Christian Principals Podcast | Christian School Leaders and Administrators

162 - The Best Class Size

18 Dec 2025

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Join hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they delve into the ideal class size for Christian scho...

161 - Unlocking Instagram for Christian Schools with Rhiannan Burch #instagram #socialmedia

15 Dec 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll dive into the world of social media for Christian schools with...

160 - Christmas Shop

11 Dec 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, cohosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll unwrap a wonderful Christmas tradition to build on school co...

159 - Responding to a Teachers Union That Knows Better Than Parents

07 Dec 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the controversial topic of homeschooling regulation...

158 - Vision Casting Workshop

04 Dec 2025

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In Episode 158 of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George delve into the importance of vision casting for leadership team...

157 - DEMANDING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT! JURY DUTY-STYLE PARENT INVOLVEMENT! #christianeducation #whatif #rawreaction

01 Dec 2025

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In this enlightening episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the potential benefits and challenges ...

156 - Thanksgiving Episode

27 Nov 2025

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Join hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this Thanksgiving episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, brought to you by the Herzog Foundation. As ...

155 - The Principal's Timeline: December

24 Nov 2025

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Join hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this festive December episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, brought to you by the Herzog Foundation....

154 - Reaction to the ODACS Educators' Convention

20 Nov 2025

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In this engaging episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll share their experiences from the ODACS Educators'...

153 - State of the Pod V: 150 episodes, 300 followers, 1K IG reel, and a new partner!

17 Nov 2025

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In the 153rd episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll celebrate their journey of over 150 episodes, reflecting ...

152 - Reaction to the 2nd MACSA Convention

13 Nov 2025

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SummaryIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll reflect on their experiences at the Mid-Atlantic Christ...

151 - Celebrating the Military in Christian Schools #military #christianschools #christianeducation

10 Nov 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George delve into the role of the military in Christian schools, expl...

150 - Reaction to the Mid Atlantic Christian School Association Educators Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

06 Nov 2025

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In the 150th episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll reflect on their experiences at the Mid-Atlantic Christia...

149 - FREE Herzog Foundation Retreat and Professional Development Opportunities EMPOWER Christian School Leaders and Educators!

03 Nov 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll explore the various opportunities offered by the Herzog Founda...

148 - Reaction to the Herzog Foundation Teacher Retreat Professional Development at the Museum of the Bible

30 Oct 2025

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CHECK OUT THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES through the HERZOG FOUNDATION HERE and tell them the boys at the Christian Principals Podcast sent you!!!! In th...

147 - The Principal's Timeline: November - What No One Got Taught in College About Being a Christian School Principal

27 Oct 2025

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Join co-hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this engaging episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, where they delve into the significance of Nov...

146 - Comparing School Management Software Systems, Learning Management Systems, School Information Systems, and more!

23 Oct 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark Zockoll and Matt George delve into the world of school management software, discussing vario...

145 - Grading Mistakes Teachers Make in Middle and High School

20 Oct 2025

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Summary: In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the intricacies of grading in middle and ...

144 - Effective Spiritual Leadership in Christian School Administrators

16 Oct 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, we explore the role of Christian school administrators in fostering spiritual growth within their...

143 - Balancing Act: Education, Leadership, and Life Christian Education

13 Oct 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the challenges and insights of going back to school as an ad...

142 - Grading Mistakes Elementary Teachers Make

09 Oct 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss grading practices in education, focusing on common mis...

141 - Strong Christian School Scholarship Guidelines - GIVING AWAY MONEY!

06 Oct 2025

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SummaryIn this conversation, the speakers discuss the intricacies of granting scholarships within educational institutions. They emphasize the importa...

140 - Empowering Educators and Principals of Christian Schools: The Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association Teachers Conference

02 Oct 2025

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Sorry this one posted late!!!! SummaryThis conversation between Mark and Matt of the Christian Principals Podcast focuses on the upcoming Mid-Atlantic...

139 - 2025 KCEA Educators Conference Reaction and PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION HOT MIC SHOUT OUTS!

29 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George, heading back from KCEA's Educators Conference, hold discu...

138 - Principal's Timeline: October

25 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, the hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George, discuss the significance of October in the educational ca...

137 - From the Ballpark to Your Office: Handling the Phillies Karen

22 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt and Mark discuss a viral incident involving a Phillies fan and the implications it has...

136 - Hearing From An Expert Who Founded Two Christian Schools

18 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Matt George and Mark Zockoll engage with Keith Wilson, a seasoned expert in Christian school admi...

135 - The Principals Unplugged: A Honest Look Behind the Scenes

15 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss their experiences as podcasters within the church comm...

134 - A Reaction to Charlie Kirk's Shootingand More from a Couple of Christian School Principals

12 Sep 2025

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In this conversation on the Christian Principals Podcast | Christian School Leaders & Administrators, Mark Zockoll and Matthew George speak frankl...

133 - Speaking with a Christian School Principal on the Rural Eastern Shore of Virginia

11 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll interview Candy Barnes, the principal of Accomac Christian Aca...

132 - Revisiting Dancing at a Christian School Prom

08 Sep 2025

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In this conversation between Mark Zockoll and Matt George, the hosts of the Christian Principals Podcast, the topic of dancing in Christian schools re...

131 - Morning Announcements in Christian Schools

04 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the importance of morning announcements in Christian s...

130 - First Day Logistics at a Chistian School

01 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the intricacies of preparing for the first day of school, emphasizing the importance of logistic...

129 - Being a Skinny Administrator

28 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the importance of health and wellness for educators, p...

128 - Principal's Timeline: August

25 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the various themes and observances of September within the c...

127 - Discussing Suicide and Mental Health in Christian Schools

21 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Matt George and Mark Zockoll engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Tobe Witmer about the cri...

126 - Thoughts From a Rookie Christian School Administrator

18 Aug 2025

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In this episode, Cade Sanders, first-year administrator at Owatonna Christian School, shares his journey into school administration, his excitement an...

125 - State of the Pod IV - Year One Down, Year Two Begins

14 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the ‪@ChristianPrincipalsPodcast‬ Matt George and Mark Zockoll celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast, reflecting ...

124 - Building the Perfect - Hallway

11 Aug 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matt George explore the concept of designing the perfect school hallway. They discuss various elements such a...

123 - Changing a Christian School's Bible Curriculum

07 Aug 2025

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On this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll along wtih Dr. Shannon Juris, Ed.D., discuss the significant c...

122 - Christian School Back to School Parent Orientation

04 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the nuances of back-to-school parent orientation in Christia...

121 - Christian School Faculty AI Policy

31 Jul 2025

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Join Mark and Matt along with Dr. David Warren as they walk through creating an AI POLICY for Christian School FACULTY.This conversation explores the ...

120 - Cell Phones in Christian Schools - Revisited

28 Jul 2025

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📱 Episode #120: Cell Phones in Christian Schools - RevisitedIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George...

119 - The Principal's Timeline - August

24 Jul 2025

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🎧 Episode 119 Summary: “The Principal’s Timeline – August”Hosts: Mark Zockoll & Matthew GeorgeTopic: Leadership Planning for Christian ...

118 - Entrepreneurship in Christian Schools with Dana Roefer of Faith Driven Entrepreneurship FOR TEENS

21 Jul 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the Faith Driven Entrepreneurship for Teens program with Dana Roefer. The conversation ex...

117 - Let's Hear What You Have to Say - An Inbox & Ratings Review!

17 Jul 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matt George review listener feedback and discuss recent episodes of their podcast, focusing on community buil...

116 - Dancing at Christian School Proms

14 Jul 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the complexities surrounding dancing in Christian schools, exploring various perspectives...

115 - Christian School Couples

10 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, the hosts discuss the dynamics of relationships among Christian school couples, sharing personal ...

114 - When Servant Leadership Goes Too Far

07 Jul 2025

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In this conversation, hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll of the CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS PODCAST ( a part of the Herzog Foundation Podcast Network) exp...

113 - Sex Education in Christian Schools: A Case Study

03 Jul 2025

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In this final episode of the Sex Ed in Christian Schools series, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss their experiences and insights on implementing s...

112 - Sex Education in Christian Schools : What Is the School's Place?

02 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the contentious topic of sex education in Christian...

111 - Sex Education in Christian Schools: Hear Us Out Please!

30 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George delve into the controversial topic of sex education within Chr...

110 - Burnout and Stress Management for Christian School Leaders with Mark Minkus

26 Jun 2025

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In this conversation, Mark Minkus speaks with Matthew George and Mark Zockoll and shares valuable insights on effective leadership in Christian school...

109 - Burnout and Stess Management for Christian School Leaders with Mark Minkus

23 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll engage in a deep conversation with Mark Minkus, a former Chris...

108 - Principal's Timeline: July

19 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the various observances and important dates in July, emphasizing the significance of planning fo...

107 - The Attic and an Inbox Review

16 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George delve into the metaphor of the attic as a representation of st...

106 - End fo the Year Awards Ceremony

12 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the significance of award ceremonies in schools, parti...

105 - The Minnesota Association of Christian Schools with Alan Hodak

09 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll engage with Alan Hodak, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools. They d...

104 - Time Saving AI Tools for Christian School Administrators

05 Jun 2025

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the transformative role of AI in education, particularly for Christian school administrators. They explore practica...

103 - Homeschoolers in Christian Schools : Part 2

02 Jun 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principlas Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll engage with Lori Coblentz, principal at Frederick Christian Ac...

102 - The Christian School Yearbook

29 May 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the intricacies of yearbook production, from selecting...

101 - What it's Like Running a Christian School on Maui!

26 May 2025

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In this episode, the hosts engage with Jimmy Fitt, an educator from Maui, discussing the unique aspects of Christian schooling in Hawaii. They explore...

100 - The FERMIUM PODCAST #100!

22 May 2025

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In this celebratory 100th episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George reflect on their journey, discussing the gro...

99 - Principal's Timeline : June

19 May 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the various celebrations and observances for the month...

98.5 - MACS Spring Meeting REACTION

16 May 2025

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In this episode, Matt and Mark share their reflections on the Maryland Association of Christian Schools meeting, discussing the value of travel for bu...

98 - Why Parents Choose a Christian School with Craig Castle

15 May 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll welcome Craig Castle to discuss his research on why par...

97 - Homeschoolers in Christian Schools Part 1

12 May 2025

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In this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the complexities and considerations surrounding homeschooling within the context of Christian ed...

96 - School Branding with Madison Carr of the Creative Chameleon Studio

08 May 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark Zockoll interviews Madison Carr from Creative Chameleon Studio, focusing on the importance o...

95 - Matt Reacts to His School's Accreditation Site Visit!

07 May 2025

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Listen in as Matt tells all concerning his school's accreditation SITE VISIT on this Christian Principal's Podcast LIGHTNING POD!

94 - Taking Your Students on a Missions Trip with guest Lesli Nichols

05 May 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll revisit a previously lost conversation with Dr. Leslie ...

93 - Accreditation Documentation: Editing

01 May 2025

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In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll conclude their series on the accreditation writing process, focusing on the importance of effective docu...

92 - Principal's Timeline: May

28 Apr 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the various themes and observances of May, including m...

91 - Improving the Discipleship of Student-Athletes with guest Joshua Horning

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Mark Zockoll and Matt George interview Joshua Horning, the principal of Christian Life Academy, discussing the founding of the s...

90 - The Value of Recurring Field Trips

21 Apr 2025

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In this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matthew George discuss the importance and value of recurring field trips in education. They explore the mission and ...

89 - Building Biblical Worldview Purposefully with Dr. Maggie Pope of Summit Ministries

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FORGIVE US! THIS EPISODE IS 45 minutes! There, phew, we said the hard part out loud. In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Matt George ...

88 - Accreditation Documentation: Providing Evidence

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the accreditation documentation process, focusing on the ...

87 - Handling Pranks in a Christian School

10 Apr 2025

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SUMMARYIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George explore the lighthearted yet complex topic of pranks wi...

86 - Brand Refresh Reveal

09 Apr 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principles Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss their journey of branding refresh for the podcast. The...

85 - STATE OF THE POD III

07 Apr 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll celebrate their 85th episode by discussing their growth, socia...

84 - Accreditation Documentation: Process of Writing

03 Apr 2025

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In this episode of the Christian Principles Podcast, Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the intricacies of the accreditation documentation proces...

83 - Raw Reaction to Completing an Accreditation Site Visit!

31 Mar 2025

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Christian Principals Podcast: Navigating the Accreditation Process with School LeadersIn this episode, Matt and Mark sit down with three Christian sch...

82 - Reaction to the Maryland Asociation of Christian Schools 2025 Administrators Retreat

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll reflect on the recent Maryland Association of Christian Schools Administrators Retreat. They dis...

81 - Principal's Timeline: April

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the various national holidays and observances in April...

80 - Free Christian School Marketing Training from Herzog Foundation Partner Jim McKenzie

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @ChristianPrincipalsPodcast ⁠, Mark and Matt are joined by Jim McKenzie who shares his extensive experience in Chris...

79 - College Tours for Senior High Students in Our Christian Schools

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARYIn this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss the importance of college tours in the context ...

78 - Building the Perfect: Principal's Office: Ceiling, Walls, Floor

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark and Matt conclude their series on building the Perfect Principal's Office. They discuss various aspects of office design, in...

77 - Grandparents Day in Christian Schools

10 Mar 2025

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In this episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss the significance of Grandparents Day, sharing personal memories and the impact grandparents have...

76 - Senior Trips - Diving Deep Into This Christian School Tradition

06 Mar 2025

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On this episode of  @ChristianPrincipalsPodcast ,, Mark and Matt charge headlong into the best practices concerning SENIOR TRIPS! Even if you haven'...

75 - FREE Christian School Administration Training with the Herzog Foundation

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll welcome Dr. David Warren, the head of Calvary Baptist Academy,...

74 - Building the Perfect Principal's Office: Seating

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll explore the concept of building the perfect principal's of...

73 - Principals Timeline: March

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This series is turning into a fan favorite. On this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, we keep building the Principal's Timeline and thi...

72 - The Changing Definition of Bullying

20 Feb 2025

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"Has bullying evolved?""Words do hurt.""Christ had bullies too."In this episode of the Christian Principles Podcast, the...

71 - Building the Perfect: Principal's Office: Desk

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The next part of our building the perfect series! And let us tell you; its probably the most perfect series of all time (at least, our hosts Matt and ...

70 - What We Love About Leading Maryland Christian Schools on Valentines Day

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air, but so is the Christian Principals Podcast! Guys, we can't skip talking about Valentines Day. Don't worry, we'll leave...

69- Cost-Effective Celebrations of Faculty Successes

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join in with the CPP today as Matt and Mark discuss tips for making Faculty Celebrations a success! We don't need to break the bank to help our facult...

68 - Military Recruitment: Coast Guard

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Mark, and guest Joe McElroy (oh, don't worry, you'll get to know Joe) take a winding path through his own recruitment and the path to recruitmen...

67 - In-Person Professional Development

03 Feb 2025

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Oops, we went long again. It's ok though, because it's not just us! Bill Stevens, Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Christian School Asso...

66- Principal's Timeline: February

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our newest format, audio AND video, just the latest innovation here at CPP headquarters. In this latest episode, Matt and Mark deta...

65 - National School Choice Week

27 Jan 2025

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Its time to talk about National School Choice Week! Mark and Matt discuss how thankful they are for the options available to us in the US for schoolin...

64- Appreciating Celibate, Influencer Teacher Syndrome

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of CPP featuring hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll (and baby Finn). In today's episode, our hosts discuss expectations. A...