The Modern Principal Podcast

About The Modern Principal Podcast

Welcome to The Modern Principal Podcast! We are Karen and Christy, two elementary principals reshaping education. We discuss practical strategies for doing the job while reforming the system.

Publisher

themodernprincipal

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2021

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 88 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Principal Search

   Host The Modern Principal shares candid insights on navigating job rejections and interviews to advance educational leadership careers in this interview.

2. 

   18 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Correcting Adults in the Moment

   Host Dr. Justin Baeder interviews Dr. Elena Aguilar on practical strategies for school leaders to correct adult behavior effectively in the moment, fostering a positive school culture.

3. 

   11 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 85: Navigating Difficult Conversations in School Leadership

   In this episode, we dive into the complexities of having hard conversations within school leadership, especially from the perspective of assistant principals supporting their principals. We explore practical strategies, research insights, and emotional intelligence tips for managing conflict, coaching up, and fostering a culture of open communication. Main Topics: The role of assistant principals in managing hard conversations Strategies for coaching and managing upwards effectively Building trust and rapport with school leadership during difficult dialogues The importance of structured meetings and clear agendas in addressing staff issues How empathy and understanding district and district-level influences can shape conversations Practical tips for documenting and handling unproductive conflicts The significance of collective professional development in school culture

Inside a recent episode

The Principal Search

Published 1 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So this person says, Hi, I'm continuing the principal search after three years of second runner-up slash almost principal interviews. The preparation, scheduling, applying, and all that goes into it is getting exhausting. What do I do? Tired in Temecula. Where is Tamek in California? I can't be too tired. […]

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

137 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

36 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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