Transformative Principal

Dr. David Lipman joins Jethro to talk about critical aspects of health optimization and its impact on our well-being in a modern world filled with physical and environmental stressors. Dr. Lipman discusses how everyday stress activates our fight-or-flight response, depleting energy at a cellular level and affecting our health. He advocates for grounding practices like walking barefoot on natural s...

This episode with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh discusses their book "Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners" and their insights on transformative education practices, particularly at Quest Academy. Quest Academy's approach emphasizes student engagement and personalized learning. They prioritize retaining teachers and students by fostering a culture of choice, voice, and evidence-based p...

In this episode, Mike Duncan, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, explores the concept of a portrait of a graduate and its importance in shaping education. He discusses the need to include all voices in creating a portrait that reflects the competencies most important to students' success. Duncan emphasizes the value of inquiry-based learning, self-direction, and creating products that have an...

In this episode, David Schipper, director of the Strategic Learning Clinic, discusses the challenges that students face in reaching their full potential. He highlights the prevalence of SAD (Stubborn Adult Disorder) as a major obstacle and emphasizes the need to address the soft bigotry of low expectations. Schipper argues that learning to read is the number one civil rights issue of our time and...

In this podcast interview, Julie Ulstrup discusses the concept of the "Zone of Brilliance," where individuals can create a vision and achieve their dreams. She emphasizes the importance of having a definite chief aim and aligning one's actions, time, and money with that aim. Ulstrup highlights the common problem of educators providing a lot of value but not being compensated fairly for it. She sug...

On June 10, 2024, Passion Driven Leadership celebrated two schools in the Orange Township School District with the designation of being Passion Driven Schools. (see links below) PDL - Orange Recap June 2024.mp4 Passion Driven Schools - Dr. Fitzhugh Interview .mov This means that they have decided to make Intentional Self-Care a priority for the adults in schools and completed our two-year process....

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jodi Rubin, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), discusses the "Rally to Read 100" initiative. Launched in response to declining reading frequency and moti...

Dr. Daris McInnis joins Jethro to explore the complex nature of the reading process and the pivotal role that parents play in building literacy foundations at home. Dr. McInnis emphasizes the expertise that parents bring to the table, urging schools to honor and tap into that knowledge. He challenges the assumptions that parents inherently have everything they need to support their child's learnin...

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). How schools have turned off millions of kids from loving reading.  “We escaped a train wreck because of my son” Balanced Literacy 3-cueing.  Explicit and systematic way to sound out words.  Kenneth Goodman - founder of whole language, which is what b...

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Dr. Jocelyn Washburn , an associate director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas, discusses the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM), an approach to instruction that focuses on teaching students learning strategies. SIM ha...

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). In this interview, Tanya Sheckley and Brittany Botta from Up Academy discussed their Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum. They explained that project-based learning often didn't align well with literacy, so they developed this curriculum that focuses o...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones interviews Missy Emler and Mia Chmiel, who host the UDLF...

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). The podcast will discuss RIF's approach to partnerships, emphasizing the importance of both national reach and localized collaboration. It will explore strategies for promoting literacy, such as creating reading spaces in everyday locations like laun...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones is joined by Alex Dang-Lozano from WestEd. They discuss...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones speaks with Adam Lalor, Vice President at Landmark Colle...

In this episode of the Transformative Principal podcast, Gina Davenport, a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience, shares her insights on creating a student-centered learning environment. Davenport emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between teachers and students, highlighting the often-overlooked need for social-emotional learning (SEL) in secondary education. D...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones interviews Mirko Chardin, the keynote speaker at the UDL...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones interviews Kelli Suding and Michelle Soriano, technical...

Learn how to get the guaranteed highest pension payout. Jethro Jones discusses the "Pension Maximization" strategy for school principals with John "Hutch" Hutchinson. Rather than protecting your spouse by choosing a reduced monthly benefit payment from your pension, you can instead calibrate a life insurance policy to guarantee you the highest monthly pension payout possible. Plus, you can also ta...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones interviews David Gordon, Chief Content Officer of cast....

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. In this episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro D. Jones int...

Everyone should have a coach There are people who are viewed as the real pros The difference between having a coach and “just getting better” The biggest mistake coaches make. How to mix the coach’s agenda with what the teacher is doing Personal relationship vs. professional relationship Focus is powerful.  Teacher behavior during a training vs. teacher behavior in classroom. Teachers don’t have t...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. Jethro Jones speaks with Donald Walker, National Career Technical Edu...

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here . If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here . Enjoy this special episode. In this special episode recorded live at the  UDL-Con: International...

Teaching distance before COVID English as a foreign language virtually and in person.  How COVID remote learning laid the groundwork for virtual wellness Student Wellness for the internet Developing a personal relationship with AI that is based on curiosity and skepticism.  Mindful adoption of technology AI as a spectrum Where AI brings out YOU! It’s not about how you USE this tech, it’s about how...