The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

Learn how to combat Loneliness Fatigue in another morning commute episode featuring a story on Elvis & The Beatles.

A revisitation to the “Sgt. Pepper” album and #ThePepperEffect book with a lesson learned from a school principal point of view.

Don Sturm joins the podcast for a connected conversation. He is a district instructional technologist and innovative educator. Recently, Don was named President-Elect of Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. Don is also an avid podcaster and co-hosts two podcasts: "Through the Educational Looking Glass"-https://open.spotify.com/show/1PX98EAYp0e12Y8GtL5K6P?si=1645bc9b641742c4 "CareU"-https://open.spotify.com/show/2yIdKqAuhTmoYUeQB350tf?si=36e0a5681245410b Follow Don on X for more inspiration: https://twitter.com/SturmDon

Ben Dumbauld, Director of Content for the Rock and Soul Foundation, joins #PrincipalLinerNotes for a connected conversation. We discuss the wonderful intersection between Music and Education. Additionally, we take a deep dive into TeachRock, a classroom resource whose mission resonates as "....improves students' lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms." Learn more about TeachRock at https://teachrock.org/.

Author and District Leader Elizabeth Dampf returns to the podcast to discuss her latest blog post for ASCD, "The Paradox of Administrator Burnout." Access Elizabeth's compelling post here: https://www.ascd.org/blogs/the-paradox-of-administrator-burnout Follow Elizabeth: X: https://twitter.com/ElizabethDampf

Christina Collins joins the podcast for a Connected Conversation episode. She is the founder and owner of NeverStopMoving365 (NSM365). Christina is an PE educator and doctoral candidate who is on mission to bring more physical movement into our schools and communities. Follow Christina: Website: https://neverstopmoving365.com/home/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverstopmoving.365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSM365/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/neverstopmoving.365 X: https://twitter.com/NSM_365_ One of Sean's Workout Mix Tapes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EKb0XUS1RlqElSNe8RuEb?si=59842fabf9154dfe

Evan Whitehead, Executive Director of the Forte Therapeutic Day School, is an experienced school and district leader, consultant, and mental health advocate. He joins me for an upbeat and inspiring conversation on well-being, leadership, and overcoming the Imposter Syndrome. Evan is also the creator of the Balanced Boundaries and Breaks TM. We also talk about the musical genius of Prince! Connect with Evan: X: https://twitter.com/EvanWhitehead00 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-w-7a0a5442/

This episode details my December visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This is my annual podcast episdoe tribute to a tweet that led to the publishing of my book, #ThePepperEffect. Stay tuned for FOUR special announcements on some projects and events coming soon in 2024!

Katie Robey, host of "The Music Variety" podcast joins this episode for a connected conversation. We talk about teaching and the last Beatles song, "Now and Then." Check out Katie's podcast on Spotify: https://t.co/jMgvCW2vpS

Another impromptu morning commute episode on belonging

An impromptu digital carpool episode inspired by my three daughters and a recent book I re-read.

Josh Tovar is an upbeat and rocking school leader! He joins me such a impassioned connected conversation. Princpal Tovar is the leader of Memorial Pathway Academy in GISD, Texas. He is the co-host of the videocast, #UnlockTheMiddle. Follow Josh on X: https://twitter.com/MPA_GOJAGUARS

Jimmy Casas joins the podcast for an inspiring episode where we chat about leadership, culture, and recalibration. I am honored to have this renowned author, speaker, and publisher share his insights on #PrincipalLinerNotes. Jimmy is the CEO of J Casas & Associates. He has led schools as a principal and authored nine books including, Culturize, Live Your Excellence, and Recalibrate the Culture. Follow Jimmy on X: https://twitter.com/casas_jimmy Check out his website: https://www.jimmycasas.com/

This is an impromptu episode. It’s a diptych: the first side is a celebration of JFK and the second side is a nod to JFK. The episode is recorded on November 22; hence, the nod to JFK’s legacy.

Natasha Nurse is a seasoned educator with nearly two decades of experience, dedicated to transforming education and uplifting communities. She is currently a middle school STEM teacher, crafting innovative curricula that nurture curiosity and ignite student passions. Additionally, Natasha plays a pivotal role as Mentor Coordinator K-12, offering guidance to new teachers and pioneering a groundbreaking mentorship program (along with four amazing teachers) for high school students. Beyond the classroom, Natasha chairs the Long Beach Housing Authority, emphasizing community development. Her journey inspires both the education and community sectors. Connect with Natasha: X: https://twitter.com/natasha_nurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tnurselb/

This is an impromptu episode on the importance of using consistency to develop a creative outlet.

My inspiring friend and mentor, Todd Whitaker, joins #PrincipalLinerNotes as my special guest. Todd is a longtime educator, coach, school leaders, university professor, and author of 60 books. We chat about leadership, school culture, and The Beatles, of course. Follow Todd on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/ToddWhitaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddwhitaker1/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-whitaker-07773249/ Website: http://www.toddwhitaker.com/

I share my review of the last Beatles song.

We explore the impossibility of a new Beatles song being released. This is an impromptu digital carpool episode. Episode 160 is also another segment of mini-suite episodes leading up to the release of the final Beatles song.