our response and thank you for doing what matters! The Principal as a Mentor […]
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2024-11-2740 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP421: Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools with Nate Levenson and Jen SchwankeA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. The question is: How can I exercise my voice as a ‘guardian’ without coming off as ‘challenging’? Will refers to a resource The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead […]
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2024-11-0643 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP416: Every Student Has a Name with Will Parker and Jen SchwankeA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. The question is: What’s the best way to find a ‘balanced’ leadership team when interviewing? It’s hard sometimes to go ‘deep’ and really see who people are in a formal interview. Will mentions […]
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2024-10-0200 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP407: Supporting Teacher Growth with Justin Baeder and Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke hosts guest educator Justin Baeder, author and veteran instructional leader, and takeaways from his newest book Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth (2022), a book co-authored with Heather Bell-Williams. Justin shares his practical takes on accountability and the careful dance of driving school improvement. Discover […]
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2024-07-3100 min
De Facto LeadersMaking intentional decisions and leaning on the expertise of your team (with Dr. Jen Schwanke)As a school leader, when is it best to make “top-down” decisions, and when should you make it a collaborative process?How can you tell which stakeholder input to prioritize?What’s the best way to communicate with your staff in a way that feels transparent, but doesn’t burden them with too much information? How can you make decisions confidently when you’re supervising staff in positions you’ve never held yourself? I invited Dr. Jen Schwanke to episode 170 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to discuss these questions. Dr. Jen Schwa...
2024-07-2456 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management with Jen SchwankeJen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator who currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio, as well as an instructor in educational administration at Miami University of Ohio.Her latest book is The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management.We discuss:Is all conflict bad?The opportunities conflict can presentLong-term risks of conflictDid Jen receive training before becoming a leader?Process: Anticipate, Analyze, ActIs there conflict that doesn’t require action?Common sources of conflict to eliminateGet The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management from A...
2024-07-2250 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP404: Managing Expectations and Accountability with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerThis week, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker tackle a question from an education leader: “As a principal, how can you monitor and ensure adherence to expected standards and outcomes in a way that is supportive rather than punitive, and fosters a culture of accountability?” Key Points from Jen Schwanke: Insights from Will Parker: Practical Systems […]
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2024-07-1000 minPrincipal 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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2024-07-0300 min
Principal Center RadioJen Schwanke—The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management
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Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator, teaching and leading at all levels. She is the author of four ASCD books, including the just-released, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. She has written and presented for multiple state and local education organizations, and has provided professional development to various districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership. An instructor in educational administration at Miami University of Ohio, Dr. Schwanke currently serv...
2024-06-0328 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP392: Small Steps to Big Joy with Kim Strobel and Jen SchwankeHi, Friends. William D. Parker here. As you listen to this week’s show, you’re going to hear a powerful conversation Dr. Jen Schwanke has interviewing author and educator Kim Strobel. Kim Strobel is a motivational powerhouse, inspiring lives and organizations as a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and happiness coach. Overcoming personal adversities, she embarked on […]
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2024-04-1745 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP388: How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Decision? – with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn this week’s episode, Dr. Jen Schwanke and William D. Parker delve into the complexities of decision-making, particularly in leadership roles. Both share insights and strategies to navigate the often murky waters of making the “right” decisions. Continuous Learning and Humility Will emphasizes the importance of humility in leadership, advocating for a mindset of constant […]
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2024-03-2043 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP387: Accountability – A Dirty Word or Essential? with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn this week’s episode, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker talk about the word accountability. In education, this word can be perceived as both positive and negative. On the negative side, education has been the target of a lot of political discourse, beginning for many modern U.S. educators in the 1980’s with the report a Nation […]
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2024-03-1335 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP384: Anticipate, Analyze, and Act with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn this week’s episode Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss more about Dr. Schwanke’s new book, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. Jen asked leaders to consider a circle to anticipate, analyze and act as an ongoing movement – a way to visualize how approaching conflict. Anticipate Anticipate the adult, student, parent and self conflict […]
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2024-02-2132 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP380: Dynamics of Building Leaders vs District Leaders with Will Parker and Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker discuss the dynamics involved in building leadership vs district leadership. Although still a principal at heart, Jen has served in the role of Deputy Superintendent now for three years. Will asked her to reflect on the following: A few highlights include: We also discuss some takeaways from Patrick […]
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2024-01-2431 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP379: Systems Leader vs People Leader with Will Parker and Jen SchwankeIn this week’s episode, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker discuss the difference between systems leadership and people leadership. Here’s a quick summary: Leaders need to understand both. As one of Jen’s advisors told her, “If there is no route for the bus, it doesn’t really matter what people are on it.” In other words, we […]
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2024-01-1730 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP375: She Leads with Dr. Rachael George and Dr. Jen SchwankeA few quick words from Will Parker: Hi, Friends! You’re going to be listening to an interview hosted by Jen Schwanke with our guest, Rachel George, the author of the book, She Leads: The Woman’s Guide to a Career in Educational Leadership, co-authored with Majalise Tolan. You’re going to love this conversation about Rachel’s background […]
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2023-12-2041 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP371: Simplicity in Leadership Does Not Equal Easier with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerAs a child, I had the privilege of observing my grandparent’s farming responsibilities, so this week’s conversation with Jen Schwanke is important to me personally and professionally. In it, we discuss a documentary about traditional farming methods, and we draw connections between producing healthy soil and cultivating strong school cultures. How might the story of […]
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2023-11-2234 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen SchwankeHi, Friends. Will Parker here. A quick shout-out to Dr. Jen Schwanke and Dr. Robyn Jackson who agreed to record this special edition of Principal Matters where Jen hosts the show. In this conversation, you’ll find helpful lessons for your leadership as they discuss topics like: I heard Robyn Jackson present this summer at the […]
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2023-11-0145 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP367: Head and Heart, A Principal’s Tools with Jen SchwankeIn this episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke, talk about her recent article, “Heart and head: A Principal’s Essential Tools,” written for the ASCD Education Leadership magazine. Check it out here. Jen started the conversation by sharing a piece she read about chefs and their essential tools. Many chefs pointed to gadgets, but one chef’s […]
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2023-10-2527 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP364: Not Missing Out on Your Best Kept Secrets with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn today’s episode, Will Parker shares poignant takeaways from a summer hiking trip with his son, Jack, applying those insights to the realm of school leadership. The discussion centers on the importance of being present, connecting with students, and celebrating even the small moments. Afterward, Will and co-host Jen Schwanke talk about applying those lessons […]
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2023-10-0432 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP363: Building Stronger, Authentic Relationships with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerThis week Will Parker and Jen Schwanke respond to a listener question submitted several months ago but still relevant today for leaders: “I’ve been a loyal listener of the Principal Matters podcast and value the insights from both William and Jen. As a new principal of a small school with 125 students and 9 teachers, […]
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2023-09-2732 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP361: Coaching Questions for Leaders with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn this week's episode of the PMP, Jen Schwanke asks Will Parker Michael Bungay Stanier's coaching questions.
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2023-09-1331 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP359: Building Trust & Thriving as an Assistant Principal with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question geared towards assistant principals in this week's episode of the PMP.
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2023-08-3034 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP354: Questions on Allocation of Support with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about leadership and resource allocation on this week's episode of the PMP.
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2023-07-2634 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP353: How to Provide Meaningful Feedback in Observations with Jen Schwanke and Will ParkerIn this episode, Jen Schwanke shares insights from a new Quick Reference Guide she authored for ASCD on Teacher Observation and Feedback. You can find the resource here. As the author of this new guide, Jen explains why she chose to focus on growth, positivity and relationship building as motivations for better observation feedback. As […]
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2023-07-1935 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP351: Understanding How to Serve Generations with Will Parker and Jen SchwankeWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss how to reach and best serve younger generations in this week's episode of PMP.
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2023-07-0535 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP348: Staying on the Path with Will Parker & Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke joins Will Parker as they explore what happens when we lose focus on the important goals and outcomes involved in serving others
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2023-06-1425 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP344: Refocusing When Exhausted with Will Parker & Jen SchwankeWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke discuss wrapping up the school year and the importance of rest in this week's episode of the PMP.
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2023-05-1729 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP334: Questions on Student Behavior with Jen SchwankeWill Parker and co-host Jen Schwanke tackle a listener question about student discipline in this weeks episode of the PMP.
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2023-03-0833 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerHow Do Others See Me? Listener Questions with Dr. Jen Schwanke – PMP325In this week's episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke answer a listener question about seeking feedback.
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2023-01-0433 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP324: How Do I Learn Subject Areas Not My Own? Listener Questions with Jen SchwankeThis week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke are tackling some listener questions. The question they are covering this week is: "Do you have any tips on becoming well versed in becoming knowledgeable about content areas other than my own and scheduling classroom observations?"
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2022-12-1430 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP318: Returning the joy to teaching, learning and leading with Jen SchwankeThis week Will Parker is joined by Jen Schwanke to talk about returning the joy to teaching in learning and leading. As the year winds down,
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2022-11-0224 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP317: Discipline with Dignity with Jen SchwankeThis week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle the topic of discipline in schools. Specifically, they discuss how to discipline with dignity as school leaders.
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2022-10-2632 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP311: Politics and Advocacy for School Leaders with Jen SchwankeIn this week’s episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke share some thoughts on how to remain focused on service to your school communities while also remaining aware of what is happening in politics and advocacy that may also be affecting your school.
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2022-09-1427 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP310: Questions from Listeners on Teacher Shortage and Staff Development with Jen SchwankeWill Parker and Jen Schwanke tackle questions from listeners in this weeks episode of the Principal Matters Podcast.
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2022-09-0730 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP301: How to Respond to Negativity with Jen SchwankeJen Schwanke, ASCD author and veteran educator, joins me in this episode to answer listener questions. Question #1 “How do you or would you mediate negative relationships between staff members in your building and the county/district office personnel to ensure it does not negatively impact the students/programs/initiatives in your school building?” Jen’s response: When a […]
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2022-07-0600 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Teacher's Principal with Jen SchwankeJen Schwanke, education leader and author, shares thoughts on how educational leaders can support their teachers and encourage practices that lead to the best outcomes for students.
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Jen Schwanke has been an educator for 24 years, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of two previous books: You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders and The Principal Reboot: 8 Ways to Revitalize Your School Leadership. She has also written for Choice Literacy, Education Week Teacher, Principal, and Principal Navigator. She is a frequent co-host and con...
2022-06-1535 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP290: Teacher Pipeline Ideas & Solutions with Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke and William D. Parker talk about how principals and education leaders can recruit and retain high quality teachers: Learn about efforts school districts are using involving supporting employment funnels from local universities, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and student-teacher interns. Discover how you can leverage duty stipends and arrival/departure times as incentives for […]
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2022-04-2028 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP289: Supporting School Communities District-Wide with Jen SchwankeIn Jen Schwanke’s new role as an Deputy Superintendent and in dissertation work, she has been learning a lot about supporting school communities district-wide. In this week’s episode, she explains some of the main responsibilities important to embrace in supporting educators: Why you cannot forget what it feels like to be a teacher or principal. […]
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2022-04-1334 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP278: Encouraging & Motivating Staff with Jen SchwankeIn a recent article Jen Schwanke published with ASCD, First Engage Teachers: A Principal’s Role in Cultivating Staff Motivation, Jen makes the following assertion: “When principals foster a staff’s collective belief in themselves, their staff will incorporate that positive esteem toward their own motivation and engagement to work with students.” How does this looks when […]
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2022-01-1930 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP271: Answering Questions on School Discipline with Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answer the principal question: “How do you structure discipline so that punishments fit the crime?” We talk about how the word discipline, instead of punishment, carries an important distinction for how we approach consequences for students. In addition, we provide feedback on several areas, including: 1. Set high […]
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2021-11-1728 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP270: Gaining Buy-In & Building Leadership Teams with Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answer principal questions: How do you gain ‘buy-in’ among staff vs just ‘setting expectations’ when it comes to structuring or implementing new programs to support student learning? How do you start a leadership team? Ask for volunteers? Invite specific people?? Listen in for feedback on building trust, building […]
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2021-11-1025 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP267: Answering Questions on Grief and Behavior with Jen SchwankeThis week, Jen Schwanke, joins me as we respond to more listener questions. Jen Schwanke is an author and education leader from Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. Question: How do you manage leading a school through the grief of losing a teacher to COVID? Here are some of the points we cover in response: […]
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2021-10-2030 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP266: Principal Questions on Curriculum and Goals with Jen SchwankeJen Schwanke joins me this week as we respond to listener questions. Jen Schwanke is an author and education leader from Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. We have two questions from a listener who wrote for feedback as an opportunity is opening to apply for a site principal position. LISTENER QUESTION 1: “After several years […]
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2021-10-1333 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP255: Reconstructing Place and Space, Part 2 with Jen SchwankeThis week, Jen Schwanke, author and education leaders, shares the second half of a conversation on Reconstructing Place and Space. With credit to Dr. Miller, director of the EdD in Educational Administration and an assistant professor – clinical in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University, Jen probes into several questions his […]
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2021-07-2830 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP254: Reconstructing Place and Space with Jen SchwankeThis week, Jen Schwanke, author and education leader, shares thoughts on why education leaders should consider how ‘place and space’ play a role in learning outcomes. With credit to Dr. Miller, director of the EdD in Educational Administration and an assistant professor – clinical in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University, […]
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2021-07-2134 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP250: Principal Reboot, Part 2 with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind MembersIn this episode, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters Mastermind community: Samantha Bartrom, Principal of Coastal Academy in Oceanside, California, and Erin Igoe, Assistant Principal at Piedmont High School in the […]
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2021-06-2330 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP249: Principal Reboot with Jen Schwanke and Mastermind MembersOn May 27, 2021, Jen Schwanke, principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, and author of two books on school leadership, joined me for a conversation with two principals from the Principal Matters Mastermind community: Samantha Bartrom, Principal of Coastal Academy in Oceanside, California, and Erin Igoe, Assistant Principal at Piedmont High School in […]
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2021-06-0922 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP230: Managing Decision-Fatigue with Jen SchwankeWhat do you do when every decision is a new one? How do you keep perspective amidst decision-fatigue? This week, Jen Schwanke, Principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, joins me for a conversation about leading through a pandemic. Welcome back Jen! Jen Schwanke is the author two books on education leadership. She provides […]
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2021-01-2724 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP219: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Part 2 with Jen SchwankeThis week Jen Schwanke continues asking me questions about my new book Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Living Your Best Life as an Educator. Jen Schwanke is the principal of Indian Run Elementary and author of two books, You’re The Principal, Now What? and The Principal Re-Boot: 8 Ways to Revitalize Your School Leadership. In Part 2 of our conversation, […]
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2020-11-1129 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP218: Reflections on Pause. Breathe. Flourish. with Jen SchwankeWhen Jen Schwanke and I sat down to talk about my new book this week, Jen turned the microphone to ask me some questions. Jen Schwanke is the principal of Indian Run Elementary and author of two books, You’re The Principal, Now What? and The Principal Re-Boot: 8 Ways to Revitalize Your School Leadership. Here […]
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2020-11-0429 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP211: Reflections on Reopening Schools, Part 2, with Jen SchwankeAs you are re-engaging with your school community, what lessons are you learning as you walk through this new journey with your staff, students, parents and community? This week, Jen Schwanke joins me again to share what she’s been learning during re-opening school. Jen is the Principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio. She’s […]
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2020-09-1733 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP210: Re-opening Reflections with Jen SchwankeThis week I reconnected with Principal Jen Schwanke, Principal of Indian Run Elementary, author and education consultant, for reflections on what re-opening has looked like for her school in Dublin, Ohio. Together we explored some lessons she’s already learning that may be helpful for your leadership. Listen to the entire podcast episode for even more […]
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2020-09-1033 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP201: Rebooting for the Summer with Jen SchwankeOn March 17, 2020, many schools across the U.S. began responding to the global pandemic of COVID-19 with school closures. Most school leaders were scrambling to figure out how to keep school communities safe while adjusting to a new norm. Jen Schwanke, Principal of Indian Run Elementary in Dublin, Ohio, was no exception. While her […]
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2020-07-0925 minPrincipal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP200: Looking Back at Distance Learning with Jen SchwankeNow that the dust has settled from distance learning, school leaders are asking: what worked, and what didn’t work? How did you stay connected to people, or what important milestones did you miss? In this week’s podcast episode, Principal Jen Schwanke shares reflections on ways school leaders can look back at lessons during distance or […]
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2020-06-2527 min