Transformative Principal

Nov 17 2024 773 ep. 28 mins 195

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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.

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The Power of ICU with Garett Cook

Nov 17 2024 56 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.The Power of ICU - focuses on giving kids what they need when they need it. Bringing it all back to Tier 1. ICU MenuChanging language - how can I help you, what can I do for you? Lifeguards - 7 LifeguardsICU time (Advisory/WIN/RTI time)9 departments - every subject is involved and every subject matters. 35 minute

The Future of AI is Authenticity with Erik Francis Transformative Principal 637

Nov 10 2024 45 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro Jones interviews Erik Francis, an expert in educational leadership and the creator of Maverik Education AI. Francis discusses the role of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and critical thinking. Key points include:AI's Limitations:

Investing in the Incline of our Health with Dr. David Lipman

Nov 03 2024 33 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.Dr. David Lipman joins Jethro to talk about critical aspects of health optimization and its impact on our well-being in a modern world filled with physical and environmental stressors. Dr. Lipman discusses how everyday stress activates our fight-or-flight response, depleting energy at a cellular level and affecti

Personalize and Quest Academy with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh Transformative Principal 635

Oct 27 2024 44 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.This episode with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh discusses their book "Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners" and their insights on transformative education practices, particularly at Quest Academy.Quest Academy's approach emphasizes student engagement and personalized learning. They prioritize retainin

Making a Portrait of a Graduate that Actually Works with - Mike Duncan Transformative Principal 633

Oct 20 2024 32 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this episode, Mike Duncan, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, explores the concept of a portrait of a graduate and its importance in shaping education. He discusses the need to include all voices in creating a portrait that reflects the competencies most important to students' success.Duncan emphasizes th

Stubborn Adult Disorder with David Schipper Transformative Principal 634

Oct 16 2024 35 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this episode, David Schipper, director of the Strategic Learning Clinic, discusses the challenges that students face in reaching their full potential. He highlights the prevalence of SAD (Stubborn Adult Disorder) as a major obstacle and emphasizes the need to address the soft bigotry of low expectations. Schip

How to Leave Education with Julie Ulstrup Transformative Principal 631

Oct 13 2024 42 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this podcast interview, Julie Ulstrup discusses the concept of the "Zone of Brilliance," where individuals can create a vision and achieve their dreams. She emphasizes the importance of having a definite chief aim and aligning one's actions, time, and money with that aim. Ulstrup highlights the common problem

Intentional Self-Care with Dr. Tyrone Burton Transformative Principal 629

Oct 06 2024 27 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.On June 10, 2024, Passion Driven Leadership celebrated two schools in the Orange Township School District with the designation of being Passion Driven Schools. (see links below)PDL - Orange Recap June 2024.mp4Passion Driven Schools - Dr. Fitzhugh Interview .movThis means that they have decided to make Intentional

Rally to Read with Jodi Rubin Transformative Principal 628

Sep 29 2024 31 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jodi Rubin, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), discusses the "Rally t

Parents as Literacy Experts with Dr. Daris McInnis Transformative Principal 632

Sep 25 2024 29 mins

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.Dr. Daris McInnis joins Jethro to explore the complex nature of the reading process and the pivotal role that parents play in building literacy foundations at home. Dr. McInnis emphasizes the expertise that parents bring to the table, urging schools to honor and tap into that knowledge. He challenges the assumpti