A Matter of Principals

Episode 42: AWSP TV: 2025 Session Preview with Sen. Wellman

December 17th, 2024  |  16 mins 47 secs

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Join Roz Thompson, AWSP's Director of Government Relations, in an engaging conversation with Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. In this episode, they discuss essential topics for the upcoming legislative session, including funding for basic education, special education, transportation, mental health support, and operations costs. Senator Wellman also shares insights on potential new legislation and her commitment to addressing family crises and school support systems. Stay informed about the latest in education policies and how they impact principals and assistant principals across the state.

Episode 41: The 2023 Principal Bills: Why These Bills and Why Now?

February 23rd, 2023  |  14 mins 38 secs

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For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in K-12 education: for all of our students to have hope. Today, we find ourselves in one of the most challenging spots in the history of our association, specifically regarding the two “principal bills,” Senate Bills 5085 and 5175.

The "Principal Bills" and the 2023 Session

February 5th, 2023  |  37 secs

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Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Roz Thompson, our Governmental Relations and Advocacy Director, to talk about our advocacy this session, specifically around SB 5085 and SB 5175. Learn more about the intent and ideas behind these bills.

Episode 39: Marc Yonts: Thoughts on Leadership and Supporting a Leader in Your Life

January 4th, 2023  |  24 mins 41 secs

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In this episode, Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner asks Walla Walla teacher and former head football coach Marc Yonts his advice on leadership and what family members can do to support the school leader in their life. If the last name is familiar, it's because Marc is married to Associate Director Gina Yonts. Listen in to hear Marc's wisdom and advice for leadership and supporting a school leader.

Episode 38: Bernadette Ray: Who she is and how she leads!

November 30th, 2022  |  40 mins 21 secs

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Meet Silas High School Principal Bernadette Ray, the only woman of color serving in Tacoma at the high school level. Learn about her, who she is, and how she leads. How she navigates through her leadership as a woman, woman of color, and day-to-day principal life. Hear how she supports and leads with her assistant principals. And lastly, she shares her big equity leadership move.

AWSP TV: Get to Know Kamrica Ary-Turner

October 20th, 2022  |  30 mins 19 secs

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We're back in the studio for another episode of AWSP TV. Our special guest this time is one of our own, Kamrica Ary-Turner! Kamrica is one of our newest directors. Hired to support the ESD 121 and 189 regions, her impact is sure to be felt across the state. Watch the episode to learn more about Kamrica and her work here at AWSP.

Episode 36: My Disability Roadmap with Dan and Samuel Habib

August 2nd, 2022  |  56 mins 50 secs

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In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary transition, the process of making the film, and more.

How to Celebrate MLK Day & Increase Student Voice in Your School

December 10th, 2021  |  22 mins 43 secs

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In today's episode, we meet with James Layman, Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, to discuss how to increase student voice in your school, and an idea for your next MLK assembly.

Episode 34: The Main Idea with Jenn David-Lang

November 18th, 2021  |  29 mins 25 secs

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Increase your instructional leadership with The Main Idea educational book summaries. Through in-depth 8-page summaries of current education books, and suggestions for implementing those ideas, THE MAIN IDEA empowers education leaders with the knowledge and tools to improve student learning.

WELL Summit | Principal Voices on Race and Equity

November 4th, 2021  |  1 hr 36 secs

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Dr. Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis, a school administrator in Tennessee, NAESP past president, and chair of the NAESP National Taskforce on Race and Equity, will lead a panel discussion with other task force members.

AWSP TV with Sen. Lisa Wellman: Educating Kids for their Future

September 30th, 2021  |  29 mins 12 secs

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Chad's Legacy Project & the Mental Health Literacy Library

September 3rd, 2021  |  47 mins 39 secs

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It’s easy now. That’s what Chad’s Legacy Project (CLP) co-founder Laura Crooks says about mental health instruction. CLP and the UW SMART Center created the Mental Health Literacy Library, a free tool for evidence-based mental health curriculum. Listen and learn.