Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent in the Ashland School District in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential. Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in […] The post PMP369: Connecting Through Conversation with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns appeared first on Principal Matters.

Hi, 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 […] The post PMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

In 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 […] The post PMP367: Head and Heart, A Principal’s Tools with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

Cale Birk is a former teacher, high school principal, and District Head of Innovation from British Columbia, Canada. In 2015, one of his schools was named one of the first Model PLC Schools in Canada. Feeling like he was only scratching the surface with collaboration, Cale wrote the book PLC 2.0 – Collaborating for Observable […] The post PMP366: Navigating Leadership Drift with Cale Birk appeared first on Principal Matters.

Lisa Parry is a veteran English teacher (1994-present) and K-12 principal (2018-present) who is proud to lead a 2021 National Blue Ribbon Elementary School and a 2020 ESEA Distinguished Elementary School. In 2022, her  colleagues recognized her as South Dakota Region 1 Principal of the Year. Some of the most gratifying work she has done […] The post PMP365: Likable Leadership with Lisa Parry appeared first on Principal Matters.

In 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 […] The post PMP364: Not Missing Out on Your Best Kept Secrets with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters.

This 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, […] The post PMP363: Building Stronger, Authentic Relationships with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters.

Dr. Don Parker is a leading voice in professional development and educational transformation. Since beginning his educational journey in 1997, Dr. Parker has served in diverse roles, from teaching in Chicago’s inner-city schools to mentoring future educators as an Adjunct Professor at National-Louis University. As a former principal at both Posen School and Lincoln Avenue […] The post PMP362: Be The Driving Force with Dr. Don Parker appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this week's episode of the PMP, Jen Schwanke asks Will Parker Michael Bungay Stanier's coaching questions. The post PMP361: Coaching Questions for Leaders with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters.

Will Parker interviews guest Cheryl Step on her knowledge of creating resilience in students and leaders on this week's episode of the PMP. The post PMP360: Creating Resilience in Learning and Leadership with Cheryl Step appeared first on Principal Matters.