Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

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Lessons from Beekeeping with Dr. Fernando Branch – PMP514

August 19, 2026

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve joined a new team and I want to build trust without coming across as too eager to be accepted, if that makes sense. What’s the balanced way to do this? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Fernando Branch: Dr. Fernando Branch is the principal of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy in Denver, Colorado, where...

MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Weather vs. Climate

August 17, 2026

This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss a recent newsletter from Jen, “Weather vs. Climate”. Jen starts out the episode recounting a time that she got caught in an unexpected storm while on a run. She then goes on to talk about how sometimes unexpected storms pop up in leadership. Leaders don’t always know when people are going to push back against a decision, or when there’s going to be a lot of deep emotions. When this happens, it’s like a storm flaring up out of n...

Cornerstones of Effective Schools with Dr. Darin Thompson – PMP513

August 12, 2026

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m wanting to intentionally develop leaders on my team. Ideas or suggestions? Listen in to hear their repsonse! Meet Dr. Darin Thompson: Darin A. Thompson, PhD, is a veteran K–12 leader from Fairfax, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of experience and the founder of Pivotal Leaders Group. A two-time Outstandi...