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The Assistant Principal Podcast

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

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

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Engaging Teachers and Students with Dr. Deirdra Preis

Teaser:

Are you an engagement specialist? What I mean by that question and how we get to the space of being an engagement specialist is the topic of today’s show but befo... more

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Show Title: Resilience with Craig Woodall

Power Quote: “I carry it, but it doesn’t define me”

Teaser:

What’s the difference between resilience and self-care?

Sponsor Spot 1:Travel can positively impact students in a big wa... more

Show Title: The Invisible Paycheck with Josh Tovar

Power Quote: As teachers, we get an invisible paycheck that others don’t get

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Josh Tovar and Frederick discuss the intersection of personal trauma and professional leadersh... more

Show Title: Whose Fault Is It If Your Teachers Don’t Have Classroom Procedures?

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Warmup questions:

• We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

• Is there a story that will help listeners u... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Woodall
Former principal, speaker, leadership coach, and author of Overcome: Rebuilding Hope After Losing My Brother on 9/11.
Episode: Resilience with Craig Woodall
Josh Tovar
Educational leader, principal and advocate for immigrant and at‑risk students
Memorial Pathway Academy, Gardner ISD, Texas
Episode: The Invisible Paycheck with Josh Tovar
Robyn Fehrman
Executive Director for Teach for America North Carolina
Teach for America North Carolina
Episode: Tapping the Power of Gen Z with Robyn Fehrman
Mike Anderson
Education consultant and author of Hugging Porcupines
Leading Great Learning (leadinggreatlearning.com)
Episode: Hugging Porcupines with Mike Anderson
Chad Dumas
Solution Tree PLC at Work consultant; international presenter and award-winning researcher; former district administrator
Chad Dumas Consulting / PLC at Work
Episode: Digging Deeper Into Motivation with Dr. Chad Dumas
Ronke Adetolu
TEDx speaker known for her talk, The Myth of Someday
Episode: Just say “YES” with Ronke Adetolu
Dr. Rachelle Denê Poth
EdTech Consultant, Presenter, Attorney, Author, and Teacher
ISTE (via ISTE Certified Educator and ISTE initiatives)
Episode: AI Beyond the Talk with Dr. Rachelle Denê Poth
Jeffrey Bradbury
ISTE ASCD award-winning digital learning strategist, TeacherCast Educational Network founder
TeacherCast Educational Network / teachercast.net
Episode: Stop, Drop, and Get Organized with Jeffrey Bradbury
Mara Almond
Guest on leadership and teacher development topics
Episode: Small Practices to Live and Lead Better with Mara Almond

Host

Frederick Buskey
Host of The Assistant Principal Podcast; longtime educator and leader in school administration

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 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 States9 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 States3 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 States3 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 notes the show helps prep for AP interviews and day-to-day leadership tasks.
Host consistently provides practical, actionable leadership advice.
Listener feedback highlights usefulness of frameworks and real-world examples.
Guests are varied and deeply experienced in education leadership.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Resilience with Craig Woodall
Q: Craig, if listeners could take away just one thing from today's podcast, what would it be?
Woodall recommends adding “yet” to negative thoughts such as “I'm not strong enough.” The word leaves room for change and helps people challenge the assumption that their first discouraging thought is the final truth.
Resilience with Craig Woodall
Q: In our pre-show meeting we discussed resilience versus self-care. Maybe there is no real difference, but for me, resilience sounds more realistic than self-care. I'm curious how you view these two concepts.
Woodall sees self-care as the practices that prepare and sustain a person, while resilience is the capacity those practices can help build. He says either can exist without the other, but together they are more powerful and more sustainable.
Just say “YES” with Ronke Adetolu
Q: How can new assistant principals avoid the trap of becoming a gopher by chasing easy wins?
Host and guest discuss balancing relationship-building and meaningful leadership tasks, emphasizing presence, asking good questions, and listening to teachers to foster trust and growth.
Just say “YES” with Ronke Adetolu
Q: What drew you to the idea of saying yes to opportunities that you may not feel ready for?
Guest explains TEDx talk themes about taking action before feeling ready and how action increases confidence, reducing paralyzing analysis.
Just say “YES” with Ronke Adetolu
Q: What are you celebrating today?
Guest shares that she is nearing the end of a personal running race, celebrating daily runs in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What is The Assistant Principal Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, battle-tested leadership strategies for current and aspiring school administrators. Episodes blend hands-on classroom and district leadership tactics with candid reflections on daily realities, resilience, and the emotional labor of education. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks—from classroom routines and PLC implementations to motivation models, AI governance, and productivity tools—that aim to boost school culture, student outcomes, and administrator effectiveness. A notable strength is the recurring emphasis on humane, relationship-driven leadership, plus a track record of inviting experienced educators and education leaders who share tangible tips applicable to daily operations, policy, and long-r... more

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1. The Assistant Principal Workshop
2. Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker
3. Leaning into Leadership
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1. Craig Woodall
2. Josh Tovar
3. Robyn Fehrman
4. Mike Anderson
5. Chad Dumas
6. Ronke Adetolu
7. Dr. Rachelle Denê Poth
8. Jeffrey Bradbury

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