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Principals of Success is a podcast for current and aspiring female school leaders on a mission to create schools of excellence. On this podcast, we will explore the challenges, the strategies and the successes of the school leadership journey. Listeners will hear from fellow female school leaders and other expert female voices in the field on how to level up schools and leadership in a variety of areas including school culture, student achievement, finding your community of support and more. I will also share my personal reflections and tips from over fifteen years as a school leader. Together, we will get real about the work of school leadership and how to plan for success.
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In this episode with Melinda Stone, you will learn:Melinda's unique journey to leadership, how Melinda and her leadership team relied on their strengths to better lead their campus, and how she individualized professional development to meet teachers where they are in their growth and career.Melinda Stone is the Principal of James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas and a District Principal of the Year. She is also a professor, a member of a rock band, and a passionate advocate for female leadership in education.Support the show
After unexpectedly becoming a fourth grade teacher with no background in education, Terri Fuller embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates the challenges of becoming a principal and coping with the loss of her mother.You will learn:1. How Terri went from a marketing degree to an unexpected career in education.2. How she used her faith to power through a challenging period of loss and grief while transitioning into a principalship.3. How she has used her experiences to become an advocate for self-care in the workplace.Terri Fuller is an elementary principal from Washington, DC who has a degree in marketing. She has over seven years of experience in the principalship, and is passionate about servant leadership and the importance of taking care of one's mental and physical health.Support the show
Beth Houf, a former teacher and current principal, finds her true passion for leadership through forging powerful connections, inspiring a culture of support, and leading like a pirate to make her school a place kids and staff run to get in, not out.Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She is also active in her local, state and national principal associations. Beth has served as an adjunct professor at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Missouri.Support the show
Here's what I cover with Evelyn Edney in this episode:1. How Evelyn Edney went from being an English teacher to a school leader. 2. The importance of relationships in school leadership and how to create meaningful connections.3. Strategies for advocating for education and how to make the most of conversations with legislators.Dr. Evelyn Edney is the principal of the Early College High School in Dover, Delaware and a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Directors. Support the show
When Brandi Leggett, a passionate principal, takes on the challenge to transform her Title One school in Leytha, Kansas, she sets out to prove that all students can achieve at high levels. In this episode you will hear: 1. How Principal Leggett builds community and encourages high achievement among her students in a high poverty school.2. How she engages families with a variety of events, such as STEM night, culture night, and family game night.3. How she creates exposure for her students by taking them on college campus tours and introducing them to post-high school opportunities.Brandi Leggett is an elementary principal and she is intentionally changing the stereotypical narrative for high poverty schools. Support the show
In this episode with Dr. Aleli Vazquez, you will learn:1. Investing in Teacher Empowerment: How does Dr. Vazquez make sure her teachers build strong relationships with students and feel empowered in their roles?2. Creative Outreach Strategies: How does she use creative activities and themes to engage her staff and build a strong school community?3. Magic Makers: What is Dr. Vazquez's approach to including support staff in school activities, and what is her philosophy on recognizing everyone as "magic makers"?Dr. Aleli Vazquez is an 18-year education veteran and principal of the Orange County Public School District in Florida. She takes a new approach to traditional leadership, investing in her teachers and creating a joyful and supportive environment for her staff and students.Support the show
This is the second part of our conversation with Dr. Yolanda Rios, a middle school principal in Houston, Texas. In this episode, we continue our conversation about her strategies to stay organized and focus. You will hear about:Strategies Dr. Yolanda Rios uses to manage her time and organize her responsibilities as a school leaderHow Dr. Rios uses new tools to communicate with her staffWhat tips Dr. Rios has for creating a positive work-life balance and staying productive.Support the show
Yolanda Rios, a Middle School Principal in Houston, Texas, strives to stay organized and focused amidst the chaos of school leadership, but discovers her own unique strategies to level up her school and her leadership when she learns that organization is make or break.You will learn how to utilize organizational strategies to revolutionize your school leadership and achieve success.Mentioned in this epsiodeTrelloGoogle Spaces (how to)TaskboardSupport the show
For today’s episode, I am honored to be joined by Liz Garden. Liz is an elementary principal on the East Coast and today we are having a conversation about the human side of education. Liz has been a principal for over 15 years and we explored the challenge of being a principal after returning from the pandemic and the ways she communicates to staff, and herself, that taking care of yourself is a priority. This is a perfect conversation to end this year with as we reflect on what we do every day and how we remember kindness and grace for those we serve and ourselves. Support the show
In a world where books are often mirrors of our own experiences, Dr. Alice Lee brings literacy to her school with the intention of creating compassion, connection, and community through books that window into other cultures and journeys.Dr. Alice Lee is a former elementary school principal in El Segundo School District in California and now serves as a Director of Secondary Education in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.Support the show
Before we get into today’s episode, I want you to think about the initiatives in your school. Of your entire list, how many can change culture, academic learning, serve as an archival portfolio and transform your scholars to be more self aware? Today I am introducing you to a leader who is doing this on her site and I’m not going to lie. I wish I had thought of it. Today I am joined by Jessica Melendez-Carrillo, a principal in El Paso, Texas. During our chat, she will share more about her school, her leadership and a simple strategy that has a big impact. Support the show
If there’s one thing I know for sure, servant leadership is not a PD in a box. It is grounded in a purpose that is selfless and humble. My guest today is the epitome of that. Meet Dr. Queesha Tillman, a former Assistant Principal of the year and now middle school principal of Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina. As you listen, it will be easy to see why Dr. Tillman received such a prestigious award and how she’s serving in her purpose. Support the show
Here’s a challenge for you - revision a school, have a schoolwide dual language program and embed fine arts throughout all classes. For some, that could be a tall order. But For our guest today, she is successfully making it happen every day. Today my guest is Katiuska Herrador, Principal of Jones Academy of Fine Arts & Dual Language in Arlington ISD in Arlington, Texas. We’re going to chat about the addition of fine arts on her campus through collaboration with staff and leadership practices. From the moment I met Katiuska, I was super inspired by her enthusiasm, can do attitude and the vision for her school. I hope you will be inspired as well. Support the show
Here’s a reflective question for you: Do you have the multiplier effect? Meaning, do you inspire and develop the leadership of your staff in order to take on the challenges of your school. Well, today’s guest has been labeled a multiplier leader. Meet Martha Mendoza, she’s the principal of Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas. In today’s episode, we are breaking down what it means to be a mutliplier, the leadership actions she takes and how to avoid being a diminisher. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Support the show
What is your leadership superpower? That’s the question I asked my guest today, principal Tinisa Huff from Forest Park, Illinois. For Tinisa, that was an easy one as she believes strongly in the power of relationships. Today we talk about the characteristics one must have to be a relationship builder and I also ask Tinisa if gender plays a role in how we build relationships. I’m curious to hear your opinions after you listen in. Let’s get started. Support the show
Hello and welcome back. Recently we had an episode with the lovely Lynette White chatting about school social media, episode 52 if you haven’t checked it out. Well, if you listen to our show you know this is a topic I love because of the impact it can have on school communities and your personal brand. So, today, I want to introduce you to my friend Dr. Jill Johnson. Jill is a former assistant principal and is currently the President at Class Intercom. She wrote her dissertation on the integration of student-led social medial teams into school culture and curricula and she’s here today to talk about how to empower those within your building to be a part of the storytelling. Can’t wait for you to listen in. Support the show
For today’s episode, I am joined by Principal Kimberly Gibbs from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a leader with an unwavering bar of excellence and you’ll soon hear why. Today we chat about how she messages her vision and the actions behind it.Support the show
I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Maureen Boland. She’s an elementary principal in Fairfax Public Schools and along with chatting about her love for the principalship, she talks about the power of encouraging her staff to take risks in their work. Support the show
Today I am joined by Principal Marci Chavez of Nelson Elementary School in California. In this episode, Marci and I talk about her role as an interim principal and the depth of leadership while in a temporary situation. This episode is sponsored by Class Intercom, the social media management tool that I absolutely love and is a key resource to help craft your school story. Visit them at classintercom.com. Support the show
If you tuned in last week, you heard from Courtney Goodman and she talked about the foundation strategies to create a quality leadership time. Well, Courtney is back today and she’s going to share nine facilitation strategies for small groups. I was able to get a sneak peek and these are too good not to share.Support the show
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