The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

Executive Leadership Coach and Consultant Beth Napleton stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for a truly upbeat conversation on leadership. I really enjoyed having Beth on the podcast. We could have kept talking for another hour! Our conversation touches on a wide range of topics: -3 tips for school leaders to build a goal-oriented team -Staying true to your authentic core as a leader -Strengths-Based Le...

In this impromptu morning commute episode, we take a look at Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and his creative courage to produce “Good Vibrations.” 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...

Author and Investigative Reporter Alexandra Robbins stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes to discuss her latest book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession. We discuss the book and the necessity for teacher advocacy. Connect with Alexandra Robbins on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexndraRobbins Linktree Site for More Author Info and Ordering The Teachers: https://linkt...

It’s another impromptu carpool episode. We explore the power of the nod as a necessary ingredient in 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 AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

In this quick episode, I share what is currently inspiring me from my turntable and bookshelf. I would love to hear what is inspiring you from your turntable or bookshelf. Please share in comments or post on Social Media using #PrincipalLinerNotes hashtag. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sur...

Tune in for a special announcement on a very special guest coming to #PrincipalLinerNotes! 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 o...

What happens when a bandmate leaves? Tune in for connections to a fictional band that lost a bandmate and played the gig anyway. This episode is dedicated to Assistant Principals everywhere in honor of National Assistant Principal Week! 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...

We will explore how important it is to find your leadership groove—giving voice and action to your core as a leader like various bands found their voice on their respective 3rd album. Another 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...

Learn how to combat Loneliness Fatigue in another morning commute episode featuring a story on Elvis & The Beatles. 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...

In a moving and upbeat hour, Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski, authors of When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, share the legacy of Fred Rogers. This is more than just a nostalgic look back at a wonderful children's television; rather, it is three friends engaged in connected conversation honoring the positive, life-changing impact...

Sometimes we have to put aside our baggage at the count-in and play with the band. 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 colle...

Another morning commute free-form episode all recorded in one take in my car. Learn how playing to 18 people like The Beatles did is a lesson in perseverance. 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...

Principal Jon Wennstrom guests on this episode to talk about the importance of building leadership in the schoolhouse. Jon shares lessons from Superman, Miles Davis and Captain Kirk as ways to illustrate the Why of building leadership capacity in others.  Jon is the proud principal of Riley Upper Elementary School in Livonia, Michigan. He is also Zone 6 Director for NAESP. Follow Jon on Twitter: h...

In another impromptu morning commute episode, I take a page for reflection on the nature of the pause. References to The Beatles, of course! 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 co...

Episode 104 is a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Caufield. Tom is a composer and guitarist based in Clemmons, North Carolina. His most recent album is "Reversing the Polarity (Pieces 167-175)." We discuss his latest work and lifelong influences. Of course, we delve into The Beatles! The episode ends with Tom challenging me to some Beatles Trivial Pursuit questions. Tom shares his insights on in...

In this episode, we revisit the infamous rejection of The Beatles auditioning for Decca Records. We explore the realm of rejection as a catalyst for possibility. This episode was recorded during my morning commute! 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...

Educator and author, Lis Bostwick, stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for an engaging conversation on innovation, collaboration, and sparking joy in education. Lis speaks about some of her favorite songs. We also give sincere nods to Tom Petty and Ben Folds. Lis is an old friend and longtime supporter of #PrincipalLinerNotes. It is a joy having this inspiring and insightful voice on the podcast at last...

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...