The Rock Star Principals' Podcast

The Rock Star Principals' broadcasted live from PA Principals State Conference 2015 to a packed house about Podcasting Basics 101. We enjoyed some big picture conversation and some nitty gritty podcasting specifics (i.e. USB Microphones and More!) Some USB Mic Options bluemic.com Rode Mics Samson Mics Easy Editing Options Garageband Podcast Hosting Options Liberated Syndication    

The Rock Star Principals were Special Guests for the October 2015 LEAP Webinar offered by Schoology. The intent was to help show other administrators how a one-to-one or "BYOD" philosophy can be integrated in the culture and fabric of a school. Thanks to Bradley Kemp for the invite and allowing us to be a part of the Schoology magic!   Visit Schoology HERE on the web. Follow Schoology HERE on Twit...

Today's episode continues the awesomeness from the PA State Principals State Conference where the President of NASSP , Mike Allison , breaks the big news that NASSP will join with NAESP in 2017 for a join National Conference in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA!

Welcome to a double shot of Edu-Fame and expertise from two true Rock Stars in the field of K-12 education. Today's episode features two interviews live from the PA Principals Association State Conference 2015  : Interview with Dr. James Stronge Dr. James Stronge discusses the importance of hiring in K-12 education along with the best ways to go about making decisions. Visit Dr. Stronge's website...

Jon and Nick were honored to follow-up our movie review of "The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Roberts" by interviewing the movie's director, Steve Yu. Steve's story is a fascinating one full of hard work and cosmic cooincidence. Now that he's created his first award-winning documentary, Steve is looking to continue inspiring others to make positive changes in their life. This interview offers ins...

The Rock Star Principals were honored to join Diamond Dallas Page, Jake Roberts, Scott Hall, and Steve Yu at the Ritz 5 in Philadelphia, PA for one of the limited national screenings of the new documentary movie, "The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Roberts." In this episode, you'll hear the "Doctor of Proctors," Dr. Nick Indeglio, Zero Gravity himself, deliver the verdict on the film! You'll also...

The Rock Stars are back with a hot episode full of fun and edu-awesomeness! Article Review: Delaying Kindergarten to Age 7... by Valerie Strauss from the Washington Post A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: The PA Principals' Association State Conference 10/18/2015 to 10/20/2015 Featuring James Strong, Justin Baeder, Mike Schmoker, Jay Paterno Special Segment for Our Friends at PaTTAN: Social Media Basi...

The Rock Star Principals bring you their most focused and intense interview to date as Dr. Douglas Reeves, founding partner for Creative Leadership Solutions and author of over 30 books along with 80 educational articles, joins the podcast for an in-depth interview. Dr. Reeves brings his experience as a Harvard University Distinguished Author and the Brock International Laureate to help educators...

We were just re-tweeted by Burt Young, the real star of the "Rocky" Saga (@burtyoungartist)! We are thrilled. It's a life-long dream to "meet" (my) Dad's favorite character from the series! Twitter is the next best thing. But we want to get Mr. Young on the Podcast. Why? First, Burt Young's dad was a high school shop teacher. "Teaching" is in his blood. And all of you remember our highly popular s...

"Shootin' the Sh!t with RSP" #RIPfromRSP = Jon's dog, Sandy Disney Infinity 3.0 - Star Wars The Universal Wrestling Federation Facebook Page (this is Nick's action figure wrestling federation from grade 3 til...well, now, actually...) #RIPfromRSP = Reginald VelJohnson and Dennis Franz They aren't dead. We want Ronda Rousey (@rondarousey). ...and Henry Winkler and Mr. Belding

Episode 65 went off the rails quickly, but is still awesome-sauce! Article Review: "Early School Start Times-Bad for Kids Academically and Emotionally" by Diane Schaffhauser A Word From Our Fake Sponsor: Monday Night Football and MacGyver (ABC) "Marc Mero Recap" Marc Mero returned to Pennsylvania and visited 4 different schools including LMS and DMS @marcmero thinkpoz.org Parents attended...what d...

The JUMBO-sized Season 3 Premiere is here! "The Boss" Jon Ross and "The Doctor of Proctors" Nick Indeglio bring you an extra wallop of awesome-sauce as they discuss: "A Tale of Two Rock Stars (Getting Pulled Over)" and "Principal Pro" by Kristina Diviny-MacBury. What do the Rock Stars discover after getting pulled over in the same place by the same officer months apart? How does this relate to Dis...

Recently, Jon and Nick had the opportunity to attend a MLB game at Camden Yards with Superintendent Larry Mussoline and Marsh Creek 6th Grade Center Principal, Tom Mulvey. The boys drove with Tom and conducted a great interview focusing on: The challenges of building a single grade center from concept to brick and mortar to opening. Opening a center with an iPad 1:1 initiative. The challenges and...

Join the Rock Star Principals for "Story Time." Jon shares some classics from the past and the dynamic duo discuss some summer interviews with candidates fresh out of college!

We are numerically out of order because we promised Diamond Dallas Page for Episode 60! That episode will drop next week. For now, enjoy the following awesomeness: Reflections on the "Choices" presentation by Marc Mero (@marcmero) thinkpoz.org A Word from Our Fake Sponsor: DDPYoga Article Review: "What Happens When Students Boycott a Standardized Test?" by Lauren McKenna (@TheAtlantic) A Word from...

The Rock Star Principals bring you their most powerful episode yet as the dynamic duo is joined by world famous motivational speaker and former professional wrestling legend, Marc Mero! Fortune and fame was followed by tremendous personal loss and Marc realized that both his good choices and bad choices shaped his life and had an impact on those around him.  The Champion of Choices organization wa...

RSP 58 features a discussion from #EdCampDtown with awesome educators about an article by Nina Golgowski-New York Daily News (@glowgow) where an elementary school in New York (PS 116-Principal Jane Hsu) abandoned homework. We interviewed @EricDaney @jonathanblow @DrStaubSTEM We also get Nick's predictions on "Wrestlemania 31" (he's interviewed by @RFarinaDM who hates pro-wrestling). It's funny and...

The Rock Star Principals are at the first ever Downingtown Ed Camp on the second day of Spring (with 6 inches of snow on the ground)! Giant Kudos to the crew who organized the event: @KristieLBurk @jonathanblow @DrStaubSTEM -  The Mobile Introduction: Snow, Smoothies, Drive Thrus, EdCamps Kristie Burke explains how an EdCamp works Interview with @33megan33 from the Bahamas on "Mystery Skype!" Inte...

As Jon and Nick braved the treacherous roads on their way to an in-service day, they recorded the podcast on the drive along the way. They risked life and limb for their dedicated listeners. Topics include: The guy at the Dunkin Donuts wearing purple gloves. Dunkin Donuts is hiring and Jon's 16 year old daughter needs a job. The Forbes.com article declaring that the Happiest Job is "Principal." ES...

This week, the Rock Star Principals follow up on their amazing interview with Dr. Larry Mussoline, the Superintendent of Downingtown Schools. Report Review:CRPE ReInventing Public Education-Policy Barriers to School Improvement: What's Real and What's Imagined Todd Whitaker and "Greatness" Jim Collins and the Right Seats on the Bus Bill Parcells and His Personell Philosophy Pro-Wrestling and Style...

This week, Jon and Nick bring a powerful episode to the table that features an interview with their very own Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Larry Mussoline (@lmussoline). This interview delves into the past, present, and future of education in the United States. The barriers to innovation are identified and the bulldozers needed to make these changes are brought to the table as well. Some of the e...

Tons of educational content and pop culture greatness "rocks" this podcast! Follow RSP on Twitter @rckstrprincipal -and- rockstarprincipals.com  -and- "Like" our Facebook Page  -and- subscribe on iTunes !   Episode 53 Article Review: Discipline Study  Does harsh discipline climate affect good students? @iirpgradschool @rfarinadms Fake Sponsor: Drake's Devil Dogs Article Review: Self-Driven Learnin...

Jon and Nick, the Rock Star Principals return with an all new episode offering advice for teachers who have obtained their first assistant principal's role in the same building they teach! Hear the panel of Rob Farina (3 year assistant principal at Downingtown Middle School @DASD_DMS) and Dave Wiedlich (Brand new assistant principal at Lionville Middle School @DASD_LMS) where both taught prior to...

Season 2 continues with some Edu-Awesome-Sauce! Tune in for: Rcoky Balboa's Punches of Perspicacity! Rocky IV: "Going that one more round when you don't think you can, that's what makes all the difference in your life..." A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: WeBuyAnyCar. Com App Review: "Book Creator" by redjumper.net Top Rated by RSP! A Word from Our Fake Sponsors: eSurance with Beatrice Blog Review: P...

Jon and Nick, otherwise known as RSP, are thrilled to begin the 2nd Season of their hit podcast! And what better way to begin than with a special DOUBLE-SIZED 50th Episode! It's "Back to School" time and "The Boss" along with the "Doctor of Proctors" is ready to rock out...educational leadership style! Welcome Back Segment: Nick and Jon discuss the start of the new school year with changes in both...