Roz Thompson
Co-Host of A Matter of Principals
Roz Thompson joined AWSP in June 2017 as the Director of Government Relations and Advocacy. She continues her work as a state instructional framework specialist for the Danielson Framework. Prior to joining AWSP, Roz worked in the Tumwater School District, most recently as a Curriculum Supervisor and the Professional Development Coordinator. She also worked as a teacher-librarian at both the high school and elementary levels while serving as the legislative liaison for the Washington Library Media Association from 2007-2012, and taught high school English, math, and social studies.
Roz and her husband, Jon, both have their undergraduate degrees in history from Whitman College and earned their graduate degrees from the University of Washington. Roz earned her principal certification from Seattle Pacific University. She and Jon live in Olympia and have two boys, Owen (a sophomore at Washington State University) and Drew (a junior at Olympia High School).
Roz Thompson has hosted nine Episodes.
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Episode 42: AWSP TV: 2025 Session Preview with Sen. Wellman
December 17th, 2024 | 16 mins 47 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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The "Principal Bills" and the 2023 Session
February 5th, 2023 | 37 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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WELL Summit | Principal Voices on Race and Equity
November 4th, 2021 | 1 hr 36 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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AWSP TV with Sen. Lisa Wellman: Educating Kids for their Future
September 30th, 2021 | 29 mins 12 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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Breakfast After the Bell
June 11th, 2021 | 32 mins 57 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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Episode 29: WELL Summit: The WELL Defined Woman
March 10th, 2020 | 37 mins 42 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
The recording you are about to hear is a keynote from our Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit held on November 6 and 7, 2019. Our speaker, Dr. Phyllis Donatto, is a Leadership Development Strategist for the Flippen Group.
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Episode 20: AWSP TV - Ep. 14 - Kaiser Permanente
October 15th, 2019 | 19 mins 10 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Our Roz Thompson sits down with Jill Patnode, Thriving Schools Program Manager for Kaiser Permanente of Washington, to talk about all the programs and resources KP provides to support schools and the people in them.
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Episode 19: AWSP TV - Ep. 13 - Rep. Laurie Dolan
September 24th, 2019 | 20 mins 30 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
AWSP is thrilled to announce that the 2019 Torch of Leadership Award is given to Representative Laurie Dolan (D-Olympia). Prior to becoming a state representative, Rep. Dolan worked for 30 years as a teacher and school director advocating for the needs of children and schools. She has also worked with former Governor Gregoire as her policy director and now serves as Vice Chair on the House Education Committee as well as on the Appropriations and State Government & Tribal Relations Committees.
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Episode 8: AWSP TV - Ep. 2 - Christine Gregoire
November 5th, 2018 | 34 mins 50 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
In our second episode of AWSP TV, former Washington State Governor and current Challenge Seattle CEO, Christine Gregoire, talks with our Scott Seaman and Roz Thompson about leadership, the changing role of the principalship, and the importance of having great principal leadership in each and every school.