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Coffee Stained EDU Podcast — 74 episodes
New Seat, Same Purpose: My Journey to Principalship
Proactive Family Connections: Building the Bridge Before the First Problem
The Co-Teaching "First Date": Setting Norms Before Day One
Functional vs. "Pinterest-Perfect": Designing Inclusive and Calming Spaces
Off the Screen, Into the Halls: Using AI to Clear Your Desk
The View from the Trenches: Why Every Role is a Leadership Role
The Tenure trap: Leading with Purpose (and Peace) While on Probation.
The Proactive Classroom: The UDL Shift
Cold Coffee & Open Doors: The Assistant Principal’s Guide to Strategic Chaos
The view from the middle- Finding Purpose in the AP Role
The Co-Teaching Marriage
The Evaluation Talk: Turning Anxiety into Advocacy
Neurodiversity Beyond the IEP
From Silence to Safety: How Educators Can Master Crucial Conversations
Special Ed Unlocked: Special Education 101 for Parents
School leader: More than just a title
Ready, Set, Teach: Your First Day of School Survival Guide
Setting up for Success: Practical Tips for a Strong Start
To Relate and not to Rate
Schools Leaders Mentoring New Teachers: Hands-on Mentorship
Create a safe and welcoming space for all students
Create your path as a school leader
The Power of Letting Go: Students Leading their Learning
More than just a Pupil: Getting to know your students
Overcoming the Sunday Scaries
Visible & Approachable Leadership
Fostering a Culture of Calm
Classroom Management 101
Think and act like a leader
When everyone is not on the bus
Ready.. Set.. Happy Spring Break!
Every season is hiring season
Global Learners- Nurturing Bright Minds Beyond Borders
Just Another Coffee Stain
The Mobile Office
Creating a Positive School Culture
Bad Teacher to Badass Teacher
Supporting ENL Students
How to cultivate a classroom that represents students
Substitute teachers who shine bright
Leadership begins with YOU
Connecting with our Secondary level students
Meeting Students Where They Are
Parent involvement- It takes a village
More than Just a Paraprofessional
Pacing yourself to avoid Burnout
Setting the tone for the school year
Tenure Portfolio Part 3- Professionalism
The Power of Feedback
Tenure Portfolio Part 2-Student learning and instructional practices
A Students Voice
Tenure portfolio Part 1- Introduction to teacher tenure requirements
Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 4e
Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 3b, 3c, 3d
Show up and Show out with your Digital Portfolio
Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 2a & 2d
Tackling the Danielson Rubric: 1a & 1e
Action Plan: Evaluating vs Coaching
Reactive vs. Proactive Leadership
Aspiring School Leader interview Tips & Advice
Effective Communication
Collaboration not Isolation
Remember your WHY
Social Emotional Learning for Students & Staff
Good Education, not Special Education
Path towards SBL
Self Care: Avoid the Burnout
A day in the life of an Assistant Principal
Job Search: ACTIVATED!
The Organized Leader
BALANCE: Life outside of work!
Perfectly Stained: Imperfect Leading
Leading with Passion
Intro to Coffee Stained