Scott Seaman
Co-Host of A Matter of Principals
Scott Seaman joined AWSP in July 2013. Scott was a teacher, coach and principal for 19 years. He spent 12 of those years as Principal at Tumwater High School. Scott's career started as a Spanish teacher and soccer coach at Capital High School in Olympia. He then moved to neighboring Tumwater School District and became the Assistant Principal at Tumwater High School for three years before taking over the principalship. Scott graduated from Olympia High School in 1989.
He then went on to play soccer and start his undergraduate work at Oregon State University. After transferring to Washington State University, he graduated with a degree in Spanish and a minor in English. He later attended Seattle University where he earned his Masters in School Administration. Scott later returned to WSU to earn his superintendent credentials and graduated with a doctorate from UW’s Leadership For Learning program in June 2018. Scott's wife, Shelley, and their two kids and yellow Labrador live in Olympia.
Scott Seaman has hosted 14 Episodes.
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Episode 41: The 2023 Principal Bills: Why These Bills and Why Now?
February 23rd, 2023 | 14 mins 38 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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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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AWSP TV: Get to Know Kamrica Ary-Turner
October 20th, 2022 | 30 mins 19 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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.
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Episode 30: AWSP TV - Ep. 23 - WSAC
May 1st, 2020 | 22 mins 45 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
How do you bridge the K-12 world with the world of higher education? Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil from the Washington Student Achievement Council joins Dr. Scott Seaman to discuss how WSAC programs, tools, and resources can get more students college-bound students and what their financial aid options are.
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Episode 27: AWSP TV - Ep. 21 - Early Learning with Ernesto Rodriguez
February 18th, 2020 | 33 mins 46 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Ernesto Rodriguez, Director of Early Childhood at Scholastic, joins our Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman to talk about early childhood and literacy.
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Episode 26: AWSP TV - Ep. 20 - Choose 180 with Sean Goode
January 7th, 2020 | 31 mins 48 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Sean Goode, CEO of Choose 180, to talk about hope for kids.
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Episode 25: AWSP TV - Ep. 19 - Early learning with Ross Hunter
January 6th, 2020 | 53 mins 1 sec
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Ross Hunter, Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth and Families, swings by to talk about his department and how principals can support early learning.
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Episode 22: AWSP TV - Ep. 16 - Cultural Competency with Ben Ibale
December 20th, 2019 | 54 mins 14 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
WEA's Human and Civil rights Coordinator Ben Ibale joins our executive director Dr. Scott Seaman to talk about cultural competence and the role of the principal.
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AWSP TV - Ep. 12 - Core Plus Aerospace
September 2nd, 2019 | 40 mins 51 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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AWSP TV - Ep. 10 - Kids at Hope
August 7th, 2019 | 54 mins 52 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
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AWSP TV - Ep. 6 - Chris Reykdal & Michaela Miller
April 22nd, 2019 | 56 mins 25 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Join us as we welcome Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and his Deputy Superintendent Michaela Miller to our set. It's our first ever live-streamed show. Get your questions ready!
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AWSP TV - Ep. 5 - Scholastic Experts on Literacy
January 15th, 2019 | 46 mins 53 secs
assistant principals, awsp, education, k-12, leadership, principals
Dr. Karen Burke and Pam Allyn, both from Scholastic, drop by our studio to talk about K-12 literacy and what principals can do to promote schoolwide literacy efforts. Lots of great advice and takeaways in this episode.