The Imperfect Principal

Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp discuss the State of Illinois 5 Essential Survey taken by students, staff and parents. How can you solicit survey input and what to do with survey data once you receive. Getting the most from this survey data! a WVTV production ©2024

Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom tackle the task of testing. Something you cannot run from, so how do you make the most of it, for students and teachers.   a WVTV production ©2024

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal talk about getting the most out of your interview process, who to invite, what questions to ask and some tips that work for their levels.

Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom discuss what texts they read or have read that “fill their cup” as an educational leader. What sources do or have they leaned on to find new approaches in leading school communities in achieving goals. a WVTV production ©2024

Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp jump into 2024 with conversation of  how educational leaders can take advantage of two fresh starts or “New Years”.  Listen here as we discuss ways to take advantage of a fresh start. a WVTV production ©2024

Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom talk about what is done to celebrate with staff at the end of the calendar year and what to do to relax and break the cycle over winter break.  a WVTV production ©2023  

Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation with Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp with the topic of prioritizing your day as an educational leader. With multiple choices and priorities, how do you “get it all done”. What tips and tricks can you use to feel you accomplished something in the realm of educational leadership.   a WVTV production ©2023

Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation with Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp of what is some of the best advice you received as an educational leader. How did you tailor that advice to support you and how has it impacted your leadership style.   a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp leads the conversation with Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom on dealing with the loss of life in a school building. How to lead during a time of grief in a school community, and what are ways as an educational leader can you help to support and heal. a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom discuss celebrations. As leaders, they talk about ways in which they celebrate staff and the things in life that bring joy to their work in schools. Listen as we talk about “munch money” and celebratory events in the world of educational leadership. a WVTV production ©2023

In this spooky Halloween edition, Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation of meetings! How to organize and successfully navigate the many different meetings that we as educational leaders engage in on a daily basis in our roles. a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom discuss the balancing act that school leaders face in engaging in national and international events that can impact their local school communities. When and how to engage is always a challenge.

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom continue their two-part series connecting Educational Leadership to the evaluation process. Join us as we discuss reflective conferences and on stage observations.  a WVTV production ©2023

Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation regarding the process of evaluations. How do you effectively organize your evaluations, what structures and attitudes are important when taking on the task of staff evaluations? a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp leads the continued conversation with Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom about engaging in difficult conversations with people under the premise of safe spaces and brave spaces. Having the courage and bravery to engage in these difficult conversations and ways to make them go as best as possible. a WVTV production ©2023

Principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation with principal Jason Stipp about “brave spaces” as opposed to “safe spaces”. How as leaders do we create spaces in our schools for conversations in which voices are valued and challenging topics are taken on?   a WVTV production ©2023

Principals Alli Landstrom and Jason Stipp talk about their efforts to limit the unavoidable distractions that come with school so that teachers can do the hard work of teaching students. What distractions do we allow? How to we prepare for distractions, and how do we talk about distractions to this valuable work? These are the questions they take on this week.   a WVTV production ©2023

In this week’s episode, Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom leads the conversation with Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp on engaging students/schools in positive behaviors, and how that strengthens a school culture. The discussion focusses on structures and techniques in creating a positive school environment, helping students see their best self.    a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom discuss the creation and implementation school improvement planning, what works well and what challenges come with the process. a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom break down some simple steps in effectively communicating with students, staff, and parents in a time when communication is essential in the role of a principal. a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom discuss ways in which to lead and prepare as a building leader for a positive experience for families in welcoming them to an open house, typically at the start of each school year.  a WVTV production ©2023

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom discuss presenting what an idea IS and what an idea IS not.

Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary School principal Alli Landstrom introduce their new podcast.