The Principal Exchange Podcast
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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Every principal has those conversations you wish you could skip—the angry parent complaint, the teacher struggling instructionally, the staff member not pulling their weight. They’re uncomfortable, emotional, and easy to put off. But here’s the truth: hard conversations don’t kill trust—avoiding them does.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the seven most dreaded conversations school leaders fa...
Does your inbox feel like it’s running your day? Principals get buried under hundreds of emails every week—most of them urgent-sounding but low-priority. The truth? You’ll never answer them all (and you don’t need to).
In this episode, we break down the different types of emails that flood your inbox—from FYIs and parent complaints t...
What if the rules you’ve been following aren’t actually serving your people anymore? In this episode, we dig into why the best leaders don’t blindly follow rules—they question them, challenge them, and replace them with values and expectations that build stronger schools.
We’ll look at how rules often start with good intentions but c...
Ever stared at your screen, knowing you need to respond…but the right words just aren’t coming? In this episode, we’re giving you ready-to-use scripts for the conversations and emails you have on repeat — from redirecting a student, to following up after a tough talk with a teacher, to calming an upset parent, to sending staff appreciation notes that actually feel genuine.
...Today we're diving into building and maintain a supportive and consistent school culture from the jump. In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting expectations clearly, ensuring consistency in actions, and addressing issues proactively to avoid culture pitfalls. We'll share practical insights into how school leaders can anchor their culture in routine, enhance visibility, and track cultural progress.
Learn how to reinfor...
Welcome to the first episode of the Principal Exchange Podcast, where Sarah and Andra, seasoned educators and leadership coaches, guide you through making the first day of school a meaningful and stress-free experience. This episode tackles the common apprehensions and nervous energy surrounding the first day and shifts the focus from overwhelming events to building lasting impressions.
The conversation centers around ensuring stud...
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