A Note From The Principal's Desk

About A Note From The Principal's Desk

"A Note From the Principal’s Desk" is a candid, insightful podcast hosted by Dr. Shepard, bringing real talk from inside the school walls to the community at large. Each episode tackles relevant issues in education—from school policies and student well-being to leadership, equity, and community involvement. With 18+ years of experience in education, Dr. Shepard offers a unique perspective grounded in both compassion and accountability. Whether you're a parent, educator, student, or advocate, this podcast is your go-to space for transparency, truth, and transformation in our schools. #YourFavoriteSchoolLeader

Publisher

Dr. Stacy Shepard

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episode

22 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Rest Is Not Optional: A Command, Not a Suggestion

   Dr. Shepard reminds educators, leaders, parents, and caregivers that rest is a biblical command, not a reward, and encourages listeners to embrace stillness and release guilt.

2. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Trauma or Attitude? Understanding the Difference and Responding with Compassion

   Dr. Shepard differentiates trauma responses from attitudes, revealing how unresolved trauma manifests as challenging behaviors in children and adults, advocating for compassionate understanding over quick judgment in this interview.

3. 

   26 Nov 2025

   The Weight We Carry: Black Women, Trauma, and the Work of Healing

   Dr. Shepard hosts a panel of Black women educators and leaders who examine the impact of trauma on their identity, leadership styles, and healing journeys in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on A Note From The Principal's Desk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Black women educators and leaders
• Leo Heath Jr
• Dexter Strowman
• Tyler Jones
• Tiffany Flowers

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.