Dan Barkel & Jason Loutsch: Avoiding the Fireworks
A Superintendent and Board President discuss how they keep board meetings productive and drama-free.
Superintendent Voices
Dr. Melissa Thompson: How to Onboard Board Members
In an era of contentious board meetings and board elections, Dr. Melissa Thompson, former superintendent of Swallow School District, shows a smart, common-sense approach to helping school boards succeed with onboarding.
Dr. Barbara Mullen is on a trajectory of influence.
This rookie superintendent has already blazed trails with her unique brand of impact and authenticity.
Dr. Mitzi N. Morillo: Five Lessons on Influence
Guest writer Dr. Mitzi N. Morillo gives her take on authenticity and influence.
Dr. Donald Killingbeck: Building Your Brand with LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an underutilized platform for many school districts. Dr. Donald Killingbeck has used it to advance Hemlock Public School District’s brand and his own. The result? A stronger digital presence that tells the district story and attracts teachers and garners community support.
Dr. Andi Fourlis is knocking down walls in education.
This Arizona superintendent is revolutionizing team teaching and promoting collaboration in Mesa Public Schools.
Dr. Matthew Montgomery: What I've learned from having two school boards at once
Dr. Matthew Montgomery, superintendent of two different districts, gives his best advice for strengthening board relations.
Jeffrey Collier & Coty Kuschinsky: Collective Authorship
Jeffrey Collier and Coty Kuschinsky discuss how Saginaw ISD is using collective authorship to build a stronger brand to better serve their staff and community.
Dr. Jeff Horton: Courageous Conversations
Dr. Jeff Horton, Superintendent of GFW School District in Minnesota, discusses how he and his community moved from worry to hope through courageous conversations and active listening.
Christy Perry: Fierce and Fearless
How Superintendent Christy Perry is Clearing the Path Forward
Dr. Andrew Dolloff: The Power of Trust
Dr. Andrew Dolloff tells us what he’s learned about trust in school leadership.
Dr. Robert Hunt: Crisis, Growth & Leadership
Dr. Robert Hunt, Superintendent of Barrington 220 SD in Illinois, talks with us about managing crises, both at a professional and personal level, how to best communicate during difficult times, and how to grow and recover after.
Jeff Mayo: Marketing Your Schools' Employer Brand
Jeff Mayo, Dr. Allison Clark, Tyler Hill discuss their solutions that they’ve found and how they’re bringing communications and HR together to start solving recruitment and retention.