Title: Hopes and Dreams: Principles from a Principal with Jay Posick🎙Summary:In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine isjoined by ParentCamp President Julie Pile and retired principal-turned-ParentCamp coach JayPosick. From their first connection during a global book study on Beyond the Bake Sale totoday’s family engagement work, Jay shares powerful lessons from over 35 years in education.You'll hear how his simple “hopes and dreams” question transformed parent-teacherconnections, why his office was in the hallway instead of behind a desk, and how being presentwith kids builds trust and culture.Whether you're a parent, educator, or administrator, this episode offers actionable wisdom oncreating inclusive spaces, building genuine relationships, and rethinking how schools engagefamilies. Jay’s story proves that leadership grounded in presence, humor, and humanity canreshape school culture—one circle at a time.Show Notes:● The power of relationship-based leadership● How Jay’s “hopes and dreams” activity deepens family connection● Why circles create equal, meaningful dialogue● Behind-the-scenes of a ParentCamp in Delaware● ParentCamp as a tool for whole-school transformationKey Takeaways:● Circles equalize conversation—everyone’s voice matters.● “Hopes and dreams” is more powerful than setting goals—it invites lifelong vision.● ParentCamp is about all families, not just parents—it’s a community movement.● Leadership requires visibility: “If you’re in your office, you’re waiting for trouble.”● The best engagement doesn’t end after the event—it keeps growing between camps.Key Quotes:● “Goals have an endpoint. Hopes and dreams can go on forever.” – Jay Posick● “ParentCamp isn’t just for parents—it’s for anyone who loves a child.” – Julie Pile● “The only thing you do in your office is wait for trouble. Get out and connect.” – JayPosick● “We don’t have to do this—we get to do this.” – Julie PileShow Notes:● Episode Title: Hopes and Dreams: Principles from a Principal● Hosts: April F. Draine● Guest: Julie Pile, President, ParentCamp and Jay Posick, ParentCamp Coach● Topics Discussed: Relationship Based LeadershipResources Mentioned:● Jay Posick on Twitter/X - https://x.com/posickj● Voxer - https://www.voxer.com/● Beyond the Bake Sale Book - https://thenewpress.com/books/beyond-bake-sale● Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) - https://iel.org/● NAFSCE - https://nafsce.org/● Principals in Action Book -https://www.amazon.com/Principals-Action-Redefining-Jay-Posick/dp/1734051426● Positive Outcomes Charter School, Camden, DE - https://positiveoutcomescs.org/● Sussex Montessori Charter School, Seaford, DE - https://sussexmontessoricharter.com/Call to Action:● Share your hopes and dreams for your child using #ParentCampHopes on social mediaand share with your child!● Visit the ParentCamp website (https://www.parentcamp.org/) to learn more and bringParentCamp to your school or district● Sign up for the ParentCamp Newsletter - http://cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=1999● Join us for our monthly Virtual ParentCamp - Sign-up for our Mighty NetworksCommunity -https://parentcamp.mn.co/share/fgIj8OGPqR6TTW4O?utm_source=manual● Share your experiences with family-school partnerships on social media using#ParentCamp #TheParentCampPodcastConnect with Us:● ParentCamp’s Website: www.parentcamp.org● ParentCamp’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentCamp● ParentCamp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentcamp● ParentCamp Twitter: https://x.com/ParentCamp● ParentCamp LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parentcamp● ParentCamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentcampglobal/● Julie Pile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapile/● Julie Pile Twitter: https://x.com/juliepile● Laura Gilchrist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragilchristedu/● Laura Gilchrist Twitter: https://x.com/LauraGilchrist4● April F. Draine Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aprilfdraineFor more information and to listen to the episode visit Apple, Spotify or on ParentCamp’sPodcast YouTube Playlist.

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