The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

Award-winning assistant principal Rosaland Harvin stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for a "Harvin Huddle." Learn from this inspiring educator on instructional leadership, placing kids first, and maintaining that crucial home-work balance. Harvin also shares her two go-to songs for courage and how she applies them to her everyday life. Rosaland also shares her philosophy on building legacy as an educat...

It's the 100th Episode of #PrincipalLinerNotes!  Author and Speaker Niki Spears joins the podcast to share her leadership journey. She also provides words of wisdom for educators who are feeling alienated and disconnected from their schoolhouse. Niki is a former educator and principal. She shares her expertise in a positive, upbeat way! Her two song choices for inspiring courage will get you movin...

Max Pizarro, editor of Insider NJ and former high school English teacher, stops by the podcast. He shares insights on the heroic nature of Hendrix's Album Trilogy. Additionally, Max provides analysis of various concept albums and the inspiring lessons we can garner from them.  What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. ...

Educator, Principal, and Novelist Jeff Howard stops by for Episode 98 of #PrincipalLinerNotes. He is an old friend and bandmate. We met in college and have maintained our friendship for over 30 years. Jeff connects his leadership lessons to "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" We make nods to Neil Diamond, "Eddie and The Cruisers," and the vocation of teaching.  Jeff also shares the importance of building...

We will explore the concept of content creation and how it connects to my new take on New Year’s Resolutions. Special thanks to Lauren Kaufman and “So Begins the Task” by Stephen Stills for inspiring this episode. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a...

Education Leader Bethany Hill shares her approach to forming her #OneWord for the New Year. Bethany is the founder of #JoyfulLeaders with 23 years experience in Education as teacher, curriculum coach, assistant principal, and principal. Her current role is Teacher Retention & Recruitment Specialist for the Arch Ford Education Cooperative in Arkansas.  In this podcast episode, Bethany also shares s...

Lauren Kaufman returns to #PrincipalLinerNotes! This is a video podcast conversation. Lauren shares her insights from her recent blog post entitled "4 Ideas to Leverage Learning and Level Up Literacy For All."    Check out that blog post here: https://laurenmkaufman.com/2022/12/10/4-ideas-to-leverage-learning-and-level-up-literacy-for-all/ Read more from Lauren's amazing blog site here: https://la...

We take a page from Neil Young and Paul McCartney to explore the value of moving forward against the grain. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

This episode is a bit of a retrospective through the lens of gratitude. We will use stats from this podcast’s Spotify Wrapped 2022 to look back and gaze forward for 2023. Thankful for listeners of this podcast! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a pos...

In this episode, we explore the collaborative synergy that happens when you play to the strengths of others. We connect with musical examples from The Allman Brothers Band, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and The Beatles. This episode is also available in video format on Spotify.  What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. ...

This is my first video podcast! I wanted to do something outside my comfort zone and try a video podcast for the first time. This podcast highlights the importance of looking back over our "Greatest Hits" and taking pride in past victories. We must also be open to do something new and innovative, too, like Hall & Oates did with "Rock & Soul, Part 1."  What about this episode inspired you? Please s...

This is Side 2 of our Podcast Album of Inspiration. We revisit “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys and the lesson in courageous communication it provides. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

In this special podcast album of inspiration, we will connect the Elvis Presley 1968 Comeback TV Special to Back to School for all educators. This is Side 1 of a special digital podcast album on returning to school. It is also Season 4 of “The Principal Liner Notes Podcast.” Listen for the actual needle drop on this episode! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagra...

Another nod to the fateful day on July 6, 1957 when John Lennon met Paul McCartney. We explore that event and connect to the power of collaboration. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

A great conversation with inspiring High School English Teacher Laura McDonell! We discuss ways to integrate Music in the classroom, favorite Beatles songs, building your impossible and our love for Neil Diamond. Follow Laura on Twitter @lmcdonell14 and her blog at https://buildyourimpossible.com. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at...

Join in the conversation with special guest, Stacey Roshan, as she talks about student voice, empathy, and building human connections. Follow Stacey on Twitter @buddyxo. Pick up her book, #TechWithHeart on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to th...

My birthday tribute to Sir Paul with a walk to my record store and a live report from Paul’s show in Winston-Salem. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Lainie Rowell returns to talk about her new book! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

What are those songs that give you peace and comfort? Tune in for a live conversation on peaceful music from Ocean Isle Beach, NC. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

In a far-ranging conversation with special guest and Sinatra fan Doug Heye, a lost concept album masterpiece by Frank Sinatra is celebrated. “Watertown” is a 1970 album recorded by Sinatra and is closely examined in this episode. Follow Doug Heye on Twitter @dougheye. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    P...

This episode is the annual celebration of the release of the “Let It Be” album by The Beatles. We also delve into a celebration of the unappreciated. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Learn how “Jessica” by The Allman Brothers Band” is a vehicle to play the strengths of others in the schoolhouse. This is the 80th Episode! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

A musical pilgrimage to Macon, GA evokes a loving tribute to The Allman Brothers Band and the passions that inspire us. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

This episode is lovingly dedicated to the impact of “Star Wars” and how a pivotal scene in the film serves as a lesson in faith. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Sean Gaillard’s daughter, Emily, is this episode’s special guest host. Listen to a conversation between father and daughter on Music and Podcasting. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...