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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
TSP #13 - Darrell Hall & Communication 101
Since graduating from the University of Michigan in 2005, Bro. Darrell Hall has faithfully worked in the fields of Education and Social Work. During his 15 year journey of teaching basic English and …
TSP #12 - PENCIL Inc./Principal For A Day Webinar
As a result of the recent tragedies that have had a profound effect on the way principals and teachers are approaching daily activities in schools, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, I was asked to be one o…
TSP #11 - Principal Archie Tyson of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, Baltimore, Maryland
Archie Tyson is the principal of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Our conversation attempts to unpack the protests and riots resulting from the death of George Floyd in wake of the socio-eco…
TSP #10 - Ijeoma Iruke & Safe Journey Wellness LLC
Ijeoma Iruke is an entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast and coach. Our conversation takes us through her unique story, as well as our shared history, framing her powerful and inspirational wellness journ…
TSP #9 - Kevin Bryant & VRsatility
For 15 years the New York City Department of Education has been integral in Kevin Bryant’s formation as a student, educator, and leader. Prior to becoming an educator, Kevin spent 3 years as a coder …
TSP #8 - Dillon Prime & Coaching And Supporting Principals
Dillon Prime designing and founding principal of this incredible district middle school in CSD 11 in the Bronx. Dillon is presently an Administrative Assistant Superintendent in the New York City Dep…
TSP #7 - Ria Njoku & The Sneaker Principal Podcast Takeover
On this episode of The Sneaker Principal Podcast the reins are handed over to Ria Njoku, my wife. She is flipping the table on me, making me the featured guest on this week’s episode. She has me refl…
TSP #6 - Raevan Askew & The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens
Raevan Askew is the proud principal of PS 354 the Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens, a three year New York City Showcase School for their STEM curriculum. She is a brilliant process thinker …
TSP #5 - Archie Tyson & Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Archie Tyson is an Ivy League trained school leader that is unapologetically devoted the advancement of the most disadvantaged of our society. He is currently the principal of the Baltimore Collegiat…
TSP #4 - Mariam Njoku & COVID-19 Quarantine Mental Health
Mariam Njoku is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with two decades of professional expertise in mental health disease and wellness. In this episode, we will be talking about the impac…
TSP #3 - Marko Majic & The Digital Revolution
In this third episode of The Sneaker Principal podcast get to talk with Marijan Marko Majic the co-founder of The Digital Revolution (DR) to empower the youth in The Bronx. Marko’s vision for The Dig…
TSP #2 - Karim Abouelnaga & Practice Makes Perfect
In this second episode of The Sneaker Principal podcast I introduce you to Karim Abouelnaga the CEO of Practice Makes Perfect, a Benefit Corporation that partners with K-12 schools to deliver high qu…
TSP #1 - Dave Beal & Brain Power Wellness
In this inaugural episode of The Sneaker Principal podcast I introduce you to Dave Beal, Program Director and Head National Trainer for Brain Power Wellness. I have had the privilege of working with…