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

This week I have the privilege of sharing Part 2 of a conversation with Daniel Bauer about his new book, His new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. Danny’s new book reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated […] The post PMP265: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader with Daniel Bauer, Part 2 appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week I have the privilege of sharing a conversation with Daniel Bauer about his new book, His new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. Danny’s new book reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated and overwhelmed. […] The post PMP264: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader with Daniel Bauer appeared first on Principal Matters.

This past month, we sent our third daughter to college. More than a year ago, she began to explore the possibility of studying abroad. As a result of months of apply to schools, virtual meet-ups, and 5,000 miles of travel, she is now a student at Aberystwyth University in Wales. Sending off another Parker child […] The post PMP263: Cycles of Self-Reflection in Leadership appeared first on Principal Matters.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to provide some virtual professional learning with a wonderful group of aspiring and assistant principals from Pecos Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, in Pecos, Texas.  As a part of our time together, I shared content from my book Principal Matters, including “8 Hats” that school leaders wear. For the […] The post PMP262: Revisiting the Hats You Wear in School Leadership appeared first on Principal Matters.

In last week’s podcast episode, I shared the second part of a keynote presentation I provided on August 12, 2021, to the Archdiocese of Louisville for a welcome-back ceremony of educators from thirty nine Pre/K-8 elementary schools and nine high schools collectively serving 18,000 students. In Part 3 of this keynote series, you will learn […] The post PMP261: Your Friendships, Legacy, Laughter and Well-Being appeared first on Principal Matters.

In last week’s podcast episode, I shared the first part of a keynote presentation I provided on August 12, 2021, to the Archdiocese of Louisville for a welcome-back ceremony of educators from thirty-nine Pre/K-8 elementary schools and nine high schools collectively serving 18,000 students in six counties.  In Part 2 of this keynote series, you […] The post PMP260: Reflecting on Your Influence – Keynote Series #2 appeared first on Principal Matters.

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, I had the privilege of providing a keynote from my book Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator at the Archdiocese of Louisville welcomed back ceremony for the new school year.  Although my teaching and administration work has been for public schools, Superintendent Mary Beth Bowling, invited […] The post PMP259: 10 Areas of Self-Care in the School Year Ahead appeared first on Principal Matters.

Trevor Goertzen was recognized in 2020 as a National Digital Principal of the Year. He currently serves as the Principal of Spring Hill Middle School in Spring Hill, Kansas, and is an adjunct professor of Educational Technology for Harding University. Trevor recognizes the personal impact that technology can provide by bridging academic and social gaps […] The post PMP258: Bridging Academic and Social Gaps with Trevor Goertzen appeared first on Principal Matters.

Seven year ago, our son Jack was diagnosed with a rare disease. Kawasaki causes an inflammation of blood cells in young children. If untreated, it can lead to heart damage or death. He was hospitalized for two weeks. During that time, my wife and I sat many days watching medical teams work to bring down […] The post PMP257: Leading with SOUL for the New School Year appeared first on Principal Matters.

Eric Sheninger is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the […] The post PMP 256: Disruptive Thinking with Eric Sheninger appeared first on Principal Matters.