Discover the strategies and the heart that drives exceptional educational leadership with Dr. Laurie Dent, the 2024 Washington State Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Dent unveils her playbook for guiding the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District to new heights, and how she's hit the home runs she has, including her steadfast commitment to the pursuit of a 100% ... Show More
Jul 2024
Leaning into A.I. with Jeff Utecht
Don't be afraid of the big, bad A.I.! In this episode, we sit down with educator, author, consultant and A.I. expert Jeff Utecht to dissect how AI tools like ChatGPT-4 have the potential to revolutionize the classroom. Utecht helps us navigate the delicate balance of excitement a ... Show More
33m 24s
Jun 2024
Women Leading Education With Dr. Susan Enfield
Join host Peter DeWitt and Mike Nelson as they interview Dr. Susan Enfield, an alumna of Harvard's urban superintendent program. In this episode, we delve into the importance of mentorship, helping students feel seen and heard, and the need for self-reflection. We also discuss th ... Show More
48m 39s
Jun 2023
Episode 83: Teaching for Justice with Lindsay Lyons
Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who helps schools and districts co-create feminist, antiracist curricula that challenges, affirms, and inspires all students. A former NYC public school teacher, she holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the blog ... Show More
49m 49s
Apr 2023
Leading While Female with Trudy Arriaga, Stacie Stanley and Delores Lindsey
If we look at the data, we can safely say women are doing the work of classroom teaching while disproportionately, men are making administrative and leadership decisions. On this episode, three school leaders discuss how to start breaking down barriers and leading the way for fut ... Show More
42m 9s
May 2023
Episode 75: A Walk and Talk with a First Year Superintendent
Michelle Osterhoudt is a wife, mother, and 24-year educator and community leader. Active in civil rights work within her community, Michelle serves as the President of the Oneonta Area NAACP. Michelle has also served on the Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights for ... Show More
20m 28s
Jan 2023
Episode 53: The Empowered Educator with Jen Rafferty
Jen Rafferty is an educator, author, and international public speaker, who started as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. She is known for bringing her energy, humor and expertise in her presentations while inspiring educators to stay connected to thei ... Show More
46m 27s
Dec 2023
Transforming Education: Authentic Leadership and Systemic Change with Sarah Johnson
Have a question for the show? Text us here!Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to be a great leader, especially in the challenging world of education? Join us in today’s episode as we explore simple, yet powerful insights into authentic leadership with our guest, Sarah Joh ... Show More
39m 12s