Principal Matters Podcast

The Principal Matters podcast is an excellent resource for school leaders, teachers, and district leaders. Together with William D. Parker, founder of the podcast and owner of Principal Matters, Schwanke serves as a frequent host and co-host, taking on relevant and timely topics affecting the work of school leadership. Join Will and Jen for a dynamic, engaging, and balanced voice that will support the work of all educators. Weekly episodes are 30 minutes— perfect for a commute to work or a long walk to relieve the day’s stress!

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Endorsements

“Jen brings such a unique and caring approach to her Professional Development. She ‘gets it.’ She validates the challenges but brings us to a place of hope and optimism. The activities she organized were a nice balance to the strategies she presented. And she’s so funny!”

—Attendee, Ohio Women’s Leadership conference

“I cannot say enough about this presentation and Jen as a presenter. Excellent doesn’t seem like high enough acclaim. It was valuable, valid and I left with so many ideas. As a teacher who is passionate about leadership and leading/helping others, this was some of the best PL that I have attended.”

—Attendee, Developing Better Schools Institute, New Brunswick, Canada

“Jen is the Brene Brown of education.”

—Regular listener, Principal Matters podcast.

“I usually dread group professional development, but Jen found a way to make it feel personalized and applicable. She paced everything well, knew when to give us a break, and organized her content in a way that was manageable. Thank you!”

—Principal, Loudoun County, Virginia

“Jen is the best! This series was exactly what I needed in my first year as a principal!”

—Attendee, Principal Mentorship, Catholic Diocese of Louisville, Kentucky

“You don’t always get a balance of someone who both knows what she’s doing and can motivate people. Jen has a deep knowledge of how schools work, but she also inspires and invigorates her audience. This was an awesome day.”

—Participant, Learning Institute, Toledo Public Schools