IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 241

From the AP Lens: Building Learning That Matters – Community Engagement In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett welcomes Josiah Parker, Assistant Principal at Penn High School and the 2025 Indiana Assistant Principal of the Year, along with Kristen Peterson, Associate Principal at Chesterton High School and IASP's Assistant Principal Liaison. This conversation expands on the January From the AP Lens Indianagram article and explores how intentional community engagement creates authentic, relevant, and life-shaping learning experiences for students. Josiah shares the story behind projects like Hand of Grace, leadership moves that helped embed this work into school culture, and the impact he has seen on both students and staff. Kristen reflects on statewide trends among assistant principals and the importance of elevating AP voices across Indiana. This brief episode offers inspiration and practical takeaways for principals and assistant principals looking to build learning that truly matters.