The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

In honor of the June 1, 1967 release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles, we take time for a quick salute to an album that changed my life. This masterpiece is also the basis for my book, #ThePepperEffect. The book was published in June 2018 and we are going to celebrate its 5th birthday with an upcoming series of podcast album tracks. We are going to explore each of the four riffs of #ThePepperEffect in an upcoming podcast mini-series or an "E.P." (Extended Play-it's like an mini-album.)

The four riffs of #ThePepperEffect are:

Order a copy of #ThePepperEffect on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Effect-Creativity-Collaboration-Innovation/dp/194644488X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1528160056&sr=1-1&keywords=pepper+effect+prime

This episode is produced in honor of all teachers everywhere who take sad songs and them better for children. A nod to "Hey Jude" by The Beatles being used to great effect in a recent episode of "Ted Lasso."

In this quick episode, I share what is currently inspiring me from my turntable and bookshelf. I would love to hear what is inspiring you from your turntable or bookshelf. Please share in comments or post on Social Media using #PrincipalLinerNotes hashtag.

Tune in for a special announcement on a very special guest coming to #PrincipalLinerNotes!

In a moving and upbeat hour, Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski, authors of When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, share the legacy of Fred Rogers. This is more than just a nostalgic look back at a wonderful children's television; rather, it is three friends engaged in connected conversation honoring the positive, life-changing impact of Fred Rogers and more. 

Listen for the wonderful connection between The Beatles and Mister Rogers in this episode, too! 

Important Note: There is one-minute of silence during this broadcast. That silence is intentional and there is nothing wrong with your device. You will understand that intentional silence when you arrive to that particular segment. 

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Principal Jon Wennstrom guests on this episode to talk about the importance of building leadership in the schoolhouse. Jon shares lessons from Superman, Miles Davis and Captain Kirk as ways to illustrate the Why of building leadership capacity in others. 

Jon is the proud principal of Riley Upper Elementary School in Livonia, Michigan. He is also Zone 6 Director for NAESP.

Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jon_wennstrom

Episode 104 is a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Caufield. Tom is a composer and guitarist based in Clemmons, North Carolina. His most recent album is "Reversing the Polarity (Pieces 167-175)." We discuss his latest work and lifelong influences. Of course, we delve into The Beatles! The episode ends with Tom challenging me to some Beatles Trivial Pursuit questions. Tom shares his insights on instrumental music, nature, and 1960s AM Radio. Tom is the recent recipient of a grant from North Carolina Arts Council.

Award-winning assistant principal Rosaland Harvin stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for a "Harvin Huddle." Learn from this inspiring educator on instructional leadership, placing kids first, and maintaining that crucial home-work balance. Harvin also shares her two go-to songs for courage and how she applies them to her everyday life. Rosaland also shares her philosophy on building legacy as an educator in the schoolhouse. Rosaland Harvin is the Assistant Principal for Instruction at Northwest Middle School in Winston-Salem, NC. She was recently awarded the Northwest Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year for this school year. 

Follow Harvin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarvinRosaland

It's the 100th Episode of #PrincipalLinerNotes! 

Author and Speaker Niki Spears joins the podcast to share her leadership journey. She also provides words of wisdom for educators who are feeling alienated and disconnected from their schoolhouse. Niki is a former educator and principal. She shares her expertise in a positive, upbeat way! Her two song choices for inspiring courage will get you moving! Niki is a motivational force and adds so much wisdom to this episode. 

Educator, Principal, and Novelist Jeff Howard stops by for Episode 98 of #PrincipalLinerNotes. He is an old friend and bandmate. We met in college and have maintained our friendship for over 30 years. Jeff connects his leadership lessons to "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" We make nods to Neil Diamond, "Eddie and The Cruisers," and the vocation of teaching.  Jeff also shares the importance of building intentional space in the principal's office. 

DISCLAIMER for Viewers: Unfortunately, Jeff's screen freezes up a few times during our conversation. You will still hear his eloquent and inspiring words. His principal's office space is too good to miss. Do not adjust your screen or WiFi. I apologize for the freeze up and I thank you for tuning into the words of this inspiring educator and leader. 

Education Leader Bethany Hill shares her approach to forming her #OneWord for the New Year. Bethany is the founder of #JoyfulLeaders with 23 years experience in Education as teacher, curriculum coach, assistant principal, and principal. Her current role is Teacher Retention & Recruitment Specialist for the Arch Ford Education Cooperative in Arkansas. 

In this podcast episode, Bethany also shares some book recommendations, sincere refections on Education, and ideas to be empowered for 2023. 

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Lauren Kaufman returns to #PrincipalLinerNotes! This is a video podcast conversation. Lauren shares her insights from her recent blog post entitled "4 Ideas to Leverage Learning and Level Up Literacy For All."   

In this episode, we explore the collaborative synergy that happens when you play to the strengths of others. We connect with musical examples from The Allman Brothers Band, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and The Beatles. This episode is also available in video format on Spotify. 

This is my first video podcast! I wanted to do something outside my comfort zone and try a video podcast for the first time. This podcast highlights the importance of looking back over our "Greatest Hits" and taking pride in past victories. We must also be open to do something new and innovative, too, like Hall & Oates did with "Rock & Soul, Part 1." 

Discover how a key picture of The Beatles during the "Get Back" Sessions inspires one to be raw and resilient.