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The Assistant Principal Podcast

Frederick Buskey
Leadership
Education
Educational Leadership
Professional Development
Teacher Support
International Education
Work-Life Balance
Mentorship
School Culture
Self-Care
SWOT Analysis
Assistant Principalship
Listening
Leadership Challenges
Student-Centered Learning
Leadership Development
Restorative Practices
Empathy-Driven Leadership
Intentionality
K-12 Education

A bi-weekly podcast to improve the quality of life and leadership for assistant principals.

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Reframing Resistance with Becca Silver

Power Quote: What’s scary for us may not be scary for them.”

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 | I’m really excited for today’s episode. You’ve heard me talk about reframing resistance as feedback by getting c... more

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Urgency and Efficacy with Taylor Crosby

Sponsor Spot 1:I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures... more

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Leadership with Dr. Brian Martin

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My guest on today show is a vice principal at an international school in Columbia, but almost everything that we talk about today is relevant to leadership in general and to school le... more

Assistant Principal Podcast Content Episode Outline

Show title and release date: If I Had One Day With You 5/26/26

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The genesis for today’s episode came while I was hiking in the woods. I began thinking about what I would do working with so... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Martin
Vice Principal and Academic Coordinator at Colegio Panamericano
Colegio Panamericano
Episode: Leadership with Brian Martin
Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
Professor, researcher, author, and certified resilience trainer; founder of Teacher Recharge
Teacher Recharge
Episode: Realistic Recharge with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
William D. Parker
Founder of Principal Matters, educator, author, speaker, and executive coach
Principal Matters, LLC
Episode: WOW! 300!
Pam Buskey
Former Professor of Education at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University (retired)
Episode: WOW! 300!
Mara Almond
Inclusion Strategist at Strategic Leadership Consulting
Strategic Leadership Consulting; Red Finch Collective
Episode: WOW! 300!
Isiah Williams
Second Year Assistant Principal at East Mecklenburg High School (Charlotte, NC)
East Mecklenburg High School
Episode: The Systems Supporting Teacher Growth with Isiah Williams
Christie Cooper
Founder and president of Cooper Consulting Group
Cooper Consulting Group
Episode: Leadership Styles with Dr. Christie Cooper
Jason M. Johnson
2025 North Carolina Principal of the Year, Principal of Orange High School, Hillsboro, North Carolina
Orange High School
Episode: Make Every Moment Count with POY Jason Johnson
Leah Marone
Psychotherapist, Yale Clinical Instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant; author of Serial Fixer
Self-employed / Serial Fixer author
Episode: Doing is Not Serving with Leah Marone

Host

Frederick Buskey
Host of The Assistant Principal Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Incredible content

    Frederick is a wonderful host and coach. His ideas and strategies are thoughtful, intentional, and proven. All educators will enjoy this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyschutte
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Thanks, Dr. Buskey for the time and energy you put into this podcast! This is my first year as an AP and I can tell you how valuable your insights and guests have been on my journey. I started listening last year to prep for interviews and haven’t stopped! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLehman30
    United States2 years ago
  • Great resource

    I am preparing for my first AP interview and this podcast has given me the language to express my beliefs and practices that I plan to help implement! Thank you for your wonderful guests and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat35688
    United States2 years ago
  • A Part of My Weekly Reflection Routine

    I just accepted my first assistant principal role this school year. I have to thank Dr. Buskey for the ideas and conversations shared on the podcast and daily emails. I started listening to past episodes just before I started interviewing. He gave me some of the language I needed to express my thoughts in the interviews. Listening to the podcast has become a part of my weekly routine to reflect on my practices.I truly enjoy learning from this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevinmcb7
    United States3 years ago
  • New AP

    I absolutely love this podcast. Frederick Buskey gives helpful tips that you can put into action right away. This show has been a part of my weekly routine since my journey into educational leadership began.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krista8967
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Audience praises practical, actionable leadership advice and relatable host style.
Show is a go-to resource for new and experienced APs seeking language and strategies for interviews and daily leadership challenges.
Listeners find guest mix valuable for real-world school leadership insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Doing is Not Serving with Leah Marone
Q: What inspired you to do this work and who do you work with?
Leah describes her background as a psychotherapist and educator, helping leaders with burnout prevention, boundary setting, and emotional intelligence, and she talks about working with school leaders on Compassionate Leadership and the Serial Fixer framework.
Doing is Not Serving with Leah Marone
Q: What are you celebrating today?
Leah celebrates her daughters taking risks and embracing discomfort in their tryouts, highlighting the value of stepping into the unknown.
Leadership Styles with Dr. Christie Cooper
Q: What should a new leader do to find the right style for themselves?
New leaders should try on different styles in varied scenarios, seek authentic alignment with their natural tendencies, and consider bringing others with complementary strengths to fill gaps.
Leadership Styles with Dr. Christie Cooper
Q: How can teams benefit from having multiple leadership styles at the table?
Multiple styles provide diverse viewpoints, reduce groupthink, and ensure that decisions account for both vision and practicality, especially when balancing urgency with thorough planning.
Leadership Styles with Dr. Christie Cooper
Q: What are the four big pieces of DISC and what does each letter mean?
The four DISC components are D for dominance (response to problems and challenges), I for influence (how you influence others to your point of view), S for steadiness (pace and harmony in the environment), and C for conscientiousness (attention to rules and details).

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A leadership-focused show tailored for assistant principals, with a strong emphasis on practical strategies for classroom and school-wide leadership, relationship building, and effective team dynamics. Episodes blend personal stories, real-world school scenarios, and frameworks you can apply immediately, often anchored by sponsor resources related to leadership development and classroom improvement. Notable strengths include a practical tone, a steady lineup of experienced educator guests, and a clear focus on relationship-building, leadership architecture, and time-management for busy APs. This mix makes it a useful resource for aspiring and current school leaders seeking actionable insights and relatable coaching.

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1. Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker
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Recent guests on The Assistant Principal Podcast include:

1. Brian Martin
2. Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
3. William D. Parker
4. Pam Buskey
5. Mara Almond
6. Isiah Williams
7. Christie Cooper
8. Jason M. Johnson

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