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Transformative Principal

Jethro Jones
Education
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Leadership
School Leadership
Response To Intervention
Catholic Schools
School Culture
Coaching
Professional Development
Grading Reform
Community Engagement
Advancement Offices
Education Technology
Educational Leadership
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Embracing MESSY Leadership
Parent Engagement
The Principal 2.0
Covid-19 Pandemic
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Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders ... more

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Gene Kerns, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance Learning, joins the show to discuss instructional coherence—a trending concept in education that asks whether all the programs, assessments, and interventions schools purchase actua... more

In this episode, first grade teacher Sarah Oberle and Organized Binder creator Mitch Weathers discuss their new book, Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom. They explain how core executive functions—working memory, inhibition, and cognitive fle... more

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In this episode, Mike Caldwell sits down with Dr. Kristilynn Turney, an educational consultant, speaker, and former school principal with 27 years in education. Kristilynn shares her journey from being labeled a "problem child" for talking too much t... more

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In this episode, host Mike Caldwell sits down with Dr. Marie Bordeleau, a veteran Catholic and public school leader with over 25 years of experience, to discuss the realities of school leadership. Marie shares insights from her upcoming book, The Dus... more

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Recent Guests

Kristilynn Turney
Educational leader and consultant who spoke about being the first Black principal and leadership in equity
Educational leadership consultant and speaker
Episode: How to Lead Change Without Leaving Your Team Behind with Dr. Kristilynn Turney
Marie Bordeleau
Mentor at Link Leaders; author and school leadership coach
Arena in the Arena consultancy; Link Leaders mentor
Episode: Supporting School Leaders Through the Daily Grind with Marie Bordeleau
Nick Pretasky
Leader in humanistic leadership and founder of The Humanistic Leadership LLC
The Humanistic Leadership LLC
Episode: The 3 Keys to Leading Every Human with Nick Pretasky
Brad Gustafson
Principal of Greenwood Elementary, co-author of Flipping Your Professional Development, host of Unearthed Podcast
Greenwood Elementary
Episode: Becoming an Innovative Leader with Brad Gustafson
Will Parker
High School Principal in Northeastern Oklahoma, author of 'Principle Matters'
Skyatook High School
Episode: Building Accountability Through Key Responsibility Areas with Will Parker
Stan Koterba
Principal in Ohio working on his doctorate
Episode: The Power of Principal Self-Efficacy with Stan Koterba
Mike Goldstein
Co-founder of Reset Teen Coaching and author
Reset Teen Coaching
Episode: Supporting Students and Families with ADHD with Mike Goldstein
Rich Czyz
Principal at Yardville Elementary School and author of 'Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders'.
Episode: Run the School Before It Runs You with Rich Czyz
Ben Downey
Founder and creator of Big Nest, a tool for parent-teacher groups to manage activities and communications
Big Nest
Episode: Building Stronger, More Connected School Communities with Ben Downey

Hosts

Mike Caldwell
Founder of LinkedLeaders; education leader and podcaster focusing on mentorship and community for educational leaders.
Jethro Jones
Host of the Transformative Principal; longtime education leader and author.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Incredible!

    A must listen for all school leaders. Jethro has the experience necessary to ask really good questions and give incredible advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C:::J
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is one of the first principal podcast I listened to as an educational leader. Jethro always has great advice and brings on amazing leaders in education. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barb22222
    United States2 years ago
  • So helpful

    I am actually a teacher and have hopes to be an AP at some point when it works out in my personal life. I believe strongly in professional development and have really enjoyed listening. I especially find the coaching sessions between Jethro and Eric useful as I gain so much insight into the realities of being a new principal and then hearing and learning experienced insights. The interviews are also interesting. I really can tell that you value what you do and I am furiously taking notes as I li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahWieczorek
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast helps me be a principal

    Been listening since the beginning. This podcast continues to deliver after 10 years, every week. Awesome work, Jethro. Congrats on continuing to deliver value every week for so long! Here’s to seven more years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tehjunction
    United States3 years ago
  • Karen Dudek-Brannan

    I learn so much from this show about what's it's like to be in a position of leadership; as well as how to level up in my career. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen-DB
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise actionable coaching discussions and real-world leadership tips.
Episodes consistently deliver practical leadership insights for principals.
The host curates an engaging lineup of practitioners and thought leaders.
Feedback highlights the show as a long-standing, reliable source of PD for school leaders.

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How to Lead Change Without Leaving Your Team Behind with Dr. Kristilynn Turney
Q: What is one concrete action principals can take this week to begin shifting culture or academics?
Set a plan around a clear focus, share it, and actively solicit feedback to build buy-in and support from staff and students, ensuring the change aligns with the overall vision and will drive toward improved outcomes.
How to Lead Change Without Leaving Your Team Behind with Dr. Kristilynn Turney
Q: You talked about being the first black principal of two schools. What does that really mean in practice, and what pressures or responsibilities did you feel?
Being the first creates both opportunity and pressure; it signals representation and models for students and staff, but it also comes with weight. The key is using that platform to empower others, maintain a positive legacy, and focus on outcomes rather than being defined by the milestone.
A New Era of Transformative Principal with Mike Caldwell
Q: What are some of the tools or things that you're doing with AI in this new world?
Mike describes various AI tools that streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
A New Era of Transformative Principal with Mike Caldwell
Q: What are you doing?
Jethro discusses his new role at Life Lab focusing on character education.
Learning Through Video Games at Alpha School with Benny
Q: What advice would you give to someone struggling with math problems?
Continue trying and use tools and resources available to find the solutions.

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Recent guests on Transformative Principal include:

1. Kristilynn Turney
2. Marie Bordeleau
3. Nick Pretasky
4. Brad Gustafson
5. Will Parker
6. Stan Koterba
7. Mike Goldstein
8. Rich Czyz

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