333 - Keegan Webb (Elementary Principal) - The Caffeinated Principal: Building a Positive School Culture
Thu Jan 15 2026
Keegan Webb is an Elementary Principal from central Texas, who shares her unique experiences and insights from her 21 years in education. Keegan discusses her journey from being a music teacher to an administrator, highlighting the different roles she takes on in a smaller, rural district. Keegan emphasizes the importance of building a positive school culture, supporting teachers, and connecting with students, especially those who may not excel in traditional academic or athletic settings.
Keegan also shares her strategies for welcoming new staff and fostering a collaborative environment, as well as her thoughts on the integration of AI in education and the significance of maintaining focus amidst the many distractions in the educational landscape.
Takeaways -
Hire for personality and I train for skill.
You want to make a positive culture where people want to be.
Every single day is like an inbox activity.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Keegan Webb
01:34 - Life as a Rural Principal
06:02 - Hiring and Supporting Teachers
09:20 - The Role of AI in Education
14:16 - Staying Focused as a Principal
18:13 - Supporting All Students
19:33 - Balancing Life and Work
21:53 - Book Recommendations and Personal Growth
25:42 - Shoutouts and Closing Thoughts
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Keegan Webb is an Elementary Principal from central Texas, who shares her unique experiences and insights from her 21 years in education. Keegan discusses her journey from being a music teacher to an administrator, highlighting the different roles she takes on in a smaller, rural district. Keegan emphasizes the importance of building a positive school culture, supporting teachers, and connecting with students, especially those who may not excel in traditional academic or athletic settings. Keegan also shares her strategies for welcoming new staff and fostering a collaborative environment, as well as her thoughts on the integration of AI in education and the significance of maintaining focus amidst the many distractions in the educational landscape. Takeaways - Hire for personality and I train for skill. You want to make a positive culture where people want to be. Every single day is like an inbox activity. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Keegan Webb 01:34 - Life as a Rural Principal 06:02 - Hiring and Supporting Teachers 09:20 - The Role of AI in Education 14:16 - Staying Focused as a Principal 18:13 - Supporting All Students 19:33 - Balancing Life and Work 21:53 - Book Recommendations and Personal Growth 25:42 - Shoutouts and Closing Thoughts Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Brand new speaking video HERE! Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm