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Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker
When I was a boy, I loved watching Star Wars. I thought it was incredible when Jedi masters like Obi-Wan Kenobi or Luke Skywalker could persuade others through thought or outwit opponents through their use of “The Force.” Sometimes, I like to describe amazing educators as “Jedis” in their own work. You know that teacher who seems to master any classroom setting, or that inspiring principal who can be both firm and caring at the same time? It's hard to describe what makes them so effective, but good teaching and leadership is both an art and science. In this week's Monday Matters, I'm sharing a recording with one of my longest-running Mastermind groups—a group of Jedi educators. Six years ago, Sheila Vitale at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce reached out about working with Ohio charter school leaders. We began with a series on my Hats for Leadership, and many of those leaders later transitioned into a Mastermind. For this episode, I invited the group that has been together the longest to record a session with me about how collaboration, coaching, and applying ideas have supported their growth. The takeaway for other leaders is simple: your commitment to collaboration, mutual mentoring, and coaching can protect you from isolation and inspire stronger connections with your teachers, students, and community. As we wrapped up the conversation, I asked each leader for a parting word of advice. I've included their insights below along with their school information. Anne Hyland – “Practice action-research cycles.” School: Franklinton High SchoolLocation: Columbus, OhioWebsite: https://www.franklintonhigh.org/ Jacqueline Flaker – “Find your people.” School: Rittman AcademyLocation: Rittman, OHWebsite: https://www.rittmanacademy.org/staff-directory/ Guyton Mathews – “Practice shared leadership.” School: Cincinatti Collegiate Preparatory AcademyLocation: Cinncinatti, OHWebsite: https://www.ccpalions.org/ Gisele James – “Believe in yourself.” School: PAR Excellence STEM AcademyLocation: Newark, OHWebsite: https://www.parexcellenceacademy.org/ Genesis Henderson – “Remember your why, and don't play the comparison game.” School: Cincinatti Collegiate Preparatory AcademyLocation: Cinncinatti, OHWebsite: https://www.ccpalions.org/ Laura Krulik – “Treat others as you want to be treated.” School: Utica Shale AcademyLocation: Salineville, OHWebsite: http://www.uticashaleschool.com/ Bill Watson – “Leadership is building others to accomplish the mission.” School: Utica Shale AcademyLocation: Salineville, OHWebsite: http://www.uticashaleschool.com/ Maria Rodgers – “Always take time to pause and reflect before taking action.” School: SCOPE AcademyLocation: Akron, OHWebsite: https://sites.google.com/scopeacademy.org/main Heather Wenger “You can't do it alone. Ask for help.” School: Arts and College Preparatory AcademyLocation: Columbus, OHWebsite: https://apcacad.org/ I'm grateful to each of these leaders, to Sheila Vitale, and to Adkins & Company for supporting the work we do with leaders across the state. Listen to the full conversation for even more takeaways. The post MONDAY MATTERS: Jedi Lessons from Legacy Mastermind Leaders appeared first on Principal Matters.
Jam-packed show with Northwestern football coach Jovin Kroll ahead of the Tigers' Division 5 state semifinal, UMD men's hockey freshman forward Hunter Anderson, and UMD men's hockey legend Bill Watson on the Maroon Loon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During this episode, The Global PAD Association recognizes Spectrum Antimicrobials as the recipient of the 2025-26 Breakthrough in CLI Wound Care Award! Their stabilized HOCl-based formula has proven transformative for patients with critical limb ischemia whose wounds refused to heal—even after blood flow was restored. Through science grounded in compassion, Spectrum Antimicrobials has demonstrated how targeted wound chemistry can help patients move from limb threat to limb salvage. Join us for this episode of The Heart of Innovation for a live virtual presentation and interview with CEO Hoji Alimi and Co-founder Bill Watson as we explore the patient stories, the science, and the hope driving this breakthrough in wound care. This innovation is redefining what's possible when vascular and wound care work together. #CLI #WoundCare #PAD #LimbSalvage #HOCl #SpectrumAntimicrobials #BreakthroughAward #GlobalPAD #PatientImpact #peripheralarterydiseaes #criticallimbischemia #woundcare #globalpadassociation
Mike Ferguson in the Morning -Does the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame still hold its prestige? -Bill Watson of the Bill Watson Show shares his observations on the current push for AOC and anti-oligarchy rhetoric, as well as where the DNC is heading as it begins its strategy for the 2028 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss original sin, the problem of evil, and conversion of heart through his latest book with EWTN Publications. How does living a life of either virtue or vice transform us? Show Notes Father Spitzer's Universe: Exploring Life's Big Questions The Magis Center for Reason and Faith The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day “Lord, I Want to See”: How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
In the final part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses hitting spiritual rock bottom, repentance, and the necessity of regularly making a good confession. How can we avoid falling prey to what Father calls the "national anthem of Satan", and why is conversion sometimes so difficult? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De Colombiere The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion - Fr. John Croiset, S.J. A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. No more excuses! Go to confession Repentance: Why “I'm sorry” isn't enough L.A. Catholic Church payouts for clergy abuse top $1.5 billion with new record settlement Most Dramatic Synod Day: Overwhelming Rejection of Empowering Bishop's Conferences Previously Unknown Mozart Song Discovered in German Library After 200 Years iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
Brian & Dave examine "Great Expectations" in sports and discuss MN pro sports seasons that had the highest and lowest expectations. Hobey Baker Award winner Bill Watson helps the Northland remember legendary Bulldog Hockey Coach Mike Sertich, who passed away earlier in the week. Dave Hoops provides his usual enthusiasm towards the world of sports (and beer).
This Morning, we've got spam mail, we see what homemade art is waiting for us in the Want Ads, Andrew Peters joins us in studio, and we remember Bill Watson and Richard Sherman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some technical difficulties, a Daily Rainfall Record, the Disapproval rating for Joe Biden, Bernie in Midway Township had lots of rain, Kenny bumped into Bill Watson, MN House Minority leader Lisa DeMuth, Chris Dahlberg, Tom from Port Wing, and Marine General...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday evening service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com
Easter often brings Easter Egg Hunts, but Brian and Dave examine players in MN pro sports lore that were hyped up -- only to "lay an egg." Former Bulldog and NHL player Bill Watson discusses the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament, and the potential look of next year's UMD men's roster. Dave Hoops talks bracket busters and beer and some very timely topics of fun as well.
On this Ash Wednesday, we welcome back pastor and canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN for a Lenten how-to. What have we lost both culturally and spiritually by deemphasizing penitential practices? How can we also avoid the pitfall of scrupulosity? Show Notes Three Easy Steps to the Worst Lent Ever! Charity Reports | The Lepanto Institute Lent | Diocese of Buffalo Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence (November 18, 1966) | USCCB Sabbath without anxiety? Whatever Happened to the Sabbath? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/25/23 A New Way of Preparing for Lent (Dr. John Bergsma) 2/5/24 Who Needs Another Lent? (Dr. Scott Hahn) 2/15/23 Have You Prepared For Lent? (Fr. Bill Watson, SJ) 03/01/22 Fasting & Abstinence — What You Need To Know (Matthew Plese) 3/2/23 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the need to meditate on the Four Last Things as we approach Lent. Why is the common method of Lenten preparation seen at St. Typical's insufficient? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Want a better Lent? Go to Hell! 3 Easy steps to the worst Lent ever! The Concept of Sin: Josef Pieper Holy Week & The Four Last Things (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/3/23 A Drama of Exile and Other Poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning God Wants You to Confess Your Sins to a Priest | Catholic Answers Magazine Church Militant Field Manual Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson of the Sacred Story Institute to reflect on the graces still available in Advent. What do we need to do in order to enter the Christmas season with Hope? What is the best gift that we can give to Our Lord? Show Notes Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 The Whole Life Confession – Sacred Story Institute The Whole-Life Confession: Four Weeks of Awakening to Mercy, Healing and Peace A Sacred Story Christmas Story - Ask Fr. Bill #95 What's the Best New Year's Resolution? Ask Fr. Bill #96 Three Pre-Christmas graces to pray for Can we overlook Christ? Trauma's Impact on Faith Belief & Practice - Sacred Story Institute The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times The Annunciation - The Collection - Museo Nacional del Prado Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy - Sophia Institute Press Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
We welcome back Franciscan Fr. Francisco Nahoe of Zaytuna College to discuss his experience of being a confessor to those on pilgrimage in Rome. What do penitents need, and why are so many clergy getting it wrong at St Typical's? Show Notes Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 Rethinking Forgiveness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/2/23 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss synodality, discernment, and the Church in Germany. How are we to find and maintain our peace in the midst of troubling headlines? Show Notes Will the Synod on Synodality Change Church Moral Teaching? - Ask Fr. Bill #128 Sacred Story Institute Synod.va INSTRUMENTUM LABORIS LCWR members discuss stark reality of future leadership in religious life | National Catholic Reporter Doomscrolling Past Christ - Crisis Magazine Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
With the NFL Schedule release, Brian, Steve, and Dave give "way too early predictions" for the Vikings' record. We couldn't reach Bill Watson, so Brian and Steve discussed the NHL Lottery and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nikoli Wiens of Duluth East Volleyball hypes up the latest MSHSL volleyball news.
We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to continue our reflection on the Sacrament of Confession. How does a false understanding of God keep us from His mercy? Sacred Story Institute The Whole Life Confession – Sacred Story Institute The Whole-Life Confession: Four Weeks of Awakening to Mercy, Healing and Peace Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
On this Monday of Holy Week, we welcome back Fr. Bill Watson S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the Four Last Things. Why are they not taught, and where is the sense of the urgency of the Gospel in modern notions of Christianity? Sacred Story Institute Ask Fr. Bill: Fear for the End of the World? Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 1 Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 2 - Heaven Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 3 - Purgatory Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 4 - Hell Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 5 - Judgement Ask Fr. Bill: What Happens After You Die? - Part 6 - New Heavens & New Earth Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
Teachers are essential members of the school community. They are with students each and every day, and can affect real change in the children's lives. But, how are they trained properly to be school leaders? What makes an ideal Catholic school teacher? And, really, what do they actually do on in-service days, when students are given the day off? Host Marianela Nunez and guest host Mike Bress bring in their colleagues from the Office of Catholic Education – Dr. Bill Watson, Dr. Bobby Lockwood, and Sr. Marianne McCann - to try and answer these questions and more about Catholic school educators. In this lively and thoughtful conversations, the group discuss the practical and spiritual aspects of professional development for teachers, the relationship between the principal and the teacher, and the interesting concept of “relentless curiosity”. We hope this conversation might inspire someone to reflect on becoming a Catholic school teacher. To learn more about South Jersey Catholic Schools, visit https://southjerseycatholicschools.org/. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic
We welcome back Matthew Plese of Catechism Class (dot) com, Catholic Family News, and The Fatima Center to discuss his latest book on fasting and abstinence. Why have the requirements for fasting lessened over the years, and why does he think it would be beneficial for us to do more than what is currently on the books? What can our ancestors in the Faith teach us? The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence A Catholic Life The Fellowship of St. Nicholas The Fellowship of St. Nicholas - Telegram The Monastic Fast | The Fatima Center Who Needs Another Lent? (Dr. Scott Hahn) 2/15/23 Have You Prepared For Lent? (Fr. Bill Watson, SJ) CatechismClass.com
In Part Two of our series on the massacre at Duffy's Cut, we continue our discussion with investigating brothers, Drs. Frank and Bill Watson. We examine the historical circumstances and the likelihood of these 57 workers all dying of cholera or being murdered out of fear and prejudice. Also considered is the remarkable number of coincidences and hauntings connected to the paranormal nature of this tragedy's discovery. Whether they fell victim to the harsh conditions of past eras or the brutality of callous ignorance, perhaps the restless spirits of Duffy's Cut can finally find peace and recognition. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss scrupulosity, love, and the meaning of salvation. How is the sin of Pride involved in excessive religious anxiety? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Ask Fr. Bill - When Does a Thought Become a Mortal Sin? Ask Fr. Bill - Was St. Ignatius Neurotic? The Sacred Story Institute Lent: Sin Can Kill You; Shame Doesn't Have To Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? Why Pride is the Birth Mother of All Sin
We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the risen Christ, and how to live forgiven. How do we avoid letting the Resurrection pass us by? A Simple Test to See if You Really Believe Christ is Risen Why Celebrate Easter Joy Amid Tears and Flames? Three Tasks That Easter Demands of Us The Sacred Story Institute Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium