MASSP Podcast

Wendy Zdeb
  • 4.7 (3)
  • EDUCATION
MASSP Podcast

The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals advances learning through educational leadership. For more information, check out our website: mymassp.com and follow us on Twitter @MASSP

  1. 10/30/2024

    Fall/Winter '24 MHSAA Update

    In this episode, MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, returns again to discuss athletic season updates, the MHSAA 100-year celebration, participation rate increases and more.

    22 min

  2. 03/08/2024

    MHSAA Spring '24 Update

    In this episode, MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, joins the podcast once again to discuss the upcoming spring season. We discuss working with senior spring athletes, multi-sport athlete data, the Rep Council and their new AD Mentoring/Coaching program.

    34 min

  3. 02/05/2024

    Flexible Schedules

    In this episode, East Grand Rapids MS Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member Jeff Dykehouse, joins the podcast to discuss his building's flexible schedule that they are running this school year.  The schedule allows for additional time each day to focus on SEL lessons and support time that is teacher- and student-driven.  Listen and learn what tools they are using and the feedback he's received from students, staff and parents.

    26 min

  4. 02/05/2024

    Building Culture with Staff Spirit

    In this episode, we focus on ways to build culture and rapport with staff and students.  Todd Simmons, Cedar Springs HS Principal and 2023-24 MASSP President, joins us to discuss the Secret Super Staff Spirit Week and Every Student Known initiatives aimed at creating an environment of trust and relationships in his building.  Listen in to learn how it's done and what it's meant for the school community.

    22 min

  5. 11/27/2023

    MHSAA Winter '23 Update

    MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, returns to the podcast to give a winter season update. Topics covered include a few changes to the basketball season, as well as some interesting announcements from MHSAA regarding student participation numbers, tournament attendance records, legislative bills impacting retirees and more.

    25 min

  6. 10/24/2023

    Integrated Curriculum

    In this episode, Traverse City Central Asst. Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member, Ben Berger, joins the show to talk about their TIE Program which features a special class block for a large group of freshmen to receive US History, English 9 & Biology curriculum all at once with a group of teachers.  Ben shares the history of the program, what's changed in Year 2, and some unexpected positive outcomes beyond just student achievement.

    22 min

  7. 10/19/2023

    A.I. in Education

    In this episde, we are joined by Bill Jones (Principal at Hillsdale MS), Aaron Romoslawski (Asst. Principal at Forest Hills Northern) and Tom Lietz (Associate Director at MASSP) as we talk about the role of Artificial Intelligence in education.  All three are passionate learners of AI and have seen the benefits of how this magnificent tool can impact the lives of administrators, teachers and students.  Listeners should hear some interesting ways that AI can positively impact teaching and learning in their schools.

    44 min

  8. 10/19/2023

    Student IDs with a Twist

    In this episode, former Principal of the Year and current leader at North Farmington High School, Mr. Joe Greene, shares with us a beginning of the year tradition for his seniors centered around their Student ID cards.  If you have ever seen the photos on social media or via a news article, you will notice students dressing up like your favorite musicians, movie starts, characters and more.  It’s a lot of fun and Joe explains how the process works and how the senior class takes ownership to ensure the tradition runs smooth while holding each other accountable for their choices.

    29 min
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About

The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals advances learning through educational leadership. For more information, check out our website: mymassp.com and follow us on Twitter @MASSP

Information

  • Creator
    Wendy Zdeb
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2024
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
  • Show Website
    MASSP Podcast

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