The Imperfect Principal
Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp invites Indian Prairie School District 204 guests to share what makes their schools and colleagues special. They talk successes, challenges, and the joys of education. Listen to hear what makes their buildings and positions unique.
Podcast Description
Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp invites Indian Prairie School District 204 guests to share what makes their schools and colleagues special. They talk successes, challenges, and the joys of education. Listen to hear what makes their buildings and positions unique.
Episodes
Mar 24, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 27; 3/24/2024
Mar 24, 2024
Mar 24, 2024
21 min
Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp leads the conversation along with Peterson Elementary principal Allison Landstrom in having to communicate changes in grade, room, and staffing assignments with staff. How to be firm, open and clear in needs for your students as you change teacher’s assignments for the following year.
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Mar 17, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 26; 3/17/2024
Mar 17, 2024
Mar 17, 2024
19 min
Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp talk about the question of “How do you plan in the spring for impactful professional development in the fall?” Join them as they break down constructive ways in leading schools.
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Mar 10, 2024
Imperfect Principal; Episode 25; 3/10/24
Mar 10, 2024
Mar 10, 2024
18 min
Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp talk about the challenges associated with the release of staff. Never an easy thing. However, there are things that can make this process professional and supportive for all.
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Mar 3, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 24; 3/3/2024
Mar 3, 2024
Mar 3, 2024
19 min
Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp talk about ways to engage all your staff, from part time to traffic monitors. What are ways to keep people connected!
Feb 18, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 23; 2/18/2024
Feb 18, 2024
Feb 18, 2024
16 min
Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp talk about the challenge of balancing staff, student, and parent needs. Where do you lean as a building leader?
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Feb 11, 2024
"Imperfect Principal", Episode 22; 2/11/2024
Feb 11, 2024
Feb 11, 2024
21 min
Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp discuss the State of Illinois 5 Essential Survey taken by students, staff and parents. How can you solicit survey input and what to do with survey data once you receive. Getting the most from this survey data!
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Feb 4, 2024
"Imperfect Principal" Episode 21; 2/4/2024
Feb 4, 2024
Feb 4, 2024
19 min
Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal Alli Landstrom tackle the task of testing. Something you cannot run from, so how do you make the most of it, for students and teachers.
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Feb 2, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 20; 1/28/2024
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
21 min
Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary principal talk about getting the most out of your interview process, who to invite, what questions to ask and some tips that work for their levels.
Jan 21, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 20; 1/21/2024
Jan 21, 2024
Jan 21, 2024
21 min
Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp and Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom discuss what texts they read or have read that “fill their cup” as an educational leader. What sources do or have they leaned on to find new approaches in leading school communities in achieving goals.
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Jan 14, 2024
Imperfect Principal, Episode 19; 1/14/2024
Jan 14, 2024
Jan 14, 2024
13 min
Peterson Elementary Principal Alli Landstrom and Waubonsie Valley High School principal Jason Stipp jump into 2024 with conversation of how educational leaders can take advantage of two fresh starts or “New Years”. Listen here as we discuss ways to take advantage of a fresh start.
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