TEPSA Talk

Texas school principals are some of the most influential figures in the community…and also the busiest! Join us for conversations with educational and political leaders on the hot topics affecting Texas public education.

Lead with H.O.P.E. with Brandi Kelly 04/21/2025

Lead with H.O.P.E. with Brandi Kelly In this episode we talk with Superintendent Brandi Kelly about how we can all lead with H.O.P.E. She shares some of her strategies, and personal stories, that will empower and encourage you! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/36102455

AI in Schools (MagicSchool) with Andrew Davies 04/14/2025

AI in Schools (MagicSchool) with Andrew Davies In this episode we talk with Andrew Davies from MagicSchool about the power of AI in Schools and how we can use it to enhance the educational experience. Andrew also shares about the tools MagicSchool has to offer as well! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/36102415

Creating Meetings that Matter with Casey Watts 04/07/2025

Creating Meetings that Matter with Casey Watts In this episode we talk with Casey Watts about how we can create meetings that actually matter!! She also shares resources in her new book! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/36008810

Lead with Joy with Onica L. Mayers 03/31/2025

Lead with Joy with Onica L. Mayers In this episode we talk with Onica L. Mayers about how each of us can lead with JOY! Even when utilizing data! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35890100

Lead with Purpose with Jenny Severson 03/24/2025

Lead with Purpose with Jenny Severson In this episode of TEPSA Talk we chat with Jenny Severson about how each of us can find and use our purpose to lead others. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35779780

Pillars of Effective School Leadership with Allyson Apsey 03/17/2025

Pillars of Effective School Leadership with Allyson Apsey In this episode we chat with educational leader Allyson Apsey about the 5 pillars of effective school leadership and how we can all work to grow our leadership capacity! Learn more from Allyson as she keynotes our 2025 TEPSA Summer Conference! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35658050

The Language of Behavior with Joshua Stamper & Charle Peck 03/10/2025

The Language of Behavior with Joshua Stamper & Charle Peck In this epsiode we chat with Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck about their new book "The Language of Behavior" and how we, as school and district leaders, can better approach behavior concerns! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35466310

Systems and Strategies to Thrive with Andrew Marotta 03/03/2025

Systems and Strategies to Thrive with Andrew Marotta In this episode of the TEPSA Talk Podcast we talk with Andrew Marotta about how to put systems and strategies into place as leaders so that we can thrive instead of just survive. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35366175

The Assistant Principal with Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) 02/24/2025

The Assistant Principal with Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) In this TEPSA Talk Podcast episode with talk with Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) about the power of the assistant principal! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35313100

Communicating Effectively with Eddie Damian 02/17/2025

Communicating Effectively with Eddie Damian Join this TEPSA Talk Podcast episode with Eddie Damian where we talk about the power of learning how to communicate effectively. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35313060

Juggling the Job with Robert Thornell 02/10/2025

Juggling the Job with Robert Thornell In this episode we talk with Robert Thornell about how as school and district leaders we can juggle all the things, find our strengths, and be our best for our people! #WeLeadTX /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/35072670

Tech Tools for the School Administrator 02/03/2025

Tech Tools for the School Administrator In this episode we talk with Amy Mayer, from FriEDtech! Amy shares a few of her favorite tech tools for school administrators and how we can harness the power of AI to remove things from our plates! You won't want to miss this powerful conversation! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34973515

Transform Student Behavior with Nathan Maynard 01/27/2025

Transform Student Behavior with Nathan Maynard In this episode we chat with Nathan Maynard about how we can transform student behavior on our campuses. He also discusses his upcoming Master Class at the TEPSA Summer Conference! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34961255

Wellbeing & Happiness with Kim Strobel 01/20/2025

Wellbeing & Happiness with Kim Strobel In this episode we talk with Kim Strobel (author of Teach Happy) about the importance of wellbeing and happiness and how we can protect our peach. You won't want to miss the inspiring conversation that gives some great immediate takeaways to change your mindsets! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34837580

Take Charge of Your Learning with Kamilah Antoine 01/13/2025

Take Charge of Your Learning with Kamilah Antoine In this TEPSA Talk podcast episode we chat with Kamilah Antoine (from Harmony) about how we can take charge of our own learning, and the learning of our team, as school and district administrators /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34801200

Leadership Mindsets with Brad Johnson 12/09/2024

Leadership Mindsets with Brad Johnson In this episode we talk with leader, Dr. Brad Johnson about the importance of mindsets and how we can work to build up our own and those of our team! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34349655

Special Education & The School Administrator with Liz Sherman 12/02/2024

Special Education & The School Administrator with Liz Sherman In this episode, Liz Sherman shares all about the ins and outs of special education and how administrators can best support those teachers and students. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34218615

Servant Leadership with Zac Bauermaster 11/26/2024

Servant Leadership with Zac Bauermaster In this epsiode, school principal Zac Bauermaster shares the importance of servant leadership and how we can lead all our people when we truly invest in them. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/34156940

Supporting Writing and Social Studies Instruction with LaNesha Tabb 11/18/2024

Supporting Writing and Social Studies Instruction with LaNesha Tabb In this episode we talk with LaNesha Tabb about how writing and social studies instruction doesn't have to be an after thought! She shares great insight into how we as administrators can support this on our campus! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33961672

Supporting Reading Instruction with Amelia Capotosta 11/11/2024

Supporting Reading Instruction with Amelia Capotosta In this episode we chat with Amelia Capotosta about how administrators and supervisors can best support high quality reading instruction! You won't want to miss these nuggets of wisdom! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33879782

Supporting Math Instruction with Brittany Hege 11/04/2024

Supporting Math Instruction with Brittany Hege In this episode, Brittany Hege (Mix & Math) shares how campus administratros can best support high quality math instruction, gain buy in to good instructional practices, and look-fors when you're doing classroom walkthroughs! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33773897

Empowering Others to Lead with Tyler Cook 10/29/2024

Empowering Others to Lead with Tyler Cook In this episode of TEPSA Talk, we chat with principal Tyler Cook who shares with us the importance of empowering those around us to lead, and lead well. You won't want to miss this dynamic conversation. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33668407

Speak Life with Hayward Jean 10/21/2024

Speak Life with Hayward Jean The words we speak matter. In this episode of TEPSA Talk, Hayward Jean shares just how important and powerful our words can be to speak life into others. He also shares about "Speak Life Day" and how we can all celebrate. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33546222

Do Your Teachers Feel Appreciated with Kathleen Eckert 10/15/2024

Do Your Teachers Feel Appreciated with Kathleen Eckert In this TEPSA Talk episode, Principal Kathleen Eckert shares about the importance of making your teachers feel appreciated and a few easy to start ways! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33465017

School Community and Design with Sarah Dlouhy 10/07/2024

School Community and Design with Sarah Dlouhy In this episode we chat with educator and graphic designer, Sarah Dlouhy about the potential that lies within how schools make us feel. Design matters! And no matter how old your school is, you can still add some spice! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33357682

Be the Thermostat...Not the Thermometer with Tron Young 09/30/2024

Be the Thermostat...Not the Thermometer with Tron Young In this episode Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tron Young shares about how each of us can be the thermostat of our school and control the temperature instead of just being the thermometer that just identifies the temperature! You won't want to miss this! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33260887

Leading from the Top (Advice from a Superintendent) with Ben Gilpin 09/23/2024

Leading from the Top (Advice from a Superintendent) with Ben Gilpin In this conversation with Superintendent Ben Gilpin he shares some of his lessons learned and tips for other leaders. You won't want to miss these nuggets of wisdom. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33168902

Teach Like A Pirate (Use Your Passions) with Dave Burgess 09/16/2024

Teach Like A Pirate (Use Your Passions) with Dave Burgess In this epsiode with chat withe pirate himself, Dave Burgess. He shares all about how we can each use our passions to inspire and lead others. Whether it's a staff meeting, professional development, or giving teachers ideas! Don't miss this high energy conversations! /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/33070737

School Culture with Jimmy Casas 09/05/2024

School Culture with Jimmy Casas In this episode, award winning leader and author, Jimmy Casas shares all about how we can all work to grow the culture on our campus. Check out his book "Culturize" for even more ideas. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/32933607

Following Your Passions with Stephanie McConnell 08/29/2024

Following Your Passions with Stephanie McConnell Every one of us has passions. But how do we know what passions to pursue and which ones to let go of? In this episode of TEPSA Talk Stephanie McConnell, leader and creator of Principal Principles, shares her journey and offers some advice on how to make time for what you love. /episode/index/show/tepsatalk/id/32790887

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