Mike had some snow days and it got him thinking about the decisions leaders have to make and how everyone is human. There are lots of factors and context that we might not always see from the outside.

For Josh’s first reflection of the year, he is talking about how he is navigating becoming a part of the culture already established on his new campus. He talks about four things he is doing to ingrain himself in the culture and add his personality and ideas to it.

Where have we been? What’s been going on? Are we back? Is this thing on? Mike kicks off Season 5 of the podcast with a little introduction!

Josh is prepping to join the Highland Arts Hurricanes as the new principal for the 23-24 school year. On this episode he shares how those punk rock ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY are guiding his preparation and the connections he is building for the next school year.

Sometimes you need to switch it up to get a fresh perspective, fresh take, or even a fresh path to tread. Mike shares on this episode about switching it up in order to help yourself get better.

Sometimes we know a day is going to suck even before it starts but when the end result is important, we get it done. On this episode Mike shares about muscling through to get it done.

On this episode Josh shares about taking his own punk rock classrooms advice and knowing that you can’t do it all.

On this episode Mike discusses how he is working on filling his bucket and not only helping himself but also helping others. Building routines, habits, and making sure taking care of himself is a priority.

This week Josh shares about his experience with needing and meeting with his mentor this year.

On this episode Mike is taking about how #OneWord is just not enough for him this year! He is working on four words, his mantra, for 2023!

On this reflection, Josh looks back at the lessons he has learned during his first semester as an AP.

On this episode, Josh discusses the ups and downs of his first quarter in this new role. From the small victories, to building connections, and just realizing he doesn’t have enough time to do it all.

On this reflection Mike shares how he his keeping loose plans as he is working towards his goal of running another marathon.

On this episode Josh is focusing on the challenge of his new role and how he wants to view the change as an opportunity to learn and grow.

On this Punk Rock Reflection, Mikes talks about the importance of your crew at the beginning of the school year. He explores how they can help us get through the tough times once the school year is up and rolling.

This is Josh. I am tired of kids being shot and killed in school. If you don’t want to listen to this episode, don’t. I don’t blame you. But if you are tired of seeing students being murdered then join me in doing something different.

On this Punk Rock Reflection, Mikes talks about movement. He shares a story about how a trip to the gym with his son made him think about the benefits of movement in and out of the classroom.

On this Punk Rock Reflection, Josh talks interviews and he shares what he thinks has helped candidates stick out and some tips on structuring your interview team.

On this Punk Rock Reflection, Mike expands on our conversation about micro moments from last week and talks about how he’s realizing he can’t make everyone happy

On this Punk Rock Reflection, Josh talks about three words that have been on his twitter bio for a long time…pizza, punk, and politics and what they have to do with education.