Spike Cook

Spike Cook


Proud father of two amazing kids, Principal, Blogger, Author, Speaker, Adjunct Prof, Co-host @PrincipalPLN & guest on @unlockthemiddle podcast.

Appears in 145 Episodes

Episode 80: Leveling Up Your School Facebook Page with guest Melissa Emler @melissaemler

Episode 80: Leveling Up Your School Facebook Page with guest Melissa Emler @melissaemler

S1E123 · · 44:18

In this episode we chat with Melissa Emler, a former principal and now Director of Innovations, about using Facebook as your tool to communicate with your parents and community. Whil...

Episode 78: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? with Dr. Tony Sinanis

Episode 78: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? with Dr. Tony Sinanis

S1E121 · · 26:26

Episode 78: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? with Dr. Tony Sinanis by Dr. Spike Cook, Jessica Johnson, Theresa Stager

Episode 51: Tia Henriksen

Episode 51: Tia Henriksen

S1E120 · · 27:29

In this episode we talk with Tia Henriksen, a current Vice Principal, but soon to be Principal in British Columbia starting on January 1st, 2015. We discuss inbox zero, making the ...

Episode 47: Conquering Email and Inbox Zero with Curt Rees

Episode 47: Conquering Email and Inbox Zero with Curt Rees

S1E119 · · 38:54

In this episode we are joined by Curt Rees, Elementary Principal and Recess Kickball legend in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Curt’s school is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Pub...

Episode 46: What do you have to do

Episode 46: What do you have to do

S1E118 · · 23:38

In this episode, Jessica and Spike explore the ever present "to do list."   The show starts out with the realization that the modern day Principal probably needs ADD or ADHD to survi...

Episode 45: Observations and Walkthroughs Part II

Episode 45: Observations and Walkthroughs Part II

S1E117 · · 36:16

In this episode, Theresa and Spike discuss the importance of non-evaluative walkthroughs. Theresa mentioned how her school has used TeachBoost and how it helped her work collaborativ...

Episode 43: Running Your School from your Mobile Device with Adam Welcome

Episode 43: Running Your School from your Mobile Device with Adam Welcome

S1E116 · · 30:14

In this episode we invite Adam Welcome, a Principal of the Year from Lafayette, CA. You can find Adam on Twitter @awelcome or his blog at adamwelcome.blogspot.com.  Adam shares with ...

Episode 37: #PrincipalPLN

Episode 37: #PrincipalPLN

S1E115 · · 23:03

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 36: Learn how to start your own SCHOOL from Kelly Tenkely

Episode 36: Learn how to start your own SCHOOL from Kelly Tenkely

S1E114 · · 01:25:11

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 33: An Interview with Bob Dillon

Episode 33: An Interview with Bob Dillon

S1E113 · · 01:20:43

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 35: Life After the Principal's Office with Peter DeWitt

Episode 35: Life After the Principal's Office with Peter DeWitt

S1E112 · · 01:13:34

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 34: Education, ISTE 2014 and Erin Klein

Episode 34: Education, ISTE 2014 and Erin Klein

S1E111 · · 44:14

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 32: An Evening with Hall of Fame Principal Dwight Carter

Episode 32: An Evening with Hall of Fame Principal Dwight Carter

S1E110 · · 01:03:17

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 27: Interview Tips from the Top

Episode 27: Interview Tips from the Top

S1E109 · · 01:04:11

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 26: The After School Principal

Episode 26: The After School Principal

S1E108 · · 56:35

Episode 22: Engaging School Community Through Social Media

Episode 22: Engaging School Community Through Social Media

S1E107 · · 01:00:55

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 23: What does it take to be a Before and After School Principal

Episode 23: What does it take to be a Before and After School Principal

S1E106 · · 56:21

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 24: Conferences and Learning Whether You're There or Not!

Episode 24: Conferences and Learning Whether You're There or Not!

S1E105 · · 48:07

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 25: Professional Learning Communities

Episode 25: Professional Learning Communities

S1E104 · · 01:05:05

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

EdCampLdr Preview

EdCampLdr Preview

S1E103 · · 28:30

While catching up on what we've been up to Theresa talked about the upcoming NAESP convention and we had to mention that Jessica Cabeen (Principal that was featured in this episode) ...

Episode 20 - Keeping up with Professional Reading

Episode 20 - Keeping up with Professional Reading

S1E102 · · 50:47

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 19 - Literacy Block - Disciplinary Literacy

Episode 19 - Literacy Block - Disciplinary Literacy

S1E101 · · 46:31

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 17 - Using Evernote in the Principal's Office

Episode 17 - Using Evernote in the Principal's Office

S1E99 · · 58:46

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 16 - Learn why Eric Sheninger Believes that YOU Can be a Digital Leader

Episode 16 - Learn why Eric Sheninger Believes that YOU Can be a Digital Leader

S1E98 · · 01:07:51

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 12 - Making Meaning out of Staff Meetings

Episode 12 - Making Meaning out of Staff Meetings

S1E97 · · 56:10

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 11 - Inspiring Ways to Motivate Your Staff

Episode 11 - Inspiring Ways to Motivate Your Staff

S1E96 · · 56:11

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 10 - A Discussion with Todd Whitaker

Episode 10 - A Discussion with Todd Whitaker

S1E95 · · 01:09:58

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 9 - Being a Principal is the Best Job in the World

Episode 9 - Being a Principal is the Best Job in the World

S1E94 · · 49:15

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 8 - When the Principal Sneezes, the Whole School Catches a Cold

Episode 8 - When the Principal Sneezes, the Whole School Catches a Cold

S1E93 · · 57:33

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...

Episode 7 - Evaluations and Observations

Episode 7 - Evaluations and Observations

S1E92 · · 50:59

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The con...