#PrincipalPLN
PrincipalPLN was started by Jessica Johnson, Spike Cook, and Theresa Stager in 2014. It features amazing guests talking about all things connected school leadership.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 184
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Episode 89: Principal in Boots, Lindsy Stumpenhorst
In this episode, we chat with Lindsy Stumpenhorst, elementary principal in Illinois, also known as
“Principal in Boots.” Lindsy shares all about leading an amazing staff, living in the country, bal…
Episode 88: What's the Weather?
In this episode, we warm up with hot coffee and blankets to stay warm in this frigid winter. Spike talks about the Bomb Cyclone in New Jersey, which caused his school to close for two days, we compa…
Episode 87: Happy New Year 2018!
In this special end of the year episode, Theresa, Jessica and Spike discuss their Winter Break.
Spike talked about his floating experience. He will be posting a blog about what he learned from the …
Episode 86: The Holiday Break for Principals
In this episode, Theresa and Spike share their final week leading up to the Winter Break. It is clear from the discussion that no matter the school you work in or the area of the country, that it can…
Episode 85 - Breaking Out of lsolation
Episode 85: Breaking Out Of Isolation
In this episode, Theresa, Spike and Jessica catch up after about a year hiatus from the podcast. It is clear that everyone needed a break to work on other proj…
Episode 84: Happy New Year #PrincipalPLN
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
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Episode 83: Support for New Administrators
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, langu…
Episode 82: Random Thoughts in the August 'Crunch Time'
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform fo…
Episode 81
Episode 80: Leveling Up Your School Facebook Page with guest Melissa Emler @melissaemler
Episode 78: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? with Dr. Tony Sinanis
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehe…
Episode 51: Tia Henriksen
In this episode we talk with Tia Henriksen, a current Vice Principal, but soon to be Principal in British Columbia starting on January 1st, 2015. We discuss inbox zero, making the transition to pri…
Episode 47: Conquering Email and Inbox Zero with Curt Rees
In this episode we are joined by Curt Rees, Elementary Principal and Recess Kickball legend in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Curt’s school is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as…
Episode 46: What do you have to do
In this episode, Jessica and Spike explore the ever present "to do list."
The show starts out with the realization that the modern day Principal probably needs ADD or ADHD to survive (or it is just…
Episode 45: Observations and Walkthroughs Part II
In this episode, Theresa and Spike discuss the importance of non-evaluative walkthroughs. Theresa mentioned how her school has used TeachBoost and how it helped her work collaboratively with her teac…
Episode 43: Running Your School from your Mobile Device with Adam Welcome
In this episode we invite Adam Welcome, a Principal of the Year from Lafayette, CA. You can find Adam on Twitter @awelcome or his blog at adamwelcome.blogspot.com. Adam shares with us some great tip…
Episode 37: #PrincipalPLN
The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun!
The concept of the podca…
Episode 36: Learn how to start your own SCHOOL from Kelly Tenkely
The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun!
The concept of the podca…
Episode 33: An Interview with Bob Dillon
The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun!
The concept of the podca…
Episode 35: Life After the Principal's Office with Peter DeWitt
The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun!
The concept of the podca…