Educate to Elevate: Recent Episodes

Educate to Elevate

Husband. Father. Principal. Lifelong Learner. Any views expressed are solely my own, and are not necessarily endorsements. @DrMattBody on twitter and YouTube, drmattbody@gmail.com.

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In this episode I discuss personnel and the importance of staffing.

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In this episode I discuss the lessons I learned as a school leader in 2021 and what I plan to focus on in 2022.

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In this episode I answer a listener's question about the reality of being a principal.

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In this episode I discuss staffing and other aspects of building leadership.

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In this episode I discuss the importance first impressions plays when taking over a school

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In this episode I discuss the challenges ahead as I start my first principalship.

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In this episode I discuss the importance consistency plays in leadership and in life. I hope you enjoy. Follow me on twitter @drmattbody and email me at drmattbody@gmail.com

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In this episode I discuss the "recipe" for successful leadership.

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In this episode I discuss the importance of accepting reality for what it is.

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In this episode I discuss the importance of those you surround yourself with.

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In this episode I answer a listener question about literature.

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In this episode I discuss fear and how we can avoid letting negatively impact our actions as school leaders.

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In this episode I discuss patience, once again. This is the second time I have addressed this topic on the podcast because I believe it is extremely important. Hopefully you will find this episode beneficial.

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In this episode I discuss finding one's purpose and displaying it in our daily actions.

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In this episode I discuss my thoughts on testing during a pandemic.

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In this episode I discuss some of the ways COVID is changing education for teachers and administrators.

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In this episode I take time to catch up with my listeners after an extended break.

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In this episode I try to answer the question, "When should I make a change?" While this may sound simple, it is in fact quite challenging for people to grapple with change. I do my best to help those in need of advice or guidance.

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In this episode I discuss the uncertain times we are currently dealing with.

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In this episode I welcome back Mr. Edward Kim for a discussion on data collection and analysis.

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In this episode I discuss my resolutions for the new year, and how goals of improvement for 2020.

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of remembering relationships, gratitude, and self-care.

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In this episode I share my speech at the GASSP Fall Conference 2019.

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In this episode I share a guest appearance I had on another podcast, #NewTeacherJourney.

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In this episode I answer listener questions.

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In this episode I sit down with a department chair to discuss how administrators and department chairs can work together to help others succeed.

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In this episode, I sit down with Principal Terran Newman to discuss the importance of starting the school year off on the right foot.

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In this episode I discuss teacher observations.

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In this brief episode I discuss growth and improvement.

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In this episode I discuss scheduling and the difficulties one encounters when making a master schedule.

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In this episode I discuss the importance of reflection at the end of the year. How can we be better next year? What areas of growth do we have to address to better serve our teachers and community?

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In this episode I discuss the importance of asking for and accepting help.

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In this episode I discuss managing adults with my special guest, accomplished sales manager, D.J. Baskett.

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In this episode, I share my spring break with you.

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In this episode we discuss effective ways, and things to remember, when dealing with parents.

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In this episode I discuss the journey into leadership. The most commonly asked questions by listeners of the podcast is, "How do I get into leadership?" So I try to answer that question in this episode. Enjoy.

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In this episode I discuss the importance patience plays in your building and in your professional development as a leader.

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In this episode I discuss how to receive and navigate success, praise and compliments.

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In this episode I discuss how to handle the feedback and criticism you receive as a first year administrator.

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In this episode we discuss impact. How can teachers and administrators positively impact students? A special guest helps me answer that question. Don't miss it!

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In this episode, we discuss thinking. How do you make decisions for your school? Are you thinking big picture? Are you group thinking as leaders?

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In this episode I discuss my advice and keys for dealing with student discipline.

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In this episode I discuss how important it is for leaders to reevaluate themselves and their actions through self-assessment.

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In this episode I speak with my special guest, Ron Edwards, about transitioning from one building to another, or from one level of education to another.

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In this episode I discuss the importance communication plays in leading teachers and students to success.

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In this episode I discuss the role a positive attitude plays in an administrator's daily tasks and interactions.

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In this episode I discuss the challenges a new administrator faces.

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In this episode we discuss how to maintain and accept your work life balance as an administrator.

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In this episode I discuss the importance of relationships.