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

Although it is so important to understand your “why” in leadership, it is also imperative to understand “how” to effectively do your work. This week’s guest, Dr. Justin Thomas, provides practical feedback from his years as an elementary principal with several takeaways from his new book, A Principal’s Toolbox: Real Talk on Tackling School Leadership […] The post PMP216: A Principal’s Toolbox with Justin Thomas appeared first on Principal Matters.

During the summer, several principals from across the nation joined me for a Re-Opening Mastermind to collaborate, explore, brainstorm and support one another during the difficult days of planning for a new school year. As I was wrapping up the final content for my newest book, I shared an advance copy of my new book, […] The post PMP215: Reflections from Pause. Breathe. Flourish. with Sonia Lopez-Morales appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week I was interviewed again by Dr. Jeff A. Springer, Ed.D., Educational Leadership Coach – Spring Strategies, LLC, and 2013 TASSP Texas State Principal of the Year, as we explored the final chapters from my new book, Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator. Listen to the podcast episode for more […] The post PMP214: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Part 2, Review with Dr. Jeff Springer appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week I talk with Jeff A. Springer, Ed.D., Educational Leadership Coach from Spring Strategies, LLC, and 2013 TASSP Texas State Principal of the Year. In this episode, Dr. Springer turns the table and interviews me about my new book, Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Living Your Best Life as an Educator. In his endorsement of the […] The post PMP213: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. A Review with Dr. Jeff Springer appeared first on Principal Matters.

When this pandemic began, many of us were asking what lessons we may learn from something none of us ever experienced before. Dr. Tim Elmore began asking similar questions to survivors of the Great Depression and other crises experiences. The result? He has just published his latest book, The Pandemic Population: Eight Strategies to Help […] The post PMP212: Strategies for Helping Gen Z Students with Dr. Tim Elmore appeared first on Principal Matters.

As 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 […] The post PMP211: Reflections on Reopening Schools, Part 2, with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

This 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 […] The post PMP210: Re-opening Reflections with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

Last week I talked a high school principal who told me she has already referred more students than normal to therapists and counselors for social emotional supports for this time of year. I imagine you are more aware than ever the anxiety surrounding the start of school for so many families. In addition, you have […] The post PMP209: Supporting Students from Immigrant Families in a Pandemic appeared first on Principal Matters.

This is the time of year when the green stalks of corn begin to brown and yellow, and the once moist kernels begin to harden into dry grain. If you’ve ever shucked corn, you may know the difference between the sweet smell of corn-on-the-cob versus the drier, dusty smell of corn harvested in the fall. When […] The post PMP208: New School Year Celebrations and Challenges appeared first on Principal Matters.

Last week I was in a conversation with a principal from South Carolina, a member of a Mastermind for Reopening Schools that I have been leading. Each week more than a dozen principals join me from across the U.S. to discuss the specific scenarios unique to their own school communities while beginning the new semester […] The post PMP207: Equity in Education During a Pandemic appeared first on Principal Matters.