Jeffry Prickett's guest appearances

Jeffry Prickett

Aspire to Lead

Relationship Centered Learning

The Good News, Brad News Podcast

Dave Schmittou

Adam Dewitt

Jeff Springer

Dennis Mathew

Adam Dovico

Taylor Armstrong

Chey Cheney

Livia Chan

Hal Bowman

Brad Hughes

Allyson Apsey

Trevor Muir

Basil Marin

Hedreich Nichols

Derek McCoy

OwlTail

Dr. Jeffry Prickett is a school leader, author of the forthcoming book, Becoming Principal, and the 2021 Illinois High School Principal of the Year.  Jeff serves as principal of McHenry High School in McHenry, Illinois, USA. Jeff also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students and classroom teacher. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Judson University, a Master's Degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.  In addition to his work as an educator, Jeff co-hosts The Principal Leadership Lab podcast with his longtime friend and colleague, Adam DeWitt, serves as the co-publications chair for the Illinois Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ILASCD), and the professional development chair for the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Principals Association (IPA). Jeff lives in McHenry with his wife and kids and spends a lot of time writing, reading and following his beloved Chicago Cubs. Connect with Jeff! Twitter: @jdprickett Facebook: @JeffryPrickett Instagram: @jdprickett LinkedIn: Dr. Jeffry Prickett

Dr. Jeffry Prickett is a school leader, author of the forthcoming book, <a href="https://youtu.be/2ujkxktsmcE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Principal</a>, and the 2021 Illinois High School Principal of the Year.  Jeff serves as principal of <a href="https://www.dist156.org/o/mchs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McHenry High School</a> in McHenry, Illinois, USA. Jeff also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students and classroom teacher. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Judson University, a Master's Degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.  In addition to his work as an educator, Jeff co-hosts <a href="https://anchor.fm/principalleadershiplab?fbclid=IwAR0QHx5ivCvkX5Tc3k4PtmMddlfJ6SyYVAZbHoMpVMtyJVuF4usRywWDld8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Principal Leadership Lab</a> podcast with his longtime friend and colleague, Adam DeWitt, serves as the co-publications chair for the Illinois Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ILASCD), and the professional development chair for the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Principals Association (IPA). Jeff lives in McHenry with his wife and kids and spends a lot of time writing, reading and following his beloved Chicago Cubs. Connect with Jeff! Twitter: <a href="//twitter.com/jdprickett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jdprickett</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JeffryPrickett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JeffryPrickett</a> Instagram: <a href="//instagram.com/jdprickett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jdprickett</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/34xkCHO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jeffry Prickett</a>

Episode 21 | Featuring Dr. Jeffry Prickett

Although my two guests have been in education and known each other since the mid 1990’s, this year has been the most challenging in their careers. This week’s guests, Adam Dewitt and Dr. Jeffry Prickett share how during this difficult time, they’ve leaned heavily on each other and their professional learning network to work through the daily adversity and grow as leaders. Join us as they share their connected leadership journey and how their friendship strengthened their skills, values and contributions to the educational profession.     In this Episode, we discuss:  Tactics to Increase Student Engagement How to Support Teachers Through Difficult Times The Benefits of Being Forced to Be Innovative And the Principal Leadership Lab Podcast   About Adam DeWitt: Started my teacher career back in 1996 at Heritage Elementary School Moved to Minocqua, WI to teach science in a middle school Opened a private school for one year. Moved back to my hometown, Marinette, WI to serve as a  MS AP. Principal Director of Curriculum and Technology Worked at CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agency  Currently serving in Oconto as the principal of four schools in two buildings.  Oconto Middle School Bayshore Community Academy Oconto High School Northeast Wisconsin Learner Academy  Co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab with longtime friend and educator, Dr. Jeffry Prickett. Follow Adam DeWitt: Twitter: @adewitt Instagram: Principal Adam  Facebook: Adam DeWitt Linkedin: Adam DeWitt  About Dr. Jeffrey Prickett: Prior to serving as Principal of McHenry High School East Campus, Dr. Prickett served as a middle school principal in both Crystal Lake and Round Lake for five years, as well as principal at the elementary level in Round Lake for eight years. In addition, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.  Entering his 24th year in public education, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson University, a Master’s degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.  He lives in McHenry, IL with his wife and kids. He is the co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab podcast with longtime friend and educator, Adam DeWitt. Follow Dr. Jeffry Prickett: Twitter: @jdprickett Instagram: jdprickett Facebook: Jeffry Prickett Linkedin: Dr. Jeffry Prickett Blog: Wordpress Blog Site Follow The Principal Leadership Lab:   Adam and Jeff can be heard on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and so many more!  Website: The Principal Leadership Lab   NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee Shirts and Drinkwear: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast [caption id="attachment_3176" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Aspire Podcast Sweatshirt, Teach Better Swag, Aspire Swag[/caption] This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.  Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? [caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper Teach Better[/caption] Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3057" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper[/caption] Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:  Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2  Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help me reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform.  [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]

Although my two guests have been in education and known each other since the mid 1990’s, this year has been the most challenging in their careers. This week’s guests, Adam Dewitt and Dr. Jeffry Prickett share how during this difficult time, they’ve leaned heavily on each other and their professional learning network to work through the daily adversity and grow as leaders. Join us as they share their connected leadership journey and how their friendship strengthened their skills, values and contributions to the educational profession.     In this Episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Tactics to Increase Student Engagement</li> <li>How to Support Teachers Through Difficult Times</li> <li>The Benefits of Being Forced to Be Innovative</li> <li>And the Principal Leadership Lab Podcast</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <h3>About Adam DeWitt:</h3> Started my teacher career back in 1996 at Heritage Elementary School Moved to Minocqua, WI to teach science in a middle school Opened a private school for one year. Moved back to my hometown, Marinette, WI to serve as a <ul> <li>MS AP.</li> <li>Principal</li> <li>Director of Curriculum and Technology</li> <li>Worked at CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agency</li> </ul> Currently serving in Oconto as the principal of four schools in two buildings. <ul> <li>Oconto Middle School</li> <li>Bayshore Community Academy</li> <li>Oconto High School</li> <li>Northeast Wisconsin Learner Academy</li> </ul> Co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab with longtime friend and educator, Dr. Jeffry Prickett. <h3>Follow Adam DeWitt:</h3> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@adewitt</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/principal_adam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Principal Adam </a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adewitt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam DeWitt</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdewitt323/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam DeWitt</a> <h3></h3> <h3>About Dr. Jeffrey Prickett:</h3> Prior to serving as Principal of McHenry High School East Campus, Dr. Prickett served as a middle school principal in both Crystal Lake and Round Lake for five years, as well as principal at the elementary level in Round Lake for eight years. In addition, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.  Entering his 24th year in public education, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson University, a Master’s degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.  He lives in McHenry, IL with his wife and kids. He is the co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab podcast with longtime friend and educator, Adam DeWitt. <h3>Follow Dr. Jeffry Prickett:</h3> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jdprickett?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jdprickett</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jdprickett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jdprickett</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JeffryPrickett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeffry Prickett</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffryprickett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jeffry Prickett</a> Blog: <a href="https://jdprickett.com/?fbclid=IwAR0FvfIMpKOk9PgZy9fH6IgUqradbHZTUnSjOuOf4N5gX6crmIEiwc7q_bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wordpress Blog Site</a> Follow The Principal Leadership Lab: <ul> <li>Adam and Jeff can be heard on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and so many more! </li> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePLL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Principal Leadership Lab</a></li> </ul> NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE Tee Shirts and Drinkwear: <a href="https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast</a> [caption id="attachment_3176" align="aligncenter" width="497"]<a href="https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_6362.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Aspire Podcast Sweatshirt, Teach Better Swag, Aspire Swag[/caption] This post contains affiliate links. 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127. The Principal Leadership Lab: Featuring Adam DeWitt and Dr. Jeffry Prickett

Dr. Jeffry Prickett is the principal of the East Campus of McHenry Community High School District #156 in Illinois. This award winning principal is a humble leader that simply describes himself as a high school principal, doctor, father, husband, podcaster, runner, and avid reader. He is the co-host of the Principal Leadership Lab Podcast where Kevin has been a guest, and now the tables are turned. They sit down to connect on how relationships have been the difference maker in his leadership journey. On this episode:Dr. Prickett shares his background and how he came to be a high school principal.Hear Dr. Prickett talk about the biggest challenge he sees when leading a high school.Kevin and Dr. Prickett discuss the importance of connection over just content.Kevin and Dr. Prickett talk about the fear teachers have about focusing on relationships over content.Dr. Prickett talks about the importance of voice and growing your voice in leadership roles.Dr. Prickett tells Kevin about several instances when relationships played a role in problematic situations. Dr. Prickett and Kevin talk about the excitement in education on what changes could abound as a result of COVID. Key Takeaways: Have a continuous plan to connect with students throughout the year- not just in the first five days.Focus on preparing students for their next step in life.When students trust you, they will be truthful with you. Tweetable Quotes:“The more you spend upfront (in connecting) on the back end, you are going to get so much more in return.” - Dr. Prickett“The principal is the number one indicator on whether you can truly shift the staff and culture.” - Kevin Dr. Jeffry Prickett:Twitter and Facebook for Podcast: @ThePrincipalLeadershipLabTwitter and Instagram for Dr. Prickett: @jdprickettFacebook: @jeffryprickettWant a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit rclfirst.com and sign up for our newsletter!

Dr. Jeffry Prickett is the principal of the East Campus of McHenry Community High School District #156 in Illinois. This award winning principal is a humble leader that simply describes himself as a high school principal, doctor, father, husband, podcaster, runner, and avid reader. He is the co-host of the Principal Leadership Lab Podcast where Kevin has been a guest, and now the tables are turned. They sit down to connect on how relationships have been the difference maker in his leadership journey. On this episode:<ul><li>Dr. Prickett shares his background and how he came to be a high school principal.</li><li>Hear Dr. Prickett talk about the biggest challenge he sees when leading a high school.</li><li>Kevin and Dr. Prickett discuss the importance of connection over just content.</li><li>Kevin and Dr. Prickett talk about the fear teachers have about focusing on relationships over content.</li><li>Dr. Prickett talks about the importance of voice and growing your voice in leadership roles.</li><li>Dr. Prickett tells Kevin about several instances when relationships played a role in problematic situations. </li><li>Dr. Prickett and Kevin talk about the excitement in education on what changes could abound as a result of COVID. </li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ul><li> Have a continuous plan to connect with students throughout the year- not just in the first five days.</li><li>Focus on preparing students for their next step in life.</li><li>When students trust you, they will be truthful with you. </li></ul>Tweetable Quotes:“The more you spend upfront (in connecting) on the back end, you are going to get so much more in return.” - Dr. Prickett“The principal is the number one indicator on whether you can truly shift the staff and culture.” - Kevin  Dr. Jeffry Prickett:Twitter and Facebook for Podcast: @ThePrincipalLeadershipLabTwitter and Instagram for Dr. Prickett: @jdprickettFacebook: @jeffryprickettWant a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit <a href="http://rclfirst.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">rclfirst.com</a> and sign up for our newsletter!

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