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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...
63- Inclement Weather Days: Always Upsetting Someone!
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Christian Principals Podcast! Today's episode features commentary from hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll based in p...
62- Keeping a Mission-Minded Lost and Found
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its another episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosted by Matt George and Mark Zockoll! On the docket for today, properly handling your schoo...
61- Come At Us! Responding to a Listener's Comments on Episode 55
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode of the CPP, featuring our hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll. What's the episode about? Unlike usual, we'll keep our secrets. Ju...
60- Lightning Pod: Herzog Foundation Announcement
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To say much about this LIGHTNING pod might spoil the surprise. Listen to find out now! Join us in the conversation by leaving a 5 star review, leavin...
59- Group Membership Benefits with Returning Guest Brad Parker
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our newest episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, our hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll are joined by returning guest Brad Parker of Matth...
58- Casual Days
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pardon our sound quality today, folks; we know its not what you expect from us. We have some big changes coming VERY SOON here at CPP, so stay tuned...
57- Building the Perfect- Vision Session
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its the start of a new year! And what better way to start it off than with another episode of the Christian Principals Podcast! In this episode, in fi...
56- Lightning Pod: 2025 CPP Resolutions
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year 2025, and welcome to another LIGHTNING pod! It's our opportunity to set things right, to make personal changes, and to start again! ...
55-Answering an Interested Parent
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a background in sales? Our co-hosts definitely don't. But on today's episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Mark and Matt put the...
54- Faculty Raise or More Staffing
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody wants a raise. Everybody wants a helping hand. But for Christian schools, is it possible to have your cake and eat it, too? Tune in on today...
53- Christmas Gift to CPP
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas, a time for giving and receiving gifts! This year, our gift to you is to provide the epic episodes of awesomeness that grace your ears...
52- Christmas Bonuses
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good cash bonus. But who really enjoys dealing with the tax implications? Not us. What constitutes a well-thought out bonus around Chr...
51.5- Lightning Pod: Staplers
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it pays to talk about the little things. So, you know, #thelittlethings Join us in the conversation by leaving a 5 star review, leaving an ...
51- Different Since Covid
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Is it just me or is something different?" That's the theme of today's podcast, in our post-Covid world here in 2024. Whether parents, teachers, stu...
50- The Golden Pod
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Help us celebrate by tuning into our 50TH episode! A special thank you to all our guests, listeners, and supporters on our journey to improve and en...
49-State of the Pod II
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another State of the Pod episode, where we update the community on a little behind-the-scenes info straight from the source! This episo...
48-Reaction to Serving on an Accreditation Team
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt and Mark in the discussion amongst Christian school peers as the co-hosts discuss their journey as members of Christian School accreditati...
47- Pickup Lines
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
20 minutes is not enough to completely discuss a topic. This is Matt and Mark's third return to the topic of Pickup Lines, and yet there is still mo...
46-Responding to a Response
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reactions. Not always straightforward. Living godly. Not always perfectly executed. But if we remember the example of the Lord Jesus, as this episod...
45- Tough Conversations with Faculty: Letting Them Go
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this serious episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as the hosts discuss the topic of letting faculty go. ...
44- Tough Conversations with Faculty- Policy Enforcement
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please, make sure to scroll down on Spotify to leave us a comment on this episode! Reviews and comments on the platform of your choice, likes, 5-star ...
43- Tough Conversations with Faculty- Instructional Improvement
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they tackle the intimidating-but-necessary topic of speaking ...
42- Communicating with Faculty and Staff During a Lockdown, Part 1
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they tackle the major topic of communicating with faculty dur...
41- Reacting to the NEA’s Impact of Social Media and Personal Devices on Mental Health 8.12.24 Report
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they discuss the NEA's report on social media and personal de...
40- Thanksgiving Traditions
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they discuss Thanksgiving traditions in the Christian School ...
39 - Lightning Pod Reaction to President-elect Trump’s 10-point Plan for Education
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Matt react to the Washington Flyer’s summary of President-elect Trump’s 10-point plan for education once in office! Its fast, so hang on ...
38 - A Principal's Journey with guest Lesli Nichols
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Lesli Nichols of Calvary Baptist School in Landsdale, PA speaks with Matt and Mark of her time spent as building leader, a role she didn't w...
37- Building a Biblical Worldview with guest Maggie Pope, Ph.D.
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in the newest episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they tackle the topic of Christian school community and...
36- LIGHTING POD- Scheduling and Absenteeism Post-COVID
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this LIGHTNING episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they discuss scheduling and absenteeism in a post-C...
35- Promoting Ministry Focused Students Follow Up - with guest Josh Moore
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll with guest Josh Moore, missionary to Ireland, in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they explore th...
34- LIGHTNING POD- Reaction to the 2024 Election Night
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this LIGHTNING episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they discuss the recent 2024 Presidential Election....
33-Actively Retaining Teachers- Follow up
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they dive back into the discussion from Episode 22, "Actively...
32- Promoting Ministry-Focused Students in Our Christian Schools
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this second part of their series on "The Promotion of Ministry Focused Students in Christian Schools." Learn abo...
31- Drop Off Line
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they explore the crucial topic of managing morning drop-of...
30- Dealing with Halloween in a Christian School
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description: Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they delve carefully into the discussion...
29- Office to Home Communication
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they explore the crucial topic of Office-to-Home Weekly Com...
28- Teacher Titles- Followup
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt George and Mark Zockoll in this follow-up episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they delve deeper into the practical aspects of imp...
27- Pursuing Higher Ed While Principal'n with guest, Stuart Rodgers
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll as they explore the challenging yet rewarding world of pursuing higher education while serving as a Christian...
26- Administrator - School Board Relationship with guest expert, Dr. Roger Erdvig
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in the 26th episode of the Christian Principal's Podcast as they explore the critical topic of "Administrator-Sch...
25- Responding to the Ed Choice Annual Report
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast as they explore the Ed Choice Annual Report, especially in li...
24- Part 1: Cost Conscious Cybersecurity - Faculty and Staff Training Workshop
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: This is one of two bonus episodes in a series of presentations given by expert in cybersecurity James Rabe (guest from Episode 18) a...
24- Part 2: Cybersecurity on a Shoestring Budget
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: This is one of two bonus episodes in a series of presentations given by expert in cybersecurity James Rabe (guest from Episode 18) and...
23- State of the Pod I
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its our first State of the Pod! And what a journey! Approaching 50 subscribers, and we already have over 50 listeners, and over 1,000 plays across the...
22- Actively Retaining Teachers
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in Episode 19 of the "Christian Principals Podcast" as they tackle the pressing issue of teacher retentio...
21- KCEA Live Episode
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: Pardon the audio quality, its our first try at attempting a live episode, recorded over a hotel lobby table. Tune in to listen to this...
20- Teacher Non-Contract Hours with Guest, Hope Cupery
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll as they tackle the thorny issue of non-contracted hours worked by teachers in Christian schools. With guest Hope ...
CPP @ KCEA Announcement
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Christian Principals Podcast is looking forward to seeing its listeners on Thursday and Friday THIS WEEK at the Keystone Christian Education Asso...
19- Administrators' Personal Social Media Accounts
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll on the Christian Principals Podcast as they dive into the world of social media for Christian school administ...
18- School Cybersecurity with guest, James Rabe
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, we dive into the critical topic of cybersecurity in Christian schools with expert James Rabe. L...
17- The Perfect PTF
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the "Christian Principal's Podcast" as they delve into the world of Parent-Tea...
16 - Teacher-Student Familiarity
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the "Christian Principal's Podcast" as they explore the delicate balance of tea...
15- A Response to Recent School Shootings
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this somber episode (though hopeful because of the God we serve), Matt and Mark discuss the imperative of school safety in in the midst of last wee...
14- Building the Super Sub
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join co-builders, haha, Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the "Christian Principal's Podcast" as they explore the critical role of su...
13- Athletic Coaches- Just the Start
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew George and Mark Zockoll in this episode of the "Christian Principal's Podcast" as they explore the influential role of athl...
12- Faculty Devotions
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll explore the vital topic of devotions in Christian schools. ...
11- Dress Code Enforcement
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll as they tackle the contentious issue of dress code enforcement in Christian schools. This episode explores ...
10 - First Day Traditions
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss this empowering episode of the Christian Principals Podcast! In this episode, Matt and Mark walk through their experiences regarding...
9 - Back to School Orientation - Content - with guest, Brad Parker
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll as they dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of Christian school administration. Each episod...
8 - Lobbying in DC - BONUS POD - Mark solo hosts
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark Zockoll for an inspiring episode of the Christian Principals Podcast. In this solo installment, Mark shares his transformative experience m...
7: Back to School Orientation - Layout and Atmosphere
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll delve into the essential topic of Back to School Faculty O...
6 - Faculty and Staff Recruitment on LinkedIn and Indeed with guest Matthew Zockoll
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll explore the critical topic of faculty and staff recruitment...
5 - Staff Kids on Campus
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Christian Principal's Podcast," where hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll dive into topics crucial for Christian scho...
4 - Student Cell Phone Usage in School
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Christian Principal's Podcast," hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll tackle the challenging issue of student c...
3 - Small Group Fundraising
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third episode of the "Christian Principals Podcast"! In this episode, hosts Matthew George and Mark Zockoll dive into an ess...
2 - Bathroom Monitoring
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here in episode 2, Matt and Mark talk Bathroom Monitoring from routines to schedules, legal notes to personal stories. Chase and Christy Gilbert fro...
1 - Intro & Networking
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Christian Principals Podcast," a dedicated space for Christian school administrators seeking practical advice and support. ...