The Blueprint Schools Podcast
By Dana Kirchoff, Blueprint Schools
Categories: Business, Management, Non-Profit
The Blueprint Schools Podcast shares stories of how faith-based schools and their teams move from surviving to thriving.
23 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Things that Drive Us Nuts: Not Facing Our Storms
Dana and Ryan discuss the difference between being a cow and a buffalo, and why that difference matters for the challenges your ministry faces.
- Confessions of a School Leader: Is Our Education Up to 21st Century Speed?
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- Confessions of a School Leader: I Don't Know What's Next
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- Confessions of a School Leader: I Just Need to Work Harder
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- Confessions of a School Leader: "I Keep Thinking I'll Catch Up...Eventually"
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- Confessions of a School Leader: "I Feel Like I Have to Do Everything"
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- Student Assessment: The Shift from Confusion to Clarity
Visit the Blueprint Blog and sign up for the Blueprint Schools Friday newsletter at www.blueprint-schools.com/the-blueprint-blog.Here is the blog series on student assessment, referenced in the podcast: Making the GradeEnding Extra CreditZero ToleranceThe Great Grading ConundrumReimagining…
- Marketing vs. Communications: A Critical Shift for Reaching New Families
Visit the Blueprint Blog and sign up for the Blueprint Schools Friday newsletter at www.blueprint-schools.com/the-blueprint-blog. And take the first step toward building the future of Christian education at your school together with Blueprint Schools by scheduling a consultation today!
- Episode 015: A Shift in Focus–From Teaching to Learning
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- Episode 014: Alan Nolte
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- Episode 013: Dana Kirchoff
SIgn up for the Blueprint Schools Friday newsletter at www.blueprint-schools.com/the-blueprint-blog. And take the first step toward building the future of Christian education at your school together with Blueprint Schools by scheduling a consultation today!
- Episode 012: Justin Danell
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:2:08 - Justin’s path to ministry6:45 - Why they choose the Progress Report for their ministry12:07 - What going through the Progress Report process was like17:20 - The Progress Report and sharing it with the board of ed23:30 - Why they chose to continue with a…
- Episode 011: Ryan Finkbeiner
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:2:12 - Ryan's journey into education8:48 - Ryan's current role at Mount Lebanon10:56 - Starting at the bottom20:15 - Steps and realizations along the journey44:11 - Growth as a leaderFor more information about Blueprint Schools, subscribe to our weekly newsletter…
- Episode 010: Nic Kelly
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:3:07 - Nic's background and path to School Choice Wisconsin8:55 - How do Choice programs help schools Thrive16:00 - Misconceptions about the Choice Programs41:41 - Recent and upcoming legislation45:10 - Where to learn more
- Episode 009: Todd Russ
1:44 - Todd’s Ministry path7:06 - What his days look like now15:09 - Staying in and thriving in ministry24:00 - How coaching helps us thrive37:46 - What keeps people from seeking coaching44:39 - Coaching with Grace in Action
- Episode 008: Ryan Kirchoff
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- Episode 007: Rhoda Wolle
2:27 - About Rhoda8:25 - Survival mode31:21 - 7 characteristics of people who are thriving50:32 - Wrap up and resources
- Episode 006: Steve Widmer
Here’s a breakdown of the episode: 1:28 - Meet Steve Widmer4:03 - The biggest pitfalls to avoid in building projects12:19 - The right order for building project steps18:08 - A readiness audit and asking the right questions30:58 - Wrap upWe hope this episode encourages you, sparks ideas, and gives…
- Episode 005: Ryan Ermeling
1:43 - Meet Ryan Ermeling9:41 - 4 ways parent feedback can help schools29:03 - 2 big problems an engagement platform solves for school teams31:31 - What can schools do with all the feedback they gather? ***For more information about Blueprint Schools, subscribe to our weekly newsletter at…
- Episode 004: Cindi Holman
1:36 - Having training and support to be confident and competent in their roles2:47 - Relationships especially with other ministry leadership3:20 - Clearly defined tasks and responsibilities4:09 - Time management and finding balance5:11 - Professional relationships with other directors6:23 - Focus…
- Episode 003: Cindi Holman
1:25 - Why Cindi became an educator2:46 - Why she loves being in educational ministry6:15 - Where Cindi's ministry has taken her10:20 - What her role is like as the National WELS Coordinator for Early Childhood Ministry16:15 - Cindi shares 8 aspects of thriving early childhood centers***For more…
- Episode 002: Shawn Herkstroeter
Episode Breakdown: Part 1: Shawn's journey into educational leadershipPart 2: What he's learned about thriving as a leaderPart 3: How he now helps support other educational leaders To contact Shawn about his coaching program, email him at…
- Episode 001: Andy Van Weele
Blueprint Schools helps educational teams build thriving organizations so they can focus on supporting students, providing excellence in education, and sharing their Gospel mission with more families. To get free resources to help your faith-based school thrive, visit…
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