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Transformative Principal

745 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings

Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth Godin, JeVon McCormick, Liz Wiseman, and more.

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Everything Curriculum with John Schembari Transformative Principal 571

November 14, 2023 00:32 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Dr. John Schembari is an Improvement Coach through which he supports teachers and school leaders by performing on site evaluations, identifying data informed trends, reviewing curriculum/assessment materials, creating improvement plans, coaching individuals one-on-one, developing and delivering group training to educators, and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that improve teaching practices and increase student learning.   JOHN SCHEMBARI  Senior Education Exec...

Be More Colorful’s Yass Prize Journey with CareerViewXR Entrepreneurship with Matthew Chaussee

November 05, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Matt Chaussee is the CEO of Be More Colorful, a Midwest-based immersive media production studio whose platform, CareerViewXR, is rapidly gaining national attention. Matt, along with his wife (and company owner) Katie, lead an innovative team of creatives who are laser focused on making career exploration affordable, accessible, and fun! CareerViewXR provides students and adult career seekers across the country with an unprecedented opportunity to experience real-world careers throug...

Learnership: The Skill of Learning with James Anderson Transformative Principal 570

November 02, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

James Anderson is an Australian-based international speaker, author, and educator who is passionate about helping us become better learners. His Mindset Continuum builds on Carol Dweck's work on Growth Mindsets to give us practical tools to nurture a deeper understanding of ourselves as learners. His description of  Learnership - the skill of learning, then gives us a powerful way to understand and improve how we engage in the learning process.  The result: we get better at getting ...

Social Media Skills for Schools with Andrea Gribble Transformative Principal 569

October 29, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Andrea Gribble is the master of all things social media for schools.  Her first book recently launched: Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - Without Losing Your Sanity  and she is the host of a podcast called Mastering Social Media for Schools In today’s episode, Andrea shares where staff can start when they are handed the social media duties for the school or district.  She describes the systems she uses to schedule ...

School Culture And The Road To Awesome with Darrin Preppard Transformative Principal 568

October 22, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Darrin Peppard is a school district superintendent, speaker, author, publisher, and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin’s an expert in school culture and climate as well as coaching and growing emerging leaders. He is known for his keen insight, culture-first leadership style, and dynamic personality.  In 2016, Darrin was named Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year by WASSP/NASSP and was the 2015 Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year. In 2017, D...

Helping the Development of a Skill with Victor Karkar Transformative Principal 565

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Scrible is about the writing process. - Impact of AI on writing. - What does “embrace it” actually mean? - It’s important to define it appropriately. - We talk about teaching and learning together, but they diverge a little bit here. - How does embracing it mean that students are using cognitive skills. - Litmus test for the use of automation in education: Does it help develop o...

Journey Modeling with Molly McGowan Gorsuch Transformative Principal 567

October 16, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. What is journey modeling?  Take a look at what decisions people make and what it means for your potential people to look for you What brings true value to your School/District? Where are you bringing value to your employee and where are they bringing value to you?  What skill sets are you looking for and are articulated in the  Bringing people into your fold before you real...

Generative AI is Just Round 1 with Micah Miner Transformative Principal 566

October 12, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Generative AI in k12 education and it's impact on teacher prep and planning, assessments, writing instruction, and other subjects. Ethical use of generative AI and importance of transparency and demystifying it. Also, contrast generative AI tools with instructional AI, and how high can be leveraged to improve teaching and learning. Also, a conversation on civics and history inst...

Creating a Venture to Fund Your School with Dr. Brett Jacobsen Transformative Principal #SummerofAI

October 05, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Welcome to another episode of Transformative Principal! In today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Brett Jacobsen, the CEO of The Mount Vernon School, Mount Vernon Ventures, and Mount Vernon Online – The Global Online Campus. With over 15 years of experience leading Mount Vernon through a transformational period, Dr. Jacobsen has gained a national reputation ...

The Intersection of Ai, Instructional Design, and Backend Classroom Administration Opportunites and Tradeoffs with Thomas Thompson Transformative Principal 564

October 02, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Perhaps large language models could solve some challenges in schools.  Teacher attrition - how can you build excellence if you can’t keep teachers? Time is not enough to do deep work, which is required for effective planning.  The AI can’t do everything (nor should it).  Source it, shape it, share it. AI as a creative collaborator - Lesson seed Look at generative content l...

AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Priten Shah Transformative Principal 562

September 21, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Priten Shah is the CEO of Pedagogy. Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world, as well as founder of the civics education nonprofit United 4 Social Change.  His book is AI and The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, published by Jossey-Bass (Wiley). In this epi...

Using AI to Terminate Homework with Jethro Jones - Transformative Principal: Summer of AI

September 18, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Teens can use artificial intelligence to help them rock their homework. AI shouldn't be something parents and teachers are afraid of, and I had a great conversation with Transformative Principal Jethro Jones on how teens can use AI to TERMINATE their homework! And by terminate, I mean complete it. Obviously. -- See what Jethro is up to at www.jethrojones.com -- Register for my n...

Navigating AI Biases with Mike Gaskell - Transformative Principal 560

September 14, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Generative AI offers many advantages for educators, for use in and out of the classroom. When I prompt for images of "a focused student," the first three are boys, two are white, the third is an Asian boy, and the fourth is an apparent high school female. If my anecdotal examples haven't convinced you, try for yourself, or refer to a respected resource on this subject, which c...

Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life with Mary Howard - Transformative Principal: Summer of AI

September 11, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Mary Howard is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and teaches 6th grade ELA and Science in Grand Island, New York.  She has found success using digital tools that not only make learning fun for her students, but encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and create a life-long passion for learning.  Whether the digital experience is related to Science, Technology, Engineering...

AI: Remarkably Imperfect Productivity for Educators & Families with Mike Gaskell - Transformative Principal: Summer of AI

September 07, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Episode adapted from this article  The use of AI chat tools has rapidly increased this year. AI chat tools have a difficult time with voice since they lack the emotional context that humans can interpret through the nuances of tone, pitch, expression, and most of all, uniqueness. More significantly, AI chat tools cannot express a person’s point of view because they lack the c...

Open School with An Edcamp & Learn About AI with Mike Gaskell - Transformative Principal: Summer of AI

September 04, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. AI Edcamp for faculty Schools are opening and AI looms as a BIG  question mark. How will teachers and administrators use it? What about students? How can we start to understand the complexity of AI in schools? This brief, chock-full episode offers a prescription for busy administrators and teachers. Use the simple formula of an Edcamp and bring the expertise to your school comm...

How Web3 is Changing Education with Vriti Saraf - Transformative Principal: Summer of AI Transformative Principal 556

August 31, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Vriti Saraf is the CEO & founder of k20 Educators where she builds metaverse spaces for learning. She is also a co-founder of the first community organization on blockchain for educators, by educators, called Ed3 DAO. Both organizations aim to reimagine learning. Vriti has served as a teacher, a professor, a dean, & a director in public, private, & charter schools both locally ...

Exploring the Transformative Power of AI in Education: A Conversation with Kiran Athota and Dr. Wendy Oliver Transformative Principal 554

August 28, 2023 00:58 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Jethro Jones is interviewing Kiran Athota, CEO of FocalPoint Education, and Dr. Wendy Oliver, Chief Learning Officer at FocalPoint,K12, Inc. The discussion centered around the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and its impact on student engagement and personalized learning. Athota and Oliver delved into the distinction between AI assistants an...

Creating Safe and Engaging AI Tools with Cahlan Sharp Transformative Principal 553

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. This episode discusses the potential of artificial intelligence in education and how it can empower both students and teachers. Cahlan Sharp talks about his experience building the micro school platform Prenda and how it aims to empower learners. He discusses how AI tools like chatbots and pulse check activities can help teachers gain insights into how students are doing and whe...

AI is Just a Baby Right Now with Timothy Dasey Transformative Principal 552

August 17, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. You have a long background in AI so you’ve seen the ups and downs of that field and the over-hype cycles of the past. Why are the warnings about AI credible now, and what do you see as the biggest dangers?   AI as a tool to remove drudgery It’s just doing a repetitive task over and over. Behavior has emerged from abstractions. These systems are babies. Questions schools sho...

Change with Richard Gerver Transformative Principal 550

August 14, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker on human leadership and human transformation.  His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years. Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontl...

Maintaining Humanity Despite AI with CJ Casciotta Transformative Principal 551

August 14, 2023 00:14 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. What does it mean to maintain humanity?  - To practice the forgotten art of being the ordinary.  - We are ok as the messy, complex meat machines we were born with. Don’t have to be personal brands. Don’t have to elevate or project or photoshop.  - Reverence for the base model. - Technology does train us, regardless of what we think about that. - Have an understanding of the basi...

The Future of AI in Primary Grades with Janessa Fletcher Transformative Principal 549 #SummerofAI

August 10, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Janessa Fletcher, Content Director for Education to the Core, discusses the future of AI in primary education. She explores the potential of AI in teaching reading skills, the need for supplemental resources, and the impact of technology on reading habits. Fletcher emphasizes the importance of the science of reading and personalized approaches to support students’ diverse needs....

AI Is Not A Tool, It's An Ecosystem with Kevin Shindel Transformative Principal 548 #SummerofAI

August 07, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Kevin Shindel, a high school social studies teacher, discusses the impact of technology and AI in classrooms. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose and potential of AI before fully adopting it. Shindel raises concerns about trust, privacy, and the need for collaboration with AI. He believes AI is not just a tool, but an ecosystem that requires careful conside...

How To Get Grants Using ChatGPT with Sarah Rubenstein Transformative Principal 546 #SummerofAI

August 06, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Sarah Rubenstein, principal of OCEAN School, shares her experience using ChatGPT to write grant proposals. She highlights the time-consuming nature of grant writing and how ChatGPT helped her generate drafts quickly. Rubenstein believes that using AI for certain writing tasks is acceptable and efficient, freeing up time for more meaningful work. OCEAN School - 20 year-old schoo...

Context Gives Meaning with Michael Horn Transformative Principal 547 Summer of AI Series

August 04, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Today we are talking with Michael B. Horn about the impact of AI on K12 (and higher) education and it’s level of disruption.  Are students more disengaged because of the pandemic or AI taking over jobs? Anxiety from high school students because it is just far enough away. In every field entry level role becomes something much different. Intermediary places that employ appren...

Creating Learning Experiences with AI with Caleb Hicks Transformative Principal 545 #SummerofAI

August 03, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. In this podcast episode with Caleb Hicks, the focus is on creating learning experiences with AI. The discussion revolves around empowering teachers to move beyond traditional methods and become designers of engaging environments for students. The use of AI-powered apps and FERPA-compliant chat platforms are highlighted as tools to enhance student experiences. The concept of “spa...

Errorless Learning with Dr. Paul Gavoni Transformative Principal 544 #SummerofAI

August 01, 2023 23:05 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Dr. Paul Govani, an expert in human performance and coaching, emphasizes the importance of errorless learning and the role of AI in education. He believes that teachers need more practice and feedback to be effective, and that regular feedback for students is crucial for learning. Dr. Govani also discusses the need for tight feedback loops and the use of simulations to prepare t...

If The Science Of Reading Is Settled, Why Are We Still Having Teachers Instead Of AI Teaching Kids To Read? with Emily Garcia Transformative Principal 543

July 10, 2023 01:23 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. In this podcast episode, primary educator and entrepreneur Emily Garcia discusses the science of reading and the role of teachers versus AI in teaching children to read. While there is systemic and explicit phonics-based instruction that is necessary for effective reading instruction, there are also many factors that prevent AI from being able to fully replace teachers. Teachers...

Using Data To Find The Perfect College with Dave Hurwitt Summer of AI Series Transformative Principal 541

July 04, 2023 01:20 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Dave Hurwitt is an innovator. Over the course of his career, he’s led the development and launch of new products and services – from toothpicks to wind turbines – that have generated well over $1 billion in sales.  Having worked in admissions through grad school, he was amazed by how little technology and the internet had impacted the college search and admissions process. And ...

Bot's Up, Doc? with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 542

July 03, 2023 12:40 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. In this episode, Jethro and Fred discuss chatbots and artificial intelligence. The episode covers the history of chatbots, including the Turing Test and the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Bing, and Jasper. The potential uses and issues with chatbots are explored, including incomplete or misinformation, theft of intellectual property, inappropriate u...

The Future is Now Summer of AI Series on Transformative Principal with Nancy Giordano Episode 540

June 29, 2023 07:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Based in wonder and optimism, Nancy Giordano is an exponential strategist focused on building a safe, inclusive, thriving future. Believing we have a once in a generation opportunity to rethink, reimagine and reshape every industry and social construct we call life, she supports and champions those actively architecting bold solutions and guides the visionary leaders eager to me...

Using AI in Turnaround Schools with Dr. Scott Neil Transformative Principal 539

June 23, 2023 00:17 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. This episode is part of the Summer of AI series presented by AILeader.info. AILeader.info makes the abstract actionable by helping you stay on the cutting edge with 3-minute masterclasses that teach you what you need to know about AI in just 3 minutes or less. To join, go to AILeader.info Got key people to be successful.  Curriculum alignment  Instructional rigor  advanced m...

How Superintedents are Approaching AI with Jeremy Tucker Transformative Principal Summer of AI Series Episode 538

June 19, 2023 00:23 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. Dr. Tucker brings a unique perspective with a lifetime of learning experiences overseas and in the United States. Having grown up traveling back and forth between Africa and the United States he experienced a variety of learning environments. He credits his mom, his first homeschool teacher, teachers at an international school, and numerous Missouri educators for his decision to...

APLUS framework for adopting AI with Jethro Jones Summer of AI Series Transformative Principal 537

June 12, 2023 11:39 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12. In this episode, Jethro Jones introduces the Summer of AI Series on Transformative Principal. All summer, we’ve got some great interviews scheduled to come out with believers, skeptics, and everyone in between all about AI. See the APLUS framework here Join the conversation by joining our Facebook group here And, Jethro also shares the AILeader.info resource, a membership si...

Helping Staff Come into a New School with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 536

June 06, 2023 01:22 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

This is a continuation of our coaching calls with Eric Makelky. Please check our previous episodes 532527523 519 514, 510, 506, and 501 In this episode, we talk about onboarding new staff.  What Eric has done that has been helpful. District duties and Principal duties. How do we make people stick around? New Teacher Academy - in-house teachers come in and model, share, and showcase practices from their classroom. In-house people leading these things. Half-day around the build...

Building Momentum with Danny Bauer Transformative Principal 535

June 01, 2023 13:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Danny Bauer is a  Principal Development & Retention Expert Best Selling Author And Host of Two of the World’s Most Downloaded Podcasts As the Chief Ruckus Maker, he founded Better Leaders Better Schools in 2015. In this episode, we talk about his new book and other various and random things.  Why an experimental mindset is so important. Deliver a result in as few words as possible Build Leadership Momentum Gift yourself a 3-hour deep work block Perfect principal entry plan...

From Conflict to Collaboration with Dr. Robert Feirsen and Dr Seth Weitzman Transformative Principal 534

May 29, 2023 00:43 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Feirsen and Dr. Seth Weitzman about their new book From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power. We talk about how to avoid conflict, the three A’s to approach conflict, and much more. About the Guests Dr. Robert Feirsen is currently an associate professor and coordinator of the Educational Leadership Program at Manhattanville College. Previously, he was assistant professor and chair...

Designing a Student-Driven CTE School with Shelley Groves Transformative Principal 533

May 24, 2023 03:27 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Shelley Groves is an assistant superintendent of a Career Technical Education Planning District in Ohio. In this podcast, she shares her experiences with CTE, work-based learning experiences, how she keeps kids from failing, and how she has changed the curriculum to give students more choice while still focusing on the standards. She also talks about the collaboration between the two campuses and the Focus Friday pilot program that has helped to build more effective relationships. ...

Dealing with Difficult Parents with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 532

May 08, 2023 23:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This is a continuation of our coaching calls with Eric Makelky. Please check in our previous episodes 527, 523, 519, 514, 510, 506, and 501 In this episode we talk about dealing with difficult parents. - Celebration - Just calling someone who applied. - Someone applying - Reaching out immediately - Making it personal. - Parents - How to get them on your team? - 25–30 parents now on the advisory council. - Challenges with parents - Being a successful principal is about being popular...

Implementing Distributive Leadership with Jack Arend Transformative Principal 531

May 01, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Jack Arend joined the AWSP team in July 2019. He has served in education since 1989 as an elementary, middle and high school music teacher. He began his building leadership career in the fall of 2006 as the principal of Peter G. Schmidt Elementary in the Tumwater School District. After eleven years in the principalship, he served two years at the Central Office level overseeing multiple content areas and mentoring first year teachers. Jack and his wife are both graduates of Washin...

How to Make Today a Win with Ryan Henton Transformative Principal 530

April 26, 2023 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Ryan Henton is the Assistant Principal at 450-student Castle Rock High School. He’s in his 15th year as an educator and his first year as an administrator. Previous to administration, he was an English teacher teaching everything from 6th grade to English AP, in California and now in Castle Rock. In this episode, we talk about Ryan’s experience at the Move Up workshop which you can join virtually starting next week! Worksheet hanging on his wall. Helped me focus more learning o...

An Interview With Jethro and Lynn Hardin from the Principal Purpose Podcast

April 25, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this interview, Jethro talks with Lynn Hardin about the Move Up Workshop. 

Every Teacher an Intervention Expert with Shaun Cornwall Transformative Principal 529

April 18, 2023 02:52 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

On this episode we talk about the Move Up Workshop, where you will learn how to show up, lead up and level up so you can move up. Are you ready to move up? Take the 2-minute assessment here and see for yourself. Shaun Cornwall is a seasoned educator and administrator dedicated to delivering top-notch education to all learners. Shaun embraces a well-rounded approach to education, focusing on academic, engineering, artistic, wellness, and social-emotional aspects. With a 20-year bac...

Be the Head Coach of a School with Ben Ziegler Transformative Principal 528

April 09, 2023 15:36 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Ben Ziegler started his teaching career in SW Washington back in 2009. For a decade now, he has been a part of the Battle Ground School District, and for the past four years, he has been serving as an administrator. Throughout his tenure, Ben has held various positions, including a Dean for Students at the high school level, three years as an elementary AP, and currently, he is an AP at the middle school level. On this episode we talk about the Move Up Workshop, where you will lea...

The Long Game of Recruiting and Retaining Teachers with Jethro Jones and Eric Makelky Transformative Principal 527

April 02, 2023 16:18 - 40 minutes - 38.1 MB

Take our free quiz to see if you’re ready to become a principal! Get personalized feedback and actionable steps for improvement. Start your journey to educational leadership success today! In this episode, we are continuing our coaching conversations with Eric. Please check in our previous episodes 523 519 514, 510, 506, and 501 We are talking about how we finally met in person! We have known each other for years, but haven't met yet! Here's the outline of the rest of what we t...

The Authority: Culture Rules with Mark Miller, WSJ Best-Selling Author and Chick-Fil-A VP

March 28, 2023 19:18 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation from The Authority Podcast, part of the Be Podcast Network.  Today’s guest is international best-selling author and business leader Mark Miller, Vice President of High Performance Leadership for Chick-Fil-A.  Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage is Mark’s 11th book. He currently has over one million books in print in more than twenty-five languages. Ross and Mark discuss: 71% of U.S...

Tackling the Teacher Shortage Problem with Michael Horn, Charles Fournier and Kevin Stoller Transformative Principal 525

March 23, 2023 07:41 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

This week on Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones shares a special episode where he was on a panel to discuss the current teacher shortage and what can be done. This was recorded for the Better Learning Podcast In this podcast, we discussed the following: - teachers that are leaving or doing really well. - How education has been a pink collar job and the impact that has on our day today - Empowering individuals - Addressing mentorship - Policy change vs. leadership decisions - P...

Building Skills in Executive Functioning with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Transformative Principal 524

March 15, 2023 01:17 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Dr. Karen Dudek Brannan spent 14 years as a school speech-language pathologist (SLP) while working on her doctorate in special education and Director of Special Education credential. In 2015, she launched a business focused on helping IEP teams design services that support language, literacy, and executive functioning, as well as helping all team members be better leaders. She brings a valuable perspective from both the service-provider and leadership ends of special education. ...

How to Prioritize Problems with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 523

March 05, 2023 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

How Eric Taught a student to write a better email. Write better emails How to prioritize problems. Keeping a focus What’s keeping you from focusing on your 1 thing in your school? 1 thing: getting into classrooms. Master schedule - Is this even in the top ten list? Got into his 1 thing within a month every year. Priorities - getting prepared for state testing, getting prepared for next year’s scheduling, graduation, staffing for next year. Are your priorities your todo l...

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Brad Shreffler
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Cory Doctorow
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Katie Martin
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Tiersa McQueen
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