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MTSS-tering the System: Rebecca Burton on Creating Agile Support Structures That Serve All Learners
Rebecca Burton, Deputy Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services at Lemon Grove School District, joins us to discuss her deeply personal 'why' for educ...
Pioneering Pathways: Jeff Hadley on Innovative Inclusion Programs & Career Readiness for Students of All Abilities
Dr. Jeff Hadley is the Superintendent of Avonworth School District in PA, a district nationally recognized for its innovative and inclusive approach to education. Dr. ...
Small School, Big Impact: Chandler Cross's Commandments of Culture and Secrets to Student & Staff Success
Chandler Cross is the Assistant Superintendent of Shenandoah School Corporation, a high-performing rural district in Indiana with graduation rates consistently near 99...
Going Viral: Dr. Georgeanne Warnock on Leadership in the Age of Social Media
Dr. Georgeanne Warnock, Superintendent of Terrell Independent School District, is a forward-thinking leader committed to strengthening public education through connect...
Architecting Impact: Lisa Hartman on Building Systems That Transcend Leaders
Lisa Hartman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Lewis Central Community School District in Iowa, is a visionary leader driven by a deep commitment...
Growing Enrollment, Growing Excellence: How Kirk Koennecke Sustains a Top-Ranked District
Kirk Koennecke is the Superintendent of Indian Hill Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio—one of the state’s highest-performing public school districts. With nearly 30 years in ...
Screening for Success: Julie Schafer’s Unique Approaches to Dyslexia Screening and Student Well-Being Spaces
Julie Schafer serves as the principal of Early Elementary school in Early ISD in Texas. She is leading success in every child’s education by implementing early dyslexi...
Failing Forward: How Steve Iglesias Builds Future-Ready Schools that Prepare Students for the Unknown
Steve Iglesias is the Chief Innovation Officer at Mater Brickell Academy in Miami, Florida. A former baseball coach turned educational innovator, Steve builds tech- an...
Creating Direction and Opportunity: Jeffrey D Hartmann’s Vision for Student-Centered Education
Jeffrey D. Hartmann, superintendent of Galion City Schools in Ohio, draws on his international experience to highlight the importance of establishing common direction ...
From the Field to the Classroom: Bryan Ballenger’s Lessons in Leadership and Inclusion
Bryan Ballenger serves as the Superintendent of the Gustine Unified School District. Through his focus on innovative instructional practices, Bryan ensures that all st...
Inside the Virtual Classroom: How Ohio Connections Academy Helps Students with Disabilities Thrive
Superintendent Marie Hanna and Co-Directors of Special Education, Erin Fatafehi and Rekha Manakkal, serve on the administration board at Ohio Connections Academy. Toge...
Dyslexia, Data, and the Drive to Lead: Meagan Drapkin's Modern Approach to MTSS & Leadership
Meagan Drapkin serves as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Dunellen Public Schools. She leads her district with compassion by advocating for an effective p...
From Struggle to Strength: Dr. Malasia Walker on Transforming Student Outcomes Within and Beyond Special Education
Dr. Malasia Walker is the Director of Special Education for the William Floyd School District. Drawing on her own school experience and the mentorship that changed her...
The Power of Relationships: Tiffany Law on Building Trust Across Districts and Impact Within EdTech
Tiffany Law is the Chief Operating Officer of the Institute for Education Innovation. Inspired by her father, a principal who championed diversity and women’s leadersh...
From Plan to Practice: Kelly Carpenter on Building a Personalized Learning District and Embedding MTSS
Kelly Carpenter is the Chief Academic Officer Emeritus of Gananda Central School District in Rochester County, NY. She has dedicated her career to personalized learnin...
Redefining Disability Narratives: Anthony Lue on Inclusion, Advocacy, and Empowering Youth
Anthony Lue is a motivational speaker, accessibility consultant, and Paralympic hand-cycling athlete. Drawing from his journey—from standout high-school athlete to par...
Teaching the Whole Human: Maggie Broderick on Embedding SEL to Create Exceptional Learning Environments
Maggie Broderick is an associate professor at National University and the faculty lead for social-emotional learning. With expertise in online graduate education, curr...
Personalized Education with Purpose: Candice Sears on Curriculum, Inclusion, and 21st-Century Learning
Candice Sears is a forward-thinking educational leader with a passion for personalized learning and inclusive curriculum. With expertise in homeschooling, gifted educa...
Leading Urban Schools with Purpose: Wanda Lopez-Ramirez on Culture, Community, and Equity in Education
Wanda Lopez Ramirez is a Bronx-born educator and principal who leads with heart, equity, and deep community ties. With decades of experience, she champions culturally ...
Building & Storytelling for the Future: Hayley Spira-Bauer on Equity, EdTech, and Fullmind’s Learning Can’t Wait Podcast
As COO/CAO of Fullmind, Hayley Spira-Bauer is a visionary leader and lifelong advocate for education. Passionate about driving transformative change, she has dedicated...
