Principals of Success: Recent Episodes
Shana Henry, Ed.D.
Principals of Success is a podcast for current and aspiring female school leaders on a mission to create schools of excellence. On this podcast, we will explore the challenges, the strategies and the successes of the school leadership journey. Listeners will hear from fellow female school leaders and other expert female voices in the field on how to level up schools and leadership in a variety of areas including school culture, student achievement, finding your community of support and more. I will also share my personal reflections and tips from over fifteen years as a school leader. Together, we will get real about the work of school leadership and how to plan for success.
In this episode with Melinda Stone, you will learn:
Melinda's unique journey to leadership, how Melinda and her leadership team relied on their strengths to better lead their campus, and how she individualized professional development to meet teachers where they are in their growth and career.
Melinda Stone is the Principal of James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas and a District Principal of the Year. She is also a professor, a member of a rock band, and a passionate advocate for female leadership in education.
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After unexpectedly becoming a fourth grade teacher with no background in education, Terri Fuller embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates the challenges of becoming a principal and coping with the loss of her mother.
You will learn:
1. How Terri went from a marketing degree to an unexpected career in education.
2. How she used her faith to power through a challenging period of loss and grief while transitioning into a principalship.
3. How she has used her experiences to become an advocate for self-care in the workplace.
Terri Fuller is an elementary principal from Washington, DC who has a degree in marketing. She has over seven years of experience in the principalship, and is passionate about servant leadership and the importance of taking care of one's mental and physical health.
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Beth Houf, a former teacher and current principal, finds her true passion for leadership through forging powerful connections, inspiring a culture of support, and leading like a pirate to make her school a place kids and staff run to get in, not out.
Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She is also active in her local, state and national principal associations. Beth has served as an adjunct professor at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Missouri.
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Here's what I cover with Evelyn Edney in this episode:
- How Evelyn Edney went from being an English teacher to a school leader.
- The importance of relationships in school leadership and how to create meaningful connections.
- Strategies for advocating for education and how to make the most of conversations with legislators.
Dr. Evelyn Edney is the principal of the Early College High School in Dover, Delaware and a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Directors.
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When Brandi Leggett, a passionate principal, takes on the challenge to transform her Title One school in Leytha, Kansas, she sets out to prove that all students can achieve at high levels. In this episode you will hear:
- How Principal Leggett builds community and encourages high achievement among her students in a high poverty school.
- How she engages families with a variety of events, such as STEM night, culture night, and family game night.
- How she creates exposure for her students by taking them on college campus tours and introducing them to post-high school opportunities.
Brandi Leggett is an elementary principal and she is intentionally changing the stereotypical narrative for high poverty schools.
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In this episode with Dr. Aleli Vazquez, you will learn:
1. Investing in Teacher Empowerment: How does Dr. Vazquez make sure her teachers build strong relationships with students and feel empowered in their roles?
2. Creative Outreach Strategies: How does she use creative activities and themes to engage her staff and build a strong school community?
3. Magic Makers: What is Dr. Vazquez's approach to including support staff in school activities, and what is her philosophy on recognizing everyone as "magic makers"?
Dr. Aleli Vazquez is an 18-year education veteran and principal of the Orange County Public School District in Florida. She takes a new approach to traditional leadership, investing in her teachers and creating a joyful and supportive environment for her staff and students.
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This is the second part of our conversation with Dr. Yolanda Rios, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas. In this episode, we continue our conversation about her strategies to stay organized and focus. You will hear about:
Strategies Dr. Yolanda Rios uses to manage her time and organize her responsibilities as a school leader
How Dr. Rios uses new tools to communicate with her staff
What tips Dr. Rios has for creating a positive work-life balance and staying productive.
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Yolanda Rios, a Middle School Principal in Houston, Texas, strives to stay organized and focused amidst the chaos of school leadership, but discovers her own unique strategies to level up her school and her leadership when she learns that organization is make or break.
You will learn how to utilize organizational strategies to revolutionize your school leadership and achieve success.
Mentioned in this epsiode
Trello
Google Spaces (how to)
Taskboard
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For today’s episode, I am honored to be joined by Liz Garden. Liz is an elementary principal on the East Coast and today we are having a conversation about the human side of education. Liz has been a principal for over 15 years and we explored the challenge of being a principal after returning from the pandemic and the ways she communicates to staff, and herself, that taking care of yourself is a priority. This is a perfect conversation to end this year with as we reflect on what we do every day and how we remember kindness and grace for those we serve and ourselves.
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In a world where books are often mirrors of our own experiences, Dr. Alice Lee brings literacy to her school with the intention of creating compassion, connection, and community through books that window into other cultures and journeys.
Dr. Alice Lee is a former elementary school principal in El Segundo School District in California and now serves as a Director of Secondary Education in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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Before we get into today’s episode, I want you to think about the initiatives in your school. Of your entire list, how many can change culture, academic learning, serve as an archival portfolio and transform your scholars to be more self aware? Today I am introducing you to a leader who is doing this on her site and I’m not going to lie. I wish I had thought of it. Today I am joined by Jessica Melendez-Carrillo, a principal in El Paso, Texas. During our chat, she will share more about her school, her leadership and a simple strategy that has a big impact.
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If there’s one thing I know for sure, servant leadership is not a PD in a box. It is grounded in a purpose that is selfless and humble. My guest today is the epitome of that. Meet Dr. Queesha Tillman, a former Assistant Principal of the year and now middle school principal of Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina. As you listen, it will be easy to see why Dr. Tillman received such a prestigious award and how she’s serving in her purpose.
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Here’s a challenge for you - revision a school, have a schoolwide dual language program and embed fine arts throughout all classes. For some, that could be a tall order. But For our guest today, she is successfully making it happen every day. Today my guest is Katiuska Herrador, Principal of Jones Academy of Fine Arts & Dual Language in Arlington ISD in Arlington, Texas. We’re going to chat about the addition of fine arts on her campus through collaboration with staff and leadership practices. From the moment I met Katiuska, I was super inspired by her enthusiasm, can do attitude and the vision for her school. I hope you will be inspired as well.
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Here’s a reflective question for you: Do you have the multiplier effect? Meaning, do you inspire and develop the leadership of your staff in order to take on the challenges of your school. Well, today’s guest has been labeled a multiplier leader. Meet Martha Mendoza, she’s the principal of Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas. In today’s episode, we are breaking down what it means to be a mutliplier, the leadership actions she takes and how to avoid being a diminisher. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
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What is your leadership superpower? That’s the question I asked my guest today, principal Tinisa Huff from Forest Park, Illinois. For Tinisa, that was an easy one as she believes strongly in the power of relationships. Today we talk about the characteristics one must have to be a relationship builder and I also ask Tinisa if gender plays a role in how we build relationships. I’m curious to hear your opinions after you listen in. Let’s get started.
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Hello and welcome back. Recently we had an episode with the lovely Lynette White chatting about school social media, episode 52 if you haven’t checked it out. Well, if you listen to our show you know this is a topic I love because of the impact it can have on school communities and your personal brand. So, today, I want to introduce you to my friend Dr. Jill Johnson. Jill is a former assistant principal and is currently the President at Class Intercom. She wrote her dissertation on the integration of student-led social medial teams into school culture and curricula and she’s here today to talk about how to empower those within your building to be a part of the storytelling. Can’t wait for you to listen in.
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For today’s episode, I am joined by Principal Kimberly Gibbs from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a leader with an unwavering bar of excellence and you’ll soon hear why. Today we chat about how she messages her vision and the actions behind it.
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I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Maureen Boland. She’s an elementary principal in Fairfax Public Schools and along with chatting about her love for the principalship, she talks about the power of encouraging her staff to take risks in their work.
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Today I am joined by Principal Marci Chavez of Nelson Elementary School in California. In this episode, Marci and I talk about her role as an interim principal and the depth of leadership while in a temporary situation. This episode is sponsored by Class Intercom, the social media management tool that I absolutely love and is a key resource to help craft your school story. Visit them at classintercom.com.
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If you tuned in last week, you heard from Courtney Goodman and she talked about the foundation strategies to create a quality leadership time. Well, Courtney is back today and she’s going to share nine facilitation strategies for small groups. I was able to get a sneak peek and these are too good not to share.
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Today’s guest will be a two-parter. Principal Courtney Goodman from Field Elementary School in Illinois is joining us for two weeks and spoiler alert: every school leader no matter size, segment or type of school will benefit. In Today’s part 1 episode, Courtney will share foundational strategies for building a quality leadership team. She will share how she worked with her team to create an effective purpose, the difference between norms and working agreements and agenda creation. Next week, Courtney will be back to talk about facilitation strategies you and your team leads can use in group settings. Let’s get started with today’s episode.
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Today I am joined by Principal Tanyelle Hannah from Chicgao, Illinois. I had the pleasure to meet this dynamic leader at the 2022 NAESP conference in Kentucky and I knew she had to be a guest on the show. Tanyelle is going to talk to us about distributive leadership in her school and why it’s a game change for her leadership.
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Before we dive into today’s episode, which by the way, you are going to love, I have a favor to ask. As you know, my mission with this podcast is to amplify the voices and stories of our female school leaders. Would you consider sharing this podcast with a friend? Just hit the share button and send the link. My deepest thanks for your support.
I am so excited for you to hear from our guest today. Lynette White. Lynette is currently the Communications Specialist at Colton Joint Unified School District and she loves all things social media and helping others understand how to maximize your social influence. Today, we are going to talk about why social media is a must for your school and strategies for getting started.
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Today I am joined by Principal Tihesha Henderson, principal of Sankofa School of Success in Indianapolis, Indiana and we’re talking about school improvement and improving staff wellness. After you listen, make sure to share this episode with a fellow leader. It would mean the world to me.
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Today my guest is Principal Ana Aguilar and we’re talking about one of my favorite topics, school turnaround. Principal Aguilar is going to share the systems put in place to create a thriving school.
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Today I am joined by Connecticut’s Assistant Principal of the year, Dana Perez and we are chatting about creating quality and engaging professional development. As you head into the new school year, Dana will share some great ideas and structures for creating highly effective PD opportunities for your campus.
This chat is just in time for the start of school. Speaking of which, I want to share a tool I’ve been using to help get me organized with social media for our school.
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Today I am joined by Principal Kylene Vasquez and we are talking about shifting your school’s culture through truly understanding the impact adult behaviors have on our campus. Principal Vasquez is going to share how behavior influences behavior and the strategies she’s implemented to positively change the climate.
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For many of you, you are starting to think about next year and some of the schoolwide practices you want to implement to level up your schools. Today we are talking to Principal Ida Carter all about learning walks and how she has brought this practice to her site to raise the level of learning for students and staff. Principal Carter is the proud principal and lead learner of J. Ruth Smith Elementary in Aldine ISD and here is our conversation.
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Today I am joined by Principal Erica Gil, principal of Pugh Elementary School in Houston, Texas and we are talking about instructional leadership. With a background of coaching and supporting teachers, Erica will share how she’s bringing and instructional focus to her site and will provide ideas you can implement in your school.
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Today I am joined by Principal Christy Flores, an award winning principal from Southern California. She is one of 8, yes eight, principals across the entire country to receive the prestigious Terrell Bell Award for exceptional leadership. In our conversation, you will get to hear about her leadership journey and how she’s building community in her school.
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Today I am joined by Principal Felicia Thomas, the fearless leader of Tipps Elementary School in Houston, Texas. In this episode we explore the topic of difficult conversations, why they are essential in leadership work and the reasons people shy away from them. Principal Thomas will also share three frameworks you can use when preparing for a difficult conversation.
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Today I am joined by Principal Ruth Riha, an elementary school principal in Sugar Land, Texas and we are digging into why shared leadership is value-added on a school campus. Ruth shares why this was a valuable lesson for her in nearly 20 years of leadership and some examples of how this plays out on her site.
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Today we are chatting with Principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck, Principal of Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Today we are chatting about PBIS at the secondary level. Now before you say you already know all there is about PBIS, trust me when I say you will want to hear how Dr. Swinton Buck is raising the game. I promise you..this is going to be a good one.
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Danielle Jackson is a high school principal at Fort Bend, Texas. After meeting Dr. Jackson for the first time, I knew she was the real deal. I was lucky to spend time with her hearing about her personal journey that led her to education and how she is improving cultural responsiveness specifically for her Hispanic students.
I can't wait for you to hear how her leadership is making things happen.
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Today I am chatting with Opal Harrison, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas and we are chatting about the art of valuing people in your organization. And when I say all, she means all. From the students, to the teachers, to your office staff to your custodian. Everyone. In our chat, she shares what this looks like when it’s part of the system and how she measures success.
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I want to start today’s episode with a question for you, do you have a stress management plan? And if so, is it sustainable? As school leaders, I am confident in saying our work is like no other. A recent study from NASSP said 42% of principals are considering leaving the profession and other studies show principals have more stress than other professions. Today’s guest is Kayla Tucker and she’s a school psychologist that also helps women in the principalship manage stress. She’s going to share her LEAD framework she uses with her clients to establish our own stress management plan. Kayla will also be one of our power-packed speakers at our Leading With Impact conference happening next week. You can still register at principalsofsuccess.com/onlineconference.
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In case you haven't heard, our Leading With Impact Online Conference happening at the end of this month is open for registration right now! This is a two-day conference featuring amazing female leaders ready to share their strategies with you. Head over to principalsofsuccess.com/onlineconference for registration details.
A few months ago, I learned about an amazing principal in Northern California that was creating authentically safe spaces for LGBTQ students and staff. Today, we get to chat with this change agent principal and her name is Amber Andrade. Amber is not about the checklist of compliance and you’ll learn that as you listen. Because students trusted her so much to share their personal concerns, she saw a huge need that demanded an urgent response, so that’s what she did. In today’s episode Amber shares her story and some strategies for making our schools more inclusive.
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On today’s episode, I am chatting with powerhouse principal Brandy Gratten. You’ll know why I say powerhouse by the end of this episode. Brandy was recently appointed principal in April and is leading with focus and determination to make her school and staff the talk of the town. We chat about life as an Assistant Principal, moves that led her to the principalship and how she is leading her APs now. If you are an aspiring or current Assistant Principal of leading one, this episode is for you.
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Brandy Gratten is the PROUD Principal of Martin Middle School! Ms. Gratten is a Native Austinite, lifelong Educator and forever Coach. She has served in Austin ISD since 2007 as a Teacher, Coach, Team Leader, Curriculum Writer, Assistant Principal, High School Academy Director, and Principal. Her passion for education and leadership is fueled by building & sustaining positive relationships with students, staff, families, and our community. She believes, we exist to ensure our kids get smarter and feel safer every day as a direct result of what we do...that's how important our work is. She believes the richness of our history, diversity, and stories speak life, hope, and purpose into our present and future. One of her favorite phrases is, "TOGETHER UNSTOPPABLE".
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Today I am chatting with Catherine Pichon, a middle school principal in Suffolk, Virginia and we’re talking all about transitions. She made the move from elementary to middle school last year, so I ask her about the move from one segment to another and her top three priorities when starting new. During our discussion, Catherine revealed a hot off the press surprise and it fit perfectly in our conversation. Let’s get started.
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Today I am talking with Principal and author Allysen Apsey and trust me when I say this episode is going to give you pause and opportunity for reflection. Allyson and I chat about taking care of the whole teacher, creating a need-satisfying environment and the life-changing research that set the groundwork for these areas. After you listen, make sure to share this episode.
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I’m so excited for today’s episode because we’re talking to Laurie Namey, principal at Magnoia Middle School in Maryland and her leadership journey includes being asked twice to lead turnaround schools because she gets the job done. Through her experience, she’s seen the dos and don’ts of site leadership and today she’s sharing those with us. I would love for you to reach out on instagram at @principalsofsuccess or twitter @drshanahenry with your takeaways from today’s episode.
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Who is ready to take some notes? Today I am talking with Karina Lopez, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas and we are chatting about school culture. She’s created a thriving culture for staff and students and today she’s sharing some of her favorite ideas to let her school family know they are valued and appreciated and sneak peek, some are absolutely free. We are also going to share all the ideas and resources mentioned in the show notes at principalsofsuccess.com/33.
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I’m really excited for you to get to know our guest today, Dr. April Williams. Dr. Williams is a principal in Houston Texas and she leads an all girl public school named Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy. I was fascinated by this concept, so I ask her the why behind this vision and she will also share three priorities on her site that is helping her girls create a strong future.
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I am truly excited for today’s conversation because our guest, Katie Knifton, is not only someone who you will learn a lot from, but she’s also a fellow administrator I get to work with in my district. Katie is a Vice Principal at Sylvan Middle School in Sacramento, California and I consider her to be my go to person for creating systems of supports in schools. Her background as a school psychologist as well as her personal journey that she will share, gives her a unique perspective when it comes to leadership that results in a safe and respectful culture for scholars and staff. Today Katie is going to share three major shifts her team developed at her site.
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Today I am chatting with Principal Elizabeth Castillo-Guajardo, an elementary school principal in Houston, Texas. She’s extremely passionate about literacy and today she is going to share how she makes this a school wide focus. Make sure to take notes because Elizabeth shares A LOT of great ideas that you will want to try at your school.
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Today, I am chatting with Dr. Kip Glazer, a high school principal in Santa Barbara, California. We chat about her inspiring personal story, her full circle moment to her current position, and the three ways her leadership is lifting up an entire school community. I love this conversation with Dr. Glazer and I'm confident you will too.
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Today I am talking to Amy Gonzales. She’s the amazing principal of Clayton Elementary School in Austin, Texas. Not only do I love her determined spirit, which includes knowing she wanted to be a principal at 5, yes 5 but I appreciate how intentional she is about wellness for her school community and herself. In our conversation, she will describe how this looks on her campus. After you listen, please share this episode for others to enjoy.
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Here’s a question for you, who are you? As a leader, who are you? As principals, we are spinning many plates and sometimes it can feel like everything is a priority. Today’s guest, Principal Katrina Collins, is going to share how she identified her Big 3 after being asked that same question. Katrina is a powerhouse elementary school principal in Dallas, Texas. Our conversation explores the why behind her Big 3, examples of how they live on her campus and how she’s defining a clear identity for teachers and students. Known around campus as Super Collins, you will soon hear why after this episode.
Get a copy of Kat's Big 3, teacher and student profiles at www.principalsofsuccess.com/27
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Today I talk to Principal Margarita Tovar from Houston Texas. She’s an elementary principal leading with grit and perseverance. You’ll soon hear why in this episode. In our chat, we discuss overcoming challenges and the turnaround journey of her school.
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True story: my first principalship included leading a dual language immersion program in addition to a traditional english mainstream program. Even more truth, I didn’t really know much about it when I started. Years later having experienced the outcomes an opportunity DLI programs provide, I am a believer. Today, I am talking to Dr. Sandra Song, a principal in Southern California that started a Korean DLI program in her school. We talk about the values of dual immersion programs and why representation matters for all our students.
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If there is one topic that I’m always ready to take notes on, it’s how to incorporate more student voice. I think this is an area where you can never have enough ideas and strategies because after all, our students are the reason we fearlessly lead everyday. Today, I talk to Dr. Ruzanna Hernandez, an assistant principal in Fontana Unified School District in Southern California. She’s going to share her inspiring path to leadership, why student voice is critical to school improvement and some ideas you can implement right away.
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We are switching things up a bit today. Instead of me interviewing a guest, I get to be in the hot seat. I was recently invited to be a guest on the In The Principals Office podcast to tell my story and share a few strategies that have worked for me. You may recognize the voice because we interviewed Michele for this podcast not too long ago. It was such a treat to laugh and talk with her. Enjoy!
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Today we are shining a light on a subject that has been a common occurrence in leadership, but something we don't talk about...the pathway for women of color that often leads to many quality leaders leaving the profession or being pushed out. Today we are talking to Claudine Miles, a former school administrator, and current Co-Founder and CEO of Restore More, a consulting firm focused on restorative practices, SEO and anti racism. A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a post from Claudine that was, as they say, scroll stopping. It was a visual for the four phases women of color experience between entering an organization and exiting an organization. In today's episode, I asked Claudine about the four phases and how this plays out in the workplace.
You can view the graphic and read about Claudine at www.principalsofsuccess.com/22
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Today we are talking with Jewel Sanders, a middle school principal in Rockville, Maryland.
We are going to chat about her fearless leadership grounded in race and equity. She's going to share the incredible work happening at her school site and sneak peek....a lot of it is student led. Trust me when I say this is an episode that will leave you inspired and ready to take action.
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I want you to think about the last time you had to hire someone? How much of the process was designed to make sure you found the right person for your unique school or was it similar to every other school in your district. If there is one thing I’ve learned over my years as a site leader, it's that the recruiting and hiring process is everything and our guests today are great examples of how the process can change your school. Today we are talking to Dr. Marcia Carmichael-Murphy a principal in Louisville, Kentucky and her Assistant Principal Dr. LaRhonda Mathies. They are going to share about their process as they look for anti-racist educators to join their team. You will hear some of the key things they listen for and what they don’t want to hear. They will also share strategies to support and retain their new hires during those challenging new teacher years.
Visit the episode webpage to download their interview questions!
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Today we are talking with Mahina Anguay, Principal of Waimea High School in Kauai, Hawaii. I was able to chat with her as she wrapped up her work day and you might even hear the island roosters in the background. She's going to share her journey to turn around her school and several of the key initiatives she put in place.
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Today we chat with Michele Lew, an Assistant Principal at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California and she has a passion for social-emotional supports. In our chat today, she shares her personal experiences that led her to lead with a focus on academics and wellness for all. You will also hear very specific strategies she's brought to her site for staff and students.
For full show notes visit www.principalsofsuccess.com/18
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The end of the calendar year is upon us and it's a great time to pause and reflect. In this episode I share five questions to ponder as you prepare to finish the school year strong.
To view a list of the questions, visit principalsofsuccess.com/17.
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In this episode, we talk with Principal Sherilyn Moses. She shares how her experience as a teen mom grounds her leadership. She will also share her strategies for instruction, culture and collaboration that led her school to national recognition.
For resources mentioned in this episode, go to www.principalsofsuccess.com/16
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Today's guest is Shavon Jackson. Shavon is an elementary principal at Crawford Elementary in Russellville, Arkansas. In this episode, we talk with Shavon about how she led her school from a D rating to a B rating for the state. She will share her initial leadership strategies, sample ideas for improving morale and ways to increase parent engagement.
For resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.principalsofsuccess.com/15
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For today's mini episode, I am solo! It's our first solo episode and we are talking about productivity! As we creep into the new year, I am reflecting on my three favorite productivity systems: time blocking, habit stacking and making a stop doing list. After you listen, head over to http://www.principalsofsuccess.com/14 for some helpful tools.
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Today we talk to Equetta Jones, Assistant Principal at Highlands Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware. She shares her story of leading with heart and expectations for students and staff.
This episode is being sponsored by our upcoming five-day free principal productivity challenge kicking off December 28. To get more details and to sign up go to principalsofsuccess.com/challenge.
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If you've been enjoying our interviews with the authors of Leading While Female, well then get ready for the final interview with Dr. Stacie Stanley. Dr. Stanley currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Today, we explore the power of the tap on the shoulder, the importance of pipelines and pathways and why all women need to know their worth. To win a copy of Leading While Female, share this episode on Twitter or Instagram using #principalsofsuccesspodcast and #leadingwhilefemale by November 30, 2020 at 11:59pm.
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Today is our conversation with Dr. Trudy Arriaga. It is the second podcast where we chat one-on-one with the authors of Leading While Female. If you haven't caught our conversation with Dr. Delores Lindsey, make sure to check it out. In today's episode, Dr. Arriaga shares powerful commentary and opportunities for all female leaders to reflect. To win a copy of Leading While Female, share this episode on Twitter or Instagram using #principalsofsuccesspodcast and #leadingwhilefemale by November 30, 2020 at 11:59pm.
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Today, we are talking to Dr. Delores B. Lindsey, one of the authors of Leading While Female. If you are like me, Dr. Lindsey's name is not new to you given she has authored multiple books on the subject of Cultural Proficiency for leaders and schools. In this episode, recorded one day before our presidential election, we explore Leading While Female and how the cultural proficiency framework can be applied to gender equity for educational leadership and why this book is more important than ever. To win a copy of Leading While Female, share this episode on Twitter or Instagram using #principalsofsuccesspodcast and #leadingwhilefemale by November 30, 2020 at 11:59pm.
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What is your why? Do your words and actions demonstrate your why in all your leadership moves? Today we are talking to Principal Tracy Hilliard from Frederick, Maryland, who leads with her why at all times. Her purpose-driven leadership landed her school with a National Blue Ribbon distinction and the year following she was named National Distinguished Principal for the state of Maryland. In this episode, Tracy shares the instructional and cultural shifts to take her school from good to great and what she looks for when building a team that is scholar-centered.
Twitter: @FCPS_Hilliard
Tracy.Hilliard@FCPS.org
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Stacie is so amazing and is clear on her vision and mission. Today we are going to chat about the importance of branding your school, how she secured a quarter of a million dollars with community partnerships and why she is so passionate about the power of female leadership. Stacie was also a 2019 National Distinguished Principal. Trust me when I say you will want to take a lot of notes from this episode.
If you love this episode, would you be so kind to leave a review or share this episode with a fellow female school leader.
Email: stacie.kunihisa@k12.hi.us
Twitter: @staciekunihisa
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Do you know your impact? Today I talk to AP Erika Rivera about how she measures her success by the impact she has on her school and community. Erika is the 2020 Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Co-Principal of the Year. In this episode, we talk about how the mentorship in her life led her to a path of servant leadership, the value of a co-administrator concept for assistant principals and why it's about the impact, not the title. If you're an aspiring leader, current assistant principal or looking to serve as a mentor for others, this one is for you.
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Today you will hear from Dr. Saneé Bell and she is committed to leaving a legacy of excellence.. Dr. Bell is a principal in Katy, Texas. She has served as a principal at both the elementary and secondary levels. during her tenure as an elementary principal, Dr. Bell was recognized as the 2015 Principal of the Year. She is the author of Be Excellence on Purpose: Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership and she was also featured in Dare to Lead by Dr. Brené Brown.
Today Dr. Bell will share what excellence looks like in her school, why you should not look for buy-in from staff and the intersection of race, gender and leadership.
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My guest today is Tiffany Hampton, a principal in the Colton Joint Unified School District. Principal Hampton is the proud leader of Slover Mountain High School and is about to begin her 16th year in education. Today we talk about what it means to truly be a student-centered leader. You'll hear how Principal Hampton is crafting ways to support two way dialogue with her students and how she's creating a culture that is always about making sure her students are loved and uplifted. She's unwavering in her passion and commitment to help students realize their potential.
Links mentioned in the episode:
IG: @SMHS_CJUSD
Twitter: @SMHS_CJUSD
FB: @SMHCJUSD
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Hortencia Hernandez is an elementary principal in Woodland, California. In our conversation, Hortencia explains the privilege and responsibility she feels to return to her home community. We talk about how her leadership has shifted during the pandemic and how she leads with intention in everything she does.
You can connect with Principal Hernandez at:
Hortencia.Hernandez@wjusd.org
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In this episode, we speak with Principal Jamilah Hud-Kirk, aka Principal Captain Kirk. She shares with us why it is so important to craft connections and build community amongst staff, families and fellow leaders. You will hear Principal Hud-Kirk talk about why she believes the attitudes and actions of a staff during the pandemic are a direct reflection of the site leader. She will also share the power of finding a circle of support amongst fellow leaders and why it's even more important for leaders of color to reach out and support our teachers and future leaders.
Connect with Principal Hud-Kirk:
@principalcaptainkirk
www.principalcaptainkirk.com
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I hope you have some pen and paper ready, because today's episode is going to be oh so good! Jessica Gomez, principal of Alice Birney Elementary in the Colton USD, joins us to share why creating a positive culture is so critical and provides several strategies she uses to keep the energy and connections thriving at her school.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
IG/Twitter: @mrsjessgomez
www.mrsjessicagomez.com
MrsJessGomez@gmail.com
https://padlet.com/jessica_gomez1/DLresourcesgalore
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Principals of Success is a podcast for current and aspiring female school leaders on a mission to create schools of excellence. On this episode, I share my purpose for this podcast and why it is more important than ever that we amplify the voices of other women leaders in education. If you are interested in being featured on our podcast, contact us at principalsofsuccess@gmail.com.
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