Jack Arend
Co-Host of A Matter of Principals
Jack joined the AWSP team in July 2019. He has served in education since 1989 as an elementary, middle and high school music teacher. He began his building leadership career in the fall of 2006 as the principal of Peter G. Schmidt Elementary in the Tumwater School District. After eleven years in the principalship, he served two years at the Central Office level overseeing multiple content areas and mentoring first year teachers.
Jack and his wife are both graduates of Washington State University. Jack received his Masters Degree from Western Washington University and his Administrative credentials from Seattle Pacific University. Jack and his wife Brenda enjoy living in the Olympia area and love spending time with their three children, Amanda, Emily, and Thomas.
Jack Arend has hosted six Episodes.
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How to Celebrate MLK Day & Increase Student Voice in Your School
December 10th, 2021 | 22 mins 43 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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Chad's Legacy Project & the Mental Health Literacy Library
September 3rd, 2021 | 47 mins 39 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, mental health, principals
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.
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Inclusion 360 | LeDerick Horne
May 10th, 2021 | 44 mins 19 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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Inclusion 360 | Dan Habib
April 15th, 2021 | 52 mins 54 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Dan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS and many other films on disability-related topics. Enjoy this third episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.
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Inclusion 360 | Keith Jones
April 15th, 2021 | 45 mins 17 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, inclusion, inclusionary practices, ipp, k-12, leadership, principals
Keith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences, an organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. Enjoy this second episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.
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Inclusion 360 | Dr. Lauren Katzman
April 14th, 2021 | 46 mins 44 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, inclusion, inclusionary practices, ipp, k-12, leadership, principals
Lauren Katzman, EdD. is the Executive Director of the Urban Collaborative and Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Enjoy this final episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.