William D. Parker (Principal Matters Podcast Host)

If you are beginning to doubt the existence of truly great men or women in the world, spend the day in the classroom of a highly effective teacher.

This week's episode of Monday Matters is all about building trust between school leaders. Jen Schwanke shares three questions that help uncover leadership styles and bring individual goals into alignment. Check out the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts!

School leadership is both a tough and rewarding job. In this week's episode of Principal Matters, Leanne Nichol spends some time talking about teacher and principal burnout, and how to reconnect with your passion. Listen in to learn about becoming a fierce-hearted leader!

This week on Monday Matters, @JenSchwanke and I talk about the conversations that need to happen between leaders to build a trusting relationship. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/uEMcVsL3QC8?si…

Grateful to record with Chien (Ray) Nee—powerful reminder that teachers are the engine of school success. Stay tuned for this episode! #PrincipalMatters #SchoolLeadership #EducationLeadership #K12Leadership

Just recorded a powerful conversation with Dr. Tyler Watkins for Principal Matters We talked about leading in a mobile world and why students don’t need perfect schools, they need stable ones. Stay tuned, this episode drops later this summer. #PrincipalMatters #SchoolLeaders

Let's be honest: a lot of teachers walk away from a feedback conversation with their principal feeling confused. On this week's episode of Principal Matters Podcast, Mark Shellinger shares ways principals can improve the feedback they give to teachers.

I’m honored to be joined by Mark Shellinger on this week’s episode of Principal Matters. Mark and I spend some time discussing how principal walkthroughs can be used as a tool to help teachers improve. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/W9TEaaUeUjk?is…

Just wrapped recording with Fernando Branch. What a powerful conversation! From servant leadership to whole-family impact and even lessons from beekeeping… 🔥 Can’t wait to share this one later this summer. 🎙️ #PrincipalMatters #SchoolLeadership

More than a decade ago, I featured an interview with Carol Dweck on my blog. This week, Jen and me revisit her research and share key takeaways on why a growth mindset still matters today. Listen wherever you enjoy podcasts.

“Data” can feel like judgment for educators—but it doesn’t have to. What if we asked: What story is our school telling? What’s working? Where can we grow? Shift the conversation → from pressure to learning together. #education #schoolleadership #growthmindset

Don’t forget to tune in to this week’s episode of Principal Matters Podcast to hear my conversation with Ann Cummins Bogan! Listen in on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=7FJ8Xo…

Gallup shows declining trust in “schools” nationwide, often graded an “F.” Yet parents give their own child’s school a “B.” Students say the same. The difference? Perception. It’s easy to doubt the system, but local schools are making an impact when people experience them.

We Are Better Together: On this week’s #MondayMatters, Dr. Trevor Timmerberg shares how his service is rooted in faith—and his commitment to the Grow Academies & Masterminds we lead together for school leaders. Listen wherever you get podcasts. 🎧 #PrincipalMatters

This week's Monday Matters is one that is a little different. It features a conversation between myself and Dr. Trevor Timmerberg. Trevor has been a part of my Grow Academy and Mastermind groups for several years. Check out our conversation on YouTube! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ele4a4…

Today to talk about A Complaint Free World. Full circle moment after seeing him 10 years ago. Powerful, practical insights on shifting from complaining to growth. Stay tuned for this upcoming episode! #PrincipalMatters #Leadership #MindsetShift

School leaders empowering their teachers to lead and grow is the key to a thriving school. Make sure that you tune in to Principal Matters Podcast this week to hear Matthew McDaniel share his tips on successful school leadership. You can watch the episode on YouTube!

This week’s special guest on Principal Matters Podcast is Dr. Matthew McDaniel! Dr. McDaniel’s passion for school leadership is evident in this episode. Listen in to hear @JenSchwanke interview him about building a culture of collaboration! m.youtube.com/watch?v=1z0avr…

It's not often that principals are able to please everyone with their decisions. Accepting that you are not going to be able to make everyone happy is the key to breaking away from the pressure of others expectations as a principal.

@JenSchwanke and I cover the complexities of navigating difficult decisions without breaking trust in this week’s Monday Matters. You can tune in to our conversation on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! m.youtube.com/watch?v=-aT1go…

Recorded a great conversation this morning w/ my friend Dr. Trevor Timmerberg. Grateful for my ongoing partnership w/the Archdiocese of Louisville and leaders like Amy Nall and Mary Beth Bowling, who are deeply committed to leadership growth. Excited to share the episode soon!