Eight Principles Voices
Conversations with those who make a difference.
Host Larry C Johnson invites humanitarian leaders and changemakers to share where they’ve been, where they’re going and what drives them forward.
When you meet them, you recognize their spark and vision immediately. There’s no mistaking the positive, lasting difference they’re making in the world—their world. These leaders—trailblazers all—know where they’re going. And they invite us along on the journey.
Each week, Larry Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles, interviews leaders and change makers from across the globe. Podcasts are available here, distributed to our Eight Principles family, and on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. If there's a particular person you'd like us to interview, let us know. Email info@TheEightPrinciples.com.
Eight Principles Voices
Getting the Message Right
Mr. Rodgers holds an M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where he was awarded the Peabody Honors Scholarship. He also holds an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Dallas.
Jake began his career in private and independent school education as a high school English teacher and basketball coach. Since then, he has served in a variety of roles in independent and private schools including dean, marketing specialist, assistant principal, and most recently, as the principal of a large preschool through 8th grade Catholic school, where he led major strategic planning and capital projects. He is a fellow of the University of Notre Dame’s Reform Leaders Summit, is a member of the 2021 cohort of Leadership Forsyth, and has been recognized for his work by the Knoxville News Sentinel as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree.
In his free time, Jake enjoys reading, fly-fishing, and running. He is married to his college sweetheart, Rachel. They are the proud parents of Catherine Clare (Cate) and John Joseph (JJ).
