Amy J. Heineke, PhD, is Professor of Multilingual Teaching & Learning in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on teacher education for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms, with strands focused on pre-service and in-service teachers’ preparation for emergent bilinguals and language policy work in practice to support students’ learning and language development. MORE EPISODES
Lyndon B. Johnson’s Legacy as a School Principal
In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the untold chapters of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life, beyond the realms of his presidency. Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin’s illuminating book Leadership In Turbulent Times, we delve into the extraordinary story of Johnson’s tenure as a school principal. Set in a time marred by segregation and societal divisions, we … Read More
Maslow’s Heart Attack and the Principal’s Self Care
How can school principals care for themselves to live a fructiferous life while serving others well? We can learn several lessons from Maslow’s heart attack, his Hierarchy of Needs, and the Maslow vs. Bloom dilemma. The episode concludes with Robin Sharma’s 4 Interior Empires as a framework for better self-care. <h1>MORE EPISODES</h1>
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Dana Goodier
Dana Goodier is a veteran teacher and current middle school administrator with over 18 years of experience teaching World Languages and English. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she is dedicated to providing schools with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task. MORE EPISODES
The Wisdom & Productivity of Alma Solis
Alma Solis is the Principal at Steger Primary Center in School District 194 in South Chicago Heights, IL MORE EPISODES
