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Feb 21, 2025 • 44min
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen Schwanke
It’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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Feb 19, 2025 • 46min
PMP436: Achieving Remarkable Outcomes with Dr. Amanda Austin
A Quick Note to Listeners: —- 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 great way to start is by ordering FREE summer workbook samples at Summer Pops Workbooks.com. —- Before […]
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Feb 17, 2025 • 22min
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – AI in Schools
For 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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Feb 14, 2025 • 33min
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP358: Inspired to Be Faithful with Timothy Alexander
It’s Friday and that means it’s time for another encore episode! This week’s episode from the archives is PMP358, an interview with my friend Timothy Alexander. Timothy’s story is moving and inspirational. Give this episode a listen or check out the original blog post from 2023 to learn more about him!
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Feb 12, 2025 • 43min
PMP435: Empowering Teen Learners with Dr. Wilnic Gideon
A Quick Note to Listeners: —- 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 great way to start is by ordering FREE summer workbook samples at Summer Pops Workbooks.com. —- Before […]
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Feb 10, 2025 • 11min
MONDAY MATTERS – What is your one word for 2025?
In this week’s Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk about their word for 2025. Upcoming Events If you’re going to be in St George, Utah, February 12-14, 2025, let Jen know as she’s speaking at the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals. Word for 2025: Jen’s word for 2025 is equanimity – defined […]
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Feb 7, 2025 • 35min
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP202: Transforming School Cultures with Dr. Anthony Muhammad
It’s Friday and that means it is time for an encore episode! This week’s encore episode is on from 2020, featuring Dr. Anthony Muhammad. Check out the original post here, or listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts! This episode is full of great advice for leaders and is as relevant today as […]
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Feb 5, 2025 • 39min
PMP434: Power Engage with Carlos Johnson
A Quick Note to Listeners: —- 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 great way to start is by ordering FREE summer workbook samples at Summer Pops Workbooks.com. —- Before […]
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Feb 3, 2025 • 12min
MONDAY MATTERS – Time Spent and 5 Areas of Trust
In this week’s episode of Monday Matters, Will and Jen talk about time spent and 5 areas of trust. Upcoming Events: If you’re going to be in St George, Utah, February 12-14, 2025, let Jen know as she’s speaking at the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals. Will has some upcoming PD in Columbus, Ohio. […]
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Jan 31, 2025 • 24min
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP273: How to Manage When Someone is ‘Stirring the Pot’
Happy Friday! This week I am sharing out an old episode from 2021. In it, Jen and I answer a listener question about managing people who ‘stir the pot’ – teachers or faculty who gossip or cause drama. Check out the original blog post now to learn more about the episode! Thank you for doing […]
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