Mike the Principal
By Michael Meechin
Mike is a former high school principal, speaker, and consultant, supporting schools and districts to move their work - and most importantly - students forward. Mike now serves as the FL State Director of the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) and supports the work of school leader development in Florida and beyond.
The MTP Podcast focuses on various educational topics focused on building leaders to move our schools forward. *** The opinions expressed here are the host's own. ***
Mike the PrincipalJan 30, 2022
You Can't Do This Alone: An MTP Conversation on Distributed Leadership - Ep 23
It's a new one for the MTP Podcast - our first time with special guests! Check out Mike's conversation about distributed leadership with special guests Dr. Drew Olson and Michael Bobo - two incredible educational leaders doing the work! 🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal --- Mike is Social 💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org 🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal 🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/ 📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal 📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal 🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin --- Show Notes: Connect w. this episode's special guests: Michael Bobo: http://x.com/michaelbobo74 Dr. Drew Olson: http://x.com/drewolson386 // www.olsonconsultingteam.com Michael's book recommendation, Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams. Check out Drew's research from the Wallace Foundation.
What'd You Do At School Today? - Ep 22
What'd you do at school today? Why are our #students answering the same way they did years ago? Listen to Mike talking about how #schoolleaders can tackle the #future - which is here - in our #schools - now! 🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal --- Mike is Social 💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org 🎥 More #education Video Content: / @miketheprincipal 🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/ 📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal 📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal 🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin --- Show Notes: Increase vs. Decrease in Job Demand, World Economic Forum (https://bit.ly/jobdemandshift) Job Churn, World Economic Forum (https://bit.ly/jobchurnshift) Skill Set Shift, World Economic Forum (https://bit.ly/skillsetshift)
Building Teachers Up - Ep 21
When it comes down to it, #educationalleaders have to build teachers up - it is one of the biggest leadership strategies they are charged with. Mike discusses how he built his #teachers up in this episode. 🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal --- Mike is Social 💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org 🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal 🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/ 📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal 📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal 🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin --- Show Notes:
5 Big Issue in Education in 2024 - Ep 20
Happy New Year! 🍾 #educationalleaders have some big issues in #2024, and how will they lead their #schools through them? Mike discusses some hot topics that will impact #education in the coming year. 🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal --- Mike is Social 💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org 🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal 🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/ 📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal 📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal 🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin --- Show Notes: Ep 14 - Chronic Absenteeism: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yH18LGk4cGb Ep 10 - Overcoming the Teacher Shortage https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/02PmDUk4cGb Forbes Article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/miketheprincipal_questions-for-edu-leaders-in-2024-activity-7148683720923762689-3Uex?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Toxic Positivity, What Principals Need to Know - Ep 19
Toxic Positivity - it is a term that school principals should know. Check out this episode to hear Mike talk about Toxic Positivity and how you, as a school leader, can avoid this in your school or district.
🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal
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Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
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Show Notes:
https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/
Educational Leaders, Stop Accepting Excuses - Ep 18
#educationalleaders, it's time to stop accepting excuses. Want to learn how to build a Culture of No Excuses? Check out this episode to learn how Mike built a #schoolculture around the idea of no more excuses.
🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal
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Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
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Show Notes:
https://bit.ly/noexcusesarticle
How Feedback Impacts School Culture - Ep 17
#educationalleaders how are you giving #feedback to your #teachers? Hear what a former #principal has to say about how changing the narrative on #evaluation practices can improve your #schoolculture.
🤓 Subscribe for more video content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
Hear some great strategies to impact the work in your #school or district. You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal
---
Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
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Show Notes:
Can We Talk About Education? Volume 1 - Ep 16
Can we just talk about education for a minute?... if you are #schoolleader, you will want to hear this. Hear what a former #principal says about improving #leadership in your #school and hot topics in #education.
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Leaders need to know about what is impacting education - Mike talks about hot topics in education in this episode. Mike the Principal, a former Title I Principal, shares the research about #leadership and making an impact in your school.
You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal
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Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/ @miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
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Show Notes:
How To Lead - It’s About People - Ep 15
It's all about people... if you are #leader, you must understand that. Hear what a former #principal says about improving #leadership in your #school.
🤓 Subscribe for more audio content just like this:
The greatest leaders put their people first. Mike the Principal, a former Title I Principal, shares the research about #leadership and making an impact in your school.
You can check out more of Mike's work here 👊🏼 - http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal
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Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/ @miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: https://mikemeechin.com/podcast/
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
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Show Notes:
I Got 99 Problems and Perfect Attendance Ain’t One - Ep 14
This week's episode explores Chronic Absenteeism.
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected when new content drops!
#education #educationalleadership #teachers #attendance
Reviving Engagement - Ep 13
Now on YouTube... this episode has a video format on the MTP YouTube Channel.
This week's episode explores Reviving Engagement.
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Follow Mike The Principal's work at http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal.
Happy listening!
What Do You Do with an Idea? Frame Your Mindset - Ep 12
Now on YouTube... this episode has a video format on the MTP YouTube Channel.
This week's episode explores What Do You Do with an Idea? Frame Your Mindset.
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Follow Mike The Principal's work at http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal.
Happy listening!
Who Will You Champion This School Year? - Ep 11
On this week's episode, we explore Who Will You Champion This School Year?
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes! Follow Mike The Principal's work at http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal.
Happy listening!
How Are You Overcoming the Teacher Shortage as a Leader? - Ep 10
On this week's episode, we explore How Are You Overcoming the Teacher Shortage as a Leader?
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes! Follow Mike The Principal's work at http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal.
Happy listening!
Why Culture Cannot Be Overlooked - Ep 9
On this week's episode we explore Why Culture Cannot Be Overlooked.
Mike will discuss this topic along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes! Follow Mike The Principal's work at http://linktr.ee/miketheprincipal.
Happy listening!
Are We Focusing on the Right Work? - Ep 8
On this week's episode we explore Are We Focusing on the Right Work?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Resources Discussed:
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Happy listening!
How Do I Put Out the Fires and Focus on the Instruction? - Ep 7
On this week's episode we explore How Do I Put Out the Fires and Focus on the Instruction?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Resources Discussed:
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Happy listening!
Why Are Grades So Taboo? (and What Can We Do About It) - Ep 6
On this week's episode we explore Why Are Grades So Taboo?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Resources Discussed:
Follow Mike The Principal on Instagram @miketheprincipal, on Twitter @mikemeechin, and on the web at http://www.mikemeechin.com.
Happy listening!
Supporting New Teachers (Really, All Teachers) - Ep 5
On this week's episode we explore Supporting New Teachers.
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
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Happy listening!
So You Want to Become a Principal? - Ep 4
On this week's episode we explore So You Want to Become a Principal?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
Follow Mike The Principal on Instagram @miketheprincipal, on Twitter @mikemeechin, and on the web at http://www.mikemeechin.com.
Happy listening!
How Does a Systems Focused Principal Lead? - Ep 3
On this week's episode we explore How Does a Systems Focused Principal Lead?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes!
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Happy listening!
How to Build Culture as a New Principal? - Ep 2
On this week's episode we explore How Do You Build Culture as a New Principal?
Mike will discuss this question along with the work of the Principalship and what he learned along the way.
Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes.
Follow Mike The Principal on Instagram @miketheprincipal and on Twitter @mikemeechin.
Happy listening!
Was Becoming a Principal Worth It? - Ep 1
On this week's episode we explore Was Becoming a Principal Worth It?
Mike will discuss this question along with the journey to the Principalship and what he learned along the way. This episode also talks about what keep Mike focused on the work and how he answers this question.
Be sure to subscribe to the pod for future episodes.
Follow Mike The Principal on Instagram @miketheprincipal and on Twitter @mikemeechin.
Happy listening!