PMP506: Hope Is A Strategy with Jamie Meade

PMP506: Hope Is A Strategy with Jamie Meade

From Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker by Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker

June 24, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Jamie Meade discusses the science of hope and its importance in education.

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 is the difference between procedures and systems? Listen in to hear their response, and thank you for doing what matters! Meet Jamie Meade: With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Jamie Meade is dedicated to positive change and impact in our nation’s education systems, working to advance academic achievement, growth, and well-being for our nation’s youth. Jamie began her career as a high school English teacher in the rural Appalachian region of Ohio, and her passion led her to leadership roles in the school and district-level. Jamie has also served in regional school improvement services with the Ohio Department of Education and as Vice President at Battelle for Kids. For more than a decade, Jamie has done extensive research in the science of Hope—and why it matters for students, staff, education leaders, and communities. The Science of Hope: Jamie has made herself a student of hope, and has learned a great deal how we can focus on hope as a tool for leading, teaching, and learning. In this…

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Hosts: William D. Parker, Jen Schwanke

Guest: Jamie Meade

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Organizations: Ohio Department of Education, Battelle for Kids

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