Recent Episodes
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PMP451: What is My Value Instructionally with Baruti Kafele
Jun 4, 2025 – 47:29 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Let’s Talk About Money
Jun 2, 2025 – 19:59 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP287: Chasing the Show with Pete Hall
May 30, 2025 – 29:51 -
PMP450: Instructional Excellence with Michelle Steingart
May 28, 2025 – 40:05 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Will It Fly?
May 26, 2025 – 15:51 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP291: Growing Leadership Teams with Dr. Keri Launius
May 23, 2025 – 30:46 -
PMP449: Inclusive and Supportive Schools for Every Learner with Dr. Eric Mace
May 21, 2025 – 45:03 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?
May 19, 2025 – 15:12 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP274: 6 Literacy Levers with Brad Gustafson
May 16, 2025 – 24:04 -
PMP448: The Antiracist School Leader with Dr. Daman Harris
May 14, 2025 – 45:47 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Value of Consistency
May 12, 2025 – 12:07 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP279: Support, Empower, Engage with Chris Jones
May 9, 2025 – 34:26 -
PMP447: The Blueprint for Administrators with Todd Bloomer
May 7, 2025 – 43:56 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Curiosity Plus Inquiry Equals Discovery
May 5, 2025 – 11:22 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP278: Encouraging & Motivating Staff with Jen Schwanke
May 2, 2025 – 32:56 -
PMP446: Recovering After Fire with Lana Penley & Jen Schwanke
Apr 30, 2025 – 49:19 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Avoiding the Binary
Apr 28, 2025 – 12:10 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP271: Answering Questions on School Discipline with Jen Schwanke
Apr 25, 2025 – 30:27 -
PMP445: Powerful Voices in Education with Donna Hayward and Jen Schwanke
Apr 23, 2025 – 53:40 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Professional Pathways for Educators
Apr 21, 2025 – 17:07 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP253: 10 Lessons from a First Year Assistant Principal with D.J. Klein
Apr 18, 2025 – 34:08 -
PMP444: Leading with Simplicity and Harmony with John Marinucci
Apr 16, 2025 – 49:07 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Catching Up
Apr 14, 2025 – 16:37 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP270: Gaining Buy-In & Building Leadership Teams with Jen Schwanke
Apr 11, 2025 – 27:59 -
PMP443: Why Every Student Deserves a Pathway with Dr. T.J. Vari
Apr 9, 2025 – 54:21 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Introducing a New PD Offering from Jen Schwanke
Apr 7, 2025 – 12:37 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP299: 10 Lessons from a 2nd Year in School Admin with DJ Klein
Apr 4, 2025 – 49:37 -
PMP442: Keys to Successful Schools with John Mihalyo
Apr 2, 2025 – 56:51 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Tips on Maintaining Sanity
Mar 31, 2025 – 12:09 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP292: The Profile of a School Leader with Garth Larson
Mar 28, 2025 – 36:17 -
PMP441: Ease the Pain – Guidance for Safety and Regulation with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau
Mar 26, 2025 – 43:01 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Dear Colleague Letter
Mar 24, 2025 – 18:00 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP303: Intro to the Teacher’s Principal with Jen Schwanke
Mar 21, 2025 – 28:20 -
PMP440: TRUST Principles for Professionalism with Dr. Nason Lollar
Mar 19, 2025 – 47:17 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Remembering Faces
Mar 17, 2025 – 17:02 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP268: Equity, Equality and Systems with Enid Lee
Mar 14, 2025 – 37:06 -
PMP439: Rebel Educator – Classrooms of Imagination and Impact with Tanya Sheckley
Mar 12, 2025 – 46:37 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Reflections
Mar 10, 2025 – 12:08 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP281: Paradoxes of Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore
Mar 7, 2025 – 31:55 -
PMP438: Living on the Leadership Edge with Margaret Coates
Mar 5, 2025 – 51:40 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker- Decision Making
Mar 3, 2025 – 16:57 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP321: Lessons in the Leadership Journey with Shenita Perry
Feb 28, 2025 – 34:44 -
PMP437: Partners in School Innovation with Dr. Derek Mitchell
Feb 26, 2025 – 50:17 -
MONDAY MATTERS – Warming Your Hands and Learning Lessons
Feb 24, 2025 – 14:49 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP368: Buildership with Robyn Jackson and Jen Schwanke
Feb 21, 2025 – 44:29 -
PMP436: Achieving Remarkable Outcomes with Dr. Amanda Austin
Feb 19, 2025 – 46:00 -
MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – AI in Schools
Feb 17, 2025 – 21:43 -
ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP358: Inspired to Be Faithful with Timothy Alexander
Feb 14, 2025 – 32:48 -
PMP435: Empowering Teen Learners with Dr. Wilnic Gideon
Feb 12, 2025 – 42:42 -
MONDAY MATTERS – What is your one word for 2025?
Feb 10, 2025 – 10:36
Recent Reviews
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williamdparker.comExcited about new content for school leaders!!Jen and Will are piloting unique episodes for school leaders on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in 2025. Check it out and share with other education leadership friends!
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CaTeamPAGreat reflective coachThanks for the WWPN 2023 shout out in your December episode Will! Will helps leaders reflect on their practice. He also walks the walk and regularly practices his own reflection. I appreciate how he guides our admin team through reflection so that we build stronger connection which leads to us better serving our staff and students. Wishing Will and his team a wonderful 2024. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow with you.
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Mike A in ORSo encouragingIt can be really hard to find conversations that are both encouraging and truly helpful in a practical way. Thanks for investing so much in giving your audience something that is really useful. Keep it up!
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@cy_winchesterBe Inspired!Principal Matters has been my go-to resource for a full year. Will and his guests support and encourage both the veteran and novice instructional leader. Topics are relevant to what we as principals face on the daily. Will leads with true servant leadership with a pure vision to lift up and help those who serve in the education field. Subscribe, don’t miss, and be inspired!
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SFullerSouthAikenAmazing and Valuable!!I’ve been listening to Will’s podcast for going on three years and he and his guests speak directly to school leaders in a way that is relevant and rejuvenating. He knows the job we have and provides materials and resources from the veterans perspective! Point blank listened to Principal Matters and acting on what you’ve heard will make you a better school building leader!!
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ChuckCarlisle01Listen every week!I listen every week — practical and thought-provoking.
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lagribbsToo much Christian nonsense for a principal podcastI started out enjoying this podcast but then it took a hard turn into “spirituality” aka being a Christian. It lost me there. The podcast became super preachy irrelevant to school leadership—especially public schools. School leadership done well doesn't need reliance on a higher power.
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RúsInformativeGreat podcast! Practical information that can be incorporated into daily practice.
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Blindbeth67So real and so full of great ideasI look forward to this weekly podcast because I’m always finding so many great ideas!
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Dr. BodyChalk Full of InformationI have listened to Mr. Parker’s podcast for over a year now. It’s has helped me grow as a leader. It has even influenced my own podcast (“Educate to Elevate” available on apple podcasts or SoundCloud) and provided a guide as to how I can grow and help others. Furthermore, I have even reached out to Mr. Parker for advice and he has been more than willing to help. So if you are interested in school leadership, this podcast, and host, is something you want to subscribe to ASAP. Dr. Matt Body
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Natron1588A must listen!This podcast is a treasure trove of information for school leaders. Will does an excellent job of delivering the content in a way that keeps you engaged and yearning for more. Not only does he teach good practices for educators but he does it in a way that is inspirational! He’s the best in the business of developing school leaders and just as genuine and passionate in real life as he is on the podcast!
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MjblevinsLove the Show!I am a regular listener on my hour long drive to work. This show has relevant, practical topics and interesting guests. It has made me reflect and take action during my first year as principal. Thanks for providing a great professional resource for school leaders!
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Random JonGreat content!I just started listening to this podcast, and every episode so far I seem to get a little bite-sized chunk of great information that I can carry with me as a teacher. Also, those interested in a leadership role above the leadership role of being a teacher, I recommend this podcast for practical leadership content. Great Job!
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Gendy928OutstandingThese podcasts have been outstanding. They are clear and very easy to follow! Thank you for taking the time to do these!!
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BpennerGreat podcastI have been listening for a few weeks now and Have greatly enjoyed and benefited from Will's leadership insights. Keep up the good work!
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Delmar3456Natural StorytellerWilliam Parker has a way to bring the listener in to the story. I would highly recommend his podcasts for anyone who is seeking to be a school leader.
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William D ParkerFirst Review of PMP!I'll be the first to say hurrah! I don't know what the future holds for PM but the first episode was a lot of fun to create! Bring on the reviews!!
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Timothy MoserBest podcast for school leaders.As he has done on the blog and in the book, Will Parker provides consistent, encouraging, and very practical advice for educational leaders in this great new podcast. Each episode is just long enough to present its message directly, without unnecessary fluff, and Will's pleasant voice and engaging presentation make it a great pleasure to listen to. Highly recommended.
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