The Jethro 2025 Episode
In this special "reverse interview" episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro Jones is interviewed by Mike Caldwell. Jethro reflects on his journey as a podcaster, the evolution of his career, ...
28 Dec 20251h 1min
Run the School Before It Runs You with Rich Czyz
In this episode, Jethro Jones sits down with Rich Czyz, principal of Yardville Elementary and author of "Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders." They dive into actionable strategies for...
21 Dec 202523min
Reject the Premise, Part 6 with Danny Bauer
In this episode, Jethro Jones and Danny Bauer continue their "Reject the Premise" series, challenging common assumptions in education. They discuss the importance of schools partnering with parents, e...
14 Dec 202536min
Building Stronger, More Connected School Communities with Ben Downey
Jethro Jones interviews Ben Downey, founder of Big Nest, about the vital role and challenges of parent teacher groups (PTAs/PTGs) in schools. They discuss how these groups are essential for building s...
7 Dec 202524min
Helping Educators Grow Through Technology and Community with Mike Caldwell
Host Jethro Jones talks with Mike Caldwell, founder of LinkedLeaders, about building a platform that connects school leaders with mentors and peers for real-time support. They discuss the challenges o...
30 Nov 202526min
AI Exposed the Lie of Schools, Let's Focus on Learning Again
Welcome to Transformative Principal! In this thought-provoking solo episode, host Jethro Jones explores how artificial intelligence has revealed the weaknesses in our current education system—and why ...
23 Nov 202557min
How to Get a Wealthy Brain Even If You’re Not with Michael Toth
The great importance of redesigning Tier 1 instruction that ensures deeper learning for all students. The research shows huge benefits to students and their teachers including higher achievement, clos...
16 Nov 202554min
Designing Different with Adrian Ireland
In this episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro Jones interviews Adrian Ireland, an international educator, systems thinker, and author of "Designing Different." Together, they explore the ch...
9 Nov 202550min
