IASP Podcast

In this special "Best Of" episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with IASP President Dr. Brett Bailey to reflect on the past school year, celebrate leadership growth across Indiana, and look ahead to the future of education and school leadership. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Bailey shares powerful insights on career exploration opportunities for students, the...

In this special episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jan Bitting , IASP President-Elect, as she reflects on the moments that have made this year truly meaningful. Dr. Bitting shares the highlights that have brought her the greatest joy in her leadership journey, from celebrating student success in her school to serving alongside dedicated leaders across Indiana through IASP...

IASP Leadership Podcast | Best of AP Lens: Building Trust, Collaboration, and a Culture of Learning with Anthony Sanchez As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, Dr. Tiffany Barrett welcomes Anthony Sanchez, Assistant Principal at Frank H. Hammond Elementary School, along with AP Lens Editor Kristen Peterson, for a conversation focused on one of the most powerful aspects of school leadership...

School leaders, This week's IASP Advocacy Podcast serves as our season wrap-up episode before we pause for summer and return as the 2026–27 school year begins. This episode focuses on three reminders—and one challenge—as we close the loop on one school year and begin setting the course for the next. In this episode, we discuss: • Preparing now for smoother implementation later • Engaging with legi...

In this reflective and inspiring episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with newly elected IASP Vice President, Duke Lines, to celebrate the "best of" moments from the 2025–2026 school year and look ahead to the future of educational leadership in Indiana. Duke shares honest reflections on leading through one of the most challenging and rewarding years of his care...

As the school year comes to a close, we know many of you are balancing celebrations, awards programs, final responsibilities, summer planning, and everything in between. This week's IASP Advocacy Podcast is designed to send you into Memorial Day weekend with wise words from Dave Strouse. This isn't the time for a legislative breakdown or a deep dive into policy. Instead, we're taking time to focus...

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by IASP Assistant Principal Liaison Kristen Peterson and featured guest Kris Warner for a thoughtful and engaging conversation centered on leadership in action. Together, they explore key insights from Kris's recent work, highlighting practical strategies and real-world applications that school leaders can implement i...

This week's IASP Advocacy Podcast takes a different approach to the 2026 legislative session. Rather than simply walking through a long list of mandates, this episode focuses on the bigger picture: 👉 What do these legislative changes say about where Indiana education is headed? From increased parent transparency and technology oversight to literacy expectations, staffing flexibility, and operatio...

What does it really feel like to step into school leadership for the first time? In this special episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Aspiring Leaders Conference, three new administrators share honest reflections, practical insights, and lessons learned from their early experiences in the role. Featuring Cathy Walradth, Principal at Blue River Valley, Martina Garza, Princip...

Indiana's new bell-to-bell cell phone expectations are no longer theoretical—they're becoming reality in schools across the state. In this week's IASP Advocacy Podcast , I had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Ramirez, Assistant Principal at North Central High School and the 2025 District 7 Assistant Principal of the Year. Bryan and his team have already taken meaningful steps to limit studen...

In this special episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, we take you inside a powerful session from the 2026 Aspiring Leaders Conference, where future school leaders heard directly from central office administrators about what truly matters in the hiring process. Featuring insights from Dr. Sean Taylor, Dr. Crystal Thorpe, and Kyle Mealy, this candid conversation explores the qualities that set can...

We're in the middle of election season. Graduation is right around the corner. And for many of our students, especially our seniors, the future is no longer abstract—it's right in front of them. 🎙️ In this week's IASP Advocacy Podcast, I reflect on what we're preparing our graduates for—and the changing expectations from legislation that will shape their next steps. The common thread in this episo...

This week's IASP Advocacy Podcast focuses on something we're seeing more and more right now— confusion. Across Indiana, there are two topics generating a lot of questions from communities, staff, and even policymakers: Why school board elections and referendums aren't showing up on primary ballots What's the status of the Accountability Model? In this episode, I walk through both—breaking down wha...

What does real advocacy look like in a school? This week on the IASP Advocacy Podcast, we're highlighting a powerful, practical example. 🎙️ Featured Guest: Rick Davis, Principal at Sheridan Rick joins the podcast to share how Sheridan has built—and sustained—a strong tradition of connecting legislators with students. This isn't a one-time event or a formal program. It's a consistent, intentional e...

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by Kristen Peterson, Associate Principal at Chesterton High School and IASP Assistant Principal Liaison, along with Tom Stoner, Assistant Principal at Rensselaer Central High School and author of this month's From the AP Lens article in the April Indianagram. Together, they highlight an inspiring student-led initiativ...

This week on the IASP Advocacy Podcast, we're making the shift. The legislative session may be over—but your influence as a school leader is just getting started. In this episode, I take a step back from tracking bills and focus on what comes next: How to use the new IASP website—especially the Advocacy page—to support your work Why primary season is a critical (and often overlooked) opportunity f...

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast continues our review of the KGR Legislative Debrief with Part II , featuring Seamus Boyce, Keith Butler, and Jake Weber. While the full debrief is just over an hour and well worth your time, this episode focuses on one specific portion that is generating significant questions from school leaders across Indiana: SEA 76 – Cooperation with Immigration Offic...

Aspiring Leaders Conference 2026: Your Launchpad into School Leadership Are you ready to take the next step into school leadership? In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Indiana's 2025 Principals of the Year—Todd Reagan, Tom Hakim, and Amy Boone—to explore what it really takes to move from the classroom into leadership. Together, they share: What ins...

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast takes a slightly different approach as we head into Spring Break—a time that brings both excitement and increased demands in your buildings. In this episode, I'm sharing a valuable resource to support your work during this busy season. IASP continues to partner with Attorney Seamus Boyce and the team at Kroger Gardis & Regas to provide practical guidance...

Assistant principals and deans play a critical role in shaping the culture, systems, and learning within our schools—but leadership growth doesn't happen in isolation. In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast , Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett highlights the IASP LEADing APs program , a statewide mentoring experience designed specifically for assistant principals and deans who want to grow their leade...

Dear IASP Members, This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast takes a closer look at Indiana's newly adopted Accountability Rule . In this episode, I'm joined by IASP Executive Director, Todd Bess , for a discussion about the rule from a "what's changed" perspective. Rather than diving into the specific metrics, we step back and examine the big-picture shifts in Indiana's accountability framework...

As the school year begins to wind down, school leaders face a unique balance of reflection and preparation. In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by Kristen Peterson, IASP Assistant Principal Liaison, and Ashley Nevin, Assistant Principal at Highland Hills Middle School. Ashley shares insights from her article Marching Toward the Year's End , highlighting...

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast features an important conversation with Dr. Todd Bess , Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals. After years of discussion, drafts, feedback, and refinement, Indiana's new Accountability Rule has now been finalized and approved by the State Board of Education. In this episode, Dr. Bess walks through: • The extensive work that w...

Good morning, Indiana School Leaders — As the General Assembly moves toward adjournment, the pace at the Statehouse has accelerated. Conference committees have dominated the week, and final votes may still be occurring as this message reaches you. In this week's Legislative Update Podcast, I focus on legislation that has officially crossed the finish line. At the time of recording, Governor Braun...

Ready to Lead? Your Moment Starts Here. In this inspiring episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast , Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with dynamic speaker and WE Conference keynote, Kristen Campbell , for a powerful conversation about pressure, perseverance, and purpose. Using the powerful metaphor of a diamond, Kristen reminds us that growth doesn't happen without resistance and that the very pressure...