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A Matter of Principals is the podcast from AWSP, the Association of Washington School Principals. We exist to support principals and the principalship in the education of all students. We believe strong leaders create strong schools and strong students. Join us.
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Episode 49: Manny Rangel on Relationships, Advocacy, and Belonging (opens the original)
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In this episode of A Matter of Principals , AWSP Associate Director Gina Yonts sits down with Manny Rangel, assistant principal at La Center Middle School, for a heartfelt conversation about leadership, belonging, and the life-changing power of relationships. Drawing from his experiences growing up in the Yakima Valley, serving in the military, coaching basketball, and working in school leadership, Manny shares the mentors and educators who helped shape his path. Those experiences continue to fu
Episode 48: Leading for Communication, Culture, and Student Success with Nick Birklid (opens the original)
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In this episode of A Matter of Principals, AWSP Deputy Director Jack Arend sits down with Nick Birklid, principal of Eatonville Elementary, to discuss leadership growth, school culture, and the importance of creating systems that support both students and staff. Nick shares his journey from teacher and coach to principal, reflecting on how his early focus on systems evolved into a deeper understanding of communication, trust, and culture-building. He candidly discusses lessons learned from previ
Episode 47: Family, Trust, and Academic Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Hastie-Ulery (opens the original)
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In this episode of A Matter of Principals, AWSP Associate Director Scott Friedman sits down with Dr. Heather Hastie-Ulery, principal of Davis High School in Yakima School District, to explore how authentic relationships, student voice, and high expectations are shaping a thriving school community. Serving more than 2,000 students in one of Washington's most diverse high schools, Heather shares how Davis has embraced the concept of authentic cariño—a culture of care that extends beyond relationsh
Episode 46: Kids First, Systems Second: Leading for Impact with Ryan Arnold (opens the original)
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In this episode of Principal Matters, Scott Friedman sits down with East Valley High School Principal Ryan Arnold to discuss his leadership journey from classroom teacher to principal and the lessons he's learned along the way. Ryan shares how strong relationships, instructional leadership, and distributive leadership have shaped his approach to leading a high school. He discusses building trust with students and staff, creating a positive school culture, supporting continuous improvement, and d
Episode 45: Perfect the Pause: Leadership Lessons from Dr. Tamara York at Littlerock Elementary (opens the original)
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In this episode of a Matter of Principals, AWSP Deputy Director Jack Arend sits down with Dr. Tamara York, principal of Littlerock Elementary in Tumwater School District, to discuss how intentional leadership can strengthen school culture, deepen family engagement, and support student success. Tamara shares her unique journey into education, beginning with more than a decade of teaching and leading schools in western China before returning to Washington to pursue classroom teaching and eventuall
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