Episodes
50: School Turnaround with Ana Aguilar
Aug. 18, 2022
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. Support the show
49: Engaging Professional Development with Dana Perez
Aug. 11, 2022
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 gr…
48: The Integrated Experience with Kylene Vasquez
Aug. 4, 2022
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 behav…
47: Leading Learning Walks with Ida Carter
July 21, 2022
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 s…
46: Instructional Leadership with Erica Gil
July 14, 2022
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 …
45: Building a Parent Community with Christy Flores
July 7, 2022
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 exceptio…
44: Difficult Conversations with Felicia Thomas
June 30, 2022
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…
43: Shared Leadership with Ruth Riha
June 23, 2022
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 h…
42: Leveling Up PBIS at the Secondary Level with Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck
June 16, 2022
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 al…
40: Promoting the Success of Hispanic Students with Dr. Danielle Jackson
June 9, 2022
Danielle Jackson, a high school principal at Fort Bend, Texas. After meeting Dr. Jackson for the first time, I knew she was the real. I was lucky to spend time with her hearing about her personal journey that led her to e…
40: Opal Harrison: Valuing People in the Organization
Aug. 5, 2021
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 tea…
39: Kayla Tucker: A Stress Management Framework for School Leaders
July 22, 2021
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…
38: Amber Andrade: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Students
July 15, 2021
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 …
37: Brandy Gratten: Preparing for the Principalship as an Assistant Principal
July 8, 2021
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 determ…
36: Catherine Pichon: Transitioning In & Out of a School
June 3, 2021
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 fr…
35: Allyson Apsey: Serendipity in Education
May 27, 2021
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 …
34: Laurie Namey: Do's and Don'ts of Leadership
May 20, 2021
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 j…
33: Karina Lopez: It's All About Culture
May 6, 2021
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…
32: April Williams: Educating Our Girls
April 29, 2021
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 fas…
31: Katie Knifton: Creating Systems of Supports
April 22, 2021
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 Princ…
30: Elizabeth Castillo-Guajardo: Literacy Leader
April 15, 2021
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 fo…
29: Dr. Kip Glazer: Lifting A Community
April 8, 2021
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…
28: Amy Gonzales: Creating a SEL Culture
April 1, 2021
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…
27: Katrina Collins: Knowing Your Big 3
March 25, 2021
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 s…