From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the “Sherwood Showstoppers,” filmed the interview. (I'm so proud of how much they are learning!) After a tweet I sent out in October 2023, George Couros and Allyson Apsey invited me to write a chapter about Jonathan in their book What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective Leadership out this year. (You can listen to my earlier interview with George about what truly makes a great principal and the five pillars shared in the book.)
Principal Dyal shares his philosophy of walking the halls frequently to stay connected with teachers and students, emphasizing his proactive rather than reactive philosophy. We talked about his strategies to build trust with teachers and how he uses observations positively. (I like his philosophy of observations; that is what the tweet was about in the first place.)
He also discusses how he builds positive relationships with students in a way that improves student culture. This is a unique interview in that I see this firsthand and know the positive results it has when principals leave their offices, walk the halls, and spend time in classrooms. This approach is powerful, and it works!
Questions Answered in this Episode
- What is a positive approach to teacher observations that prioritizes frequent visits and low intimidation?
- How can a principal communicate expectations and provide feedback to teachers in a way that builds trust?
- What strategies can be used to help teachers feel comfortable with the presence of a principal in their classroom?
- How can a principal manage their time to ensure consistent classroom visitation despite administrative responsibilities?
- How can student relationship building have a positive impact on school culture?
- What advice does Jonathan have for other school leaders who struggle to find time for classroom visits?
- How can you balance visibility while ensuring that staff or students do not perceive your presence as punitive?
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About Jonathan Dyal (Bio as Submitted)
Mr. Dyal joined the Sherwood Christian Academy leadership team as Middle/High School Principal in July 2023. He has 12 years of teaching and administrative experience in education, where he strives to follow Titus 2:7: “In everything, set them an example by doing what is good” by living out his faith daily. Mr. Dyal earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northwest Missouri State University in 2018 and his educational specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University in December 2023.
How to Get the Transcript
The easiest way to get the transcript is to go in Apple Podcasts and press the show link and a download transcript option will appear. that is the best transcript. If you do not wish to do that, you can download a transcript I created with Adobe Premiere Pro and formatted with ChatGPT. (Unfortunately I have found that sometimes ChatGPT is leaving out a sentence or word here and there and so the Apple transcripts are more accurate, but after checking. This one is pretty good.)
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