Educational Leadership with Principal JL
Principal JL is an educational leader who explores various topics facing educational leaders today! The Mission of this podcast is to inform and inspire other Educational Leaders on how to be their best for their Schools by honing their skills and talents so they may impact their teachers, staff members, students, parents/guardians, and community members positively for their School District! Come with a Growth Mindset as we journey through Educational Leadership!
Podcasting since 2022 • 29 episodes
Educational Leadership with Principal JL
Latest Episodes
Episode 28: Navigating School Leadership: Identity, Culture, and Lessons from Dr. Cynthia Rapaido
From reluctant administrator to award-winning principal, Dr. Cynthia Rapaido's remarkable 30-year journey through educational leadership offers powerful insights for anyone considering school administration. What began as an academic exercise t...
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Episode 28
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52:47
Episode 27: Leadership Found Me: My Journey from Classroom Teacher to Building Principal!
Becoming a principal wasn't on my radar when I was happily teaching math and coaching sports. Someone else spotted my leadership potential before I did—a pivotal moment that set me on an unexpected path to school administration.My journ...
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Episode 27
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41:53
Episode 26: Leading with Purpose — Dr. Josh Wilken’s Journey from Classroom to Central Office!
From a small-town graduate with a class of 32 students to leading innovative educational programs across multiple school districts, Dr. Josh Wilken's journey reveals how diverse experiences shape exceptional educational leaders.Dr. Wilk...
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Episode 26
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38:38
Episode 25: From Stranger to Team Captain — A First-Year Principal’s Culture-Building Playbook!
What happens when a school truly embraces "we're all on the same team" as more than just a catchy phrase? The transformation can be remarkable.At Hastings High School, my journey as principal began with a fundamental belief that everyon...
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Episode 25
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25:15
Episode 24: Hiring & Retaining Teachers in 2025: Strategies for a Shortage Era!
The teacher shortage crisis demands innovative solutions from today's educational leaders. Principal JL dives deep into practical strategies for attracting and retaining quality educators in an increasingly competitive landscape. D...
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Episode 24
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41:43
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