IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 217
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Release Date: 05/21/2025
IASP Advocacy Podcast 6.6.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
A brand-new episode of the IASP Advocacy Podcast is now live — and this one’s a must-listen for every school leader in Indiana. On June 4, the Indiana Department of Education presented the first draft of the state’s new school accountability model to the State Board of Education. In this 15-minute episode, I break down what’s changing, why it matters, and how this shift could impact your school — all in language built for building leaders. 🎙️ Episode Title: "Redefining School Success: A Look at Indiana’s New Accountability Framework" 📊 View the IDOE presentation slides:...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 219
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Join us for ther episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. On today's episode, we have Dr. Jane Bitting, Principal of Perry Hill Elementary School and IASP incoming vice-president with us to share some highlights from her year as part of our BEST of the 2024-2025 series. This series is a highlight reel of all things good in education, and today, we appreciate Dr. Jane Bitting sharing her BEST with us!
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 5.30.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Greetings, IASP Members! We’ve just released a new episode of the IASP Advocacy Podcast, and this one is a must-listen as you plan for the 2025–26 school year. In this episode, I walk through the budget shifts, new mandates, and key funding implications from the 2025 Indiana General Assembly—and what they mean for your school. 🎧 Episode Title: “Unfunded Mandates & Budget Shuffles: What Indiana’s 2025 Laws Mean for Your School” From teacher compensation requirements and IREAD mandates to charter school revenue sharing and curriculum changes, this episode is packed with the...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 218
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. On today's episode, we have none other than Mr. Steve Baker, Principal at Bluffton High School and our very own Liaison to the DOE with us to share some highlights from this year as part of our BEST of series. This series is a highlight reel of all things good in education, and today, we would like to honor one of the very best, Mr. Steve Baker as we wish him well in his retirement!
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 5.23.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Good afternoon, IASP Members! As we start shifting into summer planning mode, I’m excited to share the latest episode of the IASP Advocacy Podcast: “Top Ten Hidden Nuggets from the 2025 Legislative Session: What Principals Need to Know Now.” 🎙️ In this episode, I count down ten lesser-known—yet incredibly important—legislative changes that could impact your school leadership moving into the 2025–26 year. From big shifts in the Teacher Appreciation Grant and school accountability to new mandates on virtual attendance and religious instruction, these “nuggets” may...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 217
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from our Assistant Principal Liaison and Associate Principal at Chesterton High School, Mrs. Kristen Peterson, and guest Tiffany Hawkins, Assistant Principal at Chesterton High School, joining us for our “Through the Assistant Principal Lens” series. I’m your host, Dr. Tiffany Barrett, and today Tiffany and Kristen will share their journey and expertise on supporting students...
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 5.16.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
IASP Advocacy Podcast: Wrapping Up Our Legislative Series with Dr. Jane Bitting We’re closing out our Voices from the Field – Legislative Perspectives podcast series with an elementary lens on the 2025 legislative session. This week’s guest is Dr. Jane Bitting, Principal of Perry Hill Elementary School and IASP's next Vice President. Jane offers thoughtful reflections on how this year’s new laws are shaping the foundational years of education and what elementary principals should keep in mind moving forward. In this episode, we explore: HEA 1498 – Accountability & Assessment:...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 216
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we’re excited to bring you a special panel discussion featuring three outstanding Indiana superintendents: Dr. Michael Beresford of Carmel Clay Schools, Dr. Scott Collins of MSD Decatur Township, and Mr. Jason Cary of Greenfield-Central Schools. This conversation was recorded live at the Aspiring Principals Conference, and we’re thrilled to share their valuable insights with all of you.
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 5.9.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
We’re continuing our special podcast series Voices from the Field – Legislative Perspectives with another powerful conversation, this time from the middle school lens. This week’s guest is Dr. Bret Bailey, Principal of Hamilton Heights Middle School and IASP Vice President. Bret shares thoughtful reflections on how recent legislation is likely to impact middle schools across Indiana. In this episode, we dive into: – Bullying, STEM Flexibility, and Religious Instruction – Math Education – Accountability and Assessment 🎙️ Whether you're leading at the middle level or...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 6: Episode 215
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcast
Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. On today's episode, we are offering a special opportunity to dig deeper into Micro-Credentials with our past IASP President, Mrs. Aimee Lunsford, Chief Academic Officer, and Catherine Cavanaugh, Kindergarten Teacher, and Hilary Stouder, Building Principal, all from Warsaw Community Schools, in Warsaw, Indiana. Are YOU interested in taking a Micro-Credential? Click for more information or to register. to view the...
info_outlineJoin us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from our Assistant Principal Liaison and Associate Principal at Chesterton High School, Mrs. Kristen Peterson, and guest Tiffany Hawkins, Assistant Principal at Chesterton High School, joining us for our “Through the Assistant Principal Lens” series. I’m your host, Dr. Tiffany Barrett, and today Tiffany and Kristen will share their journey and expertise on supporting students through the summer.