Transformative Principal
Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth Godin, JeVon McCormick, Liz Wiseman, and more.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 813
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
PLCs and RtI with Bob Sonju Transformative Principal 032
This second interview with Bob Sonju is really great. You will enjoy every minute of it! We talk about the following:
- How to deal with cynical stakeholders.
- Why people need to be ready to change to …
Three Fundamentals for Change with Bob Sonju Transformative Principal 031
Bob Sonju is the Director of K–12 Learning in Washington School District in Southern Utah.
In this first part of the interview, we discuss the following:
- A little about Bob’s history and what he lea…
Daily RTI Process with Tom Whitford Transformative Principal 030
This second part of the interview with Tom Whitford delves deeper into the great things he is doing. We discuss the following:
- Working with 3 different schools
- How he manages dealing with all that t…
Learning with Your Mistakes with Tom Whitford Transformative Principal 029
This week’s interview is with Tom Whitford, an amazing principal of 3(!) schools in Wisconsin.
- His mentor that taught him a lot about how to be a leader and how to push yourself and others to be bet…
How to Overcome Fear with Alice Peck Transformative Principal 028
My second part interview with the great Alice Peck. In this episode we focus on her new assignment as a principal of a Title I school in our district.
- What is Alice going to take with her to her new…
Reflecting on a Great Principalship with Alice Peck Transformative Principal 027
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Alice Peck, one of the best principals I have ever worked with. You’ll love to get to know her in this episode.
- How she came to be where she is at.
- W…
Building Relationships with Curt Rees Transformative Principal 026
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- How to manage time on social media with being a principal, doctoral student…
The 4 C’s with Curt Rees Transformative Principal 025
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Curt Rees Twitter is a tech-minded principal at Northern Hills Elementary School in Onalaska, WI. He is also one of …
Dealing with Student Loss through Developing Relationships with William Parker Transformative Principal 024
William D. Parker is the principal of Skiatook High School. His web site and Twitter. He has also done some amazing interviews himself. I have learned a ton from reading those, and I am sure you will…
Being Weird with Doug Robertson AKA He’s The Weird Teacher Transformative Principal 023
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Doug Robertson (Twitter) teaches 3rd grade in Southern Oregon.
Here’s his blog or media empire homepage.
What Makes it all Worth it with Chris Wejr Transformative Principal 022
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In this second part of my interview with the amazing Chris Wejr, we go deeper into the ideas of student discipline …
Positive Behavior with Chris Wejr Transformative Principal 021
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I was super excited to interview Chris Wejr. He is one of those principals that I have been following for a long t…
Making sure the Brand Experience Matches the Brand Promise with Tony Sinanis Transformative Principal 020
Why are we going to let other people tell our story?
- What they believe in.
- Every choice they make is thoughtful.
- How Tony shares his story daily.
- Storify - An example of how Tony uses Storify.
- Cantiague H…
Recognizing Your Own Skills with Tony Sinanis Transformative Principal 019
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A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure of interviewing Tony Sinanis. Little did I know, that he would be named the…
It is about Relationships with George Couros Transformative Principal 018
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I had the great pleasure to attend (and present) the UCET (Utah Coalition for Educational Technology) Conference thi…
Building Up Teacher Leaders with Dr. Fidel Montero Transformative Principal 017
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I had the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Fidel Montero, the principal…
Engaging Multicultural Families with Fidel Montero - Transformative Principal 016
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I had the great pleasure of speaking with Fidel Montero, the principal of A…
Awesome Professional Development with Andy Greene - Transformative Principal Episode 015
Community Engagement with Sharyle Karren Transformative Principal 014
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In this second part interview, Sharyle and I discuss the following:
- …
Establishing Roots in the Community with Sharyle Karren - Transformative Principal Episode 013
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Sharyle Karren has been a principal for the last 22 years! She has a lot of experience and this interview is a really great opportunity to learn from a great …