<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Feeling stretched thin by the demands of school leadership yet determined to move learning forward? We sit down with Dr. Danny Steele; teacher, AP, principal, and author of The Instructional Leader in You; to unpack the practical mindset shifts that turn busy administrators into true instructional leaders. Danny shares how his path from urban high school classrooms to award-winning principalship forged a central insight: to help students, you must first win the adults. He explains the moment that transformed his leadership recognizing that principals are defined by their ability to support staff. From backing teachers in tough parent meetings to simplifying systems that steal time, he shows how culture becomes a daily practice that lifts both morale and outcomes. We dive into three cornerstone strategies: lead with curiosity, operate with intentionality, and delegate with precision. Hear how asking better questions about curriculum, assessment, and schedules builds collective intelligence; how calendar discipline and focused agendas keep learning at the center; and how elevating teacher leaders accelerates change. Danny also tackles AI with nuance, why it won’t replace teachers, how it can reduce drudgery, and where human connection remains irreplaceable. Along the way, we discuss redesigning bell schedules to carve out intervention and enrichment time, building trust across departments, and combating passion drift with small daily wins. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, strengthen your staff, and find joy in the work again, this conversation offers grounded strategies you can use tomorrow. Listen, share with your team, and leave a review to help other leaders discover the show. Then tell us: which leadership shift will you make first?Connect with Danny Steele:<a href='https://www.steelethoughts.com/'>Click for Website: </a>Email: danny@steelethoughts.comInstagram: @steelethoughtsNew and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad <a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL">Support the show</a><a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'>Click Here to Connect with Principal JL</a>:

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feeling stretched thin by the demands of school leadership yet determined to move learning forward? We sit down with Dr. Danny Steele; teacher, AP, principal, and author of The Instructional Leader in You; to unpack the practical mindset shifts that turn busy administrators into true instructional leaders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Danny shares how his path from urban high school classrooms to award-winning principalship forged a central insight: to help students, you must first win the adults. He explains the moment that transformed his leadership recognizing that principals are defined by their ability to support staff. From backing teachers in tough parent meetings to simplifying systems that steal time, he shows how culture becomes a daily practice that lifts both morale and outcomes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We dive into three cornerstone strategies: lead with curiosity, operate with intentionality, and delegate with precision. Hear how asking better questions about curriculum, assessment, and schedules builds collective intelligence; how calendar discipline and focused agendas keep learning at the center; and how elevating teacher leaders accelerates change. Danny also tackles AI with nuance, why it won’t replace teachers, how it can reduce drudgery, and where human connection remains irreplaceable. Along the way, we discuss redesigning bell schedules to carve out intervention and enrichment time, building trust across departments, and combating passion drift with small daily wins.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re ready to reclaim your time, strengthen your staff, and find joy in the work again, this conversation offers grounded strategies you can use tomorrow. Listen, share with your team, and leave a review to help other leaders discover the show. Then tell us: which leadership shift will you make first?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Danny Steele:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.steelethoughts.com/'&gt;Click for Website: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: danny@steelethoughts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @steelethoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New and Improve &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click Here to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Connect with Principal JL&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Feeling stretched thin by the demands of school leadership yet determined to move learning forward? We sit down with Dr. Danny Steele; teacher, AP, principal, and author of The Instructional Leader in You; to unpack the practical mindset shifts that turn busy administrators into true instructional leaders.  Danny shares how his path from urban high school classrooms to award-winning principalship forged a central insight: to help students, you must first win the adults. He expl...

Episode 58: Dr. Danny Steele on Becoming an Instructional Leader: How Principals Reclaim Time, Support Staff, and Strengthen School Culture

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Laws that feel distant in a statehouse become very real in a classroom. We sit down with Dr. Mike Dulaney of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and consultant Tim Heckenlively to map what the new legislative session actually means for students, teachers, and leaders, and how your voice can change it. From a projected $470M budget shortfall to hot-button bills on option enrollment and school surveillance, we walk through the decisions most likely to hit your building and the strategies that help you influence them. We dig into school finance pressures and the hard truth that education sits among the largest appropriations, making it vulnerable when revenue dips. Mike and Tim outline why one-size-fits-all mandates fail districts with very different realities, and how to frame a clear, local case for flexibility, especially on complex issues like accepting high‑needs students when services are already at capacity. We also explore a potential shift in retirement rules from a 180‑day to a 120‑day separation, the strong funding status of Nebraska’s plan, and what that means for contributions and staffing. Safety and privacy take center stage in a thoughtful look at cameras, data governance, and parent expectations. You’ll hear why coalitions among administrators, boards, and teachers drive credibility, and how term-limited senators create urgency around legacy proposals, including culture-war topics likely to resurface. The conversation closes with solutions to the teacher shortage: practical grow‑your‑own pathways that pair content expertise with structured, on‑the‑job training so schools can staff hard‑to‑fill roles without lowering standards. The throughline is agency. Invite your senator to tour classrooms. Share specific impacts, not abstractions. Keep it civil, local, and actionable. Subscribe for more policy-to-practice conversations, share this with a colleague who cares about schools, and leave a review to help others find these insights. Your story can steer the next vote.Connect with NCSA (Nebraska Council of School Administrators):<a href='https://www.ncsa.org/'>NCSA Website:</a><a href='https://legislative.ncsa.org/'>NCSA Legislative Website:</a>Email Dr. Mike Dulaney: mike.dulaney@ncsa.orgEmail Tim Heckenlively: tim.heckenlively@ncsa.orgNew and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad <a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL">Support the show</a><a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'>Click Here to Connect with Principal JL</a>:

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laws that feel distant in a statehouse become very real in a classroom. We sit down with Dr. Mike Dulaney of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and consultant Tim Heckenlively to map what the new legislative session actually means for students, teachers, and leaders, and how your voice can change it. From a projected $470M budget shortfall to hot-button bills on option enrollment and school surveillance, we walk through the decisions most likely to hit your building and the strategies that help you influence them.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We dig into school finance pressures and the hard truth that education sits among the largest appropriations, making it vulnerable when revenue dips. Mike and Tim outline why one-size-fits-all mandates fail districts with very different realities, and how to frame a clear, local case for flexibility, especially on complex issues like accepting high‑needs students when services are already at capacity. We also explore a potential shift in retirement rules from a 180‑day to a 120‑day separation, the strong funding status of Nebraska’s plan, and what that means for contributions and staffing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Safety and privacy take center stage in a thoughtful look at cameras, data governance, and parent expectations. You’ll hear why coalitions among administrators, boards, and teachers drive credibility, and how term-limited senators create urgency around legacy proposals, including culture-war topics likely to resurface. The conversation closes with solutions to the teacher shortage: practical grow‑your‑own pathways that pair content expertise with structured, on‑the‑job training so schools can staff hard‑to‑fill roles without lowering standards.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The throughline is agency. Invite your senator to tour classrooms. Share specific impacts, not abstractions. Keep it civil, local, and actionable. Subscribe for more policy-to-practice conversations, share this with a colleague who cares about schools, and leave a review to help others find these insights. Your story can steer the next vote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with NCSA (Nebraska Council of School Administrators):&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ncsa.org/'&gt;NCSA Website:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://legislative.ncsa.org/'&gt;NCSA Legislative Website:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Mike Dulaney: mike.dulaney@ncsa.org&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Tim Heckenlively: tim.heckenlively@ncsa.org&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New and Improve &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click Here to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Connect with Principal JL&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Laws that feel distant in a statehouse become very real in a classroom. We sit down with Dr. Mike Dulaney of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and consultant Tim Heckenlively to map what the new legislative session actually means for students, teachers, and leaders, and how your voice can change it. From a projected $470M budget shortfall to hot-button bills on option enrollment and school surveillance, we walk through the decisions most likely to hit your building ...

Episode 57: Nebraska Education Advocacy: How the 2026 Legislative Session Will Impact Schools with Dr. Mike Dulaney & Tim Heckenlively

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A school changes course when leadership starts by listening and then protects what matters most: time, clarity, and opportunity. We sit down with Lindsey Allen, Georgia’s 2025 Principal of the Year and principal of Walnut Grove High School, to unpack the simple, rigorous moves that drive real results. From ten years in the classroom to district hearings and a Title I turnaround, Lindsey shows how credibility is earned, standards are set, and culture shifts when you hire for belief and hold the line with care. We dig into his three-part rallying cry, every student should have a meaningful school experience, graduate on time, and leave enrolled, enlisted, or employed, and how it reshaped decisions. That led to expanding AP from five to eighteen courses so students could truly compete for UGA and Georgia Tech, while growing career pathways in construction, healthcare, and engineering to match Georgia’s job market. The goal isn’t a handshake at graduation; it’s a real plan for the next step. Lindsey also shares why safeguarding teacher time is a leadership superpower: purposeful pre-planning, fewer and better meetings, and a calendar built to be canceled when staff need margin. We talk about mentoring new leaders, reading as a non-negotiable habit, hiring to complement your blind spots, and using tools like StrengthsFinder and DiSC to build a balanced team. Looking ahead, we explore AI as a practical classroom ally, returning hours to teachers, supporting differentiation, and elevating the human work of feedback and relationships. If you care about educational leadership, teacher time, AP access, college readiness, workforce pathways, and using AI to improve instruction, this conversation is a blueprint you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us the one change you’ll make this week. Connect with Lindsey Allen:Email: lindsey.allen@walton.k12.ga.us New and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad <a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL">Support the show</a><a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'>Click Here to Connect with Principal JL</a>:

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A school changes course when leadership starts by listening and then protects what matters most: time, clarity, and opportunity. We sit down with Lindsey Allen, Georgia’s 2025 Principal of the Year and principal of Walnut Grove High School, to unpack the simple, rigorous moves that drive real results. From ten years in the classroom to district hearings and a Title I turnaround, Lindsey shows how credibility is earned, standards are set, and culture shifts when you hire for belief and hold the line with care.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We dig into his three-part rallying cry, every student should have a meaningful school experience, graduate on time, and leave enrolled, enlisted, or employed, and how it reshaped decisions. That led to expanding AP from five to eighteen courses so students could truly compete for UGA and Georgia Tech, while growing career pathways in construction, healthcare, and engineering to match Georgia’s job market. The goal isn’t a handshake at graduation; it’s a real plan for the next step.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Lindsey also shares why safeguarding teacher time is a leadership superpower: purposeful pre-planning, fewer and better meetings, and a calendar built to be canceled when staff need margin. We talk about mentoring new leaders, reading as a non-negotiable habit, hiring to complement your blind spots, and using tools like StrengthsFinder and DiSC to build a balanced team. Looking ahead, we explore AI as a practical classroom ally, returning hours to teachers, supporting differentiation, and elevating the human work of feedback and relationships.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you care about educational leadership, teacher time, AP access, college readiness, workforce pathways, and using AI to improve instruction, this conversation is a blueprint you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us the one change you’ll make this week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Lindsey Allen:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email: lindsey.allen@walton.k12.ga.us &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New and Improve &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click Here to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Connect with Principal JL&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A school changes course when leadership starts by listening and then protects what matters most: time, clarity, and opportunity. We sit down with Lindsey Allen, Georgia’s 2025 Principal of the Year and principal of Walnut Grove High School, to unpack the simple, rigorous moves that drive real results. From ten years in the classroom to district hearings and a Title I turnaround, Lindsey shows how credibility is earned, standards are set, and culture shifts when you hire for bel...

Episode 56: Lindsey Allen’s Leadership Journey: How a Principal Scaled Influence, Protected Teacher Time, and Boosted Student Achievement

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Ready for a fast, no-fluff leadership reset that actually translates? In this 2025 Year in Review, we highlight twelve standout leaders and the single move from each that shifted trust, culture, and learning in real schools.You’ll hear how visibility strengthens belonging, why behavior is communication, and how a “no visible student” mindset transforms climate. We unpack the systems that steady culture—clear expectations, reinforced routines, and a peer-observation engine that generated thousands of teacher visits to boost collective efficacy.We also explore the inner work: identity statements that keep you authentic, deep listening that accelerates trust, and purpose that protects your passion when the job gets hard. Plus, stories from classroom leaders who prove you don’t have to leave to lead and student models that turn responsibility into a shared habit.Walk away with a simple plan: pick one idea, make it visible, make it consistent, then stack the next one. Leadership shifts through compounding wins—not big gestures. What’s the one action you’ll take first?<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17531193-episode-37-the-street-cred-principal-josh-tovar-s-no-excuses-approach-to-school-leadership'>Episode 37: Josh Tovar</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17649659-episode-39-out-of-the-trenches-dr-dana-goodier-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 39: Dr. Dana Goodier</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17684816-episode-40-from-school-psychologist-to-assistant-principal-erin-jones-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 40: Erin Jones</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17720614-episode-41-creating-bull-elephants-with-2025-nebraska-high-school-principal-of-the-year-jerry-mack'>Episode 41: Jerry Mack</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17765887-episode-42-seen-heard-valued-the-leadership-journey-of-jayme-braida-iowa-s-2025-elementary-principal-of-the-year'>Episode 42: Jayme Braida</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17803470-episode-43-the-cardinal-way-building-school-culture-with-bill-curry-2025-nebraska-middle-school-principal-of-the-year'>Episode 43:Bill Curry</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17960880-episode-45-beyond-the-classroom-how-a-pe-teacher-became-a-transformational-leader-with-dr-donovan-smalls-ii'>Episode 45: Beyond the Classroom: Dr. Donovan Smalls II</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18000759-episode-46-listen-first-lead-with-heart-principal-shannon-seale-s-journey-from-classroom-to-school-leader'>Episode 46: Shannon Seale</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18121535-episode-48-i-choose-to-stay-dr-salome-thomas-el-s-journey-from-the-chessboard-to-the-classroom-to-leadership'>Episode 48: Dr. Salome Thomas-EL</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18161315-episode-49-proud-principal-tony-cattani-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 49: Tony Cattani</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18275308-episode-51-leading-with-laser-focus-dr-james-lane-s-educational-leadership-journey'>Episode 51: Dr. James Lane</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18352063-episode-53-you-don-t-have-to-leave-to-lead-dr-chris-jochum-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 53: Dr. </a>New and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad <a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL">Support the show</a><a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'>Click Here to Connect with Principal JL</a>:

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready for a fast, no-fluff leadership reset that actually translates? In this 2025 Year in Review, we highlight twelve standout leaders and the single move from each that shifted trust, culture, and learning in real schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear how visibility strengthens belonging, why behavior is communication, and how a “no visible student” mindset transforms climate. We unpack the systems that steady culture—clear expectations, reinforced routines, and a peer-observation engine that generated thousands of teacher visits to boost collective efficacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also explore the inner work: identity statements that keep you authentic, deep listening that accelerates trust, and purpose that protects your passion when the job gets hard. Plus, stories from classroom leaders who prove you don’t have to leave to lead and student models that turn responsibility into a shared habit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Walk away with a simple plan: pick one idea, make it visible, make it consistent, then stack the next one. Leadership shifts through compounding wins—not big gestures. What’s the one action you’ll take first?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17531193-episode-37-the-street-cred-principal-josh-tovar-s-no-excuses-approach-to-school-leadership'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 37: Josh Tovar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17649659-episode-39-out-of-the-trenches-dr-dana-goodier-s-leadership-journey'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 39: Dr. Dana Goodier&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17684816-episode-40-from-school-psychologist-to-assistant-principal-erin-jones-s-leadership-journey'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 40: Erin Jones&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17720614-episode-41-creating-bull-elephants-with-2025-nebraska-high-school-principal-of-the-year-jerry-mack'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 41: Jerry Mack&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17765887-episode-42-seen-heard-valued-the-leadership-journey-of-jayme-braida-iowa-s-2025-elementary-principal-of-the-year'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 42: Jayme Braida&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17803470-episode-43-the-cardinal-way-building-school-culture-with-bill-curry-2025-nebraska-middle-school-principal-of-the-year'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 43:Bill Curry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17960880-episode-45-beyond-the-classroom-how-a-pe-teacher-became-a-transformational-leader-with-dr-donovan-smalls-ii'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 45: Beyond the Classroom: Dr. Donovan Smalls II&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18000759-episode-46-listen-first-lead-with-heart-principal-shannon-seale-s-journey-from-classroom-to-school-leader'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 46: Shannon Seale&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18121535-episode-48-i-choose-to-stay-dr-salome-thomas-el-s-journey-from-the-chessboard-to-the-classroom-to-leadership'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 48: Dr. Salome Thomas-EL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18161315-episode-49-proud-principal-tony-cattani-s-leadership-journey'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 49: Tony Cattani&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18275308-episode-51-leading-with-laser-focus-dr-james-lane-s-educational-leadership-journey'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 51: Dr. James Lane&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/18352063-episode-53-you-don-t-have-to-leave-to-lead-dr-chris-jochum-s-leadership-journey'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 53: Dr. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New and Improve &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click Here to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Connect with Principal JL&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Ready for a fast, no-fluff leadership reset that actually translates? In this 2025 Year in Review, we highlight twelve standout leaders and the single move from each that shifted trust, culture, and learning in real schools. You’ll hear how visibility strengthens belonging, why behavior is communication, and how a “no visible student” mindset transforms climate. We unpack the systems that steady culture—clear expectations, reinforced routines, and a peer-observation engine that...

Episode 55: Year-In-Review 2025 (Part 2): Leadership Lessons From 12 School Leaders

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1948347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>This episode distills one powerful insight from each of our standout guests this year, practical moves you can use the moment you’re back in the building. From consistency and clarity to purpose, recognition, and sustainable habits, these strategies strengthen culture and improve outcomes fast. If it helps, share with a colleague and subscribe for Part 2 of our Year-End Review Series.Click below to listen to all the Part 1 episodes mentioned:<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16458856-episode-14-from-the-classroom-to-princfluencer-the-principal-mo-story'>Episode 14: Principal Mo</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16632368-episode-18-transforming-school-leaders-insights-from-angela-kelly-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 18: Angela Kelly</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16743522-episode-21-lead-from-where-you-are-insights-from-dr-joe-sanfelippo-s-leadership-journey'>Episode 21: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16797194-episode-22-collaborative-response-insights-from-kurtis-hewson-on-transforming-schools-through-teamwork'>Episode 22: Kurtis Hewson </a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16844043-episode-23-leading-the-transformation-coach-tony-kimble-s-educational-journey'>Episode 23: Coach Tony Kimble</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/16970435-episode-26-leading-with-purpose-dr-josh-wilken-s-journey-from-classroom-to-central-office'>Episode 26: Dr. Josh Wilken</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17049206-episode-28-navigating-school-leadership-identity-culture-and-lessons-from-dr-cynthia-rapaido'>Episode 28: Dr. Cynthia Rapaido</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17083246-episode-29-the-principal-s-journey-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket-leading-with-joy-purpose-and-balance'>Episode 29: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17260024-episode-31-the-road-to-awesome-dr-darrin-peppard-s-journey-on-purposeful-leadership-culture-and-what-truly-matters'>Episode 31: Dr. Darrin Peppard</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17301203-episode-32-emotional-schools-leroy-slanzi-s-leadership-journey-on-building-student-resilience-through-emotional-intelligence'>Episode 32: Leroy Slanzi</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17370108-episode-33-get-organized-dr-frank-buck-s-journey-and-blueprint-for-productive-educational-leadership'>Episode 33: Dr. Frank Buck</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17415203-episode-34-transitioning-from-teacher-to-administrator-josh-rowan-s-insights-as-a-first-year-assistant-principal'>Episode 34:Josh Rowan</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17459535-episode-35-the-blueprint-todd-bloomer-s-educational-leadership-journey-on-balancing-family-leadership-and-school-culture'>Episode 35:Todd Bloomer</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1948347/episodes/17495422-episode-36-leading-with-clarity-casey-watts-educational-leadership-journey'>Episode 36: Casey Watt</a> New and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad <a rel="payment" href="https://www.cash.app/$EDLPrincipalJL">Support the show</a><a href='https://dot.cards/principal_jl'>Click Here to Connect with Principal JL</a>:

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Episode 54: Year-In-Review 2025 (Part 1): Leadership Lessons From 14 School Leaders

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