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Principals of Success

Principals of Success is a podcast for current and aspiring female school leaders on a mission to create schools of excellence. On this podcast, we will explore the challenges, the strategies and the successes of the school leadership journey. Listeners will hear from fellow female school leaders and other expert female voices in the field on how to level up schools and leadership in a variety of areas including school culture, student achievement, finding your community of support and more. I will also share my personal reflections and tips from over fifteen years as a school leader. Together, we will get real about the work of school leadership and how to plan for success.

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74: Strength Based Leadership with Melinda Stone
March 30, 2023

74: Strength Based Leadership with Melinda Stone

In this episode with Melinda Stone, you will learn: Melinda's unique journey to leadership, how Melinda and her leadership team relied on their strengths to better lead their campus, and how she individualized professional development to meet teachers where they are in their growth and career. Melinda Stone is the Principal of James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas and a District Principal of the Year. She is also a professor, a member of a rock band, and a passionate advocate for female lea
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73: Grief & Growth on the Journey with Terri Fuller
March 23, 2023

73: Grief & Growth on the Journey with Terri Fuller

After unexpectedly becoming a fourth grade teacher with no background in education, Terri Fuller embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates the challenges of becoming a principal and coping with the loss of her mother. You will learn: 1. How Terri went from a marketing degree to an unexpected career in education. 2. How she used her faith to power through a challenging period of loss and grief while transitioning into a principalship. 3. How she has used her experienc
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72: Surviving to Thriving: Learning How to Lead Like You with Beth Houf
Feb. 16, 2023

72: Surviving to Thriving: Learning How to Lead Like You with Beth Houf

Beth Houf, a former teacher and current principal, finds her true passion for leadership through forging powerful connections, inspiring a culture of support, and leading like a pirate to make her school a place kids and staff run to get in, not out. Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary an
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71: Connecting Everyone and Advocating at the Principal Level with Evelyn Edney
Feb. 9, 2023

71: Connecting Everyone and Advocating at the Principal Level with Evelyn Edney

Here's what I cover with Evelyn Edney in this episode: 1. How Evelyn Edney went from being an English teacher to a school leader. 2. The importance of relationships in school leadership and how to create meaningful connections. 3. Strategies for advocating for education and how to make the most of conversations with legislators. Dr. Evelyn Edney is the principal of the Early College High School in Dover, Delaware and a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Di
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70: From Good to Great: High Expectations for Student Success with Brandi Leggett
Jan. 26, 2023

70: From Good to Great: High Expectations for Student Success with Brandi Leggett

When Brandi Leggett, a passionate principal, takes on the challenge to transform her Title One school in Leytha, Kansas, she sets out to prove that all students can achieve at high levels. In this episode you will hear: 1. How Principal Leggett builds community and encourages high achievement among her students in a high poverty school. 2. How she engages families with a variety of events, such as STEM night, culture night, and family game night. 3. How she creates exposure for her students by
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69: Unlocking Success by Valuing Educators & Building Trust with Aleli Vazquez
Jan. 19, 2023

69: Unlocking Success by Valuing Educators & Building Trust with Aleli Vazquez

In this episode with Dr. Aleli Vazquez, you will learn: 1. Investing in Teacher Empowerment: How does Dr. Vazquez make sure her teachers build strong relationships with students and feel empowered in their roles? 2. Creative Outreach Strategies: How does she use creative activities and themes to engage her staff and build a strong school community? 3. Magic Makers: What is Dr. Vazquez's approach to including support staff in school activities, and what is her philosophy on recognizing everyone a
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