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Transformative Principal

By: Jethro Jones
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  • Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth Godin, JeVon McCormick, Liz Wiseman, and more.
    2023 Jethro Jones
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  • 4 Simple Steps to Improve Communication with Jennifer Jennings Transformative Principal 604

    4 Simple Steps to Improve Communication with Jennifer Jennings Transformative Principal 604
    Jun 23 2024
    In this informative interview, Jennifer Jennings, a school communication specialist, discusses the crucial role of effective communication in schools. She emphasizes the significance of building trust and engaging parents and the community through transparent and informative communication. Jennings provides practical strategies to help schools develop an overall communication plan, showcase their positive aspects, and avoid overwhelming their audience with excessive information. She also shares successful examples of schools that have implemented effective communication strategies, such as utilizing visual displays, digital signage, and a variety of communication channels.Why communication with the community is so important. How schools can communicate more effectively. Schools need to have an overall communication plan. Consistent messageConsistent brandingShowcase your school in the best light possible. Don’t bombard people. having visual displays has increased attendance at clubs, sport games, and events. Cannon Falls.Digital signage is a great way to expand on a school’s safety plan: see Necedah Schools in Wisconsin.New Prague in MinnesotaAppleTV as a PBIS MotivatorIf it’s not easy, people aren’t going to do it. Start in a small, manageable way. Set up your system so you can delegate properly. Make it part of your weekly routine so it is used consistently and routinely. Involve people who are excited about it. How to be a transformative principal? Find one person who loves graphic design and get them involved in creating content. Connect with Jennifer JenningsAbout Jennifer JenningsJennifer Jennings is a seasoned growth marketing manager with over a year of experience at Rise Vision, the leading digital signage software for K-12 schools. With a keen understanding of the education landscape, Jennifer is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance school communication, safety measures, and the overall school atmosphere.Throughout her tenure at Rise Vision, Jennifer has worked closely with schools to understand their unique challenges and develop customized solutions. Her expertise lies in identifying communication gaps, creating positive school cultures, and implementing strategies to increase building security. Jennifer is known for her ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible and actionable insights for school administrators and educators.As a thought leader in the edtech industry, Jennifer is frequently sought out as a speaker at conferences and events. Her insights on the intersection of technology and education have been featured in various publications and media outlets. Jennifer's dedication to improving the learning environment for students and educators alike has made her a valuable asset to Rise Vision and the education community at large. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you simplify and streamline technology, reliably meet Tier 1 standards, improve assessment performance, and more. Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.MyFlexLearning is the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year.
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    34 mins
  • Using AI to build Culture in a School District with Kenny Rodrequez Transformative Principal 603

    Using AI to build Culture in a School District with Kenny Rodrequez Transformative Principal 603
    Jun 17 2024

    Welcome to Transformative Principal. Today, we are joined by Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent of Grandview C-4 School District in Missouri. With over two decades of educational leadership experience, Dr. Rodrequez has been a pivotal figure in driving innovative strategies to enhance school culture and student success. His dedication to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment makes him an ideal guest as we explore the transformative potential of AI in building district culture.

    Why using specific AI Agents is valuable for our work.

    • How to engage with staff differently
    • 600 staff members
    • Lebra is an engagement tool.
    • Automatically creates a prompt for me
    • Because it knows our vision and plans, it incorporates those things into what we do.
    • Between the work anniversaries and birthdays, it’s communicating 10-15 people per day.
    • Understanding what we are focused on in our district.
    • Being able to build relationships and culture through small simple acts.
    • There’s just not enough time in the day.
    • How using Lebra is improving the culture.
    • Feedback from staff receiving AI messages
    • Leveraging technology to make you successful.
    • How to be a transformative principal? Stop and take a breath. Improve one connection every day.


    About Kenny Rodrequez

    Dr. Kenny Rodrequez became Superintendent of the Grandview C-4 School District in July 2016.

    Before serving as Superintendent, Dr. Rodrequez served for two years as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Grandview C-4 School District. His responsibilities included the direction and overall delivery of K-12 curriculum programs, the developing, implementing, and evaluation of educational services for the district, and providing leadership for all Elementary and Secondary schools.


    Dr. Rodrequez has served in several capacities throughout his career. He was a music educator for 8 years in two different states, including being a band director, percussion instructor, and district music resource teacher.

    Dr. Rodrequez moved into school administration more than 10 years ago and has held site level positions of assistant principal and principal before moving into district-level positions of director and assistant superintendent.

    He was selected to create and implement the first Early College High School program in Tulsa through a partnership with Tulsa Community College. He directed the Tulsa Innovative School network, which served 1,200 plus students in grades K-12, and served as a lead examiner for the Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation, based upon the Baldrige process.

    In both Oklahoma and Missouri, he has done extensive work on the implementation of new teacher evaluation systems in an effort to raise academic achievement and build collaborative relationships between teachers and administrators.

    Dr. Rodrequez has a Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in Music Education, a Master of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in School Leadership, and completed his Doctorate degree from Baker University in School Administration.

    He has been happily married for more than 25 years to his wife Tracie. They have two wonderful children, Izzy and Jackson.


    We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning.


    IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you simplify and streamline technology, reliably meet Tier 1 standards, improve assessment performance, and more. Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.


    MyFlexLearning is the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year.

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    35 mins
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