The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

In this episode, we explore the concept of Failure. Failure can be the ignition for greater things. We use The Who's inspired failure of "Lifehouse" and how it evolved into their masterpiece, "Who's Next." I also touch on #CelebrateMonday in this impromptu episode. All of it was recorded live in one take at my kitchen table.

I am back after a brief hiatus due to Back to School work. This episode is dedicated to the recently passed Robbie Robertson of The Band. Taking a page from the farewell concert of The Band's "The Last Waltz," we will explore five ways to develop kinship within your band.

Dr. Tim Davis is an inspiring voice in the field of Physical Education. He is a professor at the State University of New York at Cortland. Tim is the director of the Sensory Integration Motor Sensory and Multi-Sensory Environment. Dr. Davis serves as the Executive Director of the Adapted Physical Education National Standards and Certification Program through the National Consortium for Physical Education and Individuals with Disability. Tim is also a senior consultant for Fit and Fun Playscapes. Dr. Davis is an award-winning educator with major accolades including the SUNY Chancellors Excellence in Professional Service Award and the 2021 SUNY Faculty Award for Distinguished Service.

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:

• Believe in your vision.
• Believe in your masterpiece.
• Believe in your collaborators.
• Ignore the Naysayers.

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. 

Connect with my amazing guests and their work online via the following platforms: 

• Order Gregg & Ryan's Book On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-You-Wonder-Youre-Learning/dp/0306874733/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678566960&sr=8-1
• Website: http://whenyouwonder.org/index.html
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/When_You_Wonder
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/when_you_wonder/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenYouWonder

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.

• Check out his website to sign up for his newsletter, order music, and listen to all of his albums on your favorite streaming site at https://caufieldmusic.com/.
• Follow Tom on Instagram @tomcaufield

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. 

• Order her book, The Beauty Underneath the Struggle: Creating Your Bus Story:  https://www.amazon.com/The-Beauty-Underneath-the-Struggle/dp/B08WJGVG23/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I0DLQSMT5MYV&keywords=The+Beauty+Underneath+the+Struggle&qid=1675043366&s=books&sprefix=the+beauty+underneath+the+struggle%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1
• Follow Niki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikiSpears4
• Visit Niki's website: https://www.nikispears.com/
• Follow Niki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikispears4/
• Follow Niki on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikiSpears4