Matters of Principal

Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay

Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay have a combined twenty plus years experience as administrators in Ontario’s public education system. In this innovative and informative new podcast, Jamie and Jack will discuss key issues and share timely insights that will help ensure principals prosper in this all-important role.

  1. 06/16/2022

    Making Principles Matter

    This week, in our final podcast of Matters of Principal, we discuss key principles that we think school leaders always need to keep in mind.  We explore how to treat all stakeholders; the meaning of servant leadership;  working with people and not through them; and, remembering to celebrate improvement and success. It is fitting to conclude our final podcast with thoughts on these key principles.

  2. 06/01/2022

    Principals' Personal Wellness

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we focus on principals themselves, specifically on their personal wellness.  The podcast splits the discussion into two parts:  home life and school life.  For both, we explore strategies that a principal should keep in mind to remain well; to establish work/home balance; and, to lead effectively on a daily basis.

  3. 05/19/2022

    Transitioning to Next Year

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss balancing key immediate needs with longer term planning as end of the school year approaches. The discussion focuses on various changes in all types of staffing that inevitably occur at this time of year; enrolment planning including placement meetings and special needs considerations; timetabling and scheduling thoughts; and, budget considerations to keep the school in good financial shape for the fall ahead.

  4. 05/09/2022

    EQAO - Assessing the Assessment

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we talk about the EQAO Assessment as it makes its return to Ontario schools this spring.  Our discussion focuses on:  the attitude of not just the principal, but of all stakeholders, the positives and negatives of the assessment, as well as important changes for this year.  Perhaps this year’s approach might shape the format for EQAO in years to come.

  5. 04/20/2022

    Cultivating Community - Part 2 - Outside the Board

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss key resources and supports from outside the school board.  These outside resources include:  the Community Liaison Officer (used both proactively and in response to situations), School Field Trips and Presenters/Activities co-ordinated by the school.  We discuss the implication of board and non-board excursions and presenters as well as the importance of equity, curriculum and risk management connections when planning such school events.

  6. 04/05/2022

    Cultivating Community - Part 1 - Within The Board

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss how a principal accesses and utilizes key supports within the school board.  We focus on four key areas of support available to school leaders:  Legal Consultation, Communications, Safe Schools and the Special Education school team.  Impactful school leadership involves knowing not only when supports are required, but also how to access them.

  7. 03/17/2022

    Staffing - Completing the Framework - Part 2

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we continue the discussion regarding the school leader’s decisions around the staffing process. We look closely at factors such as staff preferences and abilities; aligning staff with the needs of the school; and, gaining or losing staff members during the transfer process.  Once again, we speak to being transparent and timely in communicating with staff, as well as being honest with your own principal colleagues throughout the entire staffing process.

  8. 03/04/2022

    Staffing - Part 1 - Creating the Framework

    This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss the school leader’s decisions around the staffing process.  Little else impacts teaching and learning more so than staffing decisions.  The discussion focuses on setting the scene for staffing season, as well as exploring the principal’s thought process around transparency and communication and how the needs of the overall school must always come first in the process.

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Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay have a combined twenty plus years experience as administrators in Ontario’s public education system. In this innovative and informative new podcast, Jamie and Jack will discuss key issues and share timely insights that will help ensure principals prosper in this all-important role.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay
  • Show Website
    Matters of Principal