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PS25: The Multi-Talented & Multi-Tasking Sherry Gick
In this episode, I chat with Teacher-Librarian and Instructional Technology Specialist Sherry Gick. Sherry teaches the Video Production class at Rossville Jr-Sr High School and has been recognized as...
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PS26: Be Inspired By The One and Only Rafranz Davis
In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Instructional Technology Specalist Rafranz Davis, who hails from the Dallas area. We move beyond just the SAMR model, and she does a great job of...
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PS27: Amplifying Student Voice with Andrew Marcinek
In this episode, I talk with Boston area Tech Director Andrew Marcinek, author of The 1:1 Roadmap from Corwin Press. We talk about Andrew’s experience organizing 4 EdCamps, his work creating an...
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PS28: Leading Like a Pirate with Beth Houf
In Episode 28 of the show, I have the privilege of connecting with dynamic principal Beth Houf, Principal at McIntire Elementary in Fulton, Missouri. We talk about how initiatives like positive...
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PS29: Rethinking High School Design with George Philhower
In the 29th episode of the show, I have the privilege of speaking with George Philhower, Assistant Superintendent at Western Wayne Schools in Cambridge City, Indiana. In this district and at Lincoln...
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PS30: Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess
In this episode I speak with former social studies teacher and current author and speaker Dave Burgess. Dave is of course the author of Teach Like a Pirate. We talk about the TLAP philosophy and its...
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PS31: Dan Butler Leads Two Elementary Schools (and still has time to talk to...
In this 31st episode of PS, I connect with Dan Butler. Dan was gracious enough to talk about his experience as the principal of both Epworth and Farley Elementary Schools in Epworth, Iowa. He also...
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PS32: Fellow Proud Nerd Steven Anderson
In episode 32 of Principally Speaking, I have a great time connecting with Steven Anderson, a.k.a. web20classroom on Twitter. I discover that we were both science teachers and both were proud members...
View ArticleMy Dream Administrative and Teaching Coursework
During my recent conversation with Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis for next week’s episode of Principally Speaking, we talked about how collegiate coursework tends to be antiquated and not set up...
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PS33: I’ve Been BrandED by Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis
School Branding experts and dynamic leaders Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis join me for an awesome conversation. The Power of Branding Principal Professional Development The New...
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PS34: Leading Professional Learning with Jeff Zoul
In this episode of the show, I have the privilege of speaking with Assistant Superintendent Jeff Zoul of Deerfield Public Schools in Illinois. Jeff is the co-author of the new book Leading...
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PS35: Reflective and Transformative Leadership with Baruti Kafele
Just last year, I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Baruti Kafele speak at a local school. It was extremely inspirational and helped reinvigorate my passion for education and building relationships...
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PS37: The Student-Centered Classroom with Paul Solarz
Paul Solarz is a 5th grade teacher in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I really enjoyed hearing about his dynamic student-centered classroom and I think you will too. Check out his new book Learn Like a...
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PS38: From AP to Principal with Riley Johnson
I connected with Riley Johnson last year at EdCamp Fort Wayne. Last year, Riley left Indiana for the Assistant Principal position at New Tech High School in Napa, California. He will be taking over...
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PS39: Learning Differently with Sharon Plante
I’ve been politely bothering Sharon to be a guest on Principally Speaking for awhile and we were finally able to connect. Sharon is a Special Education Teacher as well as the Technology Director for...
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PS40: EDCAMP! w/ Kristen Swanson & Michelle White
In the first part of this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Kristen Swanson, the co-founder of the Edcamp movement. We talk about her previous experience as a teacher and tech director,...
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PS41: Intentional Digital Leadership with Thomas Murray
Mr. Tom Murray is the Digital Learning Director for the Alliance for Excellent Education. If you’re a school leader and you haven’t already, I would strongly urge to check out the Future Ready...
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Non-Beach Books: Embracing Complex Fiction
I was recently listening to the Principal Center Radio Podcast with Justin Baeder, and he was talking to Douglas Fisher, an expert on close and critical reading. Towards the end of the discussion,...
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PS42: The Relevant & Connected Educator w/ Tom Whitby
Tom was a great guest to have on Principally Speaking. He reminded me that unless listeners are changing their educational practice, there isn’t much point to my show. Be sure to connect with Tom on...
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