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Principal Center Radio

Justin Baeder
Project-Based Learning
Education
Educational Leadership
Professional Development
Instructional Leadership
Rigor
Student Engagement
Teacher Retention
School Leadership
Scaffolding
Teacher Burnout
Leadership Development
Professional Learning Communities
Teaching Strategies
Conflict Management
Curriculum Development
Multilingual Learners
Evidence-Based Teaching
Principal Leadership
Leveled Reading

Principal Center Radio brings you the best in professional practice for school leaders, in an audio format that you can access in the car, on the treadmill, or anywhere you'd like to listen.

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Latest Episodes

Get the book Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching

About The Guests

Nidhi Sachdeva is a scholar, educator, and international speaker recognized for her work in advancing evidence-informed education. Her scholarship s... more

Get the book Science Teaching for Social Justice

About The Guests

Gretchen Kraig-Turner teaches biological sciences at a high school in northwest Washington. Gretchen earned a BS in zoology at the University of Washington, an MST at Portland State U... more

Get the book Reforming Lessons: Why English Schools Have Improved Since 2010 and How This Was Achieved

About The Guest

Sir Nick Gibb served as Member of Parliament for 27 years, serving first as shadow schools minister and then as schools minister u... more

Get the book, Cultivate and Activate: Building Teacher Capacity for Instructional Leadership

Guest Host: Barbara Blackburn

Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than 40 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world... more

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Nidhi Sachdeva
Scholar, educator, and international speaker focused on evidence-informed education
Academica University of Applied Sciences (Amsterdam); Chair of Research Ed Canada
Episode: Nidhi Sachdeva & Paul Kirschner—Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching
Paul Kirschner
Professor Emeritus, Open University of the Netherlands; author and education expert
Kirschner Ed; Open University of the Netherlands
Episode: Nidhi Sachdeva & Paul Kirschner—Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching
Gretchen Kraig-Turner
Editor of Science Teaching for Social Justice; high school biological science teacher
Rethinking Schools
Episode: Gretchen Kraig-Turner, Jana Dean, & Jen Sauer—Rethinking Schools: Science Teaching for Social Justice
Jana Dean
Editor of Science Teaching for Social Justice; math and science educator
Rethinking Schools
Episode: Gretchen Kraig-Turner, Jana Dean, & Jen Sauer—Rethinking Schools: Science Teaching for Social Justice
Jen Sauer
Editor of Science Teaching for Social Justice; science education professional
Rethinking Schools
Episode: Gretchen Kraig-Turner, Jana Dean, & Jen Sauer—Rethinking Schools: Science Teaching for Social Justice
Nick Gibb
Former UK Schools Minister, author of Reforming Lessons
UK Government (Education)
Episode: Nick Gibb—Reforming Lessons: Why English Schools Have Improved Since 2010 and How This Was Achieved
Keith Fickel
Author, Cultivate and Activate
Cultivate and Activate (book)
Episode: Keith Fickel & Justin Baeder—Cultivate and Activate: Building Teacher Capacity for Instructional Leadership
Erika Kitzmiller
Research associate professor; author of Unchartered
University of Chicago; Kersten Institute for Urban Education
Episode: Erika Kitzmiller—Unchartered: How One High School Transformed First-Generation College Success
David M. Corvi
Leadership coach at Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College; author of Fix Your Tier 1 Instruction
Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College
Episode: David Corvi—Fix Your Tier 1 Instruction

Hosts

Justin Bader
Host of Principal Center Radio, focusing on school leadership, coaching, and organizational improvement.
Barbara Blackburn
Collaborator and recurring contributor focusing on rigor, productive struggle, and leadership in classrooms.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Impactful

    Justin and his guests provide insightful and practical advice for working with students and in school environments. I am confident that I can implement the suggestions with my leadership team. This podcast is a must listen to as an instructional leader.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adavis8
    United States3 years ago
  • Horrible

    I wish I could give zero stars.

    Teachers are under attack and leaving in droves.

    This Podcast highlights and glorifies many of the reasons why Teachers are leaving.

    If you are an Administrator, please do the opposite of what is advocated in this Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OKCTeacher
    United States4 years ago
  • A must listen!

    It’s clear that Justin puts extraordinary effort into finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in education. No matter the topic, I gain something from every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Studying for my SBL exam. This podcast is tremendously helpful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stellutz
    United States6 years ago
  • High School Social Studies Teacher

    Justin is clearly an administrator determined to help students and teachers succeed. The guests on his show, and the topics they discuss, promote this end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BWPennyS
    United States12 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful, practical guidance for leading schools and working with teachers.
Some episodes draw criticism for broader policy critiques; one listener felt it overemphasizes teacher challenges.
Guests are consistently authentic and genuinely care about positive impact in education.
The show emphasizes coaching and leadership culture as levers for student success.
Content is helpful for exam prep and practical application in leadership roles.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gretchen Kraig-Turner, Jana Dean, & Jen Sauer—Rethinking Schools: Science Teaching for Social Justice
Q: What do you want people to walk away with from the book?
Educators should understand the richness of bringing social justice issues into the classroom, and see how students are eager to learn how science applies to their world, with numerous practical examples of how to implement these ideas in diverse classrooms.
Nidhi Sachdeva & Paul Kirschner—Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching
Q: How can schools overcome resistance to adopting deliberate practice given current beliefs about learning and pedagogy?
Change requires a school-wide alignment on what good teaching is, access to knowledgeable mentors, explicit instruction about cognitive science, and a culture that encourages trying new practices and reflecting on whether students are really learning, not just following a checklist.
Nidhi Sachdeva & Paul Kirschner—Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching
Q: What practices or dimensions can teachers focus on to deliberately improve?
Key dimensions include maximizing academic learning time, precise sequencing and scaffolding of content, deep domain knowledge, understanding of how learning happens, and the ability to receive and act on high-quality feedback within a supportive system.
David Corvi—Fix Your Tier 1 Instruction
Q: How do you apply the whole group, small group, and individual framework to adult learning?
Apply a school-wide curriculum or learning arc for faculty, align PD with accreditation or school goals, and use instructional leadership teams to facilitate small-group work and ongoing observation and feedback, ensuring plans are followed up with classroom practice.
David Corvi—Fix Your Tier 1 Instruction
Q: Why focus on leadership as the lever for Tier 1 instruction?
Because leadership sets the conditions for teachers to learn and improve; leaders must get out of their offices, observe classrooms, and actively develop teachers through structured group formats and feedback, rather than just delivering directives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Center Radio

What is Principal Center Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets school leaders and educators seeking practical, high-leverage strategies for improving teaching and school culture. Episodes frequently center on instructional leadership, teacher coaching, student engagement, and governance structures, with guests ranging from district leaders to researchers and authors. A notable pattern is the emphasis on actionable frameworks (e.g., MTSS, coaching cultures, structured conversations) and the balance between policy insights and hands-on classroom impact. The format tends to blend leadership theory with district-level implementation stories, making it useful for listeners who want scalable takeaways they can adapt in their schools or districts. A standout trait is the emphasis on building... more

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Recent guests on Principal Center Radio include:

1. Nidhi Sachdeva
2. Paul Kirschner
3. Gretchen Kraig-Turner
4. Jana Dean
5. Jen Sauer
6. Nick Gibb
7. Keith Fickel
8. Erika Kitzmiller

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