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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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Nurturing Collective Efficacy with Kurtis Hewson

Teaser:

Today’s show is a bit different. My guest has a depth of knowledge on technology that is inspiring and honestly a bit intimidating at the same time. If you are tech sa... more

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Show Title: Reimagining Leadership in the Age of AI with Jerry Almendarez

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Today's episode tackles a question that should make every one of us a little uncomfortable: why do our school systems k... more

Show Title: Motivation Deep Dive with Katie Powell

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You’ve likely heard me talk about The Motivation Equation being value divide by effort. My guest today helps us dig beyond the formula to consider the two sides of the equatio... more

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Show Title: What SPED Needs from You with Liz Capone

Guest: Liz Capone

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It’s pretty typical for new assistant principals to be given fairly substantial responsibilities, related to special education, especially in te... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Powell
Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE; former middle school teacher
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
Episode: Motivation Deep Dive with Katie Powell
Liz Capone
Co-founder of PD Ninja; former special education teacher
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Episode: What SPED Needs from You with Liz Capone
Joe Coleman
Associate executive director for the Texas Association of Secondary Principals; state director for the Texas Schools to Watch Program
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Episode: Schools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman
Becca Silver
Resistant specialist who helps school leaders navigate change
The Whole Educator
Episode: Reframing Resistance with Becca Silver
Taylor Crosby
Principal at Pinecrest, Greenwood area; local leader with a focus on urgency, efficacy, and relationships
Pinecrest Elementary School, Hodges, South Carolina
Episode: Urgency and Efficacy with Taylor Crosby
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: What Does Burnout Mean? with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
Dr. Robert Maddox
Educator with four decades in South Carolina public schools; former superintendent at Lexington Four
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Episode: A Builder of People with Dr. Robert Maddox
William D. Parker
Founder of Principal Matters, educator, author, speaker, and executive coach
Principal Matters, LLC
Episode: WOW! 300!

Host

Frederick Busky
Host of the show focused on education leadership and assistant principal development.

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 States6 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.

Thoughtful, practical leadership insights that translate to real school impact.
Listeners praise actionable strategies and friendly coaching tone.
Community mentions the show as a reliable weekly resource for APs and school leaders.
Audience notes the host's guidance is helpful for interview prep and ongoing leadership work.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Schools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman
Q: What one or two practices should an assistant principal embrace to improve their school?
Listen to staff to show they are valued, and build leadership capacity by developing others—creating distributed leadership where PLCs and collaborative meetings include multiple leaders who contribute and share leadership.
Reframing Resistance with Becca Silver
Q: What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?
Becca discusses setting boundaries with work and protecting personal time, while refining processes to maintain sustainable productivity and ensure high-quality outputs.
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.

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

This show centers on practical leadership for assistant principals, featuring veteran educators and district leaders who share concrete strategies for school culture, teacher development, and day-to-day operations. Episodes cover motivation, SPED leadership, school turnaround practices, burnout, and scalable systems for teacher growth, with a strong emphasis on actionable frameworks, collaboration, and sustaining impact in real schools. Notable elements include guest experts from education research and administration, candid discussions about resilience and time management, and practical tools that APs can implement immediately. The format tends to mix interviews with workshop-style insights and sponsor mentions, making it useful for listen... more

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Recent guests on The Assistant Principal Podcast include:

1. Katie Powell
2. Liz Capone
3. Joe Coleman
4. Becca Silver
5. Taylor Crosby
6. Brian Martin
7. Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
8. Dr. Robert Maddox

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