Episodios

  • Culture is the Catalyst: A Conversation with Eddie Velez
    Jul 7 2025

    🔥 In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with former principal Eddie Velez to unpack the real driver of school success—culture. Eddie dives deep into how a strong, shared culture can move a school forward, and why students and staff must take ownership of it. 💪

    If you're a school leader, educator, or anyone invested in creating thriving learning environments, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Get ready for wisdom, truth, and strategies you can use right now to shift the culture in your building.

    🚨 Don’t miss this one—it’s more than a conversation, it’s a call to action. 🚨

    #Leadership #SchoolCulture #EducationMatters

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    30 m
  • 🎙️ What if joy wasn’t a fleeting feeling but a daily practice? Joined with special guest Dr. Timothy D. Kanold
    Jun 30 2025

    In this powerful episode of Perfectly Imperfect Principals, we sit down with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold—educator, leader, and author of JOY—to explore how school leaders can cultivate a deep, lasting joy in their personal and professional lives. If you’re feeling burned out or disconnected, this conversation is your invitation back to purpose, passion, and yes... joy.

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    28 m
  • Simplify Your Planning: Maria Nelson’s 15-Day Challenge
    Jun 19 2025

    🚨 Exciting news, friends! 🚨


    We’ve got a VERY special guest joining us—Maria Nelson, the brilliant author behind the *15 Day Challenge*! 🎉 She’s here to drop some serious wisdom on simplifying unit planning. 🙌


    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the process (we’ve all been there 😅), Maria’s got you covered with easy, actionable steps to make it totally doable. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 💡


    Share with your teacher besties and let’s make unit planning a breeze together! 📝✨ #TeacherLife #UnitPlanningMadeEasy #15DayChallenge

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    39 m
  • Exploring the Future of AI in Education with Carl Hooker
    Apr 17 2025

    We’re excited to welcome the dynamic Carl Hooker to the podcast for an engaging conversation about the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence! Whether you’re an educational leader or simply curious about how AI is shaping the future of learning, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.


    Carl shares what educators need to know to stay ahead of the curve, offering practical perspectives and forward-thinking strategies for integrating AI into education.


    Tune in and get inspired as we explore innovation, leadership, and the power of technology in our schools.


    #AI #EducationInnovation #CarlHooker #EdLeadership

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    26 m
  • 🌟Special Guest🌟 Principal Precious!!
    Mar 24 2025

    🌟 Exciting News, Everyone! 🌟


    Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest joining us—an amazing principal! 🎉 She's here to sprinkle some wisdom on how to navigate the wild ride that is springtime. 🌸🌼


    Get ready for some fantastic tips and advice that you won't want to miss. We can't wait to share all the insights with you! Stay tuned for more! 😊✨


    #SpringTips #GuestSpeaker #ExcitingTimes

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    23 m
  • Spring Forward: Renew, Refresh, Reignite
    Mar 8 2025

    🌼 Spring is here, and while the flowers are blooming, many of us on campus are feeling a bit worn out. 😴 But fear not! It's the perfect time to re-energize and reignite that spark within us. 🌟


    Join us as we dive into ways to refresh and take care of ourselves, so we can continue to nurture our campus community. Let's embrace the season of renewal and make sure we're blooming just as beautifully as the world around us! 🌸✨


    #SpringRenewal #SelfCare #CampusLife #BloomWhereYouArePlanted

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    20 m
  • 🌟Special Guest! Tom Schimmer🌟
    Feb 25 2025

    🎉 Exciting News, Everyone! 🎉


    We're thrilled to have the incredible author Tom Schimmer with us this week! 📚✨ Tom, the brilliant mind behind "Grading from the Inside Out," will be diving into the world of grading policies and how we can start meaningful conversations about assessing student learning. 📝🤔


    Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights and transform the way we think about grading! Let's get ready to learn and grow together. 🌟🙌


    #Education #GradingRevolution #TomSchimmer #StudentLearning #JoinTheConversation

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    26 m
  • Have the MTSS blues? Let’s move from terminology to action!
    Feb 11 2025

    🌟 Exciting News, Everyone! 🌟


    We're thrilled to share today's episode where we unravel the mysteries of MTSS (or RTI, as some schools still call it). 🤔 Ever wondered what those tiers really mean and how they should look in our schools? We're diving deep into how we can support all learners on their educational journey and make it all manageable. 🎓✨


    Join us as we discuss taking back control of the MTSS RTI process to truly meet our students' needs. Let's not get tangled in the terminology—it's time for action! 💪📚


    Tune in and let's make a difference together! 🎧❤️ #EducationMatters #MTSS #RTI #SupportAllLearners

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    22 m