IASP Podcast

Hello, IASP Members, Today, advocacy and leadership come together in a big way! In this week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast, we’re celebrating an exciting announcement about the future of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI). Since 2013, IPLI has been hosted by Indiana State University with a strong partnership with IASP. Earlier this week, ISU announced that IPLI will begin transitioning...

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, to discuss current leadership trends, the upcoming IASP Fall Conferences, and the power of connection among Indiana school leaders. Together, they explore how the School Leader Paradigm (SLP) continues to shape professional growth...

Hello, Indiana School Leaders, This week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast takes you inside two major meetings shaping education policy in Indiana: the Fiscal Policy Interim Study Committee and the State Board of Education’s discussion of Draft 2 of the School Accountability model. 🎧 Listen in for: The latest data on educator and administrator salaries, student-to-staff ratios, and workforce trends from...

This week, Annie sits down with IASP Assistant Executive Director Cindy Long to talk all things Indiana Cheer Competition! From exciting new updates to what they're most looking forward to, they dive into how IASP is working hard to put on an unforgettable event for Indiana's student-athletes, their coaches, and families.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Hardy shares his journey from classroom teacher to nationally recognized principal, offers real-world strategies for increasing your leadership impact, and gives us a sneak peek into his keynote, “Leading Where It Matters Most: The Assistant Principal’s Path to Impact.” 🌟 IASP Fall Conferences – Register Today! Whether you're a veteran or new to your role, the Fall...

Hello, School Leaders! This week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast tries something new. I’m joined by Executive Director Dr. Todd Bess for a rapid, insightful game we’re calling One Word, Two Lenses—we each bring a word shaping education right now and look at it from the local (in-school) lens and the larger (statewide/policy) lens. In this episode, we cover: Accountability — measuring impact through...

Dear IASP Members, I’m excited to share our latest episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast: From the AP Lens: A Look Ahead 2.0 – The New Diploma and Special Populations. This conversation lifts the voices of assistant principals and centers on what matters most—our students. In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Peterson (Chesterton HS) and Kyle Owens (Danville CHS), two passionate leaders who...

Good morning, School Leaders! It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast — your go-to for education policy, leadership insight, and what’s next in Indiana and beyond. This week’s episode features Dr. Bess’s Fireside Chat with KGR attorney Seamus Boyce, and it’s packed with timely updates you won’t want to miss. Topics include: 📜 The official Proclamation in the State of...

Tune in to the latest IASP Leadership Podcast as Cindy Long and I walk you through this fall’s can’t-miss programs and events—what’s new, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your membership. We highlight the Assistant Principals Conference, the Fall Professionals Conference, student programs (including Cheer), plus special features like Reel Impact and the Petteri Elo event. In 10...

This week, Annie sits down and talks with IASP's very first intern, Juliann Jones! Juliann, a senior at Greenfield Central High School, chats about what she is learning in her internship thus far. We cover everything from cheer, academic contests, and behind the scenes looks to new programs and inititiaves that Juliann herself is spearheading! Listen to learn about fun new opportunities that are...