The Principal Exchange Podcast
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The Principal Exchange Podcast: Where Leadership Meets Real Life
Join Sarah and Andra—educators, coaches, and creators of The Principal Exchange—as they get real about what it actually takes to lead a school well. No jargon. No fluff. Just honest conversations, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that help principals lead with clarity, confidence, and a little more sanity. Whether you're navigating your first day or your 15th year, this podcast is your place to reflect, recharge, and rethink what school leadership can look like.
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Real Talk: Secrets of a Long‑Serving Principal with Matt Moyer
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Episode 43: Credentialed Yet Unprepared - Today's Principal Reality
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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Episode 42: Stop Playing the School Hero: Lead Without Burning Out
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Supporting Special Education Teachers with Brandie Rosen
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Episode: 41 Be the Thermostat - Leading Calm in Chaotic Schools
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May 31, 2026 |
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Real Talk: From Reactive to Intentional with Dr. Ruthie Walker
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May 27, 2026 |
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Episode 40: 7 Quick Tips to Close Out Your School Year Strong
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May 24, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Why You Can't Get into Classrooms with Mary Baker
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May 20, 2026 |
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Episode 39: Engagement Isn't Entertainment — Why Real Student Engagement Matters
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May 17, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Reclaiming a Student-Centered School with Superintendent Eric Griffin
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May 13, 2026 |
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Episode 37: The Communication Tool That Actually Gets Families to Show Up
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May 10, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Humor, Heart, and Why Schools Need More Laughter with Sara Ajisafe
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May 06, 2026 |
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Episode 36: 5 Strategic Themes for Next Year That Spark Change
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May 03, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Building Strong Leaders and Schools with Dinah McMichael
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Episode 35: Interviewing - How to Build Your Dream Team (Not Just Fill a Slot)
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Real Talk: Tracking Behavior Data with Danielle Baranishyn
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Episode 34: Conquer the Feedback Backlog - 5 Moves to Get Unstuck
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Episode 33: The Video Game Effect: Why Students Persist in Play but Quit in Class
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Principal Pause: Spring Break
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Bonus: Build With Me: The Summer That Actually Prepares Your School Year
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Episode 32: March Madness - Why Upsets Happen in Schools Too
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Episode 31: The Hidden Power of Spring Energy in Schools
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Episode 30: The Luck Myth - Why Great Schools Don’t Rely on Luck
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Episode 29: Lose an Hour, Gain Five: Where Principals Can Actually Get Time Back
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: What Would You Do With 100 Hours Back This Year
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Episode 28: When Adults Act Like Middle Schoolers (and How to Lead Anyway)
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Episode 27: Leadership Lessons Hiding in your Favorite TV Shows
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Episode 26: Gold Medal Mindsets
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Episode 25: What Schools Can Learn from the Super Bowl
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Episode 24: 5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Episode 23: If Students Ran the School: 5 Things They'd Fix First
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Episode 22: The Principal’s Algorithm: What Schools Can Learn From TikTok
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Episode 21: When the School Year Is Really Three Separate Years
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Episode 20: Five Moves to Start Second Semester Strong
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Principal Pause: Soft Starts & Slow Mornings
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Principal Pause: The Pause You've Earned
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Episode 19: What Would Happen If You Took a Friday Off?
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Episode 18: Tackling Teacher Resistance with Becca Silver
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Episode 17: What January You Needs From December You
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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The Principal Pause: Thanksgiving Break
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Episode 16: Feedback That Sticks: 5 Reasons It Fails and How to Fix It
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Episode 15: Data: Checkbox or Compass
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Episode 14: Engagement Isn’t Entertainment: Why Student Engagement Matters More Than Ever
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Episode 13: Culture Isn’t Just for Staff—It’s for Students Too
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Episode 12: Family Nights That Families Actually Show Up To
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Episode 11: Sugar Highs, Spooky Vibes, and Surviving October in Schools
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Episode 10: Attendance Is a Systems Problem, Not Just a Kid Problem
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Episode 9: 5 Five-Minute Fixes Every Principal Should Steal
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Episode 8: It's Only September.. Why Am I Already Burnt Out?
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Bonus: The Story Behind The Principal Exchange
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Episode 7: Leading Instruction When You Don’t Have Time
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Episode 6: 7 Conversations Every Principal Dreads — and How to Survive Them
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Episode 5: Surviving the Email Avalanche
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Episode 4: Break the Rules (On Purpose) — Leading Beyond the Rulebook
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Episode 3: Don’t Wing It—Win It: Your Shortcut to Confident Conversations
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Episode 2: Setting the Culture Before it Sets Itself
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1: Setting the Right Tone from Day One
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Trailer
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Jul 30, 2025 |