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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ag2vd-1ab8d61 You’ve built a community. 25,000 downloads, hundreds of principals connecting weekly, a movement that grew because it felt real — that’s TPE Nation. And somewhere in celebrating that milestone, we started thinking about the schools that need this same energy with their families.   In this episode, we talk about what makes community actually…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wa5pv-1aa3147 Schools are serious places filled with serious work. But they’re also full of hilarious moments, unforgettable stories, and the kind of joy that can easily get lost when stress takes over. In this episode, Sarah and Andra sit down with Sara Ajisafe, educator, conference sponsor, and author of Humor and Heart: From the Halls…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-34heb-1aa30da When it comes time to choose a school theme, many leaders focus on decorations, shirts, and a catchy slogan. But the best themes do much more than look good in August. In this episode, we explore how a school theme can become a strategic tool that shapes culture, guides decisions, and gives staff a…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-e2iec-1aa3101 Leadership can feel heavy. The decisions, the pressure, the constant pull between your school and your life outside of it—it adds up quickly. In this episode, Sarah and Andra sit down with Dinah McMichael to talk about what it really looks like to lead through that weight and come out on the other side…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6dga8-1aa30c6 When hiring season arrives, many schools focus on filling vacancies as quickly as possible. Resumes, years of experience, and certifications often become the main deciding factors. In this episode, we explore a different way to think about hiring — not as filling a slot, but as strengthening the ecosystem of your school. From identifying…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4tkvs-1a9cb11 Observations are done… but the feedback isn’t. Notes are sitting. Tabs are open. Conversations keep getting pushed. In this episode, we talk about why feedback becomes one of the biggest backlogs for principals—and how to actually move through it without needing hours you don’t have. Because the challenge isn’t getting into classrooms. It’s turning…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-duewr-1a9c8cd Behavior can feel constant. You’re handling what’s right in front of you all day… but rarely get the chance to step back and actually see what’s driving it. In this episode, Sarah and Andra sit down with Danielle Baranishyn to talk about the shift from correcting behavior to understanding it. Because most schools already…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tnye6-1a89f2b Students will try the same level in a video game again and again without giving up — yet in school, frustration can sometimes lead to disengagement much more quickly. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind why video games are so effective at building persistence and motivation. From clear goals and instant feedback…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-iextb-1a8008d It’s spring break, and we’re doing what we always tell principals to do—rest when your school rests. But before we step back this week, we wanted to drop in for a quick check-in. This time of year just feels different. The days are longer, the light shifts, and things start to feel a little…

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ikhdi-1a89cb5 Summer starts with good intentions… and then it gets filled with everything else. In this bonus episode, Sarah and Andra share what it looks like to actually build your next year on purpose—and  that’s why this year’s TPE Summer Virtual Conference is Built Different. This isn’t sit and get. It’s keynotes, real sessions, panels,…