This is the School Leadership Show. Learn everything you need to know to thrive in school administration. The School leadership show is where ordinary school administrators become extraordinary leaders. The only podcast dedicated to helping practicing and aspiring school leaders realize their potential, advance their careers, and achieve work-life balance, The School Leadership Show brings together the greatest minds from inside and outside of education to deliver you the insights and tools ...
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The Bodhi Bros is a podcast where friends Ray and john with a J explore various spiritual, motivational, conscious-elevating, and other assorted self-help topics sharing their insights, opinions, and experiences in a comical yet truly authentic way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebodhibros/support
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S8 E4 Want better supervision? Listen to the source.
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Kim Marshall needs no introduction. He is the most recognized name in the field of educational leadership because he is the person behind the weekly Marshall Memo -- a subscription service that provides curated summaries of the most important articles in education each week. In this podcast Kim provides an overview of the three essential areas scho…
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117 S8 E3 Leading When It’s Hard - A Cell Phone Ban.
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In this episode, Jenn and I interview Dave Blanchard, a seasoned superintendent from a school district in Upstate New York. Three years ago Dave’s district implemented a distraction-free environment, which included no cell phones during the school day. We talk about this leadership challenge in the context of Jonathan Haidt’s 2024 book, The Anxious…
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117 S8 E2 Learn what the BEST principals do differently than the AVERAGE ones.
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We were fortunate to get to talk to the renowned Todd Whitaker in today's podcast. He is one of the most influential thought leaders in educational leadership and has written 65 books on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness! Today Whitaker talks about the latest edition of his classic book, What Great Principals Do Diff…
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116 S8 E1 Executive Functioning Isn’t Just for Executives
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Teachers spend a lot of time making sure students know what they’re supposed to do, and many students struggle to understand expectations and translate them into action. The results are less time for teaching and less capacity for learning. Schools need to teach executive functions to all students in the context of the learning they are already doi…
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115 S7 E10 It all starts with Belonging.
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Students today are suffering from an epidemic of disconnection. School leaders I work with see it in students’ disengagement from learning and in their mental health. While there are many factors at play here, there’s no doubt that belonging is something that kids (and grown-ups too) desperately need. In this episode, Jenn and I interview Dominique…
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114 S7 E9 If these are the next generation of teachers, we're all good!
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In this episode, Jenn had the privilege of speaking to three rising juniors in college, all of whom want to become teachers. While we've spent so much time fearing the loss of teachers from our field, it was so inspiring to remember that some energetic young people are going to bring so much to our schools, too. Exciting! The passion of these three…
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113 S7 E8 Reading Is Everyone’s Business, Part 2
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According to Beverly Cleary (yes, that Beverly Cleary), “Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school.” Jenn and I couldn't agree more, and that’s why in this episode we talk about the book The Joy of Reading by Donalyn Miller and Teri S. Lesesne (Heinemann, 2022). Here’s more of what we kno…
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112 S7E7 Reading Is Everyone’s Business
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“If you’re not reading by the end of third grade, there’s a 70% chance you won’t become a proficient reader.” That’s what author Karen Gazith told us as we talked with her about her most recent book, The Power of Effective Reading Instruction: How Neuroscience Informs Instruction Across All Grades and Disciplines. Here’s more of what we know: Neuro…
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111 Mini-sode 5: Trust us, your teams need work.
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In this fifth special episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I talk about resources to help school leaders with building better teams. To support this work, Jenn has gathered her summaries of three must-read books: Learning by Doing by Richard DuFour et al. - This book shows how to effectively implement PLCs so they will raise student achiev…
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S7 E6 We Can’t Yoga Our Way Out of This
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In this episode, we're shining a light on a pressing issue in the educational landscape: teacher burnout and attrition. With schools across the nation feeling the impact, we turn to expert Chase Mielke, author of Illuminate the Way: The School Leader’s Guide to Addressing and Preventing Teacher Burnout (ASCD, 2023), for insights and solutions. If y…
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109 S7 E5 "Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance.”
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DEI feels like it’s becoming the (a) third rail in K-12 education. The quote in the title is from Verna Myers, VP of inclusion strategy at Netflix, and is included in Ruchika Tulshyan’s book Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work. In this episode, Jenn and I have a real and practical conversation…
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108 S7 E4 We've had something wrong in education – it's not the GPA or the test scores.
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Many of us as educators have assumed that the kids with strong grades and strong test scores were set up for success. Isn't that what we were supposed to work toward in schools? Dr. Borba has interviewed scores of students and has found that these 2 areas – grades and test scores – are not the markers of success today in the 21st century. Instead, …
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107 S7 E3 Find and Tap Your Hidden Potential
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Everyone has hidden potential for growth and achievement, but standard approaches to studying, practicing, coaching, and organizing education often leave this potential untapped. The practices of high-achieving individuals (and a high-achieving school system) reveal the surprising skills, scaffolds,and systems that unlock potential. Even better, an…
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106 S7 E2 Educators of color are leaving schools: What can leaders do differently to support them to stay?
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In this conversation between Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon and Jenn, we talked about the reasons educators of color are leaving: working conditions and leadership behaviors. The good news is that school and district leaders can actually do something about this, and Dr. Gabbadon walks you through how. She shares 6 principles, backed by research, that …
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105 S7 E1 Forget Hiring; Let’s Try to Keep the Teachers We Have
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In this episode, I talk with Becky Gerdes and Ryan Siegle about their book Six Steps Toward Teacher Retention and a Long-Lasting Legacy. We focus mainly on their Six Steps to Maximize Your Leadership Impact and Improve Teacher Retention: Step One: Lead Authentically Step Two: Build Teacher Self-Efficacy Step Three: Foster Collective Efficacy Among …
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S6 E10 Listen To Your Inner Canary
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In this episode, Jenn and I talk about Sharone Bar-David’s book Trust Your Canary: Every Leader's Guide to Taming Workplace Incivility. Bar-David provides some simple strategies for helping leaders see incivility (even when it’s hard to recognize) plus a whole toolkit of easy-to-implement ways to address it (so you can stop doubting yourself when i…
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S6 E9 An Entrepreneur Helps Mike Out
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Sometimes in education it helps to hear from our end users. In this episode I interview fellow Coke Scholar Raleigh Dewan (‘19). Raleigh is a 23-year-old entrepreneur and business owner (https://steadispoon.com/ and https://sistershaq.com/) from Austin, Texas. Raleigh and I talk about his experiences in K-12 and higher ed. and the advice that he ha…
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S6 E8 How healthy is your organization?
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More than anything, organizations should strive for organizational health. In this episode, Jenn David-Lang and I talk about Patrick Lencioni’s 2012 book The Advantage Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business. This book clearly and powerfully explains what your organization needs to do to become healthy: 1) Build a cohesive lead…
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In the field of education, we have no choice, AI is here to stay. So, listen to this whimsical conversation with Technology Coach, Jason Strzalkowski, whose enthusiasm for all-things-AI-in-schools is infectious! Yes, we share ideas to spice up teaching to make learning more engaging, accessible, and equitable. But we know our listeners are busy edu…
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S6 E6 Let’s Get Math Instruction Right
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In this episode, Jenn and I interview Peter Liljedahl, the author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning. As former math teachers, Jenn and I had a great time talking with Peter about concrete and actionable ways teachers can improve math instruction. The practices are simple, high impact, and a…
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S6 E5 Creating an Inclusive Environment for Students with Disabilities
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The research is clear: to provide equitable learning opportunities for all, schools must actively include students with disabilities alongside their peers in general education settings.School leaders don’t need a degree in special education to lead their school toward more equitable and inclusive education for all, but they do need to watch, listen…
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S6 E4 You're NOT Too Busy to Take Care of Yourself
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Are you the type of leader who gets up at 4:00 AM to exercise before work? Then this episode is for you. Are you the type of leader who NEVER gets up at 4:00 AM to exercise before work? Then this episode is for you, too. Kelly and Juliet Starrett are highly regarded exercise and health gurus (they mention working with Barack Obama in the podcast!) …
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In this episode, Jenn interviews Mike about what new principals need to think about as they begin the new school year. Here is Mike's top ten list: Listen and Learn Communicate Effectively Lead by Example Stay Visible Manage Your Time Empower Your Teams Build Relationships Set Clear Goals Embrace Conflict Prioritize Self-Care If you would like us t…
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S6 E2 Want impact? Expand your supervisory practices this year.
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In this episode, Jenn has a lively conversation with Ann Mausbach and Kimberly Morrison about their book Differentiated Supervision: Growing Teachers and Getting Results and how much of an impact you can have as a school leader by EXPANDING your supervisory practices beyond the typical individual observation and feedback we all do. Instead, they su…
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea, and I interview Berit Gordon about her book The Joyful Teacher: Strategies for Becoming the Teacher Every Student Deserves. This was a fantastic conversation about teaching and learning and what leaders can do to support teachers. Learn more about Berit and her work at her website. As always, send …
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In this fourth special episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea, and I talk about resources to help school leaders with teacher supervision and evaluation. To support this work, Jenn has gathered her summaries three must-read books: Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership by Justin Baeder Rethinking Teacher Supervis…
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S5 E10 Be An Instructional Change Agent
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea, interviews Adam Drummond about his book The Instructional Change Agent: Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs. Jenn has done a Main Idea summary of the book, and you can subscribe to The Main Idea at this link: https://www.themainidea.net/subscribe/ As always, send …
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Mini-sode 3: Being Organized and Productive
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In this third special episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I talk about resources to help school leaders be more organized, productive, and effective. To support this work, Jenn has gathered her summaries four must-read books: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven W…
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S5 E9 It’s All About Conversations
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea, and I interview Jim Knight about his book Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves and Each Other to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected. While our conversation was mainly about conversations, we did head off on some great tangents. Learn more about the Jim and his work at his website. Jenn has…
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It's Okay To Ask For Help {The Bodi Bros}
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The Bros weren't feeling the video they selected to review this week, and decided on the fly to shift this week's offering into a one card oracle card pull and stream of conscious conversation. Wanna quick message? Tune in and tune up!! #cardreading #oraclecards #oraclecardreading #love #spirituality Here is our Linktree {a virtual one stop special…
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Way of the peaceful warrior ~ Ram Dass {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros continue to explore the realms of video reviewing and stream of conscious discussion. It's another unscripted, unadulterated, and uncanny episode that addresses the topic of love and connection. #RamDass #awareness #love #empathy #compassion Here is the link to the video that was reviewed: https://youtu.be/VkGnZ-63wBE Here is our…
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S5 E8 Why Educator Bandwidth Matters
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Jane A. G. Kise and Ann Holm about their book Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time. This was a compelling conversation with implications for professionals across our systems. To learn more about the authors and their work, please visit their page at ASCD.…
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S5 E7 We Can’t Ignore Students’ Mental Health
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Michael Hass and Amy Ardell about their book Supporting Student Mental Health: Essentials for Teachers. Specifically, we talked about the authors’ 4R framework of helpful skills to develop: relate, recognize, respond, and refer. Michael mentioned the suicide prevention resources at T…
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Money & Energy ~ Bruce Lipton {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros continue to explore the realms of video reviewing and stream of conscious discussion. It's another unscripted, unadulterated, and uncanny episode that addresses the topic of viewing energy as currency. #BruceLipton #money #energy #awareness #love #epigenetics Here is the link to the video that was reviewed: https://youtu.be/0quDj…
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3 Things You Agreed to Before You Were Born ~ Aaron Doughty {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros continue to explore the realms of video reviewing and stream of conscious discussion. It's another unscripted, unadulterated, and uncanny episode that addresses the topic of the three things we agreed to before we were born, allegedly... #AaronDoughty #awareness #love #consciousness #spirituality Here is the link to the video tha…
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Finding Fulfillment at Work ~ Michael Singer {Video review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros continue to explore thr realms of video reviewing and stream of conscious discussion. It's another unscripted, unadulterated, and uncanny episode that addresses the topic of embracing work as just another aspect of a life where everything can and should be considered spiritual. #MichaelSinger #work #service #consciousness #spirit…
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Life Advice on Emotions Will Leave You Speechless ~ Brene' Brown {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros start off talking about not doing a video review, but rather using the video as a cliff to leap from into a thematic stream of conscious conversation, and then it quickly shifts into a full blown video review. Hahaha... Let's flow!!! #BreneBrown #emotions #awareness #consciousness #spirituality Here is the link to the video that …
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Unconditional Love & Romantic Love ~ Krishna Das {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros return to the world of video reviewing. Phoenix Ray chose an 11 minute and 11 second interview with Krishna Das. #KrishnaDas #unconditionallove #romanticlove #selflove #spirituality Here is the link to the video that was reviewed: https://youtu.be/yeupKI-KtLE Here is our Linktree {a virtual one stop specialty shop} to connect wit…
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What Does the Earth Know About You? - Dr. Dain Heer {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros once again dive into the pool of video reviewing! Phoenix Ray chose an 8 minute offering by Dr. Dain Heer. #dainheer #mindfulness #awareness #consciousness #spirituality Here is the link to the video that was reviewed: https://youtu.be/vgjgOoYnOL0 Here is our Linktree {a virtual one stop specialty shop} to connect with and/or sup…
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S5 E6 Strategies to Manage Conflict in Your School
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Bill Sommers about his book Responding to Resistance: Thirty Strategies to Manage Conflict in Your School (An educational leadership guide to conflict management in the school community). Bill is a seasoned leader with a ton of experience and the sense of humor to match. This convers…
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Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts {Video Review by The Bodhi Bros}
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This week the Bros plunge into a sea of old school Bodhi video reviewing! Phoenix Ray chose a 10 minute offering by Alan Watts. It is quite wonderful, and they hope you endeavor to enjoy both his original video and their reflections of this masterpiece. #alanwatts #mindfulness #awareness #consciousness #spirituality Here is the link to the video th…
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S5 E5 How Regret Can be a Good Thing
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I discuss Dan Pink’s book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. Dan Pink is one of my favorite authors, and I never miss an opportunity to talk about his work. This was a fantastic conversation on a topic that is so important to everyone’s mental health and well-being. Jenn…
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This week The Bodhi Bros decided to not just break out one new deck, but TWO new decks!!! Two decks? Two decks! N n n n n n n newwwwww decks!!! New decks? New decks! So, saddle up, and ready yourselves for two fun readings for the price of none! #oraclecards #cardreading #awareness #consciousness #spirituality #wolf #wolfmedicine #wolfpack Here is …
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Video Review by The Bodhi Bros {Accepting Your Unhappiness to Be Happy | Eckhart Tolle}
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This week The Bodhi Bros returned to their roots by doing an episode about a video they both watch and then discuss. Since it all began with Eckhart Tolle, they felt compelled to steer the ship back in his direction. What will this tantalizing threesome have in store to share this time around? Tune in and find out!! #eckharttolle #beherenow #presen…
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Love Everybody And Tell The Truth: A Tribute To Ram Dass {The Bodhi Bros}
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This week The Bodhi Bros decided to return to their series of tributes to their favorite teachers and recorded an offering in honor of the wonderful Ram Dass! #ramdass #consciousness #awareness #spirituality https://youtu.be/XzABUFPvLLA Here is our Linktree {a virtual one stop specialty shop} to connect with and/or support us everywhere we can be f…
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How Do We Allow Ourselves To Be Happy? {The Bodhi Bros}
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Such a common question, but seriously, what are some of the ways that we can consider approaching this sometimes seemingly out of reach for us experience? This week The Bodhi Bros share from their own personal experiences to help each other, and perhaps others, unlock some old programming to welcome in a new script. The Bodhi Bros are not self-proc…
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How May We Be Of Service {The Bodhi Bros}
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After a 4 month hiatus, The Bodhi Bros are back!!! In this episode the Bros talk about reprogramming our embedded "certainties", also known as "limiting beliefs", access bars, and becoming more intimate, informed, and aware of all the layers/considerations to pulling oracle and tarot cards for yourself and others. #consciousness #awareness #tarot #…
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S5 E4 Why do we still get grading so wrong?
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Joe Feldman, the author of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms. This was an amazing conversation on a topic that is so central to our work as educators. It’s amazing that we are still so tied to a system that was designed fo…
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Elena Aguilar about her new book with co-author Lori Cohen The PD Book: 7 Habits That Transform Professional Development. To learn more about Elena and her great work visit her website: https://brightmorningteam.com/. Jenn has done a Main Idea summary of the book, and If you would li…
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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea flies solo to interview John Heller and Tom Hierck the authors of Trauma-Sensitive Leadership: Creating a Safe and Predictable School Environment. It was a great conversation, and I’m sad to have missed it live, but Jenn did a great job. Jenn has done a Main Idea summary of the book, and If you woul…
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