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Transforming School Culture and Climate: A Principal's Perspective
Strong school culture doesn't happen by accident. It is built through intentional leadership, consistent systems, and a commitment to the well-being of both students and staff.
In this On-Site at the OAESA Conference episode of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, Matt Bradley sits down with Ernest Doc West to explore practical, principal-tested strategies for strengthening school culture, climate, and leadership structures.
Drawing from his conference clinic session, Ernest shares insights on building effective leadership teams, supporting teacher leadership, creating systems that promote attendance and student well-being, and fostering a collaborative environment where educators and students can thrive.
Guest: Ernest Doc West
Recorded: On-Site at the OAESA Professional Conference
17 Sept 2026
From Presence to Progress: Making Walkthroughs Matter
From Presence to Progress: How Intentional Walkthroughs Strengthened Instruction and Improved State Report Card Outcomes
Host: Matt Bradley
Guest: Rachael Coleman
Recorded: On-Site at the OAESA Professional Conference
What happens when classroom walkthroughs move beyond compliance and become a meaningful tool for instructional growth?
In this third On-Site at the OAESA Conference episode of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, host Matt Bradley talks with Rachael Coleman about the power of intentional principal presence in classrooms.
Building on Rachael's conference session, From Presence to Progress, they discuss how purposeful walkthroughs, clear instructional look-fors, and high-quality feedback can strengthen teaching, build shared expectations, and contribute to improved schoolwide outcomes.
In This Episode:
Building a culture of principal presence
Identifying meaningful instructional look-fors
Making walkthroughs a tool for growth—not compliance
Creating sustainable walkthrough practices
One strategy every school leader can use to get started
Key Topics: Instructional leadership, classroom walkthroughs, principal presence, teacher feedback, instructional improvement, school culture, Ohio State Report Card
12 Aug 2026
From Busy to Balanced: How Leaders Can See—and Improve—their Daily Work
In this second On the Road at the OAESA Conference edition of the Leaders AdvantEDGE podcast, host Matt Bradley, Principal at Highland Middle School, sits down with Shayla Ivezzy, Assistant Principal at Maple Leaf Elementary in Garfield Heights, to explore the challenge of balancing the many demands of school leadership.
Building on Shayla's conference clinic session, From Busy to Balanced: How Leaders Can See—and Improve—their Daily Work, this conversation takes a practical look at how school leaders can use simple activity-tracking tools to better understand how they spend their time and determine whether their daily work reflects their most important leadership priorities.
Shayla shares insights from her own experience analyzing her day-to-day responsibilities, along with strategies principals and assistant principals can use to become more intentional with their time—without adding another complicated task to an already full schedule.
Whether you're a principal, assistant principal, or aspiring school leader, this episode offers a simple reminder: You can't change what you don't see. By taking a closer look at how we spend our time, we can make more intentional choices about where our leadership energy goes—and ensure our daily work is aligned with what matters most.
Click HERE to view Shayla's presentation and if you missed her session at the conference, she will be presenting at the 2027 Women's Leadership Conference February 22-23.
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