Beyond the Bell: School Leadership Series

School leadership doesn’t stop when the final bell rings. Beyond the Bell takes you inside the real conversations of leadership, where current principal Jon Minton mixes humor, research, personal stories, and honest insight to tackle 21 of the most challenging and relevant leadership topics with leaders of all experience levels. Each episode delivers practical strategies and thought-provoking discussions with special guests to help both new and seasoned leaders thrive in the complexities of the role. Because the real work—and the real growth—of leadership happens Beyond the Bell.

Beyond the Bell: School Leadership Series is a education podcast hosted by Jon Minton, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jon Minton hosts Beyond the Bell: School Leadership Series, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  #11: Justin Wax: NASSP Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year

  Jun 2, 202622 minS2

  <p>Recorded live at the NASSP Leadership Awards and Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., this conversation with Justin Wax is packed with energy, optimism, and practical leadership wisdom. From the moment we sat down, it felt less like an interview and more like a conversation with someone I had known for years, a testament to Justin’s ability to connect with people and make them feel valued.</p><p>In this episode, we explore Justin’s leadership journey, the importance of building authentic relationships, and how school leaders can create cultures where both students and staff thrive. Justin shares less...

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  #10: ToniJo Niccoli: NASSP Colorado High School Principal of the Year

  May 12, 202621 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Jon sits down with Colorado High School Principal of the Year ToniJo Niccoli, principal of New Meridian High School and the district’s Career and Technical Education Center in northern Colorado. Toni Jo shares her unique journey into education, from originally planning to become a kindergarten teacher to finding her passion working with students in alternative education settings.</p><p>The conversation explores ToniJo’s leadership philosophy centered on relationships, belief in students, and intentional systems. She reflects on leading a school that increased its on-time graduation rate from 12.5% to 93.5%, explaining how cult...

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  #9: David Wiedlich: NASSP Pennsylvania Middle School Principal of the Year

  Apr 30, 202624 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we sit down with David Wiedlich for a conversation that challenges the way we think about leadership, resilience, and longevity in the role.</p><p>Together, we explore what it means to lead through those pressures with intention. From the concept of trauma-informed leadership to the importance of self-awareness and sustainability, this conversation goes beyond strategies and into the mindset required to endure and thrive in school leadership. David shares insights on how leaders can remain steady for their teams while also recognizing the toll the work can take and what to...

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  #8: Powering Down: Strength in Mindless Moments

  Nov 30, 202525 minS1

  <p>In this episode, George and Jon spend some time discussing an overlooked leadership habit: the way simple, mindless moments can actually help school leaders recharge. They share stories from their time as assistant principals, when these moments accidentally became part of the workflow, and how they have learned to use them intentionally as principals. There's also the tension leaders feel when stepping away, even briefly, and why the job’s “always on” nature makes it hard to slow down without guilt. Backed by research and practical examples, they explore how short mental breaks improve clarity, reduce stress, and help leader...

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  #7: Scaling Up with Dr. Mia Hyde

  Nov 7, 202527 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we sit down with Dr. Mia Hyde to explore what it means to scale up in leadership and navigate change effectively. Mia explains that growth isn’t simply about doing more, it’s about guiding others through change with clarity and purpose. From the classroom to the state level, she reminds us that meaningful progress happens when leaders stay grounded, communicate with vision, and focus on people, not just processes. Leading change can stir up tough emotions, and Mia shares insight into what that experience looks and feels like when leading from the...

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