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Episodes

March 30, 2023

74: Strength Based Leadership with Melinda Stone

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…
March 23, 2023

73: Grief & Growth on the Journey with Terri Fuller

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…
Feb. 16, 2023

72: Surviving to Thriving: Learning How to Lead Like You with Beth Houf

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…
Feb. 9, 2023

71: Connecting Everyone and Advocating at the Principal Level with Evelyn Edney

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…
Jan. 26, 2023

70: From Good to Great: High Expectations for Student Success with Brandi Leggett

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. …
Jan. 19, 2023

69: Unlocking Success by Valuing Educators & Building Trust with Aleli Vazquez

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…
Jan. 12, 2023

68: Gain Focus & Organizational Strategies with Yolanda Rios, Pt. 2

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 …
Jan. 5, 2023

67: Gain Focus & Organization Strategies with Yolanda Rios: Pt. 1

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…
Dec. 22, 2022

66: The Human Side of Education with Liz Garden

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…
Dec. 15, 2022

65: The Importance of Literacy and its Impact on Students with Dr. Alice Lee

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 …
Dec. 8, 2022

64: Making Connections Through School Wide Journaling with Jessica Melendez-Carrillo

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…
Dec. 1, 2022

63: Serving In Your Purpose with Queesha Tillman

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…
Nov. 17, 2022

62: Embedding Fine Arts Throughout Your School with Katiuska Herrador

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 …
Nov. 10, 2022

61: The Multiplier Effect with Martha Mendoza

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…
Nov. 3, 2022

60: The Power of Relationships with Tinisa Huff

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…
Oct. 20, 2022

59: Building a Team of Content Creators to Tell Your School Story with Dr. Jill Johnson

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…
Oct. 13, 2022

58: High Expectations for Instruction and Culture with Kimberly Gibbs

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…
Oct. 6, 2022

Ep 57: Taking Risks in Education with Maureen Boland

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…
Sept. 29, 2022

Ep 56: Transformative Moral Leadership to Impact School Culture with Marci Chavez

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…
Sept. 22, 2022

Ep 55: Facilitation Strategies for your Leadership Teams with Courtney Goodman

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…
Sept. 15, 2022

Ep 54: Developing a Quality Leadership Team with Courtney Goodman

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…
Sept. 8, 2022

53: Getting Better Faster using Distributive Leadership with Tanyelle Hannah

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…
Sept. 1, 2022

52: Leading With Social Influence with Lynette White

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…
Aug. 25, 2022

51: Addressing Teacher Turnover and Burnout with Tihesha Henderson

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…