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Episode 222: Culture, Systems, and the Power of Listening with Jeff Linden
Season 1 Episode 222
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Darrin sits down with fellow high school principal and podcast host Jeff Linden, Principal of…
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 221: The Power of Belief - Miguel Salazar’s Journey to Transformative Leadership (NASSP MS POY finalist)
Season 1 Episode 221
In this powerful episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School and NASSP National Middle School Princ…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 220: Bridges, Belonging, and Buy-In with Joe LaTorre
Season 1 Episode 220
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Darrin sits down with Joe LaTorre, a middle school English teacher, team coordinator, and founder of the …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 219: Leading with Intention and Heart: A Conversation with Terita Walker (NASSP HS POY Finalist)
Season 1 Episode 219
In this fourth installment of our special NASSP Principal of the Year series, Darrin sits down with Terita Walker, principal of Denver East High Scho…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 218: What’s in Your Can? Leadership Lessons from Alaska with Sherilynn Boehlert (NASSP MS POY Finalist)
Season 1 Episode 218
In this third episode of our NASSP National Principal of the Year Finalist series, we head to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Sherilynn Boehlert serves as t…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 217: Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall
Season 1 Episode 217
Episode Summary:
Teacher evaluation has long been a source of frustration—for both educators and administrators. In this episode of the Leaning Into L…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 216: Culture, Collaboration, and Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Conversation with Tony Cattani (NASSP HS POY Finalist)
Season 1 Episode 216
In this inspiring episode of Leaning Into Leadership, we continue our NASSP National Principal of the Year series with Tony Cattani, a finalist for t…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 215: So What, Now What – A Conversation with Dr. Damon Lewis (NASSP MS POY Finalist)
Season 1 Episode 215
In this powerful kickoff to our NASSP Principal of the Year finalist series, Dr. Damon Lewis of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, CT shares his i…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 214: The Science of Kindness with Dr. Chris Culver
Season 1 Episode 214
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Dr. Chris Culver brings the energy, insight, and authenticity that’s made him a rising national voice in …
10 months ago
Episode 213: Culture Starts with Who You Hire: Insights from Todd Nesloney
Season 1 Episode 213
In this episode, Darrin sits down with longtime education leader and author Todd Nesloney for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and hir…
10 months, 1 week ago