From Tennis Coach to Principal: Tyler Comeau’s Journey in Education

In this episode of The Jeff Bradbury Show, Jeff Bradbury interviews Tyler Como, an educator and principal from Canada, about his journey in education and his experiences with podcasting. Tyler shares how he got into education and his passion for making a difference and helping people grow. He also discusses his book, 'The Elemental Educator,' and how it led him to start his own podcast. Tyler talks about the equipment and software he uses for podcasting and the lessons he has learned from his guests. He also shares his experiences as a building principal and the innovative programs he is implementing in his school. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

Conversation Takeaways

• Tyler Como is an educator and principal who is passionate about making a difference and helping people grow.
• He started his journey in education as a tennis coach and eventually became a principal.
• Tyler wrote a book called 'The Elemental Educator' and started a podcast with the same name to connect with educators and share stories of growth and transformation.
• He uses a RodePod mic and a Vocaster 2 audio interface for podcasting and edits his episodes in Descript.
• As a principal, Tyler focuses on creating optimal learning environments and removing barriers for his teachers and students.
• He is implementing innovative programs in his school, such as flexible seating, land-based agriculture, and e-sports.
• Tyler believes in the power of interweaving and creating opportunities for students to work together across grade levels.
• He emphasizes the importance of being rooted in strong leadership qualities and finding joy in the work you do.
• Tyler is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership and is researching decision-making processes in education.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 01:03 Tyler Como's Journey in Education
• 01:17 Who is Tyler Comeau?
• 03:59 Lessons Learned from Podcasting
• 04:32 What can you learn about yourself from podcasting?
• 06:10 Tyler's Podcasting Equipment and Applications
• 08:33 The Elements of Education
• 10:15 Tyler's Writing a Book!
• 12:53 Tyler Como's Doctorate in Educational Leadership
• 13:51 Education in Canada
• 22:58 New Chapter
• 32:24 Learn More about Tyler Comeau today!

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About our Guest:

Tyler Comeau is a dedicated educator, leader, and lifelong learner with a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional education. As a Doctoral Candidate of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Saskatchewan (2026 Completion) and a Master of Education in Educational Administration, Tyler has a robust academic and professional background. Tyler’s career spans various roles, including Principal and Assistant Principal within the province of Alberta and teaching positions in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. His extensive experience includes leading staff and students through outdoor education programs,