PMP501: Developing Teacher Leaders with Dr. Chris Jochum

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Dr. Chris Jochum discussing the development of teacher leaders and offers advice for school leaders feeling overwhelmed.

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: I’ve been leading short-handed with an Assistant Principal on leave and without the kind of support I’ve wanted from my central office. Any advice for wrapping up a school year strong when I’m feeling tired and discouraged? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Chris Jochum: Dr. Chris Jochum is the founder and CEO of CJ Leadership Solutions. He is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and coach who believes leadership is about influence, not titles. Chris works with organizations across the U.S. and abroad to strengthen culture, climate, and leadership at every level. He also serves as Professor and Chair of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University, leading a large teacher preparation program. Over nearly three decades in education, he has worked in K-12 and higher education, beginning his career teaching Spanish and English as a Second Language in public schools, and later holding faculty roles at the University of Central Missouri and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Chris’s research centers on…

People in this episode

Hosts: William D. Parker, Jen Schwanke

Guest: Dr. Chris Jochum

Topics covered

• teacher leadership
• educational leadership
• support for school leaders
• professional development
• school culture

Keywords

• teacher leaders
• leadership development
• school support
• educational culture
• professional training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CJ Leadership Solutions, Fort Hays State University, University of Central Missouri, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Books & works: The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership, You Don’t Have to Leave to Lead: A Practical Guide to Teacher Leadership

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