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Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent Series
Welcome to Season 5 of the Build Momentum for Education podcast hosted by Sarah Williamson, the CEO of SWPR Group, an agency that supports public relations, communications strategies, and thought leadership support for school districts, education companies and startups, and Dr. Chad Bolser, Chancellor of Ivy Tech. This season, they explore a particularly unique perspective in thought leadership in K-12 education: humanizing the role of the superintendent.
Throughout the many conversations we continue to have with superintendents, a clear theme has emerged about the need to bring more humanity to the role of the superintendency. In this special podcast series, we interview current and former superintendents and researchers to pursue the core question: how can we better see superintendents as real people navigating complex challenges to provide the best possible education for our K-12 students? We dig deeper into how this important work can help build community, invite collaboration and increase widespread engagement.
Our lineup includes Dr. Susan Enfield of The Network of Distinguished Educators, Dr. Rainey Briggs of the Baraboo School District in Wisconsin, Dr. Randy Mahlerwein of Mesa Public Schools in Arizona, Dr. Adam Clark from Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California and Rachel S. White, the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy at the University of Texas at Austin (and many others) as part of the “Superintendent Series: Humanizing the Role of the Superintendent.”
Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday, available on Spotify, iTunes, or your preferred listening platformt as we explore humanizing the role of the superintendent in K-12 education.
Watch for episodes every other Thursday on Spotify, iTunes, or whatever platform you listen. We look forward to exploring thought leadership in education on this season of Build Momentum!
Episodes
S05E11 - A Lesson in Humble Leadership | Dr. Matthew Hicks, Northeastern Wayne Schools Indiana
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S05E10 - The Superintendent Lab | Dr. Rachel White, University of Texas at Austin

S05E09 - Using Storytelling to Foster Trust and Community Support | Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools

S05E08 - The Superintendency: One Of The Most Challenging, Yet Rewarding, Careers | Dan Cox

S05E07 - Being a Transformative Leader in the Face of Complex Challenges | Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Pflugerville ISD
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S05E06 - Leading with Joy | Dr. George Philhower, Superintendent, Eastern Hancock Schools

S05E05 - Mastering the Five Steps of Happiness as a Superintendent | Dr. Rainey Briggs, Superintendent, Baraboo School District

S05E04 - Galvanizing Community Around a Shared Vision | Dr. Sandy Husk, Superintendent Emeritus
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S05E03 - Leading with Authenticity | Dr. Adam Clark, Mt. Diablo Unified School District

S05E02 - The Power of Teams and Leading with Psychological Safety | Dr. Randy Mahlerwein
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S05E01 - Humanizing the Superintendent Series: Engaging in Healthy Debate | Dr. Susan Enfield

Season 5 Trailer: Superintendent Series!
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S04E15 - Workforce Development in Washington State | Marina Parr & Stephanie Davidsmeyer | REPLAY
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S04E14 - Rural Innovation Series | Jessica Morrison, Executive Director, The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative | REPLAY

S04E13 - Rural Innovation Series | Aaron Black, Superintendent, Randolph Eastern School Corporation | REPLAY

S04E12 Rural Innovation Series | Lauren Marie Hall Riggens, Senior Manager, Empower Schools | REPLAY

S04E11 - Rural Innovation Series | Mike Gonzalez, Executive Director, Rural Schools Innovation Zone | REPLAY
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S04E10 - Sturm Collaboration Campus | Jill Garber, Danny Winsor, and Dr. Stephanie Fujii CSU, Arapahoe Community College & Douglas County School District

S04E09 - Durable Skills & The Future of Work | Tim Taylor, Co-Founder & President, America Succeeds

S04E08 - Workforce Development in Washington State | Marina Parr & Stephanie Davidsmeyer
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S04E07 - The Big Blur | Joel Vargas, Vice President, Jobs for the Future

S04E06 - Rural Innovation Series | Jessica Morrison, Executive Director, The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative

S04E05 - Rural Innovation Series | Aaron Black, Superintendent, Randolph Eastern School Corporation

S04E04 - Rural Innovation Series | Lauren Marie Hall Riggens, Senior Manager, Empower Schools

S04E03 - Rural Innovation Series | Mike Gonzalez, Executive Director, Rural Schools Innovation Zone
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