Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

Tim Villegas is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. He is also the founder of Think Inclusive, which is the blog, podcast, and social media handle of MCIE. He has 16 years of experience in public education as a teacher and district support specialist. His focus now is on how media and communications can promote inclusive education for all learners. In this week’s engaging episode of Principal Matters Podcast, Will Parker explores the world of inclusive education with Tim Villegas. The conversation begins with Villegas sharing his journey, highlighting his passion for running and his early interest in education that was sparked in middle school. His career trajectory from a teacher and district support specialist to a leader in inclusive education demonstrates his deep commitment to creating educational environments where all learners can thrive together. Villegas explains the mission and work of MCIE, emphasizing the organization’s focus on partnering with school districts to implement inclusive practices. He recounts the history of MCIE, starting from its inception with the Neighborhood Inclusion Project, which aimed at integrating learners previously segregated into special schools back into their neighborhood schools. This project laid the foundation for MCIE’s broader efforts to promote inclusivity in education across Maryland and beyond. A key part of the discussion revolves around the challenges and strategies of implementing inclusive education. Villegas highlights the importance of changing mindsets and practices within schools and districts to foster an environment where every student, regardless of their abilities, is valued and given equal opportunities to succeed. He stresses that inclusion is not only a philosophy but also requires practical, actionable steps to realize its full potential. Will and Tim explore various aspects of inclusive education, including the role of leadership in driving change, the necessity of collaborative efforts among educators, and the impact of inclusive practices on all students, not just those with disabilities. They discuss the barriers to inclusion, such as entrenched systems and attitudes, and offer solutions like developing a clear vision for inclusion, forming task forces, and focusing on strong foundational instruction for all. This episode also addresses the common misconceptions about inclusion and the importance of understanding its nuanced, multifaceted nature. Villegas shares resources and examples of successful inclusive education models, illustrating the transformative power of inclusion when embraced and implemented effectively. In summary, the conversation between Will Parker and Tim Villegas offers valuable insights into the principles and practices of inclusive education. It underscores the need for a collective effort to overcome barriers, the significance of leadership in initiating change, and the profound impact of inclusion on the educational landscape, making it a must-listen for educators, administrators, and anyone interested in fostering a more inclusive world. How can you take the next step in inclusive education? Consider the following: Developing a vision for what inclusive education could look like in your community? Developing co-teaching practices Creating a task force of educators/parents to shape how communities can change Reexamining behavior standards for all students Reengaging with Tier 1 instruction to ensure learning opportunities are engaging for all students Find out more about MCIE at their website, and check out the free resource Tim shares about Quality Indicators of Inclusive Schools that you can use to assess your own school’s attitudes toward thinking inclusive here. The post PMP406: Thinking Inclusive with Tim Villegas appeared first on Principal Matters.

Anne-Marie Maw is an educator who has worked in schools for over 25 years as a classroom teacher and school leader across a range of schools in Australia. Currently, she is the principal of St. Agatha’s Primary School in the northeast suburbs of Brisbane which is the capital city of the state of Queensland in Australia. She also regularly contributes to Principal Matters newsletters. She is the founder of Hey Hands Up, a website dedicated to raising the profile and capacity of educators. You can follow her work or find out more about their professional development offerings at her website. Anne-Marie is a returning guest, first sharing in 2021, on episode 238. Go here to listen to the archived episode. In this week’s conversation: Anne-Marie Maw shared insights from her experience in educational leadership. Anne-Marie, a Pilates enthusiast with a new puppy, serves 350 students ages 5 through 12. She expressed pride in the family-centered approach of her community and the active involvement of parents. Anne-Marie described her teachers as “a big bunch of learning nerds” and highlighted the openness of her students to share creative ideas, such as a proposal for a Ninja club. Four and a half years into her leadership role, Anne-Marie has embraced growth through compassion and a growth mindset, learning to balance her ego with the needs of her community. She recounted a humbling experience of being perceived as micromanaging, which led her to foster a more supportive environment for her staff. Anne-Marie emphasized the importance of listening over fixing and giving individuals space to thrive. She advocates for recognizing everyone as human first and understanding the unseen motivations that drive people. Setting intentional goals has been a key part of Anne-Marie’s journey, with a significant milestone at the three-year mark of her principalship confirming her commitment to the role. Her website, HeyHandsUp.com.au, serves as a platform for sharing educational insights and lessons learned. Anne-Marie’s philosophy centers on long-term, service-minded goals, embracing micro-changes to achieve outcomes. She encourages educational leaders to be boldly compassionate, engage in difficult conversations, and support others’ growth.  Now it’s your turn: Find out more about Anne-Marie Maw and her work on HeyHandsUp.com.au and on LinkedIn. The post PMP405: Building Capacity in Your Leadership with Anne-Marie Maw appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker tackle a question from an education leader: “As a principal, how can you monitor and ensure adherence to expected standards and outcomes in a way that is supportive rather than punitive, and fosters a culture of accountability?” Key Points from Jen Schwanke: Importance of mindset: Lead with the intent to be supportive rather than punitive. Believe that people generally do the best they can. Be able to forgive mistakes and missteps. Framing expectations: Consider using terms like “hopes,” “norms,” and “practices” instead of just “expectations.” Understanding accountability: Distinguish between data-informed practices and merely pointing out weak spots. Focus on why mistakes happen rather than who made them. Avoid expecting others to do things exactly as you would; different approaches can still be valid. Insights from Will Parker: Will shares some analogies that help leaders see school through the eyes of two students with vastly different experiences based on the processes and clarity provided by school leaders and teachers. Practical Systems to Support Staff: Identify key responsibility areas. Establish evaluation schedules. Assign extra duties. Plan for the first days of school processes. Special Appearance: In the final minutes, Missy Parker, Will’s wife, makes an unexpected appearance with an observation and example of how education leaders can learn to see their school through the eyes of their students. Listen to the entire episode for even more takeaways, and thank you for doing what matters! The post PMP404: Managing Expectations and Accountability with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker appeared first on Principal Matters.

If you’ve not yet heard of Principal Kafele, this podcast captures him in a conversation with Dr. Jen Schwanke—a conversation that gets to the heart of why he is one of the most distinguished and transformational speakers and leaders of our generation.  A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele served as an elementary teacher, assistant principal, and high school principal before becoming the author and renowned speaker he is today. Jen first met Principal Kafele at an ASCD writer’s event in October of 2016 just after she had published her first book. She was so excited when ASCD brought the two of them together, and it led to a longtime collegial connection that is evident in this podcast episode.  Episode highlights: Among other things, they discuss Kafele’s very first book, titled, The Black Parent’s Handbook to Educating Your Children (Outside the Classroom), which came to life during a period when Kafele was “Mr. Mom” and staying at home temporarily with an infant. Written in a notebook—this was before PCs were in wide usage— and self-published with help from friends, the book sold over 60,000 copies thanks to Kafele’s hustle and his personal mission to get it in the hands of anyone who needed it.  Jen and Kafele also discuss the importance of taking care of oneself while on the road or running a school; about how students have changed post-pandemic and how those changes affect the teachers and leaders who oversee them; and how attitude is the essential factor in both loving and succeeding as a school leader.  Over the years, Principal Kafele has continued to write important books for school leaders, has developed a popular YouTube channel, and has presented around the world on topics such as creating a positive school climate, improving school culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk students, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom, and school leadership practices for inspiring school-wide excellence.  If you are looking for more information, check out Kafele’s website, or any of his thirteen books, including seven ASCD best sellers – Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Teacher 50, The Principal 50, The Assistant Principal 50 and The Equity & Social Justice Education 50. Principal Kafele is also the creator and host of the popular AP & New Principals Academy, streamed live every Saturday morning on his AP & New Principals Academy YouTube channel at 10:55 ET. He has been awarded the coveted Milken Educator Award as well as various other distinguished awards for his work. Here is just one favorite quote from the interview:  “I often tell people that the ideal life is one where you can live according to your own terms. The world will be as it is, but I am determined to maintain my individuality and attitude within it. The world will not bring me down. Of course, there will be days when I am not as upbeat as others; we are all human, after all. However, I am committed to ensuring that, if there is one thing I can control in life, it is my attitude. I have the ability to control how I feel about my day, about myself, and about my circumstances. It is crucial for me to manage these feelings and not allow the world to dictate or influence them for me.” Listen to the entire episode for even more takeaways, including why Principal Kafele has been so motivated to help education leaders. You will be inspired by his dedication and his commitment to doing whatever it takes to make changes. Thank you for learning together, and thank you for doing what matters! The post PMP403: Be the Change with Principal Baruti Kafele and Dr. Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

Dr. Todd Dain has significantly shaped education over a 30-year career, currently leading Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, since 2015. With a foundation in education from Emporia State and Baker University, he’s held roles as a teacher, coach, and administrator. His leadership is acknowledged beyond the school through his involvement in educational organizations and as a former associate principal and activities director at Blue Valley Southwest High School. Dain’s excellence in coaching led to multiple sports victories and district championships. Honored as the 2023 Kansas Principal of the Year, his impact on Kansas education is inspiring. Additionally, Dr. Dain contributes as an adjunct professor at Baker University and, together with his wife, Dr. Jessica Dain, Superintendent of Piper School District, they are raising three children. In this episode, Todd Dain and Will Parker talk about important takeaways for school leaders, including: Todd’s background growing up on a dairy farm and the lessons it taught him that he’s used in education leadership. The history of Shawnee Mission South High School, and his school’s achievements, including being named an Apple Distinguished School. The commitment to school culture even with a diverse student population and diverse economic experiences of his community members. Todd’s commitment to exercise, family, and delegation. Being “trust-willing” in order to build the capacity in others to avoid micromanaging outcomes. Why education is a people business and how leaders must leverage that trust. Culture trumps strategy. Why leading begins with knowing your why. “Success is not defined today,” Todd says. “Today is defined ten years from now.” Why not sweating the small stuff, and being mindful of the investment your making in others are two-sides of the same coin of leadership. How Todd plans his entire year out during the summer months, planning for duties and responsibilities of his associate principals, and being clear on the details and follow-through necessary for them to complete their responsibilities. Todd ends with parting words of wisdom, including to remember relationships come first, learn to listen with empathy, and focus on celebrating the good.  Also, a shout-out to USAKansas, where Todd has served as President for the association this year!  Listen to the entire episode for more takeaways! You can connect with Dr. Todd Dain via email: ToddDain@smsd.org or on social media’s X or Instagram via @SMSouthTDain. The post PMP402: Building Trust with Dr. Todd Dain appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this week’s episode, I talk to Lewis Bradford and three of his administrative team members, Jessica Hodges, Benny Bullock, and David Jones at Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, Mississippi. On October 23, 2023, I was privileged to visit Northwest Rankin High School. Afterward, I invited Lewis to record a podcast episode together, and Lewis included Jessica, Benny, and David.  Lewis Bradford started his career at Northwest Rankin High School in 2006, teaching science to 9th-12th graders. In 2014, he became Assistant Principal at Pelahatchie High and returned to NWRHS in 2019 as Assistant Principal. By 2022, he was the Lead Principal at NWRHS. He was MASSP Assistant Principal of the Year for 2021/2022 and three times named Administrator of the Month in Rankin County School District. Recently, he was named the 2023 Secondary Administrator of the Year in Rankin County. An accomplished presenter, Mr. Bradford spoke at various educational conferences, including the 2023 NASSP in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Bradford is married to Alyssa Doner, an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. They have two daughters, Lilly Claire, 9, and Madilyn, 6. The 2023-24 Northwest Rankin High School Administrative Team also includes five assistant principals: Will and the Northwest Rankin High School Administrative Team. Left to right, the picture includes Jessica Hodges, Dr. Terrance McEwan, Angela Reynolds, Benny Bullock, Will Parker, Lewis Bradford, and David Jones. In this episode, we discuss the strategies and methods Northwest Rankin High School has implemented to simplify processes and build capacity in their staff, which have contributed to the remarkable growth in their accountability scores. As Lewis explains, “Two years ago, we met with our staff and had crucial conversations about student data. We analyzed what is the role each of us plays in student outcomes.” Student Support and Literacy: In terms of student support and literacy, his team also discusses the non-negotiables they believe have had the most significant impact on their school’s improved performance. As Jessica Hodges describes, “From shared planning periods to professional learning communities, we believe every staff member must be a team player.” They also share ways they have been able to enhance student support, including a compelling story of one student from their school. Benny Bullock says, “Our teachers are committed to ongoing student learning, which means we provide opportunities for re-teaching, re-doing, and re-testing. Cooper Johnson, one of our former students, is a good example of a student we intentionally built a strong relationship. His success as a graduate of the high school is a testament to how we strive to reach every student.” Staying Connected As a Team: Finally, they discuss how their team stays connected and unified even with such a large student population of 1,800+ students. As David Jones illustrates, “Joining a team this big requires a commitment to conversation. It also means being willing to question one another and to reach consensus.” Lewis also adds, “Leaders need a 360-degree perspective on decision-making. We make the best decisions with the information we know, but we are also willing to talk it out – like sisters and brothers – and be real with one another while demonstrating unity school-wide.” Jessica also gives a shout-out to Angela Reynolds, one of their assistant principals, who has been instrumental in increasing engagement with their business community. Just as college or military recruiters seek access to our students, they are inviting businesses and employers to do the same. Now it’s Your Turn: Listen to the entire episode for even more great takeaways, or reach out to this week’s guests at their email addresses or visit https://nrh.rcsd.ms/. Lewis: lewis.bradford@rcsd.ms Benny: benny.bullock@rcsd.ms David: david.jones@rcsd.ms Jessica: jhodges@rcsd.ms The post PMP401: Inspiring and Developing Others with Northwest Rankin High School Admin Team appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Jen Schwanke and I celebrate 400 episodes of the Principal Matters Podcast. We stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about 10-plus years of producing Principal Matters content.  This podcast was created as an outlet for lessons I learned as an assistant principal and principal. Over the years, it has become a treasure trove of practices from education leaders across the U.S. as well as worldwide. I am so grateful to have reached this milestone and invite you to go back into the archives of the show to discover years of helpful lessons! Here’s a short timeline as Jen and I look back at the history of reaching 400 episodes: 2013 The journey began with my first blog post on February 9th, 2013, as I launched my website. 2015 By December 23rd, 2015, I decided to transform the blog into a podcast. 2018 On January 31st, 2018, we celebrated the 100th episode of the Principal Matters Podcast. 2020 Jen joined the show in Episode 146, and fast forward to June 25th, 2020, when together we marked the 200th episode, reflecting on a year of distance learning. 2022 By June 29th, 2022, special guest Dr. Jeff Springer hosted the show, interviewing me for episode 300. We could not have produced 400 episodes without the many talented and inspiring guests who have made this show valuable for listeners worldwide! Find all the Principal Matters archived episodes here. 2024 – Let’s Celebrate! For this milestone episode, number 400, Jen and I decided to have some fun. Playing around with AI, we generated 10 lighthearted questions for educators and took turns answering them, which led to engaging conversations for nearly 20 minutes.  Light-hearted Questions for Educators What would be the theme song of your classroom? If you could take your class on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? What’s the most unexpected thing that has happened during your teaching career? If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing? What’s your secret talent that your students don’t know about? If you could have a mascot for your classroom, what would it be? What fictional character would you pick as a co-teacher? What’s your favorite educational meme? If you could invent a new school subject, what would it be? What’s the most bizarre question a student has ever asked you? Listen in to the entire show for some goofy responses to these questions and hopefully some good laughs as you learn something new about Jen and me. A Few Serious Questions Jen followed up with a couple of more serious questions on building parent support for schools and instilling ethical behavior in students. Jen’s Writing Process Then Will asked Jen for feedback on the process she uses for writing content and books. Listeners might find it interesting that Jen has been featured in content for at least 114 posts since joining the show in 2017, with her first interview being in episode 146, “Balancing Priorities with Jen Schwanke.” Find our first recording together here. Let’s Wrap It Up To wrap it up, Jen asked for insights into my process of reaching 400 episodes and the lessons we’ve learned about consistency, grit, momentum, and teamwork along the way.  Also, we give shout-outs to Emily Parker-Eaton for content and marketing editing, Aaron Fulbright for technical and website moderator, and Samuel Isaac Parker for composing and performing podcast music. Shout-outs from Listeners We could not do this podcast without wonderful listeners like you. Throughout the show, we include some audio recordings sent by listeners with shout-outs for the 400th episode, including Shenita Perry, Lisa Parry, Brent Kline, Tomas Macalusco, Russell Tillery, Josh Fine, and Eddie Payne. Thank you for taking the time to share your encouraging feedback! As we step into the next season of the podcast, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future topics or questions. Reach out to either of us through our email addresses: will@williamparker.com or jen@jennyschwanke.com. Thank you for listening to this episode, and we hope you’re enjoying your summer.  Thank you for doing what matters! ~ Will Parker The post PMP400: Celebrating 10+ Years of Principal Matters appeared first on Principal Matters.

Boundary setting expert Jen Schwanke and podcast host Will Parker discuss strategies for new leaders to set clear boundaries in professional settings, emphasizing respect and equity without tension. Jen emphasizes redefining 'boundaries' as 'norms' and 'protocols', while Will stresses the importance of involving students in setting boundaries.

Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consider sharing your thoughts with us? It’s easy: find a quiet spot, record a 60-second voice memo on your phone, and email it to will@williamdparker.com. We’re eager to hear why the show resonates with you, your favorite moments, or anything you find particularly thought-provoking or funny. Thanks in advance for your contributions, and thank you for doing what matters! Brittany Keil is the Research and External Relations Manager with SchoolCEO, a research and perspectives magazine for school superintendents and other K12 leaders published by Apptegy. Prior to working as a writer full-time, Brittany taught English and Special Education for eight years in Arkansas and in Washington, D.C. Brittany is an alumna of Johns Hopkins University, the University of Central Arkansas, and is a former Fulbright Scholar.  Brittany was a previous guest along with Tyler Vawser in episode 335 in a discussion on branding and marketing your schools. On October 9, 2023, SchoolCEO, published the article, Layers of Leadership Leveraging Executive Internal Communication for Stronger Brands, authored by Brittany Keil. In today’s episode, she talks about what prompted her to write this article, and the scope of the work involved in interviewing principals and superintendents for its findings, and the implications of those findings. Using a qualitative research model, Brittany conducted 15 interviews with superintendents and principals from across the country, representing all sizes of districts. Listen-in to the entire conversation for more takeaways. Here’s a summary of our talking points: With declining trust in institutions, research shows principals often play a pivotal role in why parents say they trust their child’s school. With that thought in mind, Brittany was curious about the shared values as well as differences in the ways superintendents and principals are approaching school marketing and branding. Brittany Keil explains the five observations included in her findings: Everyone knows school marketing is vital. Principals struggle to incorporate school communication into their day-to-day work. Principals are reluctant to initiate conversations about school marketing with their superintendents. Getting everyone on the same page is a challenge—but having a communications team generally helps. Clear lines of communication are critical. She also discusses applications school leaders are to keep in mind as they work together for stronger shared branding and communication: Make sure principals are part of the district-level cabinet, and therefore aware of district-level priorities. Build intentional relationships between principals and school communications staff (if your district has them). Emphasize communication and branding as part of regular discussions, as well as your principals’ annual evaluations. Place administrators such as deans and assistant principals around your principals to alleviate some responsibilities and allow for more focus on communication. In addition, she discusses four recommendations for districts supporting principals in branding and marketing: Train principals early and often. Emphasize a principal’s role as an experiential marketer. Invest in communications professionals, if possible. Make your mission and vision come alive. Brittany also references my book, Messaging Matters. How School Leaders Can Inspire Teachers, Motivate Students, and Reach Communities. You can find it here. Finally, Brittany mentions the dynamics superintendents and principals share and where that work overlaps with reference to this image: Now It’s Your Turn: What is one action you are taking to showcase the experiences happening in your school community that demonstrate the overall vision and mission of your school community? What’s one step you can take today to prioritize or create structures that promote your school’s brand?  Article source: https://www.schoolceo.com/a/layers-of-leadership/ Brittany Keil is a writer and researcher at SchoolCEO and can be reached at brittany@schoolceo.com.  The post PMP398: Leveraging Executive Internal Communication for Stronger Brands with Brittany Keil appeared first on Principal Matters.

Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consider sharing your thoughts with us? It’s easy: find a quiet spot, record a 60-second voice memo on your phone, and email it to will@williamdparker.com. We’re eager to hear why the show resonates with you, your favorite moments, or anything you find particularly thought-provoking or funny. Thanks in advance for your contributions, and thank you for doing what matters! This week Will Parker is joined by three guests whose expertise includes areas of teacher coaching and feedback. digiCOACH is a longtime sponsor of Principal Matters and provides resources to inspire educators with ideas and tools that may improve your work. This week we have the opportunity to meet some of the people behind the product – with a collective wisdom on ways principals can maximize feedback with teachers.  Here are bios for our guests and a few questions we explore: Molly Dexter is an experienced educator, having worked in various educational settings from preschool to high school. She holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Education. Passionate about improving education, Molly joined digiCOACH over a year ago to enhance the experiences of educators and students. She believes in the power of positive coaching for effective learning environments. Brandon Mawhorter is a self-taught tech enthusiast who started as IT support in Southern California schools. With a background deeply rooted in education, he has been a key member of digiCOACH since 2011. Brandon’s expertise has been instrumental in the platform’s development, focusing on client satisfaction and ongoing improvements. He plays a vital role in expanding digiCOACH’s coaching system and ensuring comprehensive client support. Kathleen Beckham has over 50 years in education, spanning kindergarten to community college. Kathleen is a dedicated advocate for students and curriculum development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education and two Master’s degrees in Reading, and Curriculum and Technology. Post-retirement, Kathleen joined digiCOACH, where for nearly 10 years, she has contributed to research, webinars, trainings, and company publications. Listen to the entire episode for great takeaways! Here are some highlights from the questions and responses in this episode: Molly: Begin with understanding your ‘why’. Your purpose for being teacher and education. We all want to grow. Framing your feedback to teachers from that perspective is more helpful because it is a partnership, not a criticism. Kathleen: So many admins have not been taught the methods they are trying to improve. You are not alone. Learning to ask questions is the first step in discovering strengths and weaknesses. Collaborating together is the most productive way to benefit in coaching feedback. Brandon: Feedback must be viewed as a partnership or it is not effective. We must move beyond ‘I think and feel’ to data that drives meaningful feedback – and this must be separate from evaluations. Kathleen: Collaboration works from everyone, and it begins at the top. Think about a sports team. Good teams observe one another, provide supportive feedback, praise good work, and make suggestions for improvement. The same works for teachers. Encourage a culture of collaboration helps leaders have the right atmosphere for providing feedback. Molly: Teachers want advice, feedback and resources. Put yourself back in the shoes of your teachers. Then frame your conversations with that perspective in mind. Brandon: First we need a big picture approach. How do you schedule and prioritize walk throughs, observations and feedback. What practices are you wanting to see? Are these essentials understood as a part of your learning community – from and with your teachers? What strategies and feedback can you provide in a way that actually provides help?  These important questions help you narrow down your practices. digiCOACH provides you with the tools to do implement these practices. With ready-to-use feedback prompts, a digital platform for communicating with teachers, and a system for analyzing your schoolwide data, you can accomplish your goals, be in more classrooms,  and save time in the process. As we wrap up, Brandon shares a “See it, Share it, Claim it” strategy. Molly reminds us to lead from our ‘why’, and Kathleen encourages leaders to “Choose one thing, and do that.”  Listen to the entire episode for more takeaways! You can stay connected with Molly, Brandon and Kathleen, and find out more about their resources for maximizing feedback to teachers at digicoach.com. Thank you again for doing what matters! The post PMP397: Maximizing Feedback to Teachers with Molly Dexter, Brandon Mawhorter, and Kathleen Beckham appeared first on Principal Matters.