Episodes

Fan Mail! Unlock the secrets to transforming your school into a powerhouse of innovation and growth by mastering the art of educational leadership. Imagine leading with the passion and precision of a championship-winning coach—this trailer is your introduction to the Coach EM Up Leadership Series that will begin on Monday, December 16th, 2024 with a new episode being released weekly until the conclusion of the Series. This Series is designed to equip you with the strategies and insights to ma...

Fan Mail! Unlock transformative strategies to tackle chronic absenteeism in schools, particularly within socioeconomically challenged communities. Inspired by a successful attendance policy from other schools and infused with our own insights and experiences as a principal, we’ve crafted a pathway to creating a thriving school culture. Learn how PBIS systems and transformational leadership can pull your community together, and discover the intricacies of our multi-tiered support system, which...

Fan Mail! Ever wondered how collaborative efforts can truly transform a school environment? In this episode, I share invaluable strategies from my own journey as both a rural and larger school principal. Discover how forming a diverse school improvement team is not just beneficial but essential. We'll explore actionable steps to include everyone from principals to staff members, and delve into the critical importance of creating a respectful and solution-oriented space where concerns like chr...

Fan Mail! This episode discusses the Gamification of Public Education. Principal JL will "play" into this topic by discussing how public education has evolved into gamification and will provide practical solutions that the Federal and State governments have created in public education that Principals may use to win the game! Please Click Below to get your copy of "Breaking the College Debt Chains: How to Get Wealthy without a Degree!" https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-College-Debt-Chains-We...

Fan Mail! In this episode, we ask ourselves, where have all the educators gone? Well, they may be closer than you think. We dive into what it is like to hire new teachers and what it takes to be competitive! There are great teachers out there you will have to become more creative about how you find them! Hiring can be stressful and hopefully, this episode will give you some great advice on how to hire teachers in 2023 and beyond! I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to provide ...

Fan Mail! This episode is dedicated to Education being Awesome! With the teacher shortages across the United States, the time is now to become an educator! We discuss why education is a great field to work in and explore the many benefits education has to offer that people simply do not talk about! I hope you are ready to understand that a career in Education is truly AWESOME! If you would like for me to discuss a particular topic in education or would like to give me feedback please c...

Fan Mail! In this episode, Principal JL will be interviewing Principal Rudy Perez. Rudy is a long-time principal with unique life and career experiences. We will discuss his path to educational leadership, his servant leadership style, and the qualities that aspiring educational leaders need to have when beginning their educational leadership journey! You do not want to miss the one and only Rudy Perez! Support the show Connect with Principal JL Click Here: Want to be a guest on Educational ...

Fan Mail! This episode features the 2020-2021 Region IV Outstanding Principal of the Year in Nebraska for NASSP and PK-12 Principal, Mr. Jeff Schwartz. He talks about how he has grown as an educational leader, tells us about his experiences as an educational leader, his leadership style, and what makes being an educational leader so rewarding. You do not want to miss out on this interview as we give you a glimpse of what it is like to be an educational leader in a PK-12th setting. Support the ...

Fan Mail! In this episode, Principal JL will explore why he became an educator as well as an educational leader. He shares stories and insights from his very own experiences as a Secondary Principal, gives advice to inspiring educational leaders, and discusses his very own educational leadership styles. Principal JL also gives an overview of what the Educational Leadership PodCast is all about! Are you ready to buckle up and go on this journey with Principal JL? Get on the train now as ...