PMP494: Rethinking Walkthroughs with Mark Shellinger

About this episode

In this episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss interview committee tips and welcome back Mark Shellinger to talk about effective walkthroughs in schools.

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What are some rules of thumb I should keep in mind if I’m on an interview committee? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Mark Shellinger: Mark Shellinger is a returning guest to Principal Matters. He is the founder and director of the National SAM Innovation Project, a nonprofit helping school leaders reclaim their time for what matters most: teaching and learning. Mark began his career as a teacher, later serving as a principal and superintendent before developing the SAM process in 2005, a system designed to help principals shift from managing tasks to leading instruction. Under his leadership, NSIP now supports more than 1,200 schools across the country, giving leaders the tools and coaching they need to spend less time on paperwork and more time with people. Mark’s passion is simple but powerful: helping every educator and every student thrive. Mark was a guest on the podcast back in September of 2024. You can check out that episode here to learn more about the SAM process. Walkthroughs with a Purpose: Mark…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jen Schwanke, Will Parker

Guest: Mark Shellinger

Topics covered

• interview committee
• school leadership
• instructional leadership
• time management

Keywords

• SAM process
• education
• teaching
• learning

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SAM process

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