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Principally Speaking

Host and Science Teacher Jason Bodnar interviews teachers, administrators and other professionals that inspire creativity and excellence in schools across the country. Thank you for listening to Prin... Read more

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PS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin Baeder

PS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin Baeder

Justin Baeder discusses his evolution from teacher to principal and eventually to full-time consultant and speaker.  If ... Read more

29 Jul 2014

35mins

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PS35: Reflective and Transformative Leadership with Baruti Kafele

PS35: Reflective and Transformative Leadership with Baruti Kafele

Just last year, I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Baruti Kafele speak at a local school.  It was extremely inspirational... Read more

21 Apr 2015

48mins

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PS34: Leading Professional Learning with Jeff Zoul

PS34: Leading Professional Learning with Jeff Zoul

14 Apr 2015

46mins

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PS59: Kevin Honeycutt

PS59: Kevin Honeycutt

In this episode, I have the privilege of connecting with Kevin Honeycutt, amazing educator and speaker.  We discuss his ... Read more

6 Oct 2016

42mins

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PS38: From AP to Principal with Riley Johnson

PS38: From AP to Principal with Riley Johnson

I connected with Riley Johnson last year at EdCamp Fort Wayne.  Last year, Riley left Indiana for the Assistant Principa... Read more

12 May 2015

46mins

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PS37: The Student-Centered Classroom with Paul Solarz

PS37: The Student-Centered Classroom with Paul Solarz

Paul Solarz is a 5th grade teacher in Arlington Heights, Illinois.  I really enjoyed hearing about his dynamic student-c... Read more

5 May 2015

44mins

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PS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)

PS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)

Thank you for tuning into the second half of my interview with Derek McCoy and be sure to check out his blog at mccoyder... Read more

22 Jul 2014

25mins

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PS58: Missional Leaders Jeff & Heidi Veal

PS58: Missional Leaders Jeff & Heidi Veal

On this episode of the show, I catch up with Jeff and Heidi Veal, two influential leaders from Texas.  We compare and co... Read more

26 Jul 2016

38mins

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PS3: Jeffrey Benson (2 of 2)

PS3: Jeffrey Benson (2 of 2)

Please see the show notes for this episode at  www.principallyspeaking.com/ps3 for an outline of the show, along with li... Read more

1 Jul 2014

29mins

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PS57: Computational Thinking, Not Just Coding with Dr. Aman Yadav

PS57: Computational Thinking, Not Just Coding with Dr. Aman Yadav

In this episode of the show I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Aman Yadav, Professor of Educational Psychology and ... Read more

7 Jul 2016

36mins

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PS8: Private School Principal Theresa Stager

PS8: Private School Principal Theresa Stager

This week Theresa and I talk about her experience as a new administrator last year and she provides advice to those jump... Read more

5 Aug 2014

29mins

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PS29: Rethinking High School Design with George Philhower

PS29: Rethinking High School Design with George Philhower

In the 29th episode of the show, I have the privilege of speaking with George Philhower, Assistant Superintendent at Wes... Read more

10 Mar 2015

35mins

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PS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)

PS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Derek McCoy, the NASSP 2014 Digital Principal of the Year.  In this episode,... Read more

15 Jul 2014

26mins

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PS4: Fellow Book Addict Principal Park Ginder

PS4: Fellow Book Addict Principal Park Ginder

In this episode I speak with Park Ginder, the Principal of Homestead High School, home to approximately 2300 students in... Read more

8 Jul 2014

34mins

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PS33: I've Been BrandED by Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis

PS33: I've Been BrandED by Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis

School Branding experts and dynamic leaders Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis join me for an awesome conversation.   The P... Read more

7 Apr 2015

53mins

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PS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking

PS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking

Mark Barnes is the author of the new book Teaching the iStudent, which was just released August 19.  Click the image of ... Read more

26 Aug 2014

39mins

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PS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)

PS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)

In this episode, Matt and I wrap up our conversation by discussing www.meetup.com/k12tech and his role in the upcoming T... Read more

19 Aug 2014

25mins

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PS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)

PS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)

Today, I have the privilege of interviewing Matt Brown, Assistant Principal at Sunnyside Intermediate School in Lafayett... Read more

12 Aug 2014

30mins

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PS31: Dan Butler Leads Two Elementary Schools (and still has time to talk to me?!)

PS31: Dan Butler Leads Two Elementary Schools (and still has time to talk to me?!)

In this 31st episode of PS, I connect with Dan Butler.  Dan was gracious enough to talk about his experience as the prin... Read more

24 Mar 2015

41mins

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PS30: Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess

PS30: Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess

In this episode I speak with former social studies teacher and current author and speaker Dave Burgess.  Dave is of cour... Read more

17 Mar 2015

41mins

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