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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TSP Podcast #78: The Educating of Simon Leviev & Anna Delvey
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TSP Podcast #77: Blowing The Cobwebs Off Of Not Podcasting
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Thoughts on MLK’s speech “What is your life’s blueprint?”
Original 1967 speech: https://youtu.be/ZmtOGXreTOU
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Many teachers will admin that one of the most anxiety riddle activities that they have to engage in is making parent and family outreach. Like in making a sales call the possibility of rejection and …
The most common question asked by teachers in school buildings across America is “what does admin want?” or "what does my principal want?" In many cases this is the greatest frustration for teachers.…
As the nation again faces once more a wide spread return to remote learning here are the four tips to help with creating an engaging remote experience for your students. Always remember the acronym A…
Financial literacy is the one essential content area not mandated in our schools. Recognizing the impact of financial illiteracy on up to 80% of the American population is important. Leadership is ne…
A commentary on why we should be leading in our school communities to raise thinkers, not just workers.
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Are you a principal that is an authority figure or a principal that is a school and community leader? There is a difference. Knowing which one you are can help you become the one that your community…
I am exploring the difference between authority and leadership, and how understand their meanings and their application impacts how I function in my role and how I’m seen as a principal.
Dreams, fears and inspiring by becoming a teacher is the title of this The Sneaker Principal Podcast #64 - My exploration of the crossroads between education, technology and culture. I share my journ…
Why do schools require that you have to learn Algebra? Why is it that in the sequence of mathematics that algebra seems crucial to the academic life of every high school student? Why is it that the l…
The Crypto Project Challenge is an event taking place on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 from 1pm-4pm to educate our youth and their families on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. On this 63rd episod…
Dogecoin & Our Children And The Police will be the topics of this 59th episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. Is Dogecoin the right entry cryptocurrency for people of color and the disadvantaged? …
Blockchain solutions for problems in K-12 education is the topic of this 62nd episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. Bitcoin's underlying technology is said to have the power to revolutionize huma…
Bitcoin, Black Lives Matter and the late great DMX will be the topics of this 59th episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. Is there an unforeseen implication of not owning bitcoin for people of col…
TSP #61 - What is in a name? In this 61st episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast I am talking with you about the power of your name and what happens when we allow our name to not be properly honore…
Building generational wealth through family entrepreneurship is part of DNA as it is exemplified in African culture and in Bible. We should be training our children to be part of and operating the fa…
Facing intragenerational financial trauma is the topic of this episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast. Intragenerational is defined as occurring or existing between members of one generation intrag…