The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

Sara Candela, Community Manager for Engageable, joins me for a deep dive into the essence of Mindfulness. She also shares many insights on building community, staying in tune with world through Music, and beautifully reads a passage from The Great Gatsby. This is volume 2 of our conversation that began on "The Optimalist Podcast." That podcast is also hosted by Sara. Follow Sara: https:/...

In honor of the August 8th album cover photo shoot of The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, we take at look a lesson from this iconic image. This is a another morning commute episode. (Actually, I recorded this driving home from the gym.) 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...

How might we close the digital divide in K-12 Education in an innovative and empathetic way? Ryan Ross, Founder & CEO of Olivia Technologies, guests on the podcast to show how he and his team are addressing that question. Learn how Ryan and his team approach the challenges of supporting schools overcome the digital divide with his solutions-based, design-thinking approach. Connect with Ryan and Ol...

Pamela Gunther, Founder & CEO, of Fit and Fun Playscapes guests on the podcast. Pamela shares her journey to the origin of Fit and Fun Playscapes. She shares the impact her organization has had on making children more active and invited in the schoolhouse. She is leading a global movement on movement for children with her solution-based, collaborative approach. Connect with Pam and Fit and Fun Pla...

In praise of the great artistry that Tony Bennett has shared with us. This is the first episode for the 5th Season of #PrincipalLinerNotes. We kick off with an impromptu morning commute 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. I...

Principal and Author, Bobby Pollicino, is the guest for a special Connected Conversation. We talk about the joys and challenges of the principalship. Sign up for Bobby's newsletter: https://bobbypollicino.com/ Bobby is the author of Principled Leadership. Order the Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Principled-Leader-Bobby-Pollicino/dp/B0BR72SBRY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U4G6VI4YWGF1&keywords=Principl...

We will explore Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” and how stating true to one’s vision is leadership. 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...

It’s another impromptu morning commute episode all recorded live in one take as I drive to work. This morning, I reflect again on the anniversary of John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney. I also share my thoughts on the upcoming final Beatles song set to be released later this year. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.&nb...

Elizabeth Dampf is the director of professional learning at Round Lake Area Schools 116 in the Chicago area. She is the author of several visceral posts for ASCD. We focus on her most recent post entitled "Can Teachers and Administrators Get Along?" available at this link: https://www.ascd.org/blogs/can-teachers-and-administrators-get-along Follow Elizabeth on Twitter: @ElizabethDampf https://twit...

Learn More About Stacey Ross Cohen and her wonderful new book in this episode! Stacey and I talk about her book, Brand Up. Stacey is such a joy to talk with and our far-ranging conversation touches on many topics including: Personal Branding The origin for #BrandUp Our mutual love for the music of "Earth, Wind, & Fire" Here's Stacey's bio: An award-winning brand professional who earned her stripes...

Join me for an engaging conversation with Andrea Holzwarth! Andrea is a STEM Advocate who helps serve as a positive catalyst for student engagement with schools all over. Our conversation connected to STEM in schools. We also discussed the importance of collaboration and trust in any organization. Andrea and I are also fans of "Ted Lasso" and our conversation landed there as well. Andrea Holzwarth...

Faith Cohen, founder of Global Beatles Day, joins me for a fab and upbeat conversation. She shares the origin story of Global Beatles Day in anticipation of the upcoming June 25th Date. Faith gives different examples for how to celebrate Global Beatles Day. We also discuss the breaking news about the final Beatles song. Global Beatles Day is June 25th. All are invited to participate and celebrate...

Dr. Monique M. Chism, Under Secretary for Education with the Smithsonian, & Ed Magee, Executive Director for Fender Play Foundation, are my special guests on this episode. We talk about many things connected to the intersection of Arts, Music, and Education. Listen for the story of how Fender Musical Instruments Corporation partnered with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide instrume...

We explore the 4th riff from #ThePepperEffect: Ignore the Naysayers. 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...

We explore the 3rd riff from #ThePepperEffect—Believe in your collaborators. 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...

We explore another riff from #ThePepperEffect. How can we look at the world through the lens of the possibilities created in a masterpiece? This is another impromptu morning commute 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 do...

In this 127th episode, we continue our celebration of my book's 5th birthday. For this podcast track on our EP for #ThePepperEffect, we explore briefly the first riff of #ThePepperEffect, "Believe in your vision." There is also a nod to my twin daughters' 20th birthday in this episode. #proudTwinDadalways Global Beatles Day is June 25th and I make reference to this day celebrating the legacy of Th...

In honor of the June 1, 1967 release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles, we take time for a quick salute to an album that changed my life. This masterpiece is also the basis for my book, #ThePepperEffect. The book was published in June 2018 and we are going to celebrate its 5th birthday with an upcoming series of podcast album tracks. We are going to explore each of the four...

This is another impromptu morning commute episode. We focus on the Right Focus. Pitfalls and setbacks distract. Focusing on the good is essential. 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 AdsW...

This is another morning commute episode inspired by the creative perseverance of The Kinks. Perseverance is the antidote for The Impostor Syndrome. We explore in this reflective 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 h...

Another impromptu morning commute episode inspired by the series finale of “Mad Men.” Caution: I reveal the ending of this series so beware of spoiler alerts! 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 Simplec...

May 16, 1966 marks the release of “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys. Every year, we celebrate the impact of this concept album. Here’s another morning commute digital carpool 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.&n...

We connect “Let It Be” by The Beatles to Mother’s Day 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 dat...

This episode is produced in honor of all teachers everywhere who take sad songs and them better for children. A nod to "Hey Jude" by The Beatles being used to great effect in a recent episode of "Ted Lasso." 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 positi...

A special morning commute episode in honor of my oldest daughter’s birthday 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 a...