IASP Advocacy Podcast 10.3.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
Release Date: 10/03/2025
IASP Advocacy Podcast 12.5.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
IASP Members, This week, we’re sharing a special Fireside Chat featuring Dr. Todd Bess and attorney Seamus Boyce. This conversation provides a timely, comprehensive look at what school leaders need to know as we close out 2025 and prepare for the 2026 legislative session. 1. A Look Back: Key Mandates Shaping This School Year Seamus begins by reviewing the major mandates and statutory changes that took effect at the start of the 2025–26 school year. This section is an excellent refresher on the requirements that continue to influence leadership decisions, planning, and compliance. For...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 239
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
Season 7, Episode 229 – Celebrating Indiana’s 2025 Principals & Assistant Principal of the Year Join Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett on this special episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast as we proudly introduce the 2025 Indiana Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees: • Josiah Parker – Assistant Principal of the Year • Todd Reagan – Elementary Principal of the Year • Tom Hakim – Middle School Principal of the Year • Amy Boone – High School Principal of the Year These outstanding leaders share what drives their passion for leadership and the one thing they are...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 238 with Damon West
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
In this powerful episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West, whose inspirational message of transformation and resilience has touched audiences around the world. As the closing keynote speaker for the upcoming IASP Fall Professionals Conference, Damon shares insights from his Be a Coffee Bean philosophy — a mindset that challenges leaders to turn adversity into opportunity and pressure into positive change. Listen as Damon and Dr. Barrett discuss leadership under pressure, creating school culture from...
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 11.14.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
Hello IASP Members, This week’s Advocacy Podcast takes you behind the scenes as our Legislative Committee continues its work on the 2026 Legislative Platform and Priorities. The platform is the foundation of our advocacy efforts, and in this episode I walk through the major themes shaping our early conversations—everything from principal leadership, student and staff well-being, and assessment and accountability to funding realities, educator pipeline challenges, and emerging needs in technology and multilingual education. It’s a big-picture episode designed to help you understand...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 237
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett and IASP AP Liaison Kristen Peterson welcome Stacey Brown, Associate Principal at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Stacey reflects on her Indianagram article, Thankful, Grateful, Blessed, sharing how choosing gratitude each day brings hope, joy, and purpose to school leadership. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to notice the good—and lead with gratitude. 🎙️ IASP Leadership Podcast — Unlocking insights and inspiring growth. LEAD On, Indiana!
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 11.7.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
Hello, IASP Members! This week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast features Amy Niemeier, Principal of Slate Run Elementary School and an active contributor to the School Accountability working group. Amy joins me to share her insights on the latest developments in Draft #2 of Indiana’s new School Accountability rule — and, perhaps most importantly, how she’s managing the messaging around the return of school letter grades with staff and her community. Tune in for the elementary point of view on one of the most discussed topics in Indiana education policy right now. Stay informed. Stay focused....
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 236
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
In this inspiring episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with Graciela Miranda, the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year and breakout speaker at the upcoming Women in Education (WE) Conference. Graciela shares her journey into education, the accomplishments that fill her with pride, and the passion that fuels her every day in the classroom. She also gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming Lightning Round sessions at the Assistant Principals and Fall Professionals Conferences—and her empowering message for women leaders at the WE Conference this February....
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 235
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with Steve Baker, past IASP President and new INALI mentor, to explore the transformative power of mentorship in school leadership. Steve shares his experiences, advice for new administrators joining INALI Cohort 13, and an inspiring call for seasoned and retired leaders to consider mentoring through IASP. Whether you’re beginning your leadership journey or looking to give back, this episode will leave you motivated to Lead On, Indiana!
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IASP Advocacy Podcast 10.24.25
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
Hello, IASP Members, Today, advocacy and leadership come together in a big way! In this week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast, we’re celebrating an exciting announcement about the future of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI). Since 2013, IPLI has been hosted by Indiana State University with a strong partnership with IASP. Earlier this week, ISU announced that IPLI will begin transitioning to IASP over the next year, ensuring continued growth, sustainability, and impact of IPLI’s mission. This move strengthens IASP’s commitment to leadership development and aligns perfectly with...
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IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 234
Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Podcasts
In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, to discuss current leadership trends, the upcoming IASP Fall Conferences, and the power of connection among Indiana school leaders. Together, they explore how the School Leader Paradigm (SLP) continues to shape professional growth across the state and how administrators can bring it to life in their daily practice. 🎧 Listen now for inspiration, insight, and a renewed sense of purpose as we move into conference season! 🔗...
info_outlineGood morning, School Leaders!
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast — your go-to for education policy, leadership insight, and what’s next in Indiana and beyond.
This week’s episode features Dr. Bess’s Fireside Chat with KGR attorney Seamus Boyce, and it’s packed with timely updates you won’t want to miss. Topics include:
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📜 The official Proclamation in the State of Indiana recognizing Principals’ Week, October 5–11
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💰 Updates on the Teacher Appreciation Grant (TAG), plus strategies for implementation
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🗣️ Freedom of Speech concerns and how school leaders can handle related issues at the building level
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📊 The upcoming Fiscal Policy Committee Meeting, with a focus on administrative salaries
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📝 The second draft of Indiana’s school accountability model, and details on two IASP-hosted webinars to support you:
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October 28 at 10:00am - Click here to register!
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October 29 at 1:30pm - Click here to register!
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📅 Registration links for Assistant Principals and Fall Conference
It’s a comprehensive episode that blends legal insight, legislative updates, and professional growth opportunities — all designed to keep you and your schools ahead of the curve.
Thanks for tuning in. Stay informed. Stay focused. And keep leading Indiana forward.