Artwork for podcast Aspire to Lead
127. The Principal Leadership Lab: Featuring Adam DeWitt and Dr. Jeffry Prickett
5th December 2020 • Aspire to Lead • Joshua Stamper
00:00:00 00:45:02

Share Episode

Shownotes

Although my two guests have been in education and known each other since the mid 1990’s, this year has been the most challenging in their careers. This week’s guests, Adam Dewitt and Dr. Jeffry Prickett share how during this difficult time, they’ve leaned heavily on each other and their professional learning network to work through the daily adversity and grow as leaders. Join us as they share their connected leadership journey and how their friendship strengthened their skills, values and contributions to the educational profession.     In this Episode, we discuss:
  • Tactics to Increase Student Engagement
  • How to Support Teachers Through Difficult Times
  • The Benefits of Being Forced to Be Innovative
  • And the Principal Leadership Lab Podcast

About Adam DeWitt:

Started my teacher career back in 1996 at Heritage Elementary School Moved to Minocqua, WI to teach science in a middle school Opened a private school for one year. Moved back to my hometown, Marinette, WI to serve as a
  • MS AP.
  • Principal
  • Director of Curriculum and Technology
  • Worked at CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agency
Currently serving in Oconto as the principal of four schools in two buildings.
  • Oconto Middle School
  • Bayshore Community Academy
  • Oconto High School
  • Northeast Wisconsin Learner Academy
Co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab with longtime friend and educator, Dr. Jeffry Prickett.

Follow Adam DeWitt:

Twitter: @adewitt Instagram: Principal Adam  Facebook: Adam DeWitt Linkedin: Adam DeWitt

About Dr. Jeffrey Prickett:

Prior to serving as Principal of McHenry High School East Campus, Dr. Prickett served as a middle school principal in both Crystal Lake and Round Lake for five years, as well as principal at the elementary level in Round Lake for eight years. In addition, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.  Entering his 24th year in public education, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson University, a Master’s degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.  He lives in McHenry, IL with his wife and kids. He is the co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab podcast with longtime friend and educator, Adam DeWitt.

Follow Dr. Jeffry Prickett:

Twitter: @jdprickett Instagram: jdprickett Facebook: Jeffry Prickett Linkedin: Dr. Jeffry Prickett Blog: Wordpress Blog Site   Follow The Principal Leadership Lab:    NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee Shirts and Drinkwear: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast [caption id="attachment_3176" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Aspire Podcast Sweatshirt, Teach Better Swag, Aspire Swag[/caption]  

This post contains affiliate links.

When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.

Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Joshua Stamper Teach Better Joshua Stamper Teach Better[/caption] Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3057" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Teacher Summit, Joshua Stampe Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper[/caption]  

Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:

Review the Podcast

The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help me reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]

Chapters