Transformative Principal

Keeping Calm in Times of Crisis with Tamara Fyke and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 1056

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Tamara Fyke and Jethro Jones of Transformative Principal for a conversation about how to keep yourself calm when you’re feeling stressed a...

Future ready with Tom Murray Transformative Principal 324

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A great interview with Tom Murray at #FETC20 earlier this year. Today’s Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, has been publishi...

How Disabilities are Superpowers with Rebekah McPherson Nikosi Darnell Transformative Principal 323

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At FETC2020, I had the privilege of interviewing Rebekah McPherson and Nikoski Darnell. Such a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it. Today’s ...

Seeking Support with COVID-19 with Natalie Irons Transformative Principal 1055

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I had a 1:1 coaching call with Natalie Irons. She’s awesome. If you want to reach out for help, you can send me a text: 801–252–6368 Join the Tr...

Audience Comes First with Matt Pavao Transformative Principal 322

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pavao is a principal in Burlingame, California. The following is a transcript of our conversation. I'd love to talk about my school will be a l...

Making SEL a Part of Your School with Jeff Becker Transformative Principal 321

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Becker and I are hosting a webinar about how to implement SEL in your school. Register here! Jeff is a former school counselor and current video ...

Systematizing Our Professional Development with Amanda Huza Transformative Principal 320

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Systematizing Our Professional Development For The Charter School with Amanda Huza Transformative Principal 320 Social Media: We’re not wasting the ...

The Best of the Marshall Memo with Kim Marshall and Jenn David-Lang Transformative Principal 319

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Marshall is the founder of the Marshall Memo and Jenn David-Lang is the founder of the Main Idea. We talk about their new book, “The Best of the...

Relational Leadership with Phil Echols Transformative Principal 318

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Echols is an Administrator of Professional Learning supporting K-12 needs in the area of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and coaching in...

Defining whats Important with Cristina Garza Transformative Principal 317

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Garza is the director of social impact for the Mission Economic Development Corporation. She curates and leads all STEAM and entrepreneurship...

Create Change by Doing it with Cristina Garza Transformative Principal 316

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Garza is the director of social impact for the Mission Economic Development Corporation. She curates and leads all STEAM and entrepreneurship...

Starting a Meeting with a Student in Mind with Sam Brooks Transformative Principal 315

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Brooks is honored to have worked for Putnam County Schools (TN) for the past 27 years. Brooks leads all student/teacher personalized learning oppo...

Using Video Games as Text with Zachary Hartzman Transformative Principal 314

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Hartzman is a high school Economics & English teacher in New York City. Taught many different social studies classes. International and t...

Keeping Up With The Joneses with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 1054

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've got some exciting news to share with you.... But first, a little context. The last few months have been pretty exciting. I've started a student d...

Taking a Planned Year Off with Kimberly Dixon Transformative Principal 313

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an amazing story of how Kimberly's district set them up for success so they could find time for the important things in life. What a cool and ...

Disney is the Best at This with Turner Jones Transformative Principal 312

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Turner is the principal of Tristate State Christian Academy in Elkton Maryland. Rewire conference - really powerful conference in New Jersey It’...

For the Sake of Our Youth with Tessa Stuckey Transformative Principal 311

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tessa works with teenagers, and has decided to take on parenting from a new perspective. While patiently waiting for her book’s completion "For t...

Confronting with Kindness with Rachel Brown Transformative Principal 310

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Brown is a Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional Growth Strategist for Douglas County School District. Power in the missed opportunities...

Learning with AI with Adam Bellow Transformative Principal 309

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Bellow is a dedicated educational technologist and father of two young boys. Adam is the co-founder of Breakout EDU, the immersive gaming platfor...

Cope, Adjust, Transform with Dwight Carter Transformative Principal 308

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dwight Carter is an award-winning school leader from Central Ohio. He believes reflection is at the heart of our practice and encourages principals, t...

My Grandma's Kitchen with Dr. A. Katrise Perera and Dr. Kimberly Miles Transformative Principal 307

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My Grandma’s Kitchen with Dr. A. Katrise Perera and Dr. Kimberly Miles Transformative Principal 307 Social Media: Learning should be joyful. - @afew...

Innovate Inside the Box with Dr. Katie Novak Transformative Principal 306

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant as well as a practicing leader in education as an Assistant Superintendent of S...

In Awe with Sarah Johnson Transformative Principal 305

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Jolt episode, Sarah Johnson shares about the transformative power of practicing gratitude for ourselves as well a those around us. She shares ...

Candid Compassionate Feedback with TJ Vari and Joe Jones Transformative Principal 304

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TJ Vari and Joe Jones are practicing Superintendents and coauthors of the book “Candid and Compassionate Feedback“. Result of fear of offendin...

Creating Psychological Safety with Keara Mascareñaz Transformative Principal 303

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keara Mascareñaz Managing Partner, Organizational Design at Education Elements. She helps schools and districts focuses build and scale a culture of ...

A Story about Fish with Danny Bauer and Dr. Kelly Crane Transformative Principal 302

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Story about Fish with Danny Bauer and Dr. Kelly Crane Transformative Principal 302 Social media: All of us are better than any of us. Danny Bauer an...

Making Inquiry Less Messy with Adam Fachler Transformative Principal 301

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Fachler has a proven process for planning amazing lessons. Take the EMPOWER Method for planning amazing lessons. We are all searching! Little ...

Episode 300 A Tricentennial Milestone with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 300

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here's some excitement: Episode 300! I give updates on my professional life, the podcast, and more! Tune in! Link to my speaking page Join the Transfo...

Identity with Grayson Maas Transformative Principal 299

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Grayson Maas is the Director of Communications for the Art of Problem Solving, a unique solution to teaching math anytime, anywhere. Talking abou...

A Special Q&A with Will Parker Transformative Principal 298

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am super excited whenever I get to talk with Will Parker, and today is no different. Today we are tackling three questions that principal listeners ...

The Conrad Challenge Changed My Life with Akhil Jariwala Transformative Principal 297

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Akhil is the business development manager at ChargePoint, a fast-growing start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides electric vehicle chargin...

Mentoring Millennials with Jayme Hull Transformative Principal 296

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jayme Hull helps schools and churches make millennial friendly environments. She also mentors millennials so that they can be successful. Check out...

Choosing College with Michael Horn Transformative Principal 295

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Horn is the co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and author of Blended and Disrupting Class, and the new book coming out this we...

You Changed My Life With Brad Barber Transformative Principal 294

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Barber is a former business owner who is now an educator who founded a school called the Tesla Academy. At the Tesla Academy, they coach students...

The Tesla Academy with Brad Barber Transformative Principal 293

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Barber is a former business owner who is now an educator who founded a school called the Tesla Academy. At the Tesla Academy, they coach students...

Creating Motivated Students with Dr. Grayson Maas Transformative Principal 292

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Grayson Maas is the Director of Communications for the Art of Problem Solving, a unique solution to teaching math anytime, anywhere. Motivated...

Creating Better Learning Environments with Kevin Stoller Transformative Principal 291

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating Better Learning Environments with Kevin Stoller Transformative Principal 291 Social Media: Every school has defined their vision, the space s...

Communicating to Create Happy Families with Jennifer Larson Transformative Principal 290

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Communicating to Create Happy Families with Jennifer Larson Transformative Principal 290 Social media: If you have a good communication system and eve...

Taking Care of Teachers with Danielle Nuhfer Transformative Principal 289

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Nuhfer is a teacher who helps other teachers focus on self-care and you can find more information about her at teachingwell.life Teacher fo...

How My Son Overcame Social Anxiety Without Medication Transformative Principal 288

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My wife told me she just couldn't do it anymore. "It's too hard," she said. "Every time I drop him off, the tears, the yelling, and the crying. I just...

A Four Day School Week with Kip Motta Transformative Principal 287

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kip Motta is a principal in Rich Utah. You have to deal with people. Everything is about relationships. Doing what’s best for the team. Everyone...

Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286

06 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286 Social media: Tailor everything to the learner - via @dellwein D...

How to change education with Ted Dintersmith Transformative Principal 285

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a career in innovation, Ted Dintersmith is most well-known to educators as the executive producer of the movie, Most Likely to Succeed, coauthor...

Education is the antidote with Ted Dintersmith Transformative Principal 284

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a career in innovation, Ted Dintersmith is most well-known to educators as the executive producer of the movie, Most Likely to Succeed, coauthor...

Building Community Relationships with Mia Pumo Transformative Principal 283

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Pumo is a former teacher and math specialist and currently is the cofounder of Constructive Learning Design, which supports teachers and learners ...

Making Learning Joyful with Mia Pumo Transformative Principal 282

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Pumo is a former teacher and math specialist and currently is the cofounder of Constructive Learning Design, which supports teachers and learners ...

Compassion Clubs with Brittni Schroeder Transformative Principal 281

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brittni Schroeder is the founder of Compassion Clubs, dedicated to the memory of her late son who passed away tragically at the age of 14. Started...

There is ONE Learning Process with Jared Cooney Horvath Transformative Principal 280

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, @jchorvath is an educator and researcher with expertise in the areas of cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology, br...

You are the Relational Manager with Michael C. Reichert Transformative Principal 279

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has long been an advocate for children and families. From counseling youth involved in th...

How to Raise a Boy with Michael C. Reichert Transformative Principal 278

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has long been an advocate for children and families. From counseling youth involved in...

The Revolution with Derek McCoy Transformative Principal 277

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Derek McCoy is a middle school principal in Georgia, and a fellow Digital Principal of the Year. He is also the coauthor of “The Revolution: It’...

Supporting Engaging and Empowering Your Staff with Christopher Jones Transformative Principal 276

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher is a principal at Whitman Hansen Regional High School. Transitioning to a new high school. A new position gives you the opportunity to...

Hacking Instructional Design with Mike Fisher Transformative Principal 275

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Fisher author of Hacking Instructional Design. Shoutout to @elizabethfisher All this stuff that is eating up teachers’ time to plan. Easier...

ASTE Keynote with Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 274

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a keynote that I presented for the Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference in February. Here is the link to the video of it. J...

Stop the Busyness with Byron Darnall Transformative Principal 273

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Byron Darnall is the principal of Potter Gray Elementary School in Bowling Green Kentucky Long term sustainable change is slow. How do you improve...

RTI for Real Gains with Lyn Marsilio Transformative Principal 272

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

RTI process for Lyn Marsilio's elementary school. Set a couple goals: know their letters, ICU. 4 rotations, 6 minute rotations Letter writing, letter...

Including Everyone in Leadership with Larry Villiard Transformative Principal 271

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Villiard is the principal of a K-12 school in Bruce Wisconsin. Leadership team, started with 12 people, now we have up to 20 people come to the...

When PLC is not just a meeting with Larry Villiard Transformative Principal 270 1

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Villiard is the principal of a K-12 school in Bruce Wisconsin. Larry has been there since 1995 Moved from a junior high school to a middle s...

Behavior Speaks for Itself with Barbara Sorrels Transformative Principal 269

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barbara is Executive Director of The Institute for Childhood Education, a professional development and consulting firm for those who live and w...

Changing the student experience through changing the student task with Jason Glass Transformative Principal 268

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Glass is the superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools 85,000 students on the west side of Denver, Colorado. Lots of great people in the di...

Reimagine Schools with Greg Goins Transformative Principal 267

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Goins is a former superintendent, principal, teacher and coach who is now the host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast In our Simulcast we talk abou...

The Next Wave of Preparing Kids for the Future with Jeremy Williams Transformative Principal 266

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Williams is the principal of Manor Hall International School in United Arab Emirates 600 students from 46 countries Bitcoin and blockchain ...

No Box Toolbox with Claude Charron Transformative Principal 265

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Claude Charron is a Teacher in Miami Florida and director of STEM program in Gulliver Florida. [email protected] Empowering students to make...

Guide on the Side PD with Jennifer Hogan Transformative Principal 264

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Hogan is an assistant principal in Hoover, Alabama. Her web site is The Compelled Educator Rising Tide Radio Focused on women in ed lead...

Equity Issues in Reimagining Education with Kelly Young Transformative Principal 263

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Young is the Executive Director at Education Reimagined, where they seek to help educators create a learner-centered learning environment. W...

Education Reimagined with Kelly Young Transformative Principal 262

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Young is the Executive Director at Education Reimagined, where they seek to help educators create a learner-centered learning environment. N...

Gotta Serve Them One at a Time with Jeff Kubiak Transformative Principal 261

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Kubiak is a principal in Davis, California. Didn’t really like school growing up. Pushed to be an administrator by his now-superintendent. ...

Greatness Requires Internal Toughness with Bridget Belcastro Transformative Principal 260

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Belcastro is the principal of Johnnsburg Elementary School. Principal of every grade level in K-12 Why Bridget joined the mastermind. I’...

Being Inclusive Not Exclusive with Joel Lavin Transformative Principal 259

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Social Media 259: Students choose a topic they want to study, and ask the teacher to help them understand that culture’s values. Joel Lavin is the p...

Bilingual is Best with Joel Lavin Transformative Principal 258

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Lavin is the principal of River Road / El Camino Del Rio Dual Language is much different. Studied science and Spanish in college. We as a nat...

Modern Learners with Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon Transformative Principal 257

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Change school became a powerful space for people to have powerful conversations about school. Change school brings a level of transparency and hon...