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After School With The Admins
Hi everyone, This podcast will dive into topics affecting schools across the country. We will discuss current issues and strategies to, hopefully, help other admins and teachers be succesful in their work.
Episodes
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Exceptional School Growth with Chelsea Jennings
In this episode we are joined by 2026 Arkansas Middle School Principal of the Year, Chelsea Jennings. We discuss how she transformed her current school through…
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Leading with Love (National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson)
In this episode we are joined by 2026 National High School Principal of the Year from North Carolina, Jason Johnson. We discuss how he, "Leads with Love" when…
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Showcasing Teacher Expertise With Kenneth Williams
In this episode will are joined by author, speaker, and consultant Kenneth Williams. We discuss how administrators must focus on teacher expertise to create…
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A Second of Strength with Tanner Clark
In this episode we are joined by motivational speaker Tanner Clark. He discusses how he uses one second of strength to teach students about believing in…
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You Wouldn't Believe This Happened With Allison Baker
In this episode we keep things light hearted and fun. We are joined by California administrator, Allison Baker, who shares some of the stranger things that…
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Leading Through Culture and Vulnerability with Dr. Jessica Quinter
In this episode we are joined by Pennsylvania educator, Dr. Jessica Quinter. She discusses her leaderships style and how she has built school culture through a…
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The Universal Language of Literacy with Dr. Donyall Dickey
In this episode we are joined by a truly amazing individual, Dr. Donyall Dickey. He takes the time to discuss his approach to literacy and how we can foster…
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Podcast Interview Ronn Nozoe
In this episode we are joined by the CEO of NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals), Ronn Nozoe. We discuss the impact educators have on…
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Culturalize with Jimmy Casas
In this episode we are joined by a great author, speaker, and coach Jimmy Casas. We discuss how to move from a "gotcha" culture to "I got you". This is a must…
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Community Building and Words of Wisdom with Principal El
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Salome Thomas EL, also known by his community as Principal El. We discuss how to support, nurture, and build a school…
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Using Social Media for School Culture with Nick Holtvluwer
In this episode we talk with Colorado principal and digital creator Nick Holtvluwer. Nick is a well known Tik Tok and Instagram user who leverages his content…
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PD Monster with Dr. Mahri Wrightington
In this episode we are joined by the owner and facilitator of PD Monster, Dr. Mahri Wrightington. Mahri is a former educator and administrator whose company…
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Equity Professional Learning with Joe Truss
In this episode we are joined by the founder and facilitator of Truss Leadership, Joe Truss. Joe is a former educator and administrator from San Francisco who…
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Building Culture Through Leadership with Todd Dain
In this episode we are joined by 2023 Kansas High School Principal of the Year Todd Dain. We discuss his five step process for developing school culture…
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Increasing Student Performance with Dr. Scott Muller
In this episode we are joined by 2025 New York Assistant Principal of the Year for High Schools Dr. Scott Muller. We discuss the state of education today and…
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Serving Your School and Reducing Absenteeism with Laura Dixon
In this episode we are joined by Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for Connecticut, Laura Dixon. We discuss her motto of, "How can I serve" and how…
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Racial Equity Discussion with We Are (Part 2)
In this episode we are joined again by the leaders of the non-profit organization We Are. Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock and Dr. Kelvin Daniel Bullock who are…
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Contagious Culture with Kyle S. King
In this episode we are joined by author and motivational speaker, Kyle S. King. We discuss his journey through education, how it has shaped his teaching style…
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Community Partnerships and Leadership Mindset with Dr. Damon Lewis
We had so much fun the first time we needed to do it again. In this episode we bring back National Middle School Principal of the Year Dr. Damon Lewis. We…
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Student Leadership with Mike Toomey
In this episode we are joined by 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year for Maine, Mike Toomey. He discusses school culture, restorative practices, and how his…
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Retakes, Re-dos, and Mastery Based Learning with Rick Wormeli
In this episode we are joined by the world renown author and speaker Rick Wormeli. He discusses why education needs Mastery Based Learning and how retakes help…
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Accountability, High Standards, and Continuous Improvement with Dr. Miguel Salazar
In this episode we are joined by Texas Middle School Principal of the Year and National Semifinalist Dr. Miguel Salazar. He discusses how he leverages high…
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High Performing PLCs with Bo Ryan
In this episode we are joined by Bo Ryan. Bo Ryan is a principal and author who has taken professional learning communities to the next level. Within the…
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Interview with Dr. Tayarisha Batchelor
In this episode we are talking with a former principal, now Director of Equity and Access for Simsbury Public Schools and President of the organization BLAC…
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Racial Equity Discussion with We Are (Part 1)
In this episode we are joined by the leaders of the non-profit organization We Are. Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock and Dr. Kelvin Daniel Bullock discuss their work…
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Cognitive Shift with Nicole Paxton
In this episode we are joined by the admin team from Mountain Vista Community School led by 2025 Colorado AP of the Year for Middle Schools (Now Principal)…
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Success Through Creating Wellness with National HS APOTY Saani Perry
In this episode we are joined by National High School Assistant Principal of the Year Saani Perry. Saani is a South Carolina administrator who has produced…
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A Discussion with Principal Kafele
In this episode we are joined by a special guest Principal Kafele. He is a former educator and administrator who has written numerous books and provided…
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The Start of School and A Discussion on AI
In this episode, we’re joined by our former colleagues Adam Johnson and Jamie Harris, both high school administrators. Together, we share our preparation and…
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Tony Cattani (National HS Principal of the Year)
In this episode we discuss modeling best practices through peer observations with National High School Principal of the Year, Tony Cattani.
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Expectations and Accountability
In this episode we are joined by Rahsheem "Rocky" Hollis, High School Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Delaware. We are discussing how to…
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Dr. Damon Lewis (National MS Principal of the Year)
In this episode we discuss school culture and how to create change with National Middle School Principal of the Year, Dr. Damon Lewis.
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A Conversation with Teachers
In this episode we are joined by three teachers (Nina King, Juanita Crispin, and Akisha Maddox) who help us discuss what teachers want and need from their…
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Unforgettable Experiences
In this episode we are joined by two of Missouri's finest administrators, John Boyd and Randy Oliver. We will discuss how to create unforgettable experiences…
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High School Academics
In this episode we discuss high school academics with Connecticut's Assistant Principal of the Year for High Schools, LaShante James. We will look into the…
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End of Year Reflection
In this episode we look back at all the successes from this school year. We also look ahead to the summer and what work needs to be completed before the start…
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School Safety with Justin Tucker
In this episode we discuss all aspects of school safety (Physically, Emotionally, and Mentally) and how it may be similar or different from state to state. We…
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School Culture and School Climate
In this episode we will discuss the differences between culture and climate. We will also discuss strategies we have used to empower the school community which…
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AP of the Year Award
A member of the podcast was named Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year for Middle Schools! In this episode we will discuss the award and what advice we…
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Hiring and Recruitment
Today we discuss our hiring and recruitment processes. What we look for and how we perform our interviews.
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Work Life Balance
In this episode we discuss trying to find a work life balance. To no one's surprise, we can't.
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A Look At Discipline Practices
Today we discuss beliefs around discipline and how restorative practices are viewed in education.
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Equity Part 2
In this episode we discuss an experience Dez had as an administrator. We will talk about how he handled the situation and how his school rallied behind him.
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A Discussion On Equity
Today we take a look at equity and how the world of education perceives it. We look into our own practices and how we have grown over the years.
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Why We Became Educators
In our first episode we take some time to discuss why we became educators and who helped guide are journey in this field.