Scott Friedman
Co-Host of A Matter of Principals
Scott Friedman joined AWSP in July of 2018 after 25 years as a teacher, coach, school, and district administrator. He began his educational career at Ridgetop Junior High is Silverdale as a teacher and coach. From there he taught and coached at Riverside High School before embarking on his administrative career. Scott has served as a high school assistant principal and athletic director. From there he spent four years as an elementary principal. The last four years Scott has been the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Nine Mile Falls School District.
Scott graduated from Riverside High School in 1988. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University where he also wrestled and was involved in student government. Scott later attended Gonzaga University where he earned his Masters in School Administration. Scott’s wife, Heidi, and their two kids (Jeff and Ty) live in Nine Mile Falls where they keep busy in their down time attending numerous kid activities.
Scott Friedman has hosted four Episodes.
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Episode 47: Family, Trust, and Academic Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Hastie-Ulery
September 13th, 2026 | 35 mins 21 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Dr. Heather Hastie-Ulery, principal of Davis High School in Yakima School District, shares how a culture built on authentic cariño—care, connection, and high expectations—has transformed student engagement, family involvement, and academic outcomes. Through student voice, advisory systems, and distributed leadership, Davis High School is creating a place where students know they belong and are challenged to achieve their full potential.
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Episode 46: Kids First, Systems Second: Leading for Impact with Ryan Arnold
September 6th, 2026 | 38 mins 27 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
East Valley High School Principal Ryan Arnold joins Scott Friedman to discuss the power of relationship-centered leadership, building trust, and creating a positive school climate where students and staff can thrive. Ryan shares lessons from his journey from classroom teacher to principal, highlighting the importance of distributive leadership, student belonging, and sustainable systems that support continuous improvement.
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AWSP TV - Ep. 9 - Linda Drake
June 18th, 2019 | 15 mins 40 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Immediately after we recorded with OSPI's Dr. Michaela Miller, Linda Drake from the State Board of Education stepped into the hot seat. She's their Director of Career and College Readiness Initiatives. Watch her talk to Scott Friedman about the role the State Board of Education plays, learn about their rulemaking process for graduation pathways in HB 1599, and find out how you can help shape those rules with your feedback to the Board.
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Episode 14: AWSP TV - Ep. 8 - Dr. Michaela Miller
June 18th, 2019 | 1 hr 45 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
OSPI's Deputy Superintendent Dr. Michaela Miller came by our studio for the second time to talk about HB 1599, which transforms the assessment expectations for graduation and how students can approach fulfilling requirements for earning a diploma. She joined our Scott Friedman for an in-depth conversation about some of the changes the new legislation brings, some of the new pathways brought about, and what principals should be doing now.