Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani

Listen to Scott Wisniewski of Pompton Lakes HS in Pompton Lakes, NJ share the benefits of a Mental Health First Aid program in his school community. Scott is passionate about providing opportunities for his staff and students to gain knowledge and a skill set to help one another. He shares his blueprint for training staff and students. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get one step closer to bringing a Mental Health First Aid program to your school.

Neel Desai, proud principal of Grandview Elementary School, Piscataway, NJ shares how his summer home visits to his rising Kindergartners has impacted his school community for the better. Want to improve your relationship with your community, ease the transition for your students, and have your first interaction with your students and families be a positive one, listen and learn. For more info - contact Neel Desai at Grandview Elem. by email - [email protected] X-@NeelDesaiBA

Proud Principal Joe Martin and Tracy Matozzo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction of Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mt. Holly, NJ share their proudest effort of implementing a Freshman Seminar course to address a variety of needs to assist their students transition to high school. This initiative is positively impacting their school culture. If you are a high school educational leader, this is a must listen. Feel free to contact Joe Martin for more information. Phone: 609-267-0837 ext. 3223 Email ([email protected]) »

Proud Principal, Chris Turnbull of Timberlane Middle School in Pennington, New Jersey shares his proudest principal effort of how his school community created an outside learning environment at Bear Tavern Elementary School, Titusville, NJ. Chris Turnbull is the 2022 New Jersey Visionary Principal of the Year and 2022 NAESP National Distinguished Principal. Proud Principal - Timberlane Middle School, Pennington, NJ. 609-737-4000, EXT. 4112 [email protected] X- @cturnbull15

Michelle Papa, Proud Principal of Richard Butler Middle School, Butler, NJ shares how her school became one of 13 middle schools to be a New Jersey School to Watch and how it impacted their Butler school community. Contact Michelle Papa to explore this possibility for your school. Phone: 973-492-2079 x7201 Email: [email protected]

Proud Principal of New Hope -Solebury Lower Elementary School, New Hope, PA, Dr. Jennifer Bloom shares her brain based learning strategies for her Little Lions (K-2). She shares how this work has helped her students regulate their emotions while learning about their brain. This includes amygdala reset stations throughout the school with a heart rate monitor, puzzles, stickers, music, and so much more. It has had a powerful impact. Contact Dr. Jennifer Bloom for more information.

Lisa Sabo, Principal of Palmyra Middle/High School in Palmyra, NJ is proud of how she empowered her staff to enhance the culture of their school community. Lisa identified areas of consistent concern in her school and had every staff select the area in which they were interested in contributing to improve. The topics ranged from policy, scheduling, student climate, staff morale, to school beautification. The staff's voice was heard as they led the work and the positive results!

Ryan Gorman, Principal of Cinnaminson High School in New Jersey, takes pride in their Affinity Group, a vital initiative that unites students from diverse backgrounds. This group fosters mutual learning and strengthens a school culture rooted in respect and understanding. Ryan Gorman Contact Info

Dr. Travis Bloom of Charles Boehm Middle School in Pennsbury, Pennsylvania is proud of his efforts of amplifying student voice through student podcasting. If you are interested in enhancing your school brand through student podcasting, this is the episode for you. Dr. Travis Bloom Phone: 215-428-4220, extension 30801

Kim Hefner of Hollywood Elementary School in Brookfield, Illinois is proud of their Husky News Club. 80% of their 3rd-5th graders participate in creating and publishing the online document utilizing Google Drawings. Check out the examples of the Newspaper. Husky News Club Kim Hefner - [email protected]

Matt Campbell, the principal of Shawnee High School of the Lenape Regional High School District in New Jersey is proud of his various initiatives such as the Principal Advisory and the Climate Culture Committee. Matt has empowered students to take an active role in shaping their school experience. Matt Campbell - [email protected]

Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!