Episodes
Aug. 11, 2021
E16: Relationships Matter ft. Dr. Jeff Prickett
Author, podcast host, speaker and Principal of McHenry High School, Dr. Prickett shares his journey through education and how he is changing the game in education. Tons of knowledge and practical ideas in school leadership!
July 29, 2021
E15: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Greg Fairchild
Principal of Banner Elementary in Dunlap, Illinois, Greg Fairchild gives some awesome advice that can reach ALL levels K-12! When kids are at the center of what we do…ANYTHING is possible! Listen to Greg share it from his vie...
July 20, 2021
E14: Unapologetic Leadership in an ESL/Bilingual School Culture ft. Nashwa Mekky
Nashwa takes us on a journey in her leadership as a school leader. Her story starts in Egypt and finds roots in Beach Park at Howe Elementary. From seeing diversity in her hiring practices to creating academic support program...
July 14, 2021
E13: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Julie Lam
Julie Lam brings a unique perspective to the work happening in her world as a school leader. Taking on a new position at Oak Park River Forest High School, Julie tackles the conversation on diversity and academic access for y...
July 8, 2021
E12: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Brian Faulkner
Brian serves as the principal of Heineman Middle School in the Huntley School District in Illinois. His “Kids First” mentality is the defining factor of his leadership. Take a moment to check out the work Brian is doing as he...
June 30, 2021
E11: Unapologetic Leadership ft. Derek McCoy
Principal of North Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro City Schools in North Carolina, Derek has over 25 years experience as a middle school principal, assistant principal and middle school math teacher. Take a moment to liste...
May 30, 2021
E10: Reflection and Preparation
Reflection on a year through a pandemic can give hope as school leaders prepare for next school year. Here some quick thoughts and reflection of this year.
May 8, 2021
E9: School Culture and the Importance of History
This episode focuses on understanding the importance of learning the history of the school you lead! Hear some of my story about what it was like as a first year principal.
April 24, 2021
E8: Social Media and the Impact on School Culture
Social media should be a positive aspect for any school community! How are you using it? Listen to some quick thoughts to how social media is easy to engage stakeholders and tell the story of your school!
April 9, 2021
E7: School Culture After the Pandemic
When you open the doors of the school next year, what will your school culture look like AFTER the pandemic? Hear some thoughts in this episode.
March 10, 2021
E6: School Culture Matters ft. Travis Drake
Travis serves as the AWESOME PRINCIPAL of Laurin Middle School in Vancouver, Washington!! This guy is ON FIRE for kids and talks about the culture of Laurin MS!! If the walls of your school could talk, what would they say...?...
Feb. 27, 2021
E5: School Culture...If The Walls Of Your School Could Talk.....
One of the major areas of focus as a school leader is on school culture. Take a moment to listen to a different approach to how we should think about school culture. Visit www.drmarcusbelin.com to see more about this episode.
Feb. 21, 2021
E4: Leading Through the Pandemic Part 3 ft. Dr. Amy Dixon
Hear from Dr. Amy Dixon on leading through the pandemic in a small rural community in southern Illinois. Dr. Dixon serves as the President of Illinois Principals Association Board of Directors.
Feb. 17, 2021
E3: Leading Through the Pandemic Part 2 ft. Dr. Dan Krause
Principal of Willowbrook High School, Dr. Krause shares the great work that he is doing in his school as a school leader. Even though the pandemic caused a challenge in how we educate our kids, Dr. Krause continues to push th...
Feb. 13, 2021
E2: Leading Through the Pandemic
This is the first of a series of episodes that we’ll talk about leadership during an unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a pandemic that has rocked the world to it’s, core and has challenged us to think diffe...
Feb. 7, 2021
E1: Unapologetic Leadership: The Launch
Unapologetic Leadership focuses on reflecting on the work we are doing as school leaders and challenging ourselves to grow with our experiences. Being unapologetic is a mindset and not something to look negatively upon. This ...