Will Parker | Principal Matters, LLC
@williamdparker.bsky.social
Host of Principal Matters Podcast. Educator, family man, author, blogger, musician, lover of life!! (views are my own)
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I loved getting to listen to the conversation between Dr. Jen Schwanke and LaVonna Roth on this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast! Check out the episode on YouTube or follow this link for more: williamdparker.com/2025/pmp458-...
July 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I loved getting to listen to the conversation between Dr. Jen Schwanke and LaVonna Roth on this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast! Check out the episode on YouTube or follow this link for more: williamdparker.com/2025/pmp458-...
What are the beliefs, practices, routines, and rituals that define you? What does this have to do with finding the work you love? Check out my book “Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love” at williamdparker.com/books to learn more!
July 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What are the beliefs, practices, routines, and rituals that define you? What does this have to do with finding the work you love? Check out my book “Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love” at williamdparker.com/books to learn more!
It was such an honor to interview Karen Borchert, CEO of Alpaca on this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast. Tune in to hear the ways Alpaca is supporting teacher wellbeing! Check out the episode and follow this link to learn more about Alpaca: www.getalpaca.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It was such an honor to interview Karen Borchert, CEO of Alpaca on this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast. Tune in to hear the ways Alpaca is supporting teacher wellbeing! Check out the episode and follow this link to learn more about Alpaca: www.getalpaca.com
Are you an educator who wants to benefit from connecting with other educators? You also learn more about masterminds in my new book, “Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love”, available at williamdparker.com/books
July 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Are you an educator who wants to benefit from connecting with other educators? You also learn more about masterminds in my new book, “Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love”, available at williamdparker.com/books
I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Mike Nicholson, founder of Learning InspirED, on #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week. Tune in to hear him talk about ways he helps students improve on engagement, confidence, and overall agency. Watch the full interview on YouTube!
July 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Mike Nicholson, founder of Learning InspirED, on #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week. Tune in to hear him talk about ways he helps students improve on engagement, confidence, and overall agency. Watch the full interview on YouTube!
Why you (and I) need a coach… If you would like to learn more about how coaching can help you grow as a school leader, visit williamdparker.com/books to buy a copy of Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love
July 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Why you (and I) need a coach… If you would like to learn more about how coaching can help you grow as a school leader, visit williamdparker.com/books to buy a copy of Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love
Tune into this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast to hear Jen Schwanke interview Mike Fitzpatrick, CEO and cybersecurity expert.The interview is available wherever you get your podcasts or you can watch it on YouTube!
July 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Tune into this week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast to hear Jen Schwanke interview Mike Fitzpatrick, CEO and cybersecurity expert.The interview is available wherever you get your podcasts or you can watch it on YouTube!
Have you ever wondered if having a coach or mentor to guide you through your leadership journey would be beneficial? If so, I cover this exact topic in my new book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Visit williamdparker.com/books
July 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Have you ever wondered if having a coach or mentor to guide you through your leadership journey would be beneficial? If so, I cover this exact topic in my new book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Visit williamdparker.com/books
When I was a principal, I found that summer was the best time for me to reflect on both the past and the upcoming school years. To learn more about how reflecting shaped my leadership style, buy my new book: Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?
June 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
When I was a principal, I found that summer was the best time for me to reflect on both the past and the upcoming school years. To learn more about how reflecting shaped my leadership style, buy my new book: Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?
I’m so excited for #PrincipalMattersPodcast listeners to hear this week’s episode with Dr. Jen Schwanke and Dr. Angela Diggs. They talk about the importance of mental wellness and Dr. Diggs shares some of the struggles of being a Black woman in leadership. Check out the episode!
June 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I’m so excited for #PrincipalMattersPodcast listeners to hear this week’s episode with Dr. Jen Schwanke and Dr. Angela Diggs. They talk about the importance of mental wellness and Dr. Diggs shares some of the struggles of being a Black woman in leadership. Check out the episode!
Hi, friends! This week, I am talking about a chapter called “Building Systems to Produce the Outcomes You Want”. As always, if you would like to purchase your own copy of Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? Visit williamdparker.com/books
June 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hi, friends! This week, I am talking about a chapter called “Building Systems to Produce the Outcomes You Want”. As always, if you would like to purchase your own copy of Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? Visit williamdparker.com/books
It was such an honor to have Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley on #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week! Just listen to our conversation and you’ll understand why she is the 2025 National Principal of the Year. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, Tracie!
June 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It was such an honor to have Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley on #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week! Just listen to our conversation and you’ll understand why she is the 2025 National Principal of the Year. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, Tracie!
Let’s talk money in education! It’s pretty widely known that educators are not paid well. I talk about this in my book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. To purchase a copy of the book, visit williamdparker.com/books
June 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Let’s talk money in education! It’s pretty widely known that educators are not paid well. I talk about this in my book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. To purchase a copy of the book, visit williamdparker.com/books
This week’s episode of Monday Matters is out now! @drjenschwanke and I are talking about how systems can make the jobs of school leaders easier. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
June 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week’s episode of Monday Matters is out now! @drjenschwanke and I are talking about how systems can make the jobs of school leaders easier. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
Jen Schwanke is the host #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week and she interviews Baruti Kafele about his work as an educator and an author. Tune in to hear him tell his own education story and how he dedicated his career to reaching students like him!
June 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Jen Schwanke is the host #PrincipalMattersPodcast this week and she interviews Baruti Kafele about his work as an educator and an author. Tune in to hear him tell his own education story and how he dedicated his career to reaching students like him!
I’m back this week talking about another chapter from my book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. This week’s chapter is the titular chapter of the book. Visit williamdparker.com/books to get a copy of the book!
June 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I’m back this week talking about another chapter from my book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. This week’s chapter is the titular chapter of the book. Visit williamdparker.com/books to get a copy of the book!
This week on #PrincipalMattersPodcast I am joined by Michelle Steingart, an assistant principal I have had the pleasure of working alongside this school year. Listen in to hear her wise approach to school leadership and being a teacher coach!
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May 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This week on #PrincipalMattersPodcast I am joined by Michelle Steingart, an assistant principal I have had the pleasure of working alongside this school year. Listen in to hear her wise approach to school leadership and being a teacher coach!
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Hi, Friends! This week I am talking about chapter 4 from my book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. If you would like to purchase your own copy of this book, visit williamdparker.com/books
May 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Hi, Friends! This week I am talking about chapter 4 from my book Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. If you would like to purchase your own copy of this book, visit williamdparker.com/books
It was such an honor to join Justin Baeder this week to talk about Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Give the episode a listen on you get the chance!
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May 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It was such an honor to join Justin Baeder this week to talk about Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love. Give the episode a listen on you get the chance!
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This week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast is out now! Listen in to hear a conversation between Jen Schwanke and Eric Mace. Not only is this conversation inspiring but it is also fun to listen to! Check it out when you get the chance!
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May 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This week’s episode of #PrincipalMattersPodcast is out now! Listen in to hear a conversation between Jen Schwanke and Eric Mace. Not only is this conversation inspiring but it is also fun to listen to! Check it out when you get the chance!
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Hi, friends! This week, I am talking about the chapter of my book that covers the value of consistency. Tune in to learn more and if you would like to purchase a copy of the book visit: williamdparker.com/books/
May 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Hi, friends! This week, I am talking about the chapter of my book that covers the value of consistency. Tune in to learn more and if you would like to purchase a copy of the book visit: williamdparker.com/books/
It was so fun getting to be on the School Leadership Show! I love getting the chance to talk about leadership with other leaders. Check it out when you get the chance!
May 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It was so fun getting to be on the School Leadership Show! I love getting the chance to talk about leadership with other leaders. Check it out when you get the chance!
I’m so excited for #PrincipalMattersPodcast listeners to hear this conversation! Dr. Daman Harris is truly an inspirational writer and leader; I hope you all tune in to hear his story. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts!
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May 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I’m so excited for #PrincipalMattersPodcast listeners to hear this conversation! Dr. Daman Harris is truly an inspirational writer and leader; I hope you all tune in to hear his story. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts!
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Hi, friends! Welcome back to my #booktalk where I discuss a chapter from my new book each week. This week, the chapter is Curiosity Plus Inquiry Equals Discovery. Tune in to learn more! If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, visit williamdparker.com/books/
May 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Hi, friends! Welcome back to my #booktalk where I discuss a chapter from my new book each week. This week, the chapter is Curiosity Plus Inquiry Equals Discovery. Tune in to learn more! If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, visit williamdparker.com/books/
Check out this amazing opportunity to learn about conflict management from Dr. Jen Schwanke this June. If you would like to learn more or want to sign up for this course visit williamdparker.com/guide/
#education #leadership #school #schoolleadership #principal #teacher #conflictmanagement
#education #leadership #school #schoolleadership #principal #teacher #conflictmanagement
May 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Check out this amazing opportunity to learn about conflict management from Dr. Jen Schwanke this June. If you would like to learn more or want to sign up for this course visit williamdparker.com/guide/
#education #leadership #school #schoolleadership #principal #teacher #conflictmanagement
#education #leadership #school #schoolleadership #principal #teacher #conflictmanagement