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
Tackling the Teacher Shortage Problem with Michael Horn, Charles Fournier and Kevin Stoller Transformative Principal 525
This week on Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones shares a special episode where he was on a panel to discuss the current teacher shortage and what can be done. This was recorded for the Better Lea…
Building Skills in Executive Functioning with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Transformative Principal 524
Dr. Karen Dudek Brannan spent 14 years as a school speech-language pathologist (SLP) while working on her doctorate in special education and Director of Special Education credential. In 2015, she la…
How to Prioritize Problems with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 523
- How Eric Taught a student to write a better email.
- Write better emails
- How to prioritize problems.
- Keeping a focus
- What’s keeping you from focusing on your 1 thing in your school?
- 1 thing: getting i…
Relationships to Repair and Prevent Harm with Dr. Tina Curry Transformative Principal 522
Tina Curry, Ed.D is currently Lead Coach at Fernwood Elementary School in Chicago Public Schools and an adjunct professor at DePaul University and National-Louis University. She was one of the contri…
Making In School Suspension Meaningful with Johnathan Cranford Transformative Principal 521
Johnathan Cranford is an in-school suspension teacher in Houston, TX and author of The Art of In-School Suspension: A Discipline Program that Benefits Staff and Students.
On today’s episode we dive …
Real World Curriculum and Grading with Chad Lang Transformative Principal 520
Chad Lang is an assistant superintendent of HR and school improvement in Glenwood Iowa. He is passionate about grading, curriculum, and professional development.
On today’s episode we discuss the i…
What If They Don't Want Feedback with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 519
Last time we talked about evaluation. What has changed?
Put into practice - new frame of reference and mindset.
Talking about blindspots that a teacher has is what makes the evaluation meeting meanin…
The Road to Awesome with Darrin Peppard Transformative Principal 517
Darrin Peppard is a school district superintendent, speaker, author, publisher and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin’s an expert in school culture and climate as well as c…
PLCs in a Small School with Jeff Makelky Transformative Principal 516
PLCs in a Small School with Jeff Makelky Transformative Principal 516 Jeff Makelky has spent 41 years in public education and is currently the principal of Big Piney High School in Wyoming. He gradua…
Interdisciplinary Teaching with Dr. Opie Blackwell Transformative Principal 515
Opie Blackwell is the current principal of Ridgeview Charter Middle School in Atlanta, GA. Ridgeview Charter Middle School is an inaugural recipient of the Association of Middle Level Education's (A…
ChatGPT is here, what are we going to do? With Damon Hargraves Transformative Principal 518
In this episode, Jethro and Damon Hargraves talk about ChatGPT. This is from a Twitter Spaces that they did in early January. And this has led to some pretty interesting conversations.
Jethro has bee…
How to Make Evaluations Worthwhile with Eric Makelky Transformative Principal 514
A Three Phase Plan for Building Culture with Ryan Mackey Transformative Principal 513
Ryan Mackey is the principal of Douglas High School and is beginning his ninth year as a school administrator. Wyoming Principal of the Year 2022–2023. He is also a certified McGrath Solutions TRUE-…
Prioritizing Culture over Strategy with Brad Gregorich Transformative Principal 512
Brad Gregorich is a proud alum of Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degree in educational leadership as a Battlin’ Bear. He has been a classroom …
Improving Teacher Retention by Improving the Employee Experience with Eric Bransteter Transformative Principal 511
Eric Bransteter is a former 5th grade teacher, media specialist, and building-level administrator. Eric has always had a passion for technology integration in the classroom, which led to him co-found…
People Leader vs Instructional Leader with Eric Makelky Transformative Principal 510
It's All About The People with Erika Garcia-Niles Transformative Principal 508
Dr. Erika Garcia-Niles is a principal in MIssouri.
- Erika Garcia on Twitter we don't remember our impact but they sure do.
- behind the scenes at new district
- better than I could have imagined.
- Focus…
With Dr. Henry Turner Transformative Principal 509
Dr. Henry J. Turner is an award-winning high school principal, author, and nationally renowned speaker. He is most proud of the collaborative community he works within to empower students to fight h…
The Changing Landscape of Assessments with Al Kingsley Transformative Principal 507
Al Kingsley has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and 20 of those as a school trustee and governor. He is co-chair of Workstream 4 at the Foundation for Educational Development, an organiza…
Dealing with Collective Trauma with Eric Makelky Transformative Principal 506
This week is our next installment of seeing how Eric is doing in his new school. As a refresher, here is last month’s update.
Last time, we gave him three strategies: - Strategy 1: add 15–30 minutes …