HeyJaredThe NAESP Principal Podcast
For principals, it can be lonely at the top. So it’s always a relief to hear from educators who have been there, done that, and are doing more to advance their leadership.
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Prepare Them for Anything: Innovation, Disruption, and the Small Shifts That Matter (opens the original)
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In today’s episode, Liz Garden and Scott McLeod from NAESP’s Center for Innovative Leadership talk with Eric Sheninger about what innovation really means in schools—and how leaders can challenge conventional thinking without simply adding more to anyone’s plate. From purposeful technology use to deeper learning, calculated risks, and small shifts in practice, this conversation explores how principals can help schools move beyond buzzwords and focus on what actually improves learning. Eric Shenin
Little Learners, Big Hearts: Leading With Empathy and Equity in Early Learning (opens the original)
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In today’s episode, Kim Taylor and Julie Bloss from NAESP’s Center for Early Learning Leadership talk with Jillayne Flanders and Dr. Orinthia Harris about how school leaders can begin conversations about empathy, equity, belonging, and anti-racism with young learners, staff, and families. From leading with heart to helping children see themselves represented, this conversation explores practical ways school leaders can support belonging in early learning communities. Jillayne Flanders is an auth
Home Visits and the Power of Personal Connection (opens the original)
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In today’s episode, "Home Visits and the Power of Personal Connection," Andy Jacks talks with veteran principal Matt Moyer about building stronger relationships with students and families—and creating a school culture where every child feels seen and valued. Matt Moyer is principal of Rupert Elementary School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and a member of the 2020 class of NAESP National Distinguished Principals®. Andy Jacks, Ed.D. is principal at Ellis Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia, and
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