Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent Series
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
101 episodes
S05E01 - Humanizing the Superintendent Series: Engaging in Healthy Debate | Dr. Susan Enfield
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, the former superintendent of the Washoe County School District in Nevada. She also spent 10 years as the superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Pri...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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31:11
Season 5 Trailer: Superintendent Series!
Hello Build Momentum for Education listeners, we're so excited to kick off Season 5 of the Build Momentum for Education Podcast. This season, we're exploring a particularly unique perspective in K-12, thought leadership, humanizing the ...
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Season 5
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0:59
S04E15 - Workforce Development in Washington State | Marina Parr & Stephanie Davidsmeyer | REPLAY
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Marina Parr, Director for Workforce System Advancement at Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Stephanie Davidsmeyer, a Director of Communications for the Washi...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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38:27
S04E14 - Rural Innovation Series | Jessica Morrison, Executive Director, The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative | REPLAY
In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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38:13
S04E13 - Rural Innovation Series | Aaron Black, Superintendent, Randolph Eastern School Corporation | REPLAY
In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifina...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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29:11
S04E12 Rural Innovation Series | Lauren Marie Hall Riggens, Senior Manager, Empower Schools | REPLAY
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:17
S04E11 - Rural Innovation Series | Mike Gonzalez, Executive Director, Rural Schools Innovation Zone | REPLAY
In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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36:58
S04E10 - Sturm Collaboration Campus | Jill Garber, Danny Winsor, and Dr. Stephanie Fujii CSU, Arapahoe Community College & Douglas County School District
In this episode we have a special group with us from the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock, Colorado: Jill Garber, the Director of the CSU Collaboration Campuses; Dr. Stephanie Fuji, the President of Arapahoe Community College; and Dann...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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47:40
S04E09 - Durable Skills & The Future of Work | Tim Taylor, Co-Founder & President, America Succeeds
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Tim Taylor, who is a co-founder and the president of America Succeeds, a nonprofit organization committed to engaging business leaders in modernizing the education system. He also served as th...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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27:49
S04E08 - Workforce Development in Washington State | Marina Parr & Stephanie Davidsmeyer
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Marina Parr, Director for Workforce System Advancement at Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Stephanie Davidsmeyer, a Director of Communications for the Washi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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36:35
S04E07 - The Big Blur | Joel Vargas, Vice President, Jobs for the Future
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Joel Vargas of Jobs for the Future, a nonprofit that focuses on strategies to transform education and workforce systems. Vargas is vice president of JFF’s Education practice, which suppo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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31:49
S04E06 - Rural Innovation Series | Jessica Morrison, Executive Director, The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as a vital...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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36:22
S04E05 - Rural Innovation Series | Aaron Black, Superintendent, Randolph Eastern School Corporation
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifinalist fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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27:20
S04E04 - Rural Innovation Series | Lauren Marie Hall Riggens, Senior Manager, Empower Schools
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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38:25
S04E03 - Rural Innovation Series | Mike Gonzalez, Executive Director, Rural Schools Innovation Zone
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episode in a...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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34:44
S04E02 - Strategic Community Partnerships Drive Innovative Workforce Development at Tacoma Public Schools | Adam Kulaas
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Adam Kulaas, the Director of Innovative Learning and Career and Technical Education for Tacoma Public Schools in Washington State. He also founded Jobs 253, which offers the district’s high sc...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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20:15
S04E01 - K-12 to Career: How Community Colleges are Accelerating Workforce Development | Chad Bolser, Katie Lash
In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by a new co-host, Chad Bolser, a Chancellor from Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. In previous roles, he served as vice president of Strategic Operations-Southern Campuses and Chancellor at ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:16
Season 4 Trailer: Global Workforce Series!
Hello, Build Momentum listeners. We're excited to kick off season four of the podcast and we have some exciting changes to share this season. We're so thrilled for last season's co-host, Dr. Katie Lash, who recently left the service center to t...
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Season 4
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Episode 0
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1:26
S03E24 -Technology and Learning Alchemist Julia Fallon | SETDA | REPLAY
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she w...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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29:52
S03E23 - Bridging the gap between edtech organizations and K-12 decisionmakers to solve education's most difficult challenges| Doug Roberts, CEO, Institute for Education Innovation (IEI)
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Doug Roberts, who is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation. IEI specializes in bridging the gaps between individuals and organizations that are committed t...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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36:03
S03E22 - Tom Vander Ark Talks AI, Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building Credibility | Tom Vander Ark | REPLAY
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innov...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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24:53
S03E21 - Ken Eisner on Global Trends in Education, the Workforce, and Leadership | Ken Eisner
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ken Eisner. Ken is currently a Consulting Advisor with Avathon Capital, a Special Partner at Good Harbor Partners, and a Senior Advisor at New Markets Venture Partners. He is the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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38:36
S03E20 - The Original Disruptor Shares thoughts on the Future, AI and Thought Leadership | Michael B. Horn
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by edtech pioneer Michael Horn. Michael is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to Disruptive Innovatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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29:02
S03E19 - Deconstructing Evidence-Based EdTech Post ESSER | Bart Epstein
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Bart Epstein,a Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. The education entrepreneur was named one of the 30 K-12...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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38:16
S03E18 - From the Classroom to the Boardroom | AJ Crabill
In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by AJ Crabill. AJ is a Conservator at DeSoto ISD in DeSoto, Texas, and as a Director of Governance at the Council of the Great City Schools. The education reform advocate and public ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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22:25