The Sneaker Principal Podcast

In this episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast, I take you through my morning as I balance being an educational leader, a father, and someone committed to self-care and wellness. After a restful we…

Welcome to another episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast! Today, I’m reflecting on a weekend of mindfulness, family, and the journey toward a healthier, more intentional life. Fresh from a wellnes…

In this episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast, I take you on a journey through my weekend at Kripalu, a wellness and mindfulness retreat nestled in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. As a …

Welcome to the first episode of the new season of The Sneaker Principal Podcast! It’s been a journey since I last intentionally created podcast content, and I’m thrilled to dive back in. In this epis…

Welcome to this episode of the Sneaker Principal podcast, where we explore the significance of Algebra 1 in our education system. As an experienced school leader, I'll share why Algebra 1 is crucial …

What if true leadership in education isn't about having all the answers, but about embracing the unknown? In this enlightening episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast, I take you on a journey throug…

In this enlightening episode of The Sneaker Principal podcast, join host Uche Njoku as he explores the vital role of photography in school leadership. Discover how the Canon R, coupled with its RF 15…

What if creativity was your secret weapon to overcoming the burdens of school leadership? Join us, as we draw upon my two decades of experience to reveal how thinking outside the box can not only hel…

Feeling like an imposter in your own shoes? You're not alone. Through the lens of my personal journey, we peel back the layers of the seldom-discussed yet common phenomenon of imposter syndrome among…

Have you ever considered the life-changing potential of fasting? Join me on a journey where we delve into water fasting and its impressive ability to combat cancer. My recent two-day water fast, whic…

Have you ever struggled with managing my health while trying to excel in a demanding career? Absolutely. In this episode, I'll take you through my personal journey, sharing the highs and lows of my w…

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s relentless demands, feeling as though everything is spiraling out of control? I know this feeling all too well, and it's exactly what we're unpacking in today…

Are we ready to take on the issue that's pulling students out of the classrooms and hindering their academic growth? Because it's high time we expose the silent epidemic of chronic absenteeism, defin…

Who says that the key to successful school leadership lies solely in the hands of the principal? This episode is about to challenge that notion. We're turning the spotlight on the power of decentrali…

Have you ever considered fear to be a secret weapon in school leadership? As we peel back the layers of this rarely discussed topic, we uncover how fear, often viewed as a crippling force, can be har…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to step into a struggling school and turn it around? Drawing on my five-month tenure as the interim acting principal at PSIS 224 in New York City, I share the in…

Strap yourself in as we embark on an intense journey of personal discovery and intense disappointment, underscored by the harsh reality of school bullying. My own daughter was the victim, a revelatio…

Today, we're pulling back the curtain on education with Malcolm Harvin Connor, a principal with a vision. How can we prepare our children for the future? Malcolm believes the keys are reading, writin…

Welcome to a journey of unprecedented emotions as we embark on a fresh school year. This one holds a special place in my heart, as it is my daughter's first step into the educational sphere. With 19 …

What does it mean to respect educational legacies? How do we embrace change while honoring the past? Join me as I share my encounters with a young, passionate educator who was part of an educational …