A Matter of Principals

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.

Breakfast After the Bell

June 11th, 2021  |  32 mins 57 secs

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In today’s podcast, we talk about the Breakfast After the Bell initiative with Nelly Evans and Mikhail Cherniske. Nelly is the Food Security Program Coordinator at United Way of Kind County. Mikhail is a Program Specialist at the Office of the State Superintendent. Learn more about how your school can implement breakfast after the bell at washingtonbreakfast.org.

Inclusion 360: All Panelists

May 11th, 2021  |  1 hr 38 secs

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On May 10th, 2021 we concluded two years of work around inclusion with an amazing panel of experts. Join AWSP, Alfredo Artiles, Dan Habib, Samuel Habib, LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones and Lauren Katzman for an hour long discussion around the state of inclusion today, and looking at the future.

Inclusion 360 | LeDerick Horne

May 10th, 2021  |  44 mins 19 secs

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Labeled with a Learning Disability in third grade, LeDerick Horne defies any and all labels. He’s a dynamic spoken-word poet. A tireless advocate for all People with Disabilities. An inspiring motivational speaker. A bridge-builder between learners and leaders across the U.S. and around the world who serves as a role model for all races, genders, and generations. Enjoy this first episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.