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Leadership strategies, funding access, parent engagement resources, campus culture tools, professional development sources; if it's related to leading a k-12 campus, we're talking about it. You don't have to go it alone.

  1. How Principals Can Support Teachers with Challenging Student Behavior w/ Dan St. Romain

    3D AGO

    How Principals Can Support Teachers with Challenging Student Behavior w/ Dan St. Romain

    In this episode, How Principals Can Support Teachers with Challenging Student Behavior, we sit down with Dan St. Romain to explore practical, real-world strategies school leaders can use to better support teachers managing difficult classroom behaviors. Dan shares actionable insights on building systems of support, responding to behavior with consistency and empathy, and strengthening teacher confidence in high-stress situations. We discuss how principals can create a culture where teachers feel backed up, equipped, and empowered — rather than overwhelmed — when challenging behaviors arise. Whether you're a principal, assistant principal, or instructional leader, this conversation offers clear steps and mindset shifts to help you lead with compassion, clarity, and effectiveness.

    45 min
  2. Balancing Leadership and Life: Preventing Burnout ft. Todd Bloomer Part 2

    FEB 2

    Balancing Leadership and Life: Preventing Burnout ft. Todd Bloomer Part 2

    Balancing Leadership and Life: Preventing Burnout (Part 2) ft. Todd Bloomer In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Bloomer, we go deeper into what sustainable leadership really looks like. Todd shares practical strategies for maintaining energy, managing ongoing pressure, and making intentional choices that protect both performance and personal well-being. This episode focuses on long-term habits, mindset shifts, and real-world leadership lessons that help prevent burnout before it takes hold.

    20 min
  3. Balancing Leadership and Life: Preventing Burnout ft. Todd Bloomer

    FEB 2

    Balancing Leadership and Life: Preventing Burnout ft. Todd Bloomer

    Leadership can be meaningful and fulfilling—but it can also be draining. In this episode, Todd Bloomer joins us to talk about the real challenges leaders face when work starts to consume everything. Together, we explore how to recognize burnout early, set healthy boundaries, and lead sustainably without sacrificing your well-being, relationships, or passion for the work.

    15 min
  4. From Falling to Flourishing w/ Dr. Billy Snow

    JAN 21 · BONUS

    From Falling to Flourishing w/ Dr. Billy Snow

    On this episode of Marty Takes the Mic, host Marty Silverman sits down with Dr. Billy Snow for a powerful conversation titled From Falling to Flourishing. Together, they explore what it truly takes to lead struggling schools through meaningful change—starting with psychological safety, trust, and collaboration. Dr. Snow breaks down why sustainable school improvement happens with educators, not to them, sharing real-world examples of building culture, co-creating systems, and shifting from checkbox evaluations to relationship-driven coaching. He also delivers an encouraging pep talk for newly appointed principals, reminding leaders that lasting impact requires both the heart and the mind—clear systems, strong structures, and a deep reconnection to purpose. This episode is a must-listen for principals, district leaders, and instructional coaches looking to build safe, supportive environments where educators—and students—can truly flourish.

    28 min
  5. Leading with Passion: Reigniting Your Excitement for the Principalship Part 2

    JAN 5

    Leading with Passion: Reigniting Your Excitement for the Principalship Part 2

    Reigniting your passion is only the beginning. In Part 2, Erika Garza, Vanikin Sanders Leggett, and Tanya Alarcon take the conversation deeper—focusing on how principals can sustain their energy, protect their purpose, and lead with intention amid constant pressure. This session moves from inspiration to application, offering practical tools and mindset shifts that help you stay grounded, motivated, and effective long after the session ends.

    22 min
  6. Leading with Passion: Reigniting Your Excitement for the Principalship

    JAN 5

    Leading with Passion: Reigniting Your Excitement for the Principalship

    Feeling the weight of the principalship? It’s easy for passion to fade under the demands of daily leadership. In this session, Erika Garza, Vanikin Sanders Leggett, and Tanya Alarcon guide you in rediscovering the excitement and purpose that drew you to school leadership in the first place. Through practical strategies, real-world stories, and reflective exercises, you’ll leave inspired, energized, and ready to lead with renewed passion.

    22 min
  7. Marty Takes the Mic: From Toxic to Thriving: Building a Positive Staff Culture

    12/09/2025

    Marty Takes the Mic: From Toxic to Thriving: Building a Positive Staff Culture

    In this special takeover episode of Love, Sweat, and Tears, guest host Martin Silverman sits down with three dynamic Montana school leaders — John “Johnny Montana” Conan, Travis Niemeyer, and Brian Miller — for a deep dive into one of the most powerful drivers of school success: staff culture. Together, they explore how staff rooms and shared spaces can either drain morale or build a thriving, positive community. The conversation unpacks why some spaces become centers of negativity, how “toxic empathy” shows up in schools, and what leaders can do to transform staff interactions into solution-focused, encouraging, and relationship-rich moments. Listeners will hear practical strategies on: Building trust through daily walk-throughs and morning check-ins Learning personal details to strengthen connections with staff Shifting from venting to problem-solving Designing intentional staff spaces that promote belonging Leading with presence — not just managing from the office Packed with stories, real-world examples, and honest reflection, this episode is a must-listen for principals, superintendents, APs, and anyone passionate about creating a school culture where people feel seen, supported, and valued.

    34 min
  8. The Principals Playbook: On Culture ft. Todd Nesloney Part 2

    12/02/2025

    The Principals Playbook: On Culture ft. Todd Nesloney Part 2

    The Principal’s Playlist: Culture – Part 2 dives deeper into the everyday habits that shape positive school culture. Gerrie Spellmann and Todd Nesloney share simple but meaningful strategies—like handwritten notes, warm welcomes, and intentional moments of connection—that help every student and staff member feel valued. It’s a practical look at how authentic leadership creates a culture that lasts.

    29 min
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