Episodes
74: Strength Based Leadership with Melinda Stone
March 30, 2023
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 d…
73: Grief & Growth on the Journey with Terri Fuller
March 23, 2023
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 t…
72: Surviving to Thriving: Learning How to Lead Like You with Beth Houf
Feb. 16, 2023
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 sta…
71: Connecting Everyone and Advocating at the Principal Level with Evelyn Edney
Feb. 9, 2023
Here's what I cover with Evelyn Edney in this episode: 1. How Evelyn Edney went from being an English teacher to a school leader. 2. The importance of relationships in school leadership and how to create meaningful connectio…
70: From Good to Great: High Expectations for Student Success with Brandi Leggett
Jan. 26, 2023
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: 1. …
69: Unlocking Success by Valuing Educators & Building Trust with Aleli Vazquez
Jan. 19, 2023
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…
68: Gain Focus & Organizational Strategies with Yolanda Rios, Pt. 2
Jan. 12, 2023
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 …
67: Gain Focus & Organization Strategies with Yolanda Rios: Pt. 1
Jan. 5, 2023
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 s…
66: The Human Side of Education with Liz Garden
Dec. 22, 2022
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…
65: The Importance of Literacy and its Impact on Students with Dr. Alice Lee
Dec. 15, 2022
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 …
64: Making Connections Through School Wide Journaling with Jessica Melendez-Carrillo
Dec. 8, 2022
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 t…
63: Serving In Your Purpose with Queesha Tillman
Dec. 1, 2022
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 P…
62: Embedding Fine Arts Throughout Your School with Katiuska Herrador
Nov. 17, 2022
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 …
61: The Multiplier Effect with Martha Mendoza
Nov. 10, 2022
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 label…
60: The Power of Relationships with Tinisa Huff
Nov. 3, 2022
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. To…
59: Building a Team of Content Creators to Tell Your School Story with Dr. Jill Johnson
Oct. 20, 2022
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…
58: High Expectations for Instruction and Culture with Kimberly Gibbs
Oct. 13, 2022
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 act…
Ep 57: Taking Risks in Education with Maureen Boland
Oct. 6, 2022
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 sta…
Ep 56: Transformative Moral Leadership to Impact School Culture with Marci Chavez
Sept. 29, 2022
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. Thi…
Ep 55: Facilitation Strategies for your Leadership Teams with Courtney Goodman
Sept. 22, 2022
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 strategi…
Ep 54: Developing a Quality Leadership Team with Courtney Goodman
Sept. 15, 2022
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 benef…
53: Getting Better Faster using Distributive Leadership with Tanyelle Hannah
Sept. 8, 2022
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…
52: Leading With Social Influence with Lynette White
Sept. 1, 2022
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 co…
51: Addressing Teacher Turnover and Burnout with Tihesha Henderson
Aug. 25, 2022
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…