Principals of Success

Today I am joined by Principal Felicia Thomas, the fearless leader of Tipps Elementary School in Houston, Texas.  In this episode we explore the topic of difficult conversations, why they are essential in leadership work and the reasons people shy away from them.  Principal Thomas will also share three frameworks you can use when preparing for a difficult conversation.  

Today I am joined by Principal Felicia Thomas, the fearless leader of Tipps Elementary School in Houston, Texas.  In this episode we explore the topic of difficult conversations, why they are essential in leadership work and the reasons people shy away from them.  Principal Thomas will also share three frameworks you can use when preparing for a difficult conversation.  

Today I am joined by Principal Ruth Riha, an elementary school principal in Sugar Land, Texas and we are digging into why shared leadership is value-added on a school campus.  Ruth shares why this was a valuable lesson for her in nearly 20 years of leadership and some examples of how this plays out on her site.  

Today I am joined by Principal Ruth Riha, an elementary school principal in Sugar Land, Texas and we are digging into why shared leadership is value-added on a school campus.  Ruth shares why this was a valuable lesson for her in nearly 20 years of leadership and some examples of how this plays out on her site.  

Today we are chatting with Principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck, Principal of Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore, Maryland.  Today we are chatting about PBIS at the secondary level.  Now before you say you already know all there is about PBIS, trust me when I say you will want to hear how Dr. Swinton Buck is raising the game.  I promise you..this is going to be a good one.  

Today we are chatting with Principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck, Principal of Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore, Maryland.  Today we are chatting about PBIS at the secondary level.  Now before you say you already know all there is about PBIS, trust me when I say you will want to hear how Dr. Swinton Buck is raising the game.  I promise you..this is going to be a good one.  

Danielle Jackson is a high school principal at Fort Bend, Texas.   After meeting Dr. Jackson for the first time, I  knew she was the real deal. I was lucky to spend time with her hearing about her personal journey that led her to education and how she is improving cultural responsiveness specifically for her Hispanic students.

I can't wait for you to hear how her leadership is making things happen.

Danielle Jackson is a high school principal at Fort Bend, Texas.   After meeting Dr. Jackson for the first time, I  knew she was the real deal. I was lucky to spend time with her hearing about her personal journey that led her to education and how she is improving cultural responsiveness specifically for her Hispanic students.

I can't wait for you to hear how her leadership is making things happen.

Today I am chatting with Opal Harrison, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas and we are chatting about the art of valuing people in your organization.  And when I say all, she means all.  From the students, to the teachers, to your office staff to your custodian.  Everyone.  In our chat, she shares what this looks like when it’s part of the system and how she measures success. 

Today I am chatting with Opal Harrison, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas and we are chatting about the art of valuing people in your organization.  And when I say all, she means all.  From the students, to the teachers, to your office staff to your custodian.  Everyone.  In our chat, she shares what this looks like when it’s part of the system and how she measures success.