The Confident Principal Podcast
Hosted by Barb Flowers · Barb Flowers
4.9from 63 ratings
- 170
- Episodes
- 38
- Transcribed
- 63
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About The Confident Principal Podcast
Are you feeling swamped by the demands of being a principal? From juggling emails, calls, and decisions to boosting test scores and wading through endless paperwork, the pressure is real. But imagine a scenario where you no longer feel this overwhelming stress. Picture yourself as a more resilient leader, concentrating on enhancing your school rather than merely coping with the daily tasks that currently consume your time. I‘m Barb Flowers. Drawing upon my eight-year experience as an elementary principal, with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and certification as a life coach, Along the way, I've mentored and coached school leaders, guiding them to change their mindset, set boundaries and focus on their own well-being while navigating their roles. Each episode offers practical insights on time management, communication, overcoming overwhelm, boosting confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. We'll also discuss topics like working with stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, and managing discipline. Let's set boundaries, focus on well-being, and reignite your passion for being a principal. Welcome to "The Principal's Handbook." I firmly believe that to be an impactful educator, you must first become a confident and well-rounded individual. Join us in this journey to empower and enhance your confidence as a school leader.
- Publisher
- Barb Flowers
- Category
- business · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 Oct 2023
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
38 of 170 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Before We Add Another Intervention, Let’s Fix Tier 1
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Manager vs. Leader: Balancing Both as Principals
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why a Better To-Do List Won't Fix Your Time Problem
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Before We Add Another Intervention, Let’s Fix Tier 1
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So that's something else to ask. are students getting enough modeling, guided practice, feedback, and opportunities to respond? And all of this kind of reminds me of Anita Archer's work. I did a book study with my building last year, and we talked about this, the modeling, the feedback, the opportunities to respond. Those are all important practices. And then are we checking whether students actually learned it before moving on? It's not about what the teachers taught, but it's about what the students are doing. So are we checking that? So Really, as a leader, when you're meeting with your teachers in PLCs, or we call them TBTs in Ohio teacher-based teams, think about before building a bigger intervention system, what does your tier one look like? […]
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