Episode 5

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Published on:

23rd Jan 2024

Charting the Course: Principal & Author Jay Billy on Leading Like A Pirate & Much More! 🏴‍☠️⚓🏴‍☠️

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In this episode, Dave Walker interviews Jay Billy, a passionate educator and principal, about leading like a pirate, cultivating school culture, navigating post-pandemic challenges, and AI in education. They discuss the pirate acronym, devised by author Dave Burgess in his book, "Teach Like A Pirate", and how it can be applied to create memorable learning experiences for students. Jay shares his strategies for encouraging teachers to teach like pirates, fostering a collaborative atmosphere, and prioritizing work-life balance and self-care. They also explore the role of AI in education and address the academic deficiencies caused by school closures during the pandemic. Jay's passion for learning and making a positive impact shines through as he shares advice for aspiring educational leaders.

#education #teaching #principal #TLAP #teachlikeapirate #LeadLAP #leadership #schools #jaybilly #innovation

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:23 - What Does it Mean to Lead Like a Pirate?

03:09 - Encouraging Teachers to Teach Like a Pirate

05:33 - Fostering a Collaborative Atmosphere

08:22 - Work-Life Balance and Self-Care

12:44 - The Role of AI in Education

18:14 - Addressing Academic Deficiencies After School Closures

26:41 - Passion and Motivation as a Principal

28:59 - Advice for Aspiring Educational Leaders

31:11 - Closing Remarks

Purchase Jay's Books:

Lead with Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools - https://leadlikeapirate.net/books/lead-with-culture/


Kindle Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Culture-Really-Matters-Schools/dp/1946444790


HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students, and Staff:

https://www.amazon.com/HATS-Heartfelt-Teachers-Students-Staff/dp/0999005545

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Teach Lead Innovate Podcast
A show committed to discussing bold and innovative ideas in education, technology, and leadership!
The Teach Lead Innovate Podcast is a show aimed at exploring topics in educational leadership, technology, instructional strategies and trends, current events, and leadership practices in both the private and public sectors.

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David Walker

Dave Walker is an elementary school principal, adjunct professor of history, and avid cyclist. He is also an Apple Distinguished Educator - Class of 2023, as well as a Captain the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol.