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Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth G ...
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PBIS Journey to Genius

Diane Ruff and Dianne Ferrell

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Are you in the process of developing your PBIS Framework? Are you wondering where to start? You are in the right place. Join Dianne Ferrell and Diane Ruff as they share the ups and downs of creating and implementing a top-notch PBIS framework that has empowered their school to achieve Ohio recognition as a PBIS Gold School for 4 years. They will also share current issues in behavior management and how PBIS can help with those ongoing struggles. We would love to hear from you! Email us @ pbis ...
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The Crisis in Education Podcast

Professional Crisis Management Association

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Educators are the backbone of our nation, and education is its lifeblood. But because of a number of issues exacerbated by politics and the pandemic, it is progressively faltering. From teacher shortages and failing schools to growing mental health issues, there is an undeniable growing crisis in Education at the individual, classroom, and school level. Though painful, with the right approaches, crises can be leveraged as an opportunity for growth. Therefore, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni and Dre ...
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The CharacterStrong Podcast: Weekly conversations for anyone in education. CharacterStrong provides an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution to support whole child success. Curricula and trainings that improve behavior, increase safety, and support mental health. For more information visit our website: characterstrong.com
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Pro Bono Happy Hour

Pro Bono Institute

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Lively conversations about law firm pro bono news, infrastructure, and best practices featuring insightful and entertaining expert guests from PBI’s Law Firm Pro Bono Project member firms, and Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® signatories, Corporate Pro Bono Challenge® signatories, and from other pro bono and access to justice champions and leaders.
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Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals

KPA: Kansas Principals Association

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Welcome to Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals! By and for school administrators, this podcast is intended to promote candid discussion and offer insight from a building leader’s perspective. The goal is to bring timely, interesting, comical, and/or relevant conversation for the building principal to enjoy. Brew your coffee and take a sip before it cools...this is Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals.
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Expert Instruction is the PBISApps Teach by Design podcast where we talk to experts from the educational field - researchers, practitioners, community members - about their work. Each episode connects with that month’s Teach by Design article, taking you deeper into your own exploration of the topic. Expert Instruction gives you a fly-on-the-wall perspective to hear how the research can work in your school, too. Visit PBISApps: www.pbisapps.org
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Teach This Teacher

Wesley Glosson

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All the things we wish we knew about teaching are discussed here. Teaching is a field that you grow in daily, and each teacher has unique abilities. We want to create a world where teachers share those abilities to improve the teaching style and morale of other teachers. Who better to teach teachers than teachers?
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The mission of the Christian Educators Association is to inspire and support Christian educators and encourage community by providing opportunities for spiritual and professional growth based on God's Word. This podcast is here to help support this mission. The recordings are from the annual CEA Convention.
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School Lunch

Randy Quarles

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We discuss the issues that directly impact public education on a daily basis with the teachers, administrators, students, and other stakeholders who live and work through those issues. Host Randy Quarles and his guests work through the tough issues to discuss the enigma that public education can become.
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Have you ever wonder what it's like on the day to day in education? Wonder what teachers and administrators, parents and community members think about what is happening in education? So do I. Listen in as we discuss anything and everything concerning education, not for professional development, but just because it's something we talk about.
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In this episode of Cool Coffee, retiring principals Greg Oborny and JJ Libal, of USD 233 in Olathe, share their experiences and insights from their long careers in education. They discuss the importance of building relationships, the challenges of critical conversations, and the best advice they received throughout their journeys. The conversation …
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In this episode, we’re looking back at the podcast over the past school year and sharing our favorite episodes and lessons learned. We’ve interviewed 16 guests across nine episodes. Every conversation gave us something to think about and find ways to infuse it in our work moving forward. Today, we wanted to highlight just five of those episodes and…
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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ranney shares her journey from instructional coach to executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy. She and Jethro dive into the powerful—and sometimes delicate—dynamics of instructional coaches evaluating teachers. Dr. Ranney discusses how LPA has built a culture of continuous improvement, the role of academic rig…
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Today our guests are Sam Dusek & Jordan Seifert, School Counselors at Meyer Middle School and part of the team that was awarded the 2025 Wisconsin School Counseling Team of the Year. We talk to Sam & Jordan about how their school counseling program is leading the way in proactive, purpose-driven student support. They share how a clear mission focus…
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#FragomenFC is back with another episode! Our hosts Rick Lamanna (Toronto), Sergio Flores (Mexico City) and Jake Minster (Boston) provide a European season wrap-up and a look ahead to the Club World Cup this summer. Also, they share recent policy updates and hint at what’s to come in future episodes.…
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In this episode, Jethro Jones and guest Danny Bauer delve into the evolution of their collaboration on the 'Reject the Premise' book idea, discussing its transformation into a podcast series and the subsequent book writing process. They share valuable leadership lessons on knowing when to push forward and when to step back, highlight the drawbacks …
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Today our guest is Cory McCarthy, the Chief of Student Support for Boston Public Schools. We talk with Cory about what it means to take a truly holistic approach to student support. He explains the critical difference between technicaland adaptive progress monitoring—and why getting to the “third why” in conversations with students and staff is a g…
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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola welcomes back familiar guests, as well as a couple new guests, to reflect on the recent USA Kansas Conference (2025). The conversation highlights key takeaways from the conference, including the importance of networking, effective leadership strategies, and the role of student le…
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In this episode, Jethro D. Jones welcomes back Craig Randall to discuss the evolution of trust-based observations and its impact on improving teaching and learning. Craig shares insights from his podcast '20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)' and delves into the challenges and strategies for writing and impl…
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Today our guest is Dr. Vince Breunig, District Administrator at the School District of Lodi. We talk to Dr. Breunig about the power of consistently sharing the good happening in our schools. He shares practical strategies for celebrating small but meaningful moments, filling the community with positivity, and making space for authentic engagement—e…
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In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones interviews Linda Berberich, a behavioral scientist, about her extensive experience in machine learning before it became a buzzword. They discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence in education, the pros and cons of using technology like GPT models in learning environments,…
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In a perfect world, there would be a mental health professional embedded in every school across the country. Students would have immediate access to the support they need and the resources they deserve. The reality is, there is a workforce shortage among mental health providers and community resources are overwhelmed by the need. More students need…
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In Part 2 of this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—an avid football fan—and Ismaïl Aissati—fo…
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Today our guest is Dr. Clay Cook the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. We talk to Clay about one the most important parts of implementation: sustainability. From onboarding and monitoring fidelity to embedding new practices into the fabric of school culture, Clay shares the essential systems that help schools avoid implementation drift.…
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On this episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals, Dr. Britton Hart, Assistant Executive Director of Leadership with KASB, shares his journey through education, highlighting the importance of servant leadership, humility, and teamwork. He discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being an administrator, the significance of building relatio…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Paulie Gavoni sits down with veteran superintendent Dr. Don Haddad of St. Vrain Valley School District to explore one of the most hotly debated educational shifts in recent years—the 4-day school week. With over 17 years of experience leading one of Colorado’s largest districts, Dr. Haddad brings deep insight int…
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In this episode, Jethro Jones discusses the nuances of education journalism with Charles Sosnik. Together, they explore the differences between news reporting and education journalism, the impact of political agendas on education, the role of blogs and podcasts in the industry, and the importance of including diverse voices in education media. They…
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Today our guest is John Hellwich, the Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning at the Peninsula School District in WA. We talk to John about the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula community campaign inspired by the book The Anxious Generation. With anxiety rising and screen time out of control, this grassroots movement is bringing together schools, faith …
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In this episode, host Jethro Jones welcomes Shenita Perry, an assistant principal from Montgomery Public Schools, Alabama. They discuss the unique challenges of educating gifted students, Shenita's experience with the SchoolX book study, and valuable insights on empathy and perspective in education. Shenita also shares practical advice for transfor…
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Today our guest is Alex Kajitani the 2009 California Teacher of the Year and also The Rappin' Mathematician. We talk to Alex about the foundational role that relationships play in education. He unpacks the three essential components every relationship must have and highlights the different types of relationships students navigate daily—with themsel…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, to tackle one of the most urgent issues in education today: the staffing and workforce crisis. With over 20 years of experience spanning product development, policy reform, and leadership across major organizations like NBC Universal and McGraw-Hi…
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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Dr. Steve Archer, principal of Delaware Ridge Elementary School, shares his extensive experience in education and his insights on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). He discusses the transition from middle school to elementary education, the importance of building relationshi…
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In this episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro Jones welcomes Dr. Melinda Bier, the Theresa M. Fisher Endowed Professor for citizenship education at the University of Missouri St. Louis. They discuss the character education program, the impact of a national cohort, and faculty changes during the pandemic. They also delve into the design o…
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In this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—and an avid football fan. Tuğba brings along a very …
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Today our guest is Julia Kennedy the SEL Coach at Meduxnekeag Consolidated School in Woodstock, NB. We talk with Julia about her school’s CharacterStrong journey and the intentional steps they’ve taken to build a stronger culture. She shares how they’ve created meaningful opportunities for student engagement—like having 200 students sign up to gree…
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A Principal's Perspective: Work-life...balance? Rick Sola Principal Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233 X: @MrRickSola Adam Grant quote--7/12/2022 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recom…
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Perspective Topic: Dance Through the Storms Courtney McCartney Principal Frank Layden Elementary Frontenac Public Schools USD 249 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questio…
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A Principal's Perspective: A Message from the Heart Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, q…
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A Principal's Perspective: Increasing Student Participation Through Enrichment Before/After School Activities Jeremy Thomas Principal Eudora Middle School, USD 491 X: @EudoraSchools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Le…
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Are your teachers overwhelmed with busywork and disconnected mandates? In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones sits down with Emily Makelky, Vice President of the Curriculum Leadership Institute, to tackle the real problem facing schools: how to create a meaningful, locally-developed curriculum that actually improves teaching and …
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A Principal's Perspective: "If it were me, I'd want to know." (Todd Whitaker) Heath Henderson Skelly Elementary/USD 490 Principal USA Kansas Board of Directors --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, …
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Perspective Topic: The importance of SEL on school culture Rachel Buessing Principal Rock Creek Middle School USD 323, Rock Creek Schools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations,…
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Today our guest is Dr. Mark Chapin, Principal at Meyer Middle School. We talk to Dr. Chapin about how his district takes a purposeful approach to character development—from monthly character kickoff presentations to unifying yearly themes. He explains how each trait is clearly defined and modeled across all grade levels, K–12, and how community inp…
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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola speaks with Jenny Steele, the principal of Manchester Park Elementary, about her journey from middle school to elementary education, the unique Spanish immersion program at her school, and the challenges and successes that come with it. They discuss the importance of community su…
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Perspective Topic: Lower your stress by connecting with kids!! Be involved! Mr. Casey Seyfert Principal 7-12 Beloit Jr. Sr. High USD 273 X = @caseyfert --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest re…
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Perspective Topic: Staying Positive Amongst the Chaos Bryan Kindle Asst. Principal/Athletic Director California Trail Middle School @OlatheSchools The stresses in administration can be tough to navigate. Here is my perspective on how to stay positive, bring the energy, and make the most of everyday. --------------------------------------- We want t…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Crisis in Education Podcast, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni sits down with Missouri middle school teacher and author Philip Wire to unpack a provocative and timely topic: Are schools getting trauma-informed education right—or missing the mark entirely? Inspired by Philip’s bold book, "Trauma-Informed Tragedy: How Sch…
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Perspective Topic: Leading from your Extremes Ariel Jankord Principal Lincoln Elementary USD 290 - Ottawa School District @mrsjankord Principal Ariel Jankord of Lincoln Elementary, USD 290, shares the reason some schools have the "it" factor can be attributed to a leader leaning into their contradictory extremes. This perspective is a reflection of…
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Perspective Topic: First Year Reflections Brandie England Assistant Principal California Trail Middle School Olathe Public Schools X: @BrandieEnglan13 ---------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest re…
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A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry Amy VanRheen Principal at Louisburg High School USD 416 X: @LhsUsd416 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE! Conne…
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In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Brent Zirkel, the elementary principal at Mary Welsh Elementary in Williamsburg, Iowa. They discuss how Brent is utilizing artificial intelligence to create curriculum tailored for his students. The conversation covers a range of topics including the advantages of AI in organizing content, creating engaging …
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