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Principally Speaking

Host and Science Teacher Jason Bodnar interviews teachers, administrators and other professionals that inspire creativity and excellence in schools across the country. Thank you for listening to Principally Speaking! For more info, check out jasonbodnar.net.

Leadership Technology Education K-12
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
64
Years Active
2014 - 2019
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PS24: Trivia Crack and Cultivating Student Ideas

PS24: Trivia Crack and Cultivating Student Ideas

In this episode, I talk about the craze that is Trivia Crack and its implications for education.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on the following questions:

1) What do you think about the trivia crac…

00:15:40  |   Tue 03 Feb 2015
PS23: Principal Scott Schulz and I Laugh at Ourselves

PS23: Principal Scott Schulz and I Laugh at Ourselves

In this episode, I have the pleasure of connecting with Scott Schulz, who talks about his new job at Rossville Jr/Sr High School in southern Indiana. 

Scott's Blog

The Washington Post Piece on Scott

00:34:08  |   Tue 27 Jan 2015
PS22: Amy Heavin's Awesome PD At Ryan Park Elementary

PS22: Amy Heavin's Awesome PD At Ryan Park Elementary

Principally Speaking is back!  

I'm excited to bring to you my talk with Amy Heavin, Principal of Ryan Park Elementary in Angola, Indiana.  Among other things, Amy and I talk about what professional …

00:33:02  |   Tue 13 Jan 2015
PS21: ASCD Emerging Leader Laura Ferrell

PS21: ASCD Emerging Leader Laura Ferrell

Laura Ferrell is the Assistant Principal at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.  Her blog can be found here and you can connect with her @LFEdTech on Twitter.   

 

00:33:01  |   Tue 25 Nov 2014
PS20: Maryland's AP of the Year Jared Wastler

PS20: Maryland's AP of the Year Jared Wastler

Jared Wastler is an ASCD Emerging Leader and Maryland's Assistant Principal of the Year for 2014.  He can be found at jaredwastler.com.  In this episode we talk about his success, and I have to admir…

00:39:59  |   Tue 11 Nov 2014
PS19: Don Wettrick Helps Students Embrace Their Passions

PS19: Don Wettrick Helps Students Embrace Their Passions

As we wrap up Connected Educator Month, I was lucky to connect with Innovation Coordinator and Pure Genius author Don Wettrick.  We talk about his unique job and elective course that truly empowers s…

00:47:43  |   Tue 28 Oct 2014
PS18: Pernille Ripp Empowers Her Middle School Students

PS18: Pernille Ripp Empowers Her Middle School Students

In this episode of Principally Speaking, I have the honor of speaking to 7th grade dynamic teacher Pernille Ripp.  After you listen to the episode, set aside some time and check out her awesome blog…

00:40:08  |   Tue 21 Oct 2014
PS17: Connected Leadership with Dr. Spike Cook

PS17: Connected Leadership with Dr. Spike Cook

Continuing the Connected Educator Month Series on Principally Speaking, I connect with Dr. Spike Cook, author of the new book Connected Leadership.  You can also check out his website here.  For mor…

00:37:07  |   Tue 14 Oct 2014
PS16: All Hands on Deck with Brad Currie

PS16: All Hands on Deck with Brad Currie

                               

 

In honor of Connected Educator Month this is the first of a series of podcast episodes from authors of the Corwin Connected Educator Series.

Vice Principal, #satchat…

00:29:42  |   Tue 07 Oct 2014
PS15: Educational Podcasting Expert Jeff Bradbury

PS15: Educational Podcasting Expert Jeff Bradbury

For today's episode I talk with music teacher Jeff Bradbury, who is also the mastermind behind teachercast.net.  You can connect with Jeff there or at jeffreybradbury.com.  If you are also intereste…

00:31:04  |   Tue 23 Sep 2014
PS14: Dynamic Duo Principal Steve Hope & AP Duke Lines

PS14: Dynamic Duo Principal Steve Hope & AP Duke Lines

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Steve Hope and Duke Lines, Principal and Associate Principal at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.  We talk about Steve's ability to drive …

00:28:16  |   Tue 16 Sep 2014
PS13: Master Spanish Teacher and Presenter Matt Miller

PS13: Master Spanish Teacher and Presenter Matt Miller

 

 

High school Spanish teacher and fellow Hoosier Matt Miller is someone that I connected with this past summer at the East Noble eLearn conference.  Matt and I will be talking about how his classro…

00:29:54  |   Wed 10 Sep 2014
PS12: Transformative Leader Eric Sheninger

PS12: Transformative Leader Eric Sheninger

                         

 

In this episode, I ask Eric about what drove him to become an administrator, what he feels are the top qualities of a strong principal, and the success of New Milford High…

00:29:08  |   Mon 01 Sep 2014
PS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking

PS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking

                                          

 

Mark Barnes is the author of the new book Teaching the iStudent, which was just released August 19.  Click the image of the book above to check it out.  T…

00:39:43  |   Tue 26 Aug 2014
PS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)

PS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)

In this episode, Matt and I wrap up our conversation by discussing www.meetup.com/k12tech and his role in the upcoming TedX Lafayette event.  

Don't forget you can e-mail me at jason@principallyspeak…

00:25:15  |   Tue 19 Aug 2014
PS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)

PS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)

Today, I have the privilege of interviewing Matt Brown, Assistant Principal at Sunnyside Intermediate School in Lafayette, Indiana.  

 

Here is the outline for this show: 

  1. Matthew’s Inspirational Ed…
00:30:14  |   Tue 12 Aug 2014
PS8: Private School Principal Theresa Stager

PS8: Private School Principal Theresa Stager

This week Theresa and I talk about her experience as a new administrator last year and she provides advice to those jumping into the profession.  She talks about the experience of also hosting a podc…

00:29:17  |   Tue 05 Aug 2014
PS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin Baeder

PS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin Baeder

Justin Baeder discusses his evolution from teacher to principal and eventually to full-time consultant and speaker.  If you're an educator that's interested in branching out through consulting or spe…

00:35:35  |   Tue 29 Jul 2014
PS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)

PS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)

Thank you for tuning into the second half of my interview with Derek McCoy and be sure to check out his blog at mccoyderek.com and connect with him @derekmccoy on Twitter.  

Check out principallyspea…

00:25:21  |   Tue 22 Jul 2014
PS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)

PS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Derek McCoy, the NASSP 2014 Digital Principal of the Year.  In this episode, Derek talks about what effective Digital Leadership means to him and provides …

00:26:23  |   Tue 15 Jul 2014
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