The Sneaker Principal Podcast

By Uche L. Njoku, EdM

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Welcome to “The Sneaker Principal Podcast,” where education and leadership lace up for a journey towards transformative change. Hosted by Uchechukwu Lawrence Njoku, a seasoned school leader with over a decade and a half of experience, this podcast unfolds the numerous layers of school leadership, particularly in underprivileged urban communities.

Engage in candid conversations addressing the highs, the lows, and the resilient strides in between, as Uchechukwu navigates through the captivating world of educational leadership, reform, and community engagement. From revitalizing schools on the brink of closure to fostering educational environments that champion every student, dive into stories, strategies, and insights that pave the way for impactful leadership.

This is a space for educators, leaders, allies, and community members to find inspiration, guidance, and a supportive community, celebrating every milestone, from the tangible transformations to the emotional breakthroughs. Subscribe to join a movement of leadership that isn’t just about running schools but pioneering revolutions within them.


Episode Date
Balancing Leadership, Fitness, and Fatherhood
Dec 20, 2024
A Journey to Wellness and Longevity | Season 4 Episode 3
Dec 18, 2024
Mindfulness for School Leaders: A Journey to Wellness and Self-Care | Season 4 Episode 2
Dec 17, 2024
The Sneaker Principal Podcast is Back: A New Chapter Begins
Dec 14, 2024
Why Algebra 1 is an Educational Gatekeeper
Dec 14, 2023
Embracing the Unknown: A Journey through School Leadership
Dec 12, 2023
Framing the Future: The Canon R and Its Lenses Transforming School Narrative
Dec 03, 2023
Creative Outlets: The Unseen Necessity for School Leaders
Nov 30, 2023
You Are Not Meant To Be A Principal | Unmasking Imposter Syndrome
Nov 28, 2023
Diving Deep into Water Fasting
Nov 24, 2023
Water Fasting Journey: Reclaiming Health Amidst Demanding Careers
Nov 21, 2023
Your Health First: Juggling Duties and Wellness
Oct 30, 2023
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies for Student Engagement and Improved Attendance in Schools
Oct 25, 2023
The Power of Decentralizing Your School Leadership
Oct 21, 2023
The Role of Fear in Achieving School Excellence
Oct 15, 2023
Transforming a Struggling School: A Principal's Journey
Oct 12, 2023
Navigating School Bullying: A Call to Educators for Open Communication and Action
Oct 10, 2023
Embarking on a New School Year: A Parent and Educator's Perspective
Oct 09, 2023
Impactful Lessons with Malcolm Harvin Connor
Oct 09, 2023
The Power of Trust in Leadership Team Building
Oct 09, 2023
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Leading in Education Despite Adversity
Oct 09, 2023
Riding the Wave of Excitement with Coach Prime: Inspiration, Leadership, and the 'Prime Time' Effect
Oct 09, 2023
Seizing the Day with Energizing Routines and Empowering Youth
Oct 09, 2023
Challenging Educational Legacies: A Journey in Fostering Growth and Change
Oct 09, 2023
46% of All Victims Are Black, 83% Boys | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 28, 2023
Attire & Presentation | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #7 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 26, 2023
Strong Parent & Family Partnerships | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #6 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 24, 2023
Building Bridges | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #5 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 22, 2023
Challenges | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #4 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 20, 2023
Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities in Today's Schools
Apr 18, 2023
Love and Wisdom in Times of Chaos: Redirecting Our Children to Save Us All | Ivy League Hood Rats
Apr 16, 2023
Indictments, Protests, and Gun Violence | The Ivy League Hood Rats Podcast #16
Apr 14, 2023
You Are Not A Leader! | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 12, 2023
Exploring the Link between Poverty and "Werewolves" in Communities | The Ivy League Hood Rats
Apr 10, 2023
Relationships | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #2 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 04, 2023
The Transition | From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #3 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 04, 2023
From Classroom to Dean of Students, Part #1 | The Sneaker Principal Podcast
Apr 03, 2023
Tragic Death of Tyre Nichols and Police Brutality in Memphis - The Ivy League Hood Rats... Ep. 11
Apr 01, 2023
Gun Violence and Our Children and Teens! - The Ivy League Hood Rats Podcast Ep. 10
Mar 30, 2023
Winston-Salem Student Led Out Of Class In Handcuffs | The Ivy League Hood Rats - Ep. 009
Mar 28, 2023
AI Writing School Papers & The Demonization of Deion Sanders | The Ivy League Hood Rats - Ep. 008
Mar 26, 2023
Black Comedy, Cancel Culture, Segregation, Building Schools | The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 7
Mar 22, 2023
The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 5
Mar 20, 2023
The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 4
Mar 18, 2023
The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 3
Mar 16, 2023
The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 2
Mar 14, 2023
The Ivy League Hood Rats Episode 1
Mar 12, 2023
The Biafran Civil War and The Igbo-Jewish Identity - Teacher Therapy Friday 004
Jan 02, 2023
Kyrie Irving... Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa DNA - "I know where I come from" - Let's Talk Education 005
Jan 02, 2023
Learn To Be Still in Your Breath & Race And College Admissions - Let's Talk Education 004
Jan 02, 2023
Teacher Therapy Friday Episode 003
Jan 02, 2023
3 Tips On Taking Ownership of Your Journey As An Educator | Urban Teacher Rising
Dec 13, 2022
Student Debt Relief, Fighting White Supremacy, Student Failure Epidemic
Dec 13, 2022
Interview of David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly
Dec 13, 2022
Summer Principals Academy & School Leadership Training Programs
Dec 13, 2022
Public Schools Are Failing Black Children | Public School Confidential
Dec 05, 2022
What Do Teachers Believe About Black Students And Their Implicit Bias
Nov 29, 2022
Critical Race Theory & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Nov 29, 2022
My Former Student Now A Teacher
Oct 17, 2022
Literacy Scores At 30 Year Low
Oct 13, 2022
More Black Children Being Homeschooled
Oct 12, 2022
How I Became a New York City Teacher
Jul 31, 2022
Dean of Students My First Day Teaching In NYC
Jul 31, 2022
NYC Assistant Principal In Under Six Years
Jul 31, 2022
NYC Chancellor David C. Banks
Jul 25, 2022
Gallup Strength Finder
Jul 23, 2022
Principals Leaving The Profession
Jul 23, 2022
Reflecting On The Past School Year
Jul 23, 2022
TSP Podcast #92 - The Social Media Pandemic And Our Children
Jun 02, 2022
TSP Podcast #94 - Could I Have Done More?
Jun 02, 2022
TSP Podcast #93 - The “why” behind school chronic absentism
May 30, 2022
TSP Podcast #90: Carter G. Woodson And The Control Of Our Students Minds
May 08, 2022
TSP Podcast #91: Graduating Early And My Response As A Principal
May 08, 2022
TSP Office Hours #87 - 04/03/2022
Apr 04, 2022
TSP Podcast #81: School Confidential
Mar 21, 2022
TSP Podcast #80: Nigerian Boarding School Scary Story
Mar 08, 2022
TSP Podcast #79: Boarding School And Trauma In Nigeria
Feb 28, 2022
TSP Podcast #78: A Nigerian Ghost Story
Feb 26, 2022
TSP Podcast #77 - Fear
Feb 25, 2022
TSP Podcast #76: Becoming A Millionaire Teacher
Feb 25, 2022
TSP Podcast #75: On the documentary film Subnormal (2021)
Feb 25, 2022
TSP Podcast #73: Blowing The Cobwebs Off Of Not Podcasting
Feb 23, 2022
TSP Podcast #74: The Educating of Simon Leviev & Anna Delvey
Feb 23, 2022
TSP Podcast #72: Thoughts on MLK’s speech “What is your life’s blueprint?”
Jan 17, 2022
TSP Podcast #71: How To Win As A Teacher With… Parents
Dec 21, 2021
TSP Podcast #70: How To Win As A Teacher With… Your Administration
Dec 20, 2021
TSP Podcast #69: 4 Tips For The Best Remote Learning Experience For Students
Dec 20, 2021
TSP Podcast #68: Leading Financial Literacy In Our Schools
Dec 17, 2021
TSP Podcast #67: Leading In Raising Thinkers, Not Just Workers
Dec 17, 2021
TSP Podcast #66: From Principal Authority To Principal Leader
Dec 15, 2021
TSP Podcast #65: Authority vs Leadership
Dec 12, 2021
TSP #58 Why Do You Have To Learn Algebra?
May 29, 2021
TSP #59 - Bitcoin, Black Lives Matter & DMX
May 29, 2021
TSP #60 - Dogecoin & Our Children And The Police
May 29, 2021
TSP #61 - What Is In A Name?
May 29, 2021
TSP #62 - Blockchain Solutions For Problems In K-12 Education?
May 29, 2021
TSP #63 - The Crypto Project Challenge
May 29, 2021
TSP #64 - Becoming A Teacher : Dreams, Fears And Inspiring (***Audio corrected at 00:12:30***)
May 29, 2021
TSP #51 - Unlearning What Success Looks Like
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #52 - GameStop and Financial Literacy
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #53: Experiencing What Seth Godin Calls The Dip
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #54 - American Skin & What We Are Not Teaching Our Children
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #55: Building Generational Wealth Through Family Entrepreneurship
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #56: Facing Intragenerational Financial Trauma
Apr 19, 2021
TSP #49 - Educating Children After Black Lives Matter and Trump's Attack On America
Jan 24, 2021
TSP #50 - David Banks, President/CEO of The Eagle Academy Foundation
Jan 24, 2021
TSP #48 - Learning Pods And Closing The Achievement Gap
Jan 06, 2021
TSP #47 - Can Learning Pods Save Our Children's Futures?
Jan 01, 2021
TSP #46 - Why Is Your Child Struggling In School? From A Black Boy Who Became A Principal
Dec 20, 2020
TSP #45 - LIVE: COVID19 Vaccine, College Applications, Financial Insecurities, Learning Pods
Dec 14, 2020
TSP #44 - Mindfulness Practice For Educators With Dave Beal Of Brain Power Wellness (Streamed Live)
Dec 06, 2020
TSP #43 - Teachers Are Content Creators & Social Media Influencers
Dec 05, 2020
TSP #42 - Discovering Purpose
Nov 25, 2020
TSP #41 - Lindsey Wander & World Wise Tutoring
Nov 19, 2020
TSP #40 - $50,000 Student Loan Debt Forgiveness...
Nov 17, 2020
TSP #39 - Why Teachers Are Scared Of Our Children
Nov 10, 2020
TSP #38 - Special Education & Black Boys... Get A Second Opinion
Nov 03, 2020
TSP #37 - Student Self-Advocacy, Sympathy vs Empathy, and Teachers Collective Planning
Nov 02, 2020
TSP #36 - Learning Pods & Micro-Schools: Why Don't We Have Them?
Oct 27, 2020
TSP #35 - RESPONDING TO BLACK STUDENT VOICES: WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR SCHOOLS
Oct 25, 2020
TSP #34 - The 75 Hard Challenge, My First Three Days
Oct 20, 2020
TSP #33 - Open Letter to 2020
Oct 13, 2020
TSP #32 - Are We Ignoring The Needs of Poor Urban Students During The COVID19 Pandemic?
Sep 28, 2020
TSP #31 - If Only We Could Teach Like YELLOPAIN
Sep 18, 2020
TSP #30 - What Are "The Free Schools"?
Sep 14, 2020
TSP #29 - A Review of Public Education News, September 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
TSP #28 - 15 Years As An Urban Educator
Sep 10, 2020
TSP #27 - Handling Upset Parents As A School
Sep 07, 2020
TSP #26 - Mr. Njoku’s 7 Parental Rules For Any Child’s Education
Sep 01, 2020
TSP #24 - March on Washington 57 Years Later
Aug 29, 2020
TSP #25 - Chadwick, Nipsey and Kobe Are Our Blueprints
Aug 29, 2020
TPS #22 - Teaching Black, LatinX And Multicultural Perspectives In Our School Communities
Aug 03, 2020
TSP #23: Addressing Extremely Low Student Engagement During The Pandemic
Aug 03, 2020
TSP #20 - How I Became A New York City Public School Teacher
Jul 25, 2020
TSP #19 - Impact Of COVID19 And School Closures On Student Athletes, Guest Benjamin Newman
Jul 25, 2020
TSP #18 - What Will Be Taught In Schools Moving Forward? Inspired by Dr. Cornel West
Jul 23, 2020
TSP #17 - My Remote Teaching and Learning Video Setup Using GoPro
Jul 18, 2020
TSP #16:The Toll Of The COVID19 Pandemic On School Principals
Jul 18, 2020
TSP #15: 15 Year Old Black Girl In Jail For No School Work During COVID19 Pandemic
Jul 16, 2020
TSP #14 - Ria Njoku & The Sneaker Principal Podcast Takeover II
Jul 07, 2020
TSP #13 - Darrell Hall & Communication 101
Jun 28, 2020
TSP #12 - PENCIL Inc./Principal For A Day Webinar
Jun 19, 2020
TSP #11 - Principal Archie Tyson of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, Baltimore, Maryland
Jun 08, 2020
TSP #10 - Ijeoma Iruke & Safe Journey Wellness LLC
Jun 01, 2020
TSP #9 - Kevin Bryant & VRsatility
May 24, 2020
TSP #8 - Dillon Prime & Coaching And Supporting Principals
May 17, 2020
TSP #7 - Ria Njoku & The Sneaker Principal Podcast Takeover
May 09, 2020
TSP #6 - Raevan Askew & The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens
May 03, 2020
TSP #5 - Archie Tyson & Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Apr 25, 2020
TSP #4 - Mariam Njoku & COVID-19 Quarantine Mental Health
Apr 18, 2020
TSP #3 - Marko Majic & The Digital Revolution
Apr 12, 2020
TSP #2 - Karim Abouelnaga & Practice Makes Perfect
Apr 05, 2020
TSP #1 - Dave Beal & Brain Power Wellness
Mar 28, 2020