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
No Fuss Fundraising for Catholic Schools with John Mihalyo Transformative Principal 599
- The difference between a catholic school and a public school.
- System of Schools rather than a school system.
- Creating a culture of giving in the school community.
- What’s the cost to educate?
- How to be …
The Principal 2.0 with Michael Fullan
Michael Fullan, the internationally known authority on educational leadership and proponent of whole system reform, joins us for this episode.
No doubt, many of you listeners have been influenced by …
BPN Presents: How to Involve Parents In Grading Reform
Dr. Thomas R. Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. He is known throughout the world for his work on student assessment, grading and reporting, profe…
Do You Have Self-Doubt About Your Decisions as a Principal? From The Principal Handbook
Do you ever doubt your decisions as a principal. As a principal myself, I understand the constant second-guessing and the toll it can take on confidence.
Discover the symptoms of self-doubt, from ques…
Why We Should Exercise Emotion In Our Leadership with Sean Slade Transformative Principal 598
In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones engages in a profound discussion with Sean Slade, co-head of North America at BTS Spark, about reevaluating traditional perceptions of leader…
Stoicism in School Leadership with Danny Bauer & Glenn Robbins Transformative Principal 597
In this episode, Jethro is joined by Danny Bauer and Glenn Robbins, author of the book Calm In The Chaos: Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership. We talk about how to be stoic as a lea…
MESSY Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher Transformative Principal 596
- Aspirational Model
- Shifting Mindset
- Emotional Connection - Research in MESSY started at the beginning of the pandemic.
- There will always be the next crisis.
- Expectation of leaders - what’s important?…
The Power of Bite-Sized Video Learning - A Vision for Learning Simulcast with Ryan Palmbaum Transformative Principal 595
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About Ryan Palmbaum
Ryan Palmbaum is the founder and CEO of Dabbl Discovery, an educational, bite-sized video learning platform designed to help pe…
The Importance of Play with Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Transformative Principal 594
In this episode, we explore the power of purposeful play in education. Join us as we discuss the importance of play in the learning process, the Connecticut legislation about play in elementary grade…
Do You Have A Learning Culture Or A Teaching Culture? with James Anderson Transformative Principal 593
In this episode, Jethro talks with James Anderson, who has been on the show three previous times:
Using AI to break out of Boxes with Dr. Jayne Lammers Transformative Principal 592
Jethro welcomes Dr. Jayne Lammers to Transformative Principal. Although we're talking about AI tools, we didn't spend a lot of time talking about the mundanity and what other sources are talking abou…
Questions to Get to Connection with Topaz Adizes Transformative Principal 590
Topaz Adizes is an Emmy-award winning creator who helps build the space between two people through deep and meaningful conversations. We have one of those for you today. Jethro and Topaz share how to…
Transforming Education Through Play-Based Learning: A Conversation with Tiffany Caoutte Transformative Principal 591
In this podcast conversation, Tiffany Caouette discusses the role and importance of play-based learning in education. Tiffany Caouette, currently working with the Connecticut Association of Schools, …
Personalized Learning and AI with Paul Thiessen Transformative Principal 589
In this episode, Jethro is joined by Paul Thiessen and we talk about a broad range of topics from Podcasting for the school community to AI and Personalized Learning.
- The Daily - One topic, condensed…
How to Make a Teacher Data Hub for Daily Use with Rick Meyer Transformative Principal 588
Today's episode is super fascinating. Rick Meyer shared his dashboard, and you might want to check out the YouTube video for this episode because it is incredible what he’s doing with teacher data.
- T…
Real Relationships and Connections with Marianne Lescher Transformative Principal 587
- How she stays at the same place for so long.
- Relationships
- Street cred and reputation exist, but they don’t know me personally.
- Each family is a new relationship
- Honesty and transparency
- People don’t al…
How To Help Families Find Joy In Reading with Dr. Erin Bailey Transformative Principal 586
In this episode, Dr. Erin Bailey joins Jethro Jones to talk about how to engage families in inspiring the joy of reading in children.
- Making reading backed by research, powered by joy
- Concerns in chil…
The Antidote to Teacher Burnout: Culture of Care with Matthew Ebert Transformative Principal 585
In this episode, Matthew Ebert joins Jethro to discuss how to actively and intentionally create the space for educators to be their authentic selves at work and how that impacts a greater school comm…
The Power of Diversity and Curiosity in Education with David Bryan Transformative Principal 584
Jethro sits down with David Bryan to talk about how to make school more worthwhile.
- The difference between public and private schools
- More freedom in a private school to address issues in their school…