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Welcome to the Principals' Leadership Lounge Podcast! We’re Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year Al Davenport & Old Quarry Middle School Principal Joe Sweeney, real principals sharing real-life leadership strategies, mentoring, and authentic insights. Tune in weekly for practical advice and down-to-earth discussions. Let’s lead and grow together!
76m
last Sunday
Episode #13-Drinking from the Hose and The Week Before the Week
last Sunday
Episode #13-Drinking from the Hose and The Week Before the Week
In this episode of the Principals' Leadership Lounge, Joe and Al tackle the chaos of school life with a conversation titled "Drinking from the Hose and The Week Before the Week." With energy high and time scarce, they share how they navigate the rapid pace of back-to-back events and initiatives, offering tips on how to stay organized and avoid burnout. From managing the lead-up to a long holiday break to keeping staff and students focused, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and relatable moments. Whether you’re a school leader or simply someone trying to keep up with the busy season, you won’t want to miss it!67m
November 4, 2024
Episode 12 -Shared Concerns and the Anatomy of a School Year
November 4, 2024
Episode 12 -Shared Concerns and the Anatomy of a School Year
In this episode, Joe and Al compare notes on shared challenges across their schools, focusing on those ever-busy hallways. From students lingering between classes to strategies for keeping traffic flowing and minimizing disruptions, they explore the commonalities and differences in their approaches. Tune in as they discuss practical solutions, share funny stories, and dig into what it takes to maintain a positive, productive school environment. This episode is packed with relatable insights for school leaders everywhere dealing with the daily hustle of managing a school building!71m
October 28, 2024
Is there a potential doctor in the house? School Dances!
October 28, 2024
Is there a potential doctor in the house? School Dances!
In this episode of Principals' Leadership Lounge, Joe and Al explore the exciting—and sometimes challenging—world of school dances! As school leaders, they share stories from the dance floor, discussing the logistics, planning, and surprising elements that make these events memorable for students and staff alike. But that's not all! Joe also gives listeners an update on his journey toward a doctoral degree
Unapologetic Leadership focuses on reflecting on the work school leaders do and challenging to grow with and through lived experiences. This podcast will allow listeners to engage in hearing from educational leaders who are engrained in the work. Topics such as equity, diversity, inclusion, school culture, student voice, and leadership experiences are among some of the content you will hear.
26m
April 22, 2024
E40: The Future of the Profession
April 22, 2024
E40: The Future of the Profession
Get ready for an extraordinary episode! Get ready to be inspired by the incredible future educators from Huntley High School. They are super excited as they set out on their journey to become remarkable educators. It’s time to elevate their stories and amplify their voices!43m
December 31, 2023
E39: Turning Around the Future of Schools with Dr. Marques Stewart
December 31, 2023
E39: Turning Around the Future of Schools with Dr. Marques Stewart
This episode dives into understanding turnaround schools and the development that happens in those settings when you have great leadership and a great staff! From the peaks of celebrating as many students a possible to the valleys of building from nothing, Dr. Stewart takes us through his journey and leadership as an educational leader!34m
July 12, 2023
E38: It’s All About Connection with Principal Marvin Smith
July 12, 2023
E38: It’s All About Connection with Principal Marvin Smith
Connection is essential for expanding opportunities, accessing resources, exchanging knowledge, building collaborations, and fostering professional growth in an interconnected world. In this episode, I chop it up with Principal Marvin Smith. He talks about the importance of the connection and culture in his school! It’s all about CONNECTION!
This podcast is made by a wisdom seeker who has found productivity to be a great tool for achievement. Here are my reflections & interviews with luminary figures.
45m
October 22, 2024
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Efraín Martínez
86m
October 19, 2024
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Marie Moreno
October 19, 2024
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Marie Moreno
Dr. Moreno, the founding principal of Las Americas Newcomer School in Houston, TX, is an internationally and nationally recognized expert with over 30 years of experience in education. She assists administrators, teachers, and directors in enhancing their support for immigrant and refugee students. Her focus includes examining school-wide systems, accountability, leadership training, language acquisition, and the social-emotional aspects of learning for immigrant students.Dr. Moreno has traveled the world, visiting refugee camps in Uganda, schools in Kenya and Israel, and various countries in Central America, Cuba, and Tanzania, to understand the challenges faced by newly arrived students.She earned her Doctorate in Education from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Dr. Moreno is the recipient of the 2022 TIME Top 10 Innovative Teacher Award and the World Affairs Council - Houston Global Leaders of Influence. She is also a published author, speaker, national panelist, and mother of two.90m
October 14, 2024
The Essential Dr. Carlos Azcoitia: A Life of Impact
October 14, 2024
The Essential Dr. Carlos Azcoitia: A Life of Impact
Two social justice educators working to unite the Black and Brown communities through education, storytelling and community engagement.
53m
October 6, 2024
How Schools Make Race with Dr. Laura Chavez Moreno
October 6, 2024
How Schools Make Race with Dr. Laura Chavez Moreno
In this episode, Lissette and Maurice spoke with Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno about her book How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. The discussion focused on how schools shape ideas about race through policies and practices, often reinforcing racial inequalities. Using a bilingual education program as a case study, Chávez-Moreno highlighted the complexities of racialization for Latinx students and how education can both challenge and perpetuate racism. You can find her book here https://www.amazon.com/How-Schools-Make-Race-Racialization/dp/1682539229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=357VA2TCWBSSY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._dbbD0aGej4cYl9u0c7Lo2T1VlfaVf2nO7ypkz-B208.-Bh48iCPvW5kqVMY2SLLgdxaUuYD1rdPIdm4q9RNW4M&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+schools+make+race+teaching+latinx+racialization+in+america&qid=1728232323&sprefix=how+schools+make+ra%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-144m
May 5, 2024
Ink and Insights: From Educator to Storyteller with Djuana Okotete
May 5, 2024
Ink and Insights: From Educator to Storyteller with Djuana Okotete
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Djuana Okotete, a former teacher who bravely transitioned from education to the corporate world before finding her true calling as a children's book author and reading advocate. Djuana shares the emotional challenges of leaving behind her beloved profession, the unexpected intersections between education and corporate life, and the fulfilling journey of returning to her passion for storytelling. With candid insights into her creative process and the impact of her work on young readers, Djuana's story reminds us of the power of following our passions against all odds31m
April 7, 2024
Talk Less, Smile More: Navigating Introverts and Extroverts in the Work Place
April 7, 2024
Talk Less, Smile More: Navigating Introverts and Extroverts in the Work Place
Lissette and Maurice talk about their experience being extroverted leaders and how to navigate working with fellow extroverts as well as introverts in the work place.
Join us for your weekly inspiration on leadership, friendship and relationships...get ready for some REAL TALK episodes featuring leaders across the country who inspire us, elevate us and celebrate us...our goal is to create a safe space to share the REAL things happening in education. Follow us on Twitter at @F4Leaders ...What does F4Leaders mean? Fun, Fab & Fierce Females!
50m
4 days ago
Jimmy Casas Interview
4 days ago
Jimmy Casas Interview
We've got Jimmy Casas! Kate is beginning today by sharing her love of Martha Stewart...and then we are hearing from Jimmy Casas...you will love what he has to say, leaders! 34m
last Saturday
You Need To Calm Down...and What DOES District Office Really Do?
last Saturday
You Need To Calm Down...and What DOES District Office Really Do?
"You need to calm down...you need to just STOP"...you've been hoping for the concert update, and we've got it! Has Kate finally shown some respect for TS? What rants are we on today? Do high schools have PT conferences? Whose the guest next week? Tune in to find out what's happening!32m
November 2, 2024
Are You Ready For It?
November 2, 2024
Are You Ready For It?
We're talking about Kate's despise for T Swift...Courtney's exciting adventure this weekend, and we've got a few gripes in education to share with you today!
28m
3 days ago
Kevin O'Connor... On Becoming Principal
3 days ago
Kevin O'Connor... On Becoming Principal
On this episode, Kevin O’Connor joins me to tell his leadership journey. From growing up above his family’s funeral home, to leaving a lasting legacy as principal of an elementary school he led for 18 years, Kevin and I learned we have a lot in common, including growing up in the same town… join me as we learn from Kevin O’Connor. On Becoming Principal.31m
last Friday
Renaldo Francis... on Becoming Principal
last Friday
Renaldo Francis... on Becoming Principal
Renaldo Francis - AP of Instruction at IDEA Public Schools, out of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, sits down to share his leadership journey. On Becoming Principal.29m
March 25, 2023
Becoming Principal, with Marcus Broadhead
March 25, 2023
Becoming Principal, with Marcus Broadhead
Join me as Marcus Broadhead - Author, Educator, and Transformational Leader - sits to tell his Origin story... on Becoming Principal: The Podcast. 
35m
March 3, 2024
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Danny Bauer
March 3, 2024
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Danny Bauer
Danny’s Leadership JourneyInnovative, Story Teller
Dislikes the phrase, “What’s best for kids”
Based on one's own opinion
Don’t use data
Ruckus Makers do school differently
What shift do you want to make?
Better Leaders, Better Schools Motto:
“When you are able to show up AUTHENTICALLY and experience BELONGING with a group of trusted peers, you can be CHALLENGED to take your leadership to the next level.”
Current Leadership struggle/opportunity
What’s Next: District-level support
Hopeful
I’m hopeful that there are more good guys than bad guys.
The map is not the territory
Calm in the Chaos
BLBS.com
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
Principal Leadership Lab
Dr. Jeff Prickett
Adam DeWitt
18m
February 8, 2024
Season 3:Episode 4 - Camp
February 8, 2024
Season 3:Episode 4 - Camp
Developing a competency based curriculum from the ground up – and how the school has communicated it to teachers and students used to traditional grades
How a competency based curriculum develops fairness and equity for students
The role the curriculum plays in advancing student skills and knowledge, and how teachers assess where students are at without traditional methods
Creating a model designed to foster innovators and entrepreneurs, and how they have designed a school and curriculum that encourages students to build products and ideas that are needed in the world while also being able to compete and achieve in a traditional post-high school setting=
How the design of the curriculum is set up to create consistent improvement in students and meet the growing demand for skills-based hiring.
16m
February 2, 2024
Season 3 - Episode 3 Attendance and Mental Health
February 2, 2024
Season 3 - Episode 3 Attendance and Mental Health
How is your school handling attendance and mental health. Listen in and join our Facebook page to continue the conversation. Your idea may be exactly what someone is looking for.
This podcast will provide you with a little bit of inspiration and motivation to get you through your day! Topics will center around education, leadership, personal, and professional development. In essence, there will be a little bit of something for everyone.
32m
4 days ago
Creating a Culture of Belonging - Dr. Rachael Mahmood
4 days ago
Creating a Culture of Belonging - Dr. Rachael Mahmood
Be the THERMOSTAT, not the Thermometer! Being the Thermostat is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Dr. Rachael Mahmood, 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, use her voice and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #bethethermostat!27m
October 26, 2024
Being The Thermostat To Get Results - Sean Buchanan
October 26, 2024
Being The Thermostat To Get Results - Sean Buchanan
Be The Thermostat! Listen to Sean Buchanan, Superintendent or Geary Public Schools in Geary, Oklahoma, as he talks about increasing parental engagement to increase academic results. Connect with Sean at www.seanbuchanansolutions.com.43m
October 12, 2024
Embracing Thermostat Leadership: Letting Go of Unwanted Badges
October 12, 2024
Embracing Thermostat Leadership: Letting Go of Unwanted Badges
In this episode of "Letting Go of Unwanted Badges," we discuss the importance of letting go of unwanted badges, those labels and badges we wear that may weigh us down, and how to foster a culture of empowerment, authenticity, and growth for ourselves and our teams. We will always encourage you to be the thermostat and not the thermometer. 
The BOOMLeader Podcast is built around action leadership. Easy to implement tips and tricks are shared to identify solutions to common roadblocks that limit us and our organizations from reaching our full potential. Dr. Tom Webb is a husband, father, educational speaker, leadership coach, school principal, and builder of #SuperSystems, who believes that Leadership + Habits = Results. More
The BOOMLeader Podcast is built around action leadership. Easy to implement tips and tricks are shared to identify solutions to common roadblocks that limit us and our organizations from reaching our full potential. Dr. Tom Webb is a husband, father, educational speaker, leadership coach, school principal, and builder of #SuperSystems, who believes that Leadership + Habits = Results. If you are a person that takes ACTION to improve yourself and your organization, welcome to Team BOOM! Come on this journey as together we focus on WINNING the game of life!
2m
August 3, 2023
311. Life lessons from my friend Terry Murphy - REPLAY
August 3, 2023
311. Life lessons from my friend Terry Murphy - REPLAY
This is one of my all time favorite episodes....ENJOY!3m
August 2, 2023
310. 2 Steps to put ideas into ACTION
August 2, 2023
310. 2 Steps to put ideas into ACTION
Often we think of an idea or opportunity and don't have a great way to document it or put it into action. Today I share a 2 step strategy to help you solve this common roadblock and become a better version of yourself.1m
August 1, 2023
309. Don't wait on permission to be great!
August 1, 2023
309. Don't wait on permission to be great!
Today's tip comes from Hamish Brewer. I was able to watch him for the 3rd time today LIVE! He is an amazing speaker and I have learned a lot about stage presence from watching and following him. For more information on Hamish check out https://hamishbrewer.com/.
This weekly podcast will cover all things education along with TaRael’s journey in life! Please share, leave a review, and follow me on Twitter @tkee06!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarael-kee/support
83m
September 11, 2022
The SECRET BEHIND Utilizing Positive Psychology in Schools | How @SchoolPulse Can Make A Difference
September 11, 2022
The SECRET BEHIND Utilizing Positive Psychology in Schools | How @SchoolPulse Can Make A Difference
Iuri Melo (Co-Founder) has been a Licensed Therapist for over 20 years. He's seen thousands of people like you. He's published two books (Mind Over Grey Matter -&- Know Thy Selfie), one of which was a best-seller. He's won awards for his therapeutic work with individuals, and is just a hell of a guy! SchoolPulse is his latest invention (co-founder), and his vision is to inspire youth and young adults everywhere to live deeply and to suck out all of the marrow of life. Iuri is married to an amazing woman, and has five extraordinary children. In his own words: "I adore people; I'm hopeful about people. I'm always amazed at people's ability to grow, adapt, and expand into better living & thinking. My goal is to inspire deep positive change, and deep positive change always begins with bettering our own psychology, and that's what SchoolPulse is all about.Best Educator Playlists on YouTube
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69m
September 11, 2022
Do This To Know if Students Are Learning | How to Effectively Check for Understanding
September 11, 2022
Do This To Know if Students Are Learning | How to Effectively Check for Understanding
Do you know that your students are learning? If not we are here to help! Laura Thomas wrote an @Edutopia article called "7 Smart, Fast Ways to Do Formative Assessments". This article has since received almost a million views since it's publication. "Within these methods you’ll find close to 40 tools and tricks for finding out what your students know while they’re still learning." - Laura Thomas 7 Smart, Fast Ways to Do Formative Assessments https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-sm... Best Educator Playlist on Youtube School Counselors - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Administrators - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Self- Improvement - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...---
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66m
September 11, 2022
John Nwosu Says We Are Human Developers | Dynamic Speaker & Award Winning School Counselor
September 11, 2022
John Nwosu Says We Are Human Developers | Dynamic Speaker & Award Winning School Counselor
John Nwosu is a human developer, certified school and mental health counselor, national speaker and trainer, and the founder of Think D.I.F., LLC. He is a product of a Nigerian and African-American family. John graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bunch of debt and a degree in Chemistry but went on to become a school counselor. He is the 2021 Cobb County, GA middle school counselor of the year, and he shows scholars how to show up, grow up, glow up, and sow up. --------- Best Educator Playlists on YouTube School Counselors - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmEuVg8U95Ldiw9CWJxQphAlpPCH8akNx Administrators - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmEuVg8U95Le1XpZJ6cDrx3WBFtMnJivc Self- Improvement - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmEuVg8U95Le9A6ieYQwf7NqPQrYMamYo ____________________________________________________________________ Buy Merchandise https://successfulshopping.net/ ____________________________________________________________________ Affiliate Links TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/thekeetosuccess My Amazon Lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/taraelkee ______________________________________________________________________ Links to My Equipment Rode NT-USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3B82968 MacBook M1 Pro 14 in: https://amzn.to/3ITXOVS Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/3oiYpH7 Elgato Key Light Air: https://amzn.to/3yYPmQr Samsung T5 1TB SSD: https://amzn.to/3RPnl6Q---
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