How does one navigate the journey from English teacher to Superintendent?
In this episode, I sit down with the recently retired Marie Wiles in a unique in-person interview. We dive deep into her 36-year-long career, from early teaching days and curriculum development to her tenure in various leadership roles, including her time as a BOCES district superintendent.
Marie shares her insights on the importance of instructional experience, the challenges of transitioning roles, the value of networks, and her unexpected journey into authoring a book, “Lessons from the Bard: What Shakespeare Can Teach Us about School District Leadership”. This engaging episode unfolds Marie's remarkable experiences and her perspectives on the future of education amid financial uncertainties.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:49 Marie Wiles' Early Career in Education
01:46 Transition to Higher Education and Doctoral Studies
05:21 BOCES Experience and Leadership Roles
08:53 Personal Life and Career Moves
17:19 Balancing Lesson Plans and Student Interaction
19:51 The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Leadership
20:31 Challenges and Realities of Leadership Roles
23:23 Gender Disparity in Educational Leadership
25:49 Concerns for the Future of Education
28:48 Hope and Faith in Youth
31:46 Writing a Book: Lessons from Shakespeare
32:03 The Process of Writing and Publishing
37:26 Final Thoughts and Gratitude