The Rock Star Principals' Podcast

Fresh off the National Principals' Conference, Jon and Nick talk about the national teacher shortage crisis citing the latest research from 2015-2017. The boys leave no stone unturned as they discuss the dilemma and then drop some knowledge bombs on possible solutions. Don't miss this one!

Jon and Nick are "live" at the National Principals' Conference in beautiful Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The Rock Stars talk fellowship, collaboration, ABL Schools, and more. In addition, they do a segment on whether or not guns should be allowed in schools! For deeper learning: - ABLSchools - National Principals' Conference - NASSP -NAESP

"The Doctor of Proctors" Nick Indeglio is joined by special guest host, Mr. Shawn Wright, who is also a principal at Downingtown Middle School. Shawn has worked as an administrator in both charter schools and public schools in inner-city Philadelphia. Today they discuss the @GeneralElectric #BalanceTheEquation commercial featuring female scientist, Millie Dresselhaus. You can watch the commercial...

Jon and Nick are back with a supersized episode leading into summer break and on the heels of the first ever joint @NASSP and @NAESP Joint National Principal's Conference ! Episode 93 features: Article Review: Corinth Middle School Abandons Final Exams by Derek Pruitt from the Post Star RSP discusses the over-testing in the States and the lack of efficacy for final exams at the middle level. Eric...

The Rock Star Principals are back and they are jacked! The dynamic duo brings you a classic episode in the true-to-fashion style of RSP! Today's episode includes: Lessons from DC: Jon meets  @TuckerCarlson  from  @FoxNews Leadership Vacuum Jon declares his #2 #mancrush in  @mikeroweworks Plug for @mikeroweworks podcast,  "That's the Way I Heard It." Thriving and Longevity in the Blue Zones by  @Bl...

Jon and Nick recently took a trip from the suburbs of Philadelphia to the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Along the way, they did some recording. Today's episode discusses how "We Are Our Own Worst Enemies" and a Super Bowl commercial featuring Christopher Walken. Enjoy!

RSP is back with a Thanksgiving themed Episode 90. RSP Interviews Pickering Valley Elementary School Principal, Joe Fernandes, whose school recently won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award! Nick and Joe discuss the National Blue Ribbon Award process, how to hire child-centered teachers, and how to maintain longevity in the principalship. Find Joe and Pickering Valley at  twitter.com/DASD_PV...

RSP interviews the always awesome Tom Murray ( twitter.com/thomascmurray ) where the crew talks about the value of personalized professional development,  futureready.org , and more #Edu-Awesomeness.

RSP was live at the #DETC16 (Downingtown Educational Technology Conference 2016) and held a live panel interview with top presenters, Dayna Laur ( twitter.com/daylynn ), Aaron Sams ( twitter.com/chemicalsams ), and Trisha Craig ( twitter.com/FCSDInnovation ). The crew discusses the importance of personalized professional development and more!

Welcome to Episode 86 of the Rock Star Principals' Podcast which celebrates National Principals' Month (#thankaprincipal) by featuring a panel of elementary, middle, and high school principals sharing their thoughts on what the most important part of being a principal is and why! Then the Rock Stars spin a blast from the past from Young MC! You might recall his second hit, "The Principals' Office,...

It's National Principals' Month! RSP is celebrating with Indeglio.com with a chance to #thankaprincipal and win an incredible grand prize! #thankaprincipal by tweeting/instagramming/facebooking your favorite Principal story/mentor/etc to  #thankaprincipal and #RSPIndeglio  between now and October 18th! Then join our Live Twitter chat on 10/13 from 8:45-9:30pm EST. Our overall favorite submission w...

Jon and Nick are back with some awesome segments on a steamy Sunday morning! Article Review: "5 Questions for Diners Making the Digital Switch" by Jackie Berg ( @jbergnyc ) from @Olo (Digital Ordering Done Right) "How does your customer base currently interact with your digital brand?" 5 Levers for Change Make it understood Make it desirable Make it rewarding Make it habit "Cemetary Effect" and tr...

DETC 16: Sign up HERE! Welcome to the First Annual DETC (Downingtown Educational Technology Conference).  This conference is designed for all K-12 teachers and administrators.  Held at the Downingtown STEM Academy, educators are encouraged to bring their expertise, ideas, and curiosity. Educators who attend this event will be eligible for Act 48 credit.  Calling All Presenters: Interested in shari...

Jon and Nick return interviewing the #DigiAwesome Thomas C. Murray from Futureready.org . Join this heavyweight trio as they discuss the Future Ready Framework, educational politics, and what's best for students all around the country. It's a can't miss episode!

In a super special segment that became its own episode, Jon and Nick spontaneously pick their top four favorite "quotists." They countdown one-by-one and discuss the person behind the quotes, the meaning of the quotes, and the impact each has had on the Rock Stars' lives. This is a "can't miss" edition of RSP! Jon's List Teddy Roosevelt Martin Luther King Jr. Vince Lombardi Atticus Finch Nick's Li...

Episode 81 of RSP features: Article Review: "Are Teachers Being Taught Bad Science" by Emmanuel Felton (@emmanuelfelton) from EdWeek A Word from Our Fake Sponsor: Chuck E Cheese RSP Advice on Battling End of Year Fatigue "Successive Combative Syndrome" Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques: De-Catastrophizing Cartoon Character Imagery

"The Boss" Jon Ross and the "Doctor of Proctors" Nick Indeglio bring you two cool segments today. The first focuses on an article from  KQED  titled, "10 Realities About Bullying at School and Online" by Linda Flanagan  Twitter @LindaFlanagan2 . Jon and Nick talk about the dangers of labeling everything as bullying as they go through the salient points of the article. RSP's Pop Culture Segment loo...

The Rock Star principals are back after a brief hiatus. Episode 79 is a super-sized awesome bit for our fans who have missed us. Well, maybe no one missed us. But we missed you! Article Review: Procrastination from "Business Insider" by Rachel Gillett (@RGillett23) A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: Varidesk the Standing Desk (@Varidesk) varidesk.com #JonWantsVaridesk RSP Debate - Forgiveness Jon and...

Jon and Nick usher in 2016 with an awesome episode available via audio podcast and via their YouTube Channe l! From NPR Ed, "6 Education Stories to Watch in 2016," by Claudio Sanchez Jon and Nick discuss the relevance of the article's choices of hot topics in 2016! From ASCD, "Five Habits that Hurt Teacher Motivation" by Roxanne Elden The Rock Stars offer their take on these GTD style habits and s...

Happy Holidays to all the good little principals and educational leaders! Interview with Kentucky Principal and Facebook Sensation, Gerry Brooks: Gerry has a series of awesome videos on Facebook and his latest have gone viral. They feature "Coupon Book" gift giving ideas for principals to teachers and vice-versa! Find Gerry on YouTube at:  Gerry Brooks on YouTube!!! A Holiday Word from Our Fake Sp...

Elli's second birthday song. #NuffSaid

Episode 76 brings the Edu-Awesome-Sauce! "Generations:" The Rock Stars discuss the 6 living generations as defined by the experts, their characteristics, educational implications, and more! Protesting The Anti-Eco Revolution Remote Control or "Clicker" Word from Our Fake Sponsor: Woodsy the Owl  Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute What's Hot in Education: Pension Systems, Teacher Candidate Pool, ISIS, Pres...

Jon and Nick bring the goods with some an Edu-Awesome Smackdown! High School and the Transition to College Manufactured Awards Scholarships What Matters and What Doesn't What fields should be pursued in college? Outsourcing Word from Our Fake Sponsors: Warner Brothers "Batman vs Superman" Lawnmower Parents (A Newish Term) Move over Helicopter Parents! Lawnmower Parents usher in our Millenials! Wha...

Welcome to a special "Kindergarten Project" Edition of RSP! Nick's daughter, Talia, had a project to share information in any format about a favorite part of the holidays. She chose to share about Christmas Trees! So tune in for some fun "Talia" Chosen commercials and cool facts about Christmas Trees! #ChristmasTrees