Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

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With William D. Parker and Friends

Recent Episodes
  • 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
  • williamdparker.com
    Excited 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!
  • CaTeamPA
    Great reflective coach
    Thanks 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.
  • Mike A in OR
    So encouraging
    It 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!
  • @cy_winchester
    Be 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!
  • SFullerSouthAiken
    Amazing 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!!
  • ChuckCarlisle01
    Listen every week!
    I listen every week — practical and thought-provoking.
  • lagribbs
    Too much Christian nonsense for a principal podcast
    I 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.
  • Rús
    Informative
    Great podcast! Practical information that can be incorporated into daily practice.
  • Blindbeth67
    So real and so full of great ideas
    I look forward to this weekly podcast because I’m always finding so many great ideas!
  • Dr. Body
    Chalk Full of Information
    I 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
  • Natron1588
    A 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!
  • Mjblevins
    Love 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!
  • Random Jon
    Great 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!
  • Gendy928
    Outstanding
    These podcasts have been outstanding. They are clear and very easy to follow! Thank you for taking the time to do these!!
  • Bpenner
    Great podcast
    I have been listening for a few weeks now and Have greatly enjoyed and benefited from Will's leadership insights. Keep up the good work!
  • Delmar3456
    Natural Storyteller
    William 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.
  • William D Parker
    First 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!!
  • Timothy Moser
    Best 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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