Unapologetic Leadership

Principal of Banner Elementary in Dunlap, Illinois, Greg Fairchild gives some awesome advice that can reach ALL levels K-12! When kids are at the center of what we do…ANYTHING is possible! Listen to Greg share it from his view!!

Nashwa takes us on a journey in her leadership as a school leader. Her story starts in Egypt and finds roots in Beach Park at Howe Elementary. From seeing diversity in her hiring practices to creating academic support programs where students are seen and heard so they can achieve academic success, Nashwa share some great insight with other school leaders.

Julie Lam brings a unique perspective to the work happening in her world as a school leader. Taking on a new position at Oak Park River Forest High School, Julie tackles the conversation on diversity and academic access for young people!

Brian serves as the principal of Heineman Middle School in the Huntley School District in Illinois. His “Kids First” mentality is the defining factor of his leadership. Take a moment to check out the work Brian is doing as he leads his school!

Principal of North Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro City Schools in North Carolina, Derek has over 25 years experience as a middle school principal, assistant principal and middle school math teacher. Take a moment to listen as he drops some awesome insight on school leadership and culture!

Reflection on a year through a pandemic can give hope as school leaders prepare for next school year. Here some quick thoughts and reflection of this year.

This episode focuses on understanding the importance of learning the history of the school you lead! Hear some of my story about what it was like as a first year principal.

Social media should be a positive aspect for any school community! How are you using it? Listen to some quick thoughts to how social media is easy to engage stakeholders and tell the story of your school!

When you open the doors of the school next year, what will your school culture look like AFTER the pandemic? Hear some thoughts in this episode.

Travis serves as the AWESOME PRINCIPAL of Laurin Middle School in Vancouver, Washington!! This guy is ON FIRE for kids and talks about the culture of Laurin MS!! If the walls of your school could talk, what would they say...? Hear it from Travis!

One of the major areas of focus as a school leader is on school culture. Take a moment to listen to a different approach to how we should think about school culture. Visit www.drmarcusbelin.com to see more about this episode.

Hear from Dr. Amy Dixon on leading through the pandemic in a small rural community in southern Illinois. Dr. Dixon serves as the President of Illinois Principals Association Board of Directors.

Principal of Willowbrook High School, Dr. Krause shares the great work that he is doing in his school as a school leader. Even though the pandemic caused a challenge in how we educate our kids, Dr. Krause continues to push through with connecting his kids to the community and to the school! Check out the work of this amazing leader!

This is the first of a series of episodes that we’ll talk about leadership during an unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a pandemic that has rocked the world to it’s, core and has challenged us to think differently about education!

Unapologetic Leadership focuses on reflecting on the work we are doing as school leaders and challenging ourselves to grow with our experiences. Being unapologetic is a mindset and not something to look negatively upon. This podcast will allow listeners to engage in hearing from educational leaders who are engrained in the work. Topics such as equity, diversity, inclusion, school culture, student...