What do principals do when there aren’t enough teachers, support staff, or resources? They step up, but at what cost? This episode with Dr. Shannon Behan ,the President of the British Columbia Principal Vice-Principal Association (BCPVPA) dives into the realities of running schools with dwindling resources, from filling classroom gaps to supporting high-needs students. Dr. Behan talks about the pressing issues of staff shortages in BC schools and the ripple effects on student outcomes and leadership teams. From mentorship programs to structural classroom innovations, schools still can find hope amid challenges. Principals, this one’s for you—your work matters more than ever.

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What does it mean to be a principal in 2024? For Chris Hicks, our guest this episode, it’s about balancing the impossible—managing violence in schools, implementing nutrition policies, and supporting overworked staff, all while leading with empathy and collaboration. Chris Hicks is the Chair of the Council of School Leaders (COSL) of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society. The role of principals is evolving and it’s taking a toll. Principals are at the frontlines of some of the most pressing issues in education today. From fostering restorative practices to addressing burnout, principals as being asked to navigate unprecedented challenges with resilience and innovation.

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Schools are the heartbeat of our communities, but is the role of the principal sustainable? This podcast takes a look at how schools have become the new social hubs and the overwhelming responsibilities placed on principals as a result. Dr. Shannon Behan is back as a guest on our podcast this week. Dr. Behan is the President of the British Columbia Principal Vice-Principal Association also known as the BCPVPA. Principals are no longer just educational leaders—they're running food programs, managing emotional crises, and tackling systemic challenges.Listen in for ways in which restorative leadership and distributed responsibilities can transform the way we support our schools’ principals.

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