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The Principal Exchange Podcast

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The Principal Exchange Podcast: Where Leadership Meets Real LifeJoin Sarah and Andra—educators, coaches, and creators of The Principal Exchange—as they get real about what it actually takes to lead a school well. No jargon. No fluff. Just honest conversations, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that help principals lead with clarity, confidence, and a little more sanity. Whether you're navig... more

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Part of our "Systems That Free You" series

You solve it. Two days later, it's back. A behavior issue, a hallway expectation, a staff frustration—you handle it, and then somehow it just... resurfaces.

In this episode, Sarah and Andra break down why ... more

You're carrying things that don't matter. Old initiatives. Obligatory traditions. Meetings about meetings. Programs you inherited but never believed in.

In this episode, Sarah and Andra walk you through a simple four-step audit to identify what's ac... more

You know deep work matters. But principals keep saying: "I can't. There's always something. The walkie never stops."

In this episode, Sarah and Andra deliver five concrete, actionable strategies to actually protect that time. These aren't theory—the... more

Your day is packed with emails, walkie calls, teacher requests, and crises. By the time the building empties, you finally tackle real leadership work—observations, planning, coaching. It's 7 PM and you're exhausted.

In this episode, Sarah and Andra ... more

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Matt Moyer
Nationally distinguished principal
Rupert Elementary School, Pottstown, PA
Episode: Real Talk: Secrets of a Long‑Serving Principal with Matt Moyer
Brandie Rosen
Presenter at summer conference; expert in special education and behavior management
Episode: Real Talk: Supporting Special Education Teachers with Brandie Rosen
Dr. Ruthie Walker
Primary principal in East Texas with 10 years as principal/assistant principal; former elementary classroom teacher
East Texas school district
Episode: Real Talk: From Reactive to Intentional with Dr. Ruthie Walker
Mary Baker
K-4 principal in Colorado; conference presenter
K-8 charter school in Colorado
Episode: Real Talk: Why You Can't Get into Classrooms with Mary Baker
Eric Griffin
Education leader, Superintendent
School district leadership
Episode: Real Talk: Reclaiming a Student-Centered School with Superintendent Eric Griffin
Sara Ajisafe
Author of Humor and Heart from the Halls of Elementary School
Author/Educator
Episode: Real Talk: Humor, Heart, and Why Schools Need More Laughter with Sara Ajisafe
Dinah McMichael
Closing keynote speaker; leader at Leader Elementary
Leader Elementary (Leader Leopards)
Episode: Real Talk: Building Strong Leaders and Schools with Dinah McMichael
Danielle Baranishyn
Former assistant principal and instructional coach focused on behavior data and dashboards
Independent/Consultant
Episode: Real Talk: Tracking Behavior Data with Danielle Baranishyn
Becca Silver
Founder and CEO of The Whole Educator
The Whole Educator
Episode: Episode 18: Tackling Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Love it!

    I love listening to yall going to work. And hearing all your advice, and relatable conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBryant87
    United States3 months ago
  • Practical Advice

    The most practical principal podcast I’ve found, the always share advice I can use!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Leaster
    United States5 months ago
  • Practical advice

    Really streamlined and practical advice in easy to absorb short segments!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teachy1
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    This is awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mason67!!
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, actionable advice for leadership and culture.
The format helps translate theory into everyday school leadership practices.
Insights are practical and easy to apply for busy principals.
Guests provide relatable experiences and realistic solutions.

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Episode 18: Tackling Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver
Q: Can you summarize your five-category framework of unmet needs for audience members?
Becca explains there are five categories where unmet needs fall, and recognizing which category a person's need fits into helps tailor interventions and move forward with intention rather than generic strategies.
Episode 18: Tackling Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver
Q: Becca, what sparked your focus on resistance to change in education?
Her experiences as a teacher and instructional coach, plus life coaching training, made her realize understanding mindsets and humanity accelerates change and that resistance often comes from unmet needs rather than willpower.
Real Talk: Building Strong Leaders and Schools with Dinah McMichael
Q: What will your closing keynote focus on, and what should attendees walk away with?
It will be a collection of stories about leadership and practical strategies to walk away with to navigate the weeds, celebrate leadership, and find joy in leading and teaching even during changes and challenges.
Real Talk: Why You Can't Get into Classrooms with Mary Baker
Q: What is your session going to focus on and who is it for?
The session centers on practical visibility and simple Tier 1 systems, with real-time examples of what a visible principal looks like in a classroom, the hallway, and during daily routines, plus how to prioritize time and well-being.
Real Talk: Supporting Special Education Teachers with Brandie Rosen
Q: What are the biggest challenges principals face when thinking about special ed services?
Principals struggle with staff shortages, high turnover, wide variability in district practices, and the need to balance legal requirements with practical classroom support. The conversation emphasizes prioritizing core SPED needs, scheduling effectively, and fostering collaboration with general education staff and paras.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for K-12 school leaders. Episodes center on actionable leadership strategies, culture-building, burnout prevention, and efficient planning, with hosts modeling calm, purposeful leadership and a bias toward real-world results. The conversations mix concrete tactics (culture walls, three-column prioritization, protected time, staff visibility) with mindset shifts, often highlighting systems, delegation, and scalable routines over heroic lone efforts. A notable pattern is inviting experienced principals and district leaders to share how they manage time, sustain relationships, and implement student-centered, outcomes-driven work in high-demand environments.

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1. Matt Moyer
2. Brandie Rosen
3. Dr. Ruthie Walker
4. Mary Baker
5. Eric Griffin
6. Sara Ajisafe
7. Dinah McMichael
8. Danielle Baranishyn

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