IASP Podcast

As the first major IASP academic competition of the year, Spell Bowl sets the tone for the season - and few know it better than longtime coach Peggy Grabowski. With over 20 years at the helm of Terre Haute South Vigo High School’s Spell Bowl team, Peggy led her students to the state finals more than twenty times and earned five state championships along the way. In this episode, Annie sits down...

Hello IASP Members, This week on the IASP Advocacy Podcast, we’re looking at advocacy through a different lens. As school leaders, advocacy isn’t just about legislation — it’s also about telling the story of your school. Whether it’s culture, attendance, or programming, we are always sharing what makes our schools unique. In this episode, I’m joined by IASP’s new intern, who shares her work-based...

Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jen Schawnke, upcoming IASP Assistant Principals Opening Keynote Speaker. Leading with heart. Handling conflict with confidence. Protecting our joy in the middle of constant demands. If that sounds...

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast — your go-to for education policy, leadership insight, and what’s next in Indiana and beyond. This week’s special guest is none other than The Retired Guy himself — Steve Baker. With his trademark humor and wisdom, Steve dives into how school leaders can successfully implement new changes—whether those changes come from the...

Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast—a weekly production bringing you short, sweet nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for your leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from Damon West, author of The Coffee Bean and an incredible voice on resilience, transformation, and leadership. And here’s the exciting part—Damon will be joining us live as the keynote speaker at the IASP Fall...

Dear IASP Members, It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast — your go-to for education policy, leadership insight, and what’s next in Indiana and beyond. This week, I sat down with Denise Funston, Director of Exceptional Needs for Community Schools of Frankfort, to talk all things special education. We dive into: Indiana’s new IEP process and PowerSchool implementation...

What do fast buzzers, obscure facts, and lifelong learning have in common? For Adriana Harmeyer, the answer starts with Quiz Bowl and leads all the way to the Jeopardy! Masters stage. In this episode, Director of Student Programs Jill Slinker sits down with Adriana Harmeyer - 15-time Jeopardy! champion, Tournament of Champions runner-up, Masters competitor, and current Purdue University archivist...

Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett shares a few of her favorite time management tips and tricks to help start your year off strong.

IASP Members, It’s been a full and exciting week for Indiana education policy, and we’ve captured the highlights for you in this week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast with Dr. Todd Bess. Click here to listen to this week's IASP Advocacy Podcast! In this episode: Highlights from the State Board of Education meeting, including the release of IRead scores. A follow-up to our powerful School Accountability...

Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast. A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from our Assistant Principal Liaison and Associate Principal at Chesterton HS, Mrs. Kristen Peterson, as she shares her article, "From the AP Lens: Using the S.A.N.I.T.Y. Blueprint to Kick Off the Year!"