Principally Speaking
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsHost and Science Teacher Jason Bodnar interviews teachers, administrators and other professionals that inspire creativity and excellence in schools across the country. Thank you for listening to Principally Speaking! For more info, check out jasonbodnar.net.
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PS14: Dynamic Duo Principal Steve Hope & AP Duke Lines
September 16, 2014 07:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Steve Hope and Duke Lines, Principal and Associate Principal at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. We talk about Steve's ability to drive important change at Penn as well as Duke's quick ascension through the ranks. We discuss the goals for PHS this year as they move to a 1:1 environment with Chromebooks. Both administrators discuss what inspired them to "make the jump" and provide advice for newer leaders. In order to connect w...
PS13: Master Spanish Teacher and Presenter Matt Miller
September 10, 2014 01:58 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHigh school Spanish teacher and fellow Hoosier Matt Miller is someone that I connected with this past summer at the East Noble eLearn conference. Matt and I will be talking about how his classroom may be slightly different from the norm and how this led to his awesome website ditchthattextbook.com. Here's an outline of this episode: Matt’s interesting transition to teaching Matt’s focus for expanding his horizons this year: Google Apps, expanded use of Mystery Skype, diving into ...
PS12: Transformative Leader Eric Sheninger
September 01, 2014 13:31 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, I ask Eric about what drove him to become an administrator, what he feels are the top qualities of a strong principal, and the success of New Milford High School. He discusses how digital leadership is not an add-on and when addressing the industrial model for schools and explains his quest to break through “an efficient system for a world that no longer exists.” Finally, he talks about his new position with the International Center for Leader...
PS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking
August 26, 2014 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBMark Barnes is the author of the new book Teaching the iStudent, which was just released August 19. Click the image of the book above to check it out. This is part of a series with other influential educators such as Spike Cook, Peter DeWitt, and Kristen Swanson. In this episode Mark talks about his personal journey from classroom technophobe to technophile and his paradigm shift towards a results only learning environment. Be sure to check ...
PS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)
August 19, 2014 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, Matt and I wrap up our conversation by discussing www.meetup.com/k12tech and his role in the upcoming TedX Lafayette event. Don't forget you can e-mail me at [email protected]. I'm also on Voxer at jbodna782. Stay tuned for next week's show with author Mark Barnes, who can be found at markbarnes19.com.
PS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)
August 12, 2014 07:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBToday, I have the privilege of interviewing Matt Brown, Assistant Principal at Sunnyside Intermediate School in Lafayette, Indiana. Here is the outline for this show: Matthew’s Inspirational Educational Background Why Matt Became an Administrator Excellent Advice for New Administrators: Knowing your Place, Putting your “Teacher Glasses” On, and Being Humble Most Important Qualities of a Strong Assistant Principal: Effective Communication, Not Saying Yes Too Much, Discipline with ...
PS8: Private School Principal Theresa Stager
August 05, 2014 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week Theresa and I talk about her experience as a new administrator last year and she provides advice to those jumping into the profession. She talks about the experience of also hosting a podcast, the PrincipalCast, which was recently announced will be renamed PrincipalPLN. We discuss her experience leading a private school in Michigan that does not receive any public funds. She also provides other podcast and book recommendations. Finally, she sells the audience on Voxer, an amazi...
PS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin Baeder
July 29, 2014 07:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBJustin Baeder discusses his evolution from teacher to principal and eventually to full-time consultant and speaker. If you're an educator that's interested in branching out through consulting or speaking, you definitely don't want to miss this one. For the notes from this show, click on this link: www.principallyspeaking.com/ps7. Justin's websites can be found here: eduleadership.org theprincipalcenter.com He can be found on Twitter here.
PS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)
July 22, 2014 04:45 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThank you for tuning into the second half of my interview with Derek McCoy and be sure to check out his blog at mccoyderek.com and connect with him @derekmccoy on Twitter. Check out principallyspeaking.com/ps6 for the notes from this show. Stay tuned for next week for my interview with educational consultant and former elementary principal Justin Baeder. Justin's website can be found at eduleadership.org.
PS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)
July 15, 2014 07:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBToday I have the privilege of speaking with Derek McCoy, the NASSP 2014 Digital Principal of the Year. In this episode, Derek talks about what effective Digital Leadership means to him and provides some recommendations for digital tools as well as conferences to attend, including the infamous ISTE. I also ask him what inspired him to become an administrator and how he supports strong leaders in his school. Tune in next week for the second half of this interview, in which Derek talks ...
PS4: Fellow Book Addict Principal Park Ginder
July 08, 2014 07:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode I speak with Park Ginder, the Principal of Homestead High School, home to approximately 2300 students in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ll talk some about the logistics of leading such a large school and Mr. Ginder will provide some of his thoughts as a life-long learner and digital leader. As per usual, I ask my guest about advice for newer administrators and to provide some book recommendations. Check out principallyspeaking.com/ps4 for the notes and links from this episod...
PS3: Jeffrey Benson (2 of 2)
July 01, 2014 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBPlease see the show notes for this episode at www.principallyspeaking.com/ps3 for an outline of the show, along with links to Jeffrey's book recommendations. Click on the image below to head to "Hanging In" on Amazon.
PS2: Jeffrey Benson Helps Us Hang In with Tough Students (1 of 2)
June 17, 2014 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBI was recently honored to have the opportunity to speak with veteran educator Jeffrey Benson. In the first half of this two-part interview, Mr. Benson discusses his expertise with regard to special education and his new book Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most. He also provides advice for newer administrators. Stay tuned for the follow-up episode in two weeks in which Jeffrey talks about his thoughts regarding mentorship, educational technology, and his...
PS1: Intro to PS and Principal Matthew Toth
June 04, 2014 02:53 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBIn the first episode of Principally Speaking, I provide some background on myself as well as a vision for the podcast. Then, I interview Matthew Toth, current assistant principal and incumbent head principal at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, IN. Matt discusses what he feels are the qualities of a strong administrator, how he feels education will change in the future, and recommendations for new administrators. The show notes can be found at principallyspeaking.com/1. Check out princ...