The Sneaker Principal Podcast

Welcome to “The Sneaker Principal Podcast,” where education and leadership lace up for a journey towards transformative change. Hosted by Uchechukwu Lawrence Njoku, a seasoned school leader with over a decade and a half of experience, this podcast unfolds the numerous layers of school leadership, particularly in underprivileged urban communities.

Engage in candid conversations addressing the highs, the lows, and the resilient strides in between, as Uchechukwu navigates through the captivating world of educational leadership, reform, and community engagement. From revitalizing schools on the brink of closure to fostering educational environments that champion every student, dive into stories, strategies, and insights that pave the way for impactful leadership.

This is a space for educators, leaders, allies, and community members to find inspiration, guidance, and a supportive community, celebrating every milestone, from the tangible transformations to the emotional breakthroughs. Subscribe to join a movement of leadership that isn’t just about running schools but pioneering revolutions within them.

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Update frequency: every 2 days
Average duration: 45 minutes
Episodes: 153
Years Active: 2020 - 2024

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AI Writing School Papers & The Demonization of Deion Sanders | The Ivy League Hood Rats - Ep. 008

AI Writing School Papers & The Demonization of Deion Sanders | The Ivy League Hood Rats - Ep. 008 with Co-Host Archie Tyson… Join in on the conversation

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01:12:43 | Sun 26 Mar 2023

Black Comedy, Cancel Culture, Segregation, Building Schools | The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 7

Black Comedy, Cancel Culture, Segregation, Building Schools in Africa are some of the topics we cover in this episode of the “Ivy League Hood Rats” with Co-Hosts and Ivy League graduates Archie Tyson…

01:17:47 | Wed 22 Mar 2023

The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 5

“Ivy League Hood Rats” with Co-Host Archie Tyson… Current events, topic, Q & A, coaching and etc… Join in on the conversation

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01:15:33 | Mon 20 Mar 2023

The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 4

01:22:00 | Sat 18 Mar 2023

The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 3

01:13:06 | Thu 16 Mar 2023

The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 2

01:03:25 | Tue 14 Mar 2023

The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 1

01:12:21 | Sun 12 Mar 2023

Learn To Be Still in Your Breath & Race And College Admissions - Let's Talk Education 004

Learn To Be Still in Your Breath & Race And College Admissions are the topics of this episode of Let’s Talk Education… Current events, topic, Q & A, coaching and etc… Join in on the conversation

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01:05:25 | Mon 02 Jan 2023

The Biafran Civil War and The Igbo-Jewish Identity - Teacher Therapy Friday 004

“Teacher Therapy Friday”… This evening I want to talk about something that I found early this morning that called into question so much for me about my identity, my origination story. As a teacher I …

00:59:38 | Mon 02 Jan 2023

Teacher Therapy Friday Episode 003

“Teacher Therapy Friday”… Current events, topic, Q & A, coaching and etc… Join in on the conversation

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01:03:45 | Mon 02 Jan 2023

Kyrie Irving... Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa DNA - "I know where I come from" - Let's Talk Education 005

"I cannot be antisemitic if I know where I come from" Kyrie Irving said spawning more controversy. However, He has inspired my deeper dive into my Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa heritage and discovery of my …

00:54:02 | Mon 02 Jan 2023

3 Tips On Taking Ownership of Your Journey As An Educator | Urban Teacher Rising

Taking ownership of your journey as an educator is paramount if you are going to last as a teacher or administrator. Long gone are the day that you sit in a singular step waiting for the bliss of ret…

01:07:11 | Tue 13 Dec 2022

Student Debt Relief, Fighting White Supremacy, Student Failure Epidemic

Student Debt Relief, Fighting White Supremacy, Epidemic of Student Failure. Let's Talk Education: current events, topic, Q & A, coaching and etc… Join in on the conversation

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01:10:50 | Tue 13 Dec 2022

Interview of David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly

David Adams is the special guest on this episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. David is the CEO at The Urban Assembly. He previously served as the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator for Distri…

01:18:47 | Tue 13 Dec 2022

Summer Principals Academy & School Leadership Training Programs

Summer Principals Academy & School Leadership Training Programs… is topic that I have come across recently in direct messages, specifically why I chose the Summer Principals Academy at Teachers Colle…

00:37:04 | Tue 13 Dec 2022

Public Schools Are Failing Black Children | Public School Confidential

Public schools are failing black children on purpose is the topic of tonights episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. The worst thing that I could be right now, at this point in my exsistence, is a…

01:10:41 | Mon 05 Dec 2022

Critical Race Theory & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Critical Race Theory & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on this episode of “Teacher Therapy Friday”… How is CRT and DEI impacting the academic achievement gap in America's urban and rural communities…

01:10:15 | Tue 29 Nov 2022

What Do Teachers Believe About Black Students And Their Implicit Bias

What do teachers believe about black students and is implicit bias is a major factor in those beliefs regardless on the teachers race? This is what I was left thinking about after watching a parody o…

01:07:53 | Tue 29 Nov 2022

My Former Student Now A Teacher

My Former high school student is now a teacher on this episode of “Teacher Therapy Friday”… Current events, topic, Q & A, coaching and etc… Join in on the conversation.