Leader Of Learning podcast episode 16: Enrollment vs. Buy-in with Jethro Jones

Show Notes:

In this episode, I talk to principal and host of the Transformative Principal podcast Jethro Jones @jethrojones and talk to him about making the transition into the role of a school administrator, how to create buy-in with followers, and how to empower others.

Jethro’s Bio:

Jethro Jones, 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, is the Principal of Tanana Middle School, and host of Transformative Principal, where he interviews principals, leaders, and influencers who help improve K-12 education throughout the world.

While growing up, Jethro attended five elementary schools, a middle school, and three different high schools. This experience instilled a desire to provide the most nimble educational experience possible, so that all students — no matter how long they are at his school, can pursue their own interests and work to their individual potential. Jethro has always pushed the envelope on learning situations.

As principal at Kodiak Middle School he implemented a flexible schedule that allowed students to have Tier 2 interventions and enrichments. These complex logistics are facilitated with the Pickr app. Jethro has provided simple solutions to complex educational problems as a principal, district coach, library supervisor, and middle school teacher.e every day.

Follow Jethro on Twitter

Jethro’s website:

http://www.transformativeprincipal.org/

Transformative Principal Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/transformativeprincipal/