Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani
Proud Principals Podcast celebrates the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we learn about true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from our Best Resources, Each Other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools.
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Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley is the 2025 NASSP National secondary Principal of the Year and 2024 South Carolina Principal of the Year. Dr. Tracie Swilley Assistant Superintendent of Academics in Fairfield County School District in Winnsboro, South Carolina.
Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley was the principal of Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, SC.
Tracie’s leadership has shaped Fairfield Central into a model of learning. Her ...
Shawn Ryan is the principal of Medford Memorial Middle School in Medford, New Jersey.
Shawn shares how Medford Memorial Middle School is addressing the needs of mental health with a systematic and sustainable approach. This work began prior to Covid due to the rise of anxiety among his students. They observed the emotional needs of their students and impact on their education. Shawn outlines how Mental Health First Aid and Rutgers...
Jessica Quinter Ed.D is the principal of Park Forest Elementary School in State College, Pennsylvania.
Jessica shares her proudest effort of developing a positive school culture through her daily efforts of:
- Being Present
- Building Trust
- Celebrating her staff and students
Jessica is an active member of NAESP. Please see below for her journey. Professional Preparation:Patrick McKee is the principal of Valley View High School in Germanton, Ohio.
Valley View has worked hard to improve the school culture of our building for both staff and students. At the end of the day, when staff enjoy coming to work and students have a strong relationship with the teachers, achievement will happen.
Patrick shares the impact of:
- Fist Bump Fridays
- Teacher Retention
- Advisory Time
- Spartan Time - Student Lea...
Neil Burti, Director of Secondary Schools in the Cherry Hill Public Schools District in New Jersey.
2024 New Jersey Visionary Secondary School Leader of the Year
Dr. Neil Burti Jr. was the principal of John A. Carusi Middle School, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Previously, he served as a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and taught college courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. For the past de...
Miles Shea is the Principal of Quantico Middle School in Virginia for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and was recognized as the DoDEA Principal of the Year. Miles is known for transforming student success and supporting military families through initiatives like advanced AP courses and robust STEM programs. He has extensive experience within the DoDEA, previously serving at West Point Middle School and in multi...
Heather Pino-Beattie is the principal of Montgomery High School in New Jersey.
Heather proudest work as a principal has been creating and growing the Montgomery STARR Program ((Shifting Through Awareness, Regulation, and Relationships), a mental health program that now touches every secondary school in her district. From the start, it was clear that you cannot be trauma-informed without being culturally competent, and you cannot b...
Shauna Haney Principal of Ogden High School is the 2025 Utah State Principal of the Year and a 2025 NASSP National Principal of the Year Finalist.
Shauna Haney is the principal of Ogden High School in Ogden, UT. Previously, She was an assistant principal and exercise science, health, special education, and physical education teacher. A two-time Teacher of the Year (2008, 2013), she also received a Distinguished Leadership Award in...
Dr. Cody Killen - Principal of Brandon High School in Rankin County, Mississippi
Dr. KIllen is a fixture in professional organizations. He has served on the board of MPE, served as board president of MASSP, presented at MASA, MPE, and NCEE, and even taught leadership development sessions for aspiring principals. For him, professional organizations are lifelines for school administrators.
Board President- Mississippi Association of ...
Dr. Todd Dain Overland Park, KS Shawnee Mission South High School
2023 Kansas State Principal of the Year
NASSP Board of Directors
Todd shares is proudest effort of cultivating a culture for all students to be successful. Listen and learn about his "Culture Keepers" student led team which embodies their core values.
Also to listen for:
- Hard Hat Hero recognition
- Champion of Culture recognition
- Hiring Process - ask this one qu...
Jason Hayes - 2025 NASSP Oklahoma Principal of the Year
Jason Hayes is the principal of Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Ok. Previously, he was an assistant high school principal, a middle school principal, and English teacher, and a coach. Under his leadership, Edmond Santa Fe is one of only three Class 6A High Schools (Oklahoma’s large enrollment category) to receive an A on its state report card for the previous two school...
Dr. Austin is the 2025 Louisiana Secondary Principal of the Year.
Amanda Austin, EdD, is the director of the Math, Science, and Arts (MSA) Academy East in St. Gabriel, LA. MSA Academy East is the magnet program of East Iberville High School. Previously, she was the principal of North Iberville High School, which had been shuttered for more than a decade. With community support, input from district leadership, and full hiring auto...
Lindsey Allen is the NASSP 2025 Georgia Principal of the Year
Lindsey Allen has served as principal of Walnut Grove High School in Walnut Grove, GA, since 2020. Previously, he was the principal of multiple schools and executive officer of secondary schools in Bibb County. Since taking the helm at Walnut Grove, he has led the school to a five-star rating from the Georgia Department of Education on the School Climate Star Rating an...
Dr. Mindy Milavsky, principal of Lawrence Middle School in Mercer County, NJ, has dedicated her career to fostering a school environment that promotes compassion, empathy, and kindness. As an educator for over 31 years, Dr. Milavsky has made great strides in providing students with an educational experience that complements high standards in all academic disciplines with a focus on developing students’ social and emotional competen...
Terence Johnson is an assistant principal at Cumberland Regional High School District, New Jersey.
Terence Johnson - New Jersey State Assistant Principal of the Year for 2019 by the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)/National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Rebecca Belkota is the 2025 New York Middle School Principal of the Year
Rebecca Belkota is the secondary principal of Perry Junior Senior High School in Perry, NY. She has cultivated a school culture rooted in strong relationships, with a focus on mental health and social-emotional learning. She introduced a structured process for data review and established an MTSS team that collaborates weekly to analyze both quantitative dat...
After 29 years in public education, including 18 years as a school leader, Todd left his dream job. As a high school principal, in the neighborhood where he lived, and the high school for all five of his children, Todd stepped away in 2025.
Todd Bloomer is currently the Director of School Leadership with the Archdiocese of San Antonio. In this new role, Todd coaches and empowers ...
Jerry Mack is the 2025 Nebraska Secondary Principal of the Year.
Jerry Mack has served as the principal of Chadron High School in Chadron, NE, for 14 years. Under his leadership, the rural school has often been recognized as one of the top schools in the state according to U.S. News & World Report and Niche.com. He has emphasized restorative practices, supported the integration of technology in instruction, and co-hosted a scho...
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