For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in

The "Principal Bills" and the 2023 Session

Feb 5th, 2023 37s

Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Roz Thompson, our Governmental Relations and Advocacy Director, to talk about our advocacy this session, specifically around SB 5085 and SB 5175. Learn more about the intent and ideas behind th

Marc Yonts: Thoughts on Leadership and Supporting a Leader in Your Life

Jan 4th, 2023 24m 41s

Welcome to another episode of A Matter of Principals. In this episode, Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner asks Walla Walla teacher and former head football coach Marc Yonts his advice on leadership and what family members can do to support t

Bernadette Ray: Who she is and how she leads!

Nov 30th, 2022 40m 21s

Meet Silas High School Principal Bernadette Ray, the only woman of color serving in Tacoma at the high school level. Learn about her, who she is, and how she leads. How she navigates through her leadership as a woman, woman of color, and day-to

AWSP TV: Get to Know Kamrica Ary-Turner

Oct 20th, 2022 30m 19s

We're back in the studio for another episode of AWSP TV. Our special guest this time is one of our own, Kamrica Ary-Turner! Kamrica is one of our newest directors. Hired to support the ESD 121 and 189 regions, her impact is sure to be felt acro

My Disability Roadmap with Dan and Samuel Habib

Aug 2nd, 2022 56m 50s

In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary tran

How to Celebrate MLK Day & Increase Student Voice in Your School

Dec 10th, 2021 22m 43s

In today's episode, we meet with James Layman, Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, to discuss how to increase student voice in your school, and an idea for your next MLK assembly. Special Guest: James Layman.

The Main Idea with Jenn David-Lang

Nov 18th, 2021 29m 25s

Increase your instructional leadership with The Main Idea educational book summaries. Through in-depth 8-page summaries of current education books, and suggestions for implementing those ideas, THE MAIN IDEA empowers education leaders with the

WELL Summit | Principal Voices on Race and Equity

Nov 4th, 2021 1h

Dr. Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis, a school administrator in Tennessee, NAESP past president, and chair of the NAESP National Taskforce on Race and Equity, will lead a panel discussion with other task force members. This taskforce was formed to help

AWSP TV with Sen. Lisa Wellman: Educating Kids for their Future

Sep 30th, 2021 29m 12s

Special Guest: Sen. Lisa Wellman.

Chad's Legacy Project & the Mental Health Literacy Library

Sep 3rd, 2021 47m 39s

It’s easy now. That’s what Chad’s Legacy Project (CLP) co-founder Laura Crooks says about mental health instruction. CLP and the UW SMART Center created the Mental Health Literacy Library, a free tool for evidence-based mental health curriculum

Breakfast After the Bell

Jun 11th, 2021 32m 57s

The pandemic increased food insecurity rates among Washington students. Food insecurity negatively impacts the mental and physical health of young minds and bodies, and these impacts are a struggle many principals may encounter when returning t

Inclusion 360: All Panelists

May 11th, 2021 1h

Inclusion has been a crucial professional learning focus for school leaders this year and will continue to be critical as we move our school communities forward into the opportunities and challenges ahead. As this unique school year draws to a

Inclusion 360 | Dan Habib

Apr 15th, 2021 52m 54s

We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best prac

Inclusion 360 | Keith Jones

Apr 15th, 2021 45m 17s

Inclusion 360 | Dr. Alfredo Artiles

Apr 15th, 2021 59m 16s

Inclusion 360 | Dr. Lauren Katzman

Apr 15th, 2021 46m 44s

Inclusion 360 | Glenna Gallo

Apr 14th, 2021 22m 17s

Inclusion 360 | LeDerick Horne

Apr 14th, 2021 44m 19s

AWSP TV - Ep. 23 - WSAC

May 1st, 2020 22m 45s

How do you bridge the K-12 world with the world of higher education? Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil from the Washington Student Achievement Council joins Dr. Scott Seaman to discuss how WSAC programs, tools, and resources can get more students college-b

WELL Summit: The WELL Defined Woman

Mar 10th, 2020 37m 42s

The recording you are about to hear is a keynote from our Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit held on November 6 and 7, 2019. Our speaker, Dr. Phyllis Donatto, is a Leadership Development Strategist for the Flippen Group.Growing up