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1% Better, Every Day: Jim DuBois on Personalized Learning, Career Pathways & Educational Equity
Jim DuBois, Superintendent of Goshen Community Schools in Indiana, is a champion for building systems that help every student discover a pathway to success. With a lea...
Rural Revitalization: Kyle Newton on Unlocking Potential in Southeastern Ohio
Kyle Newton is the superintendent of Warren Local School District in rural southeastern Ohio, where he has spent over a decade aligning facilities, finances, and instr...
Against the Odds: Chris Smith and Melissa Vera on Setting High Expectations in a High-Poverty District to Achieve Record Graduation Rates
Chris Smith, Superintendent of Schools at Brownfield ISD, and Melissa Vera, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, have spent nearly two decades turning...
Preparing for Tomorrow: Mountain View High School Students on AI Literacy & Education's Biggest Challenges
Sophia Zhang, Yash Maheshwari, Claire Schwarzhoff, Myra Jain, and Nikita Narang, the Student Executive Board at Mountain View High School, are proving that some of the...
Limitless Futures: Dr. Marc Puig on Igniting Brilliance in Education for All Students
Dr. Marc Puig, a dynamic superintendent in Robstown ISD near Corpus Christi, Texas, is renowned for his leadership philosophy centered on visibility, connection, and b...
Leading Without Fear: Dr. Daniel Castagna on AI, School Safety, and Bold Leadership
Dr. Daniel Castagna, Superintendent of Chartiers Valley School District in Pennsylvania, believes that exceptional leadership requires authenticity, decisive action, a...
Pioneering Progress: Aaron Moran on Collaborative Culture and Designing Spaces for Inclusive Education
Aaron Moran, Superintendent of Tipp City Exempt Village Schools in Ohio, leads with a clear belief that every student can succeed when given the right opportunities an...
The Military & Main Street: Dr. Kellen Adams on Community-Centered Education
Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth USD 453 in Kansas, brings a grounded and people-first approach to district leadership, shaped by his belief that public...
AI Visionaries: Richmond High School's Tech Team Students on AI Shaping EdTech and Responsible Tech Use
What happens when schools stop banning AI and hand the keys to students? Join us for an exceptional episode featuring Jeremy Hill, an e-learning specialist at Richmond...
Disrupting Disability Norms: Cait Russell on Empowering Autism-Focused Tech Startups & Inclusive Work Opportunities
In this episode, Cait Russell, COO of Multiple, shares her journey from occupational therapy to leading a nonprofit accelerator for autism-focused technology. She expl...
Efficiency Meets Impact: Benjamin Franquiz and Kathleen Petrenko on Smarter Systems & Partnerships in Special Education
Benjamin Franquiz, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Support Services, and Kathleen Petrenko, Director of Special Education, at Eastport-South...
Beyond the Mandate: Annie Payne on Building a Culture of Care in Special Ed
Annie Payne, Director of Special Education at Enterprise Elementary School District, brings a deeply personal and purpose-driven approach to inclusive education, roote...
From Vendors to Partners: Evan Abramson on Rewriting the EdTech Partnership Playbook and Reimagining Inclusion Innovation
Evan Abramson, Director of Innovation and Technology at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, is a dynamic leader dedicated to redefining what’s possible for students ...
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...
