Let's Talk About Education w/Rod Earl

Download (FREE) Ed. Career Level-Ups Here: https://www.acceleratedapconsulting.com/downloads Should you be getting paid more as a teacher or school administrator? Why aren’t you? And what would it mean if you actually did? In this episode, Rod Earl breaks down the real cost of teaching and leading in public education—and why pay rarely matches the workload or qualifications educators bring to the...

Download (FREE) Ed. Career Level-Ups Here: https://www.acceleratedapconsulting.com/downloads Have you ever felt overlooked for a leadership promotion you knew you were ready for? Maybe it wasn’t about performance—it was politics, favoritism, or simply being out of the “inner circle.” In this episode, I open up about my own experiences being passed over in public education and the lessons I learned...

Finding balance as a educator isn’t easy—but it is possible. In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, I’m breaking down how educators and aspiring principals can achieve success at school and protect their well-being at home. You’ll discover the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. Framework, a simple system designed for K–12 educators and leaders who want to: ✅ Set clear boundaries without guilt ✅ Pr...

Are you working toward becoming a school principal? Don’t wait until you get the title to start preparing—start now. In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, I break down the Top 5 Things Aspiring Principals Can Do Today to move closer to their goal. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Master your current role so you build credibility for the next one ✅ Step into leadership opportunities outs...

In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, Rod Earl dives into a recent news story about a school administrator allegedly being intoxicated while on campus—and the leadership lessons every assistant principal can learn from it. He'll cover: Story Overview: What happened and why it matters Immediate Impact: Staff confusion, student safety concerns, and trust erosion Leadership Account...

Are you constantly putting out fires as an assistant principal, only to feel like nothing important is getting done? In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, Roderick Earl breaks down the Urgent vs. Important Matrix—also known as the Eisenhower Matrix—and shows you how to prioritize tasks that truly move your school forward. You’ll learn to identify urgent tasks versus important ta...

Assistant Principal leadership tips for new APs navigating their first 30 days on the job. In this episode of The Professional Assistant Principal, we break down the First 30-Day AP Leadership Roadmap to help new administrators build visibility, credibility, and confidence. Learn actionable strategies for each phase of your first month: Days 1–10: Learn and listen to your school culture, meet key...

In this episode of The Assistant Principal with Roderick Earl, we dig into one of the toughest parts of the AP role—student discipline. Left unchecked, discipline issues can consume your time, drain your energy, and pull you away from leading instruction. But with the right systems, you can handle discipline efficiently and restore focus to what matters most: teaching and learning. You’ll learn: -...

In this first episode of The Assistant Principal with Roderick Earl, I share my journey from nearly 20 years in education to launching a podcast for APs. Learn why I started the show, what fuels my passion for supporting assistant principals, and what you can expect each week. Join a community designed to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.