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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...
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...
