Q&A: Working Together

Superintendent Dr. Pete Hannigan and Comms Specialist Samantha Cook share strategies for working collaboratively.

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora: The Enterprise Super

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora is leading her district to new heights with against-all- odds tenacity and an enterprising spirit.

Embracing Inclusivity

Dr. Rupak Gandhi shares how Fargo Public Schools is standing up for all kids with purpose and pragmatism.

Dr. Joe Gothard: A Place to Call Home

How Dr. Joe Gothard is meeting needs and building belonging in Saint Paul Public Schools

Amy Rovai Gregory: Building Connections, Building Capacity

A Q&A with Amy Rovai Gregory on culturally responsive family engagement

Dr. Paul Coakley: Lessons for School Leaders

Dr. Paul Coakley, the Superintendent of Multnomah ESD, shares his insights on building a personal brand, the importance of leaving a legacy, and much more

Dr. Peter Hannigan: Communicating to Different Generations

Dr. Pete Hannigan, Superintendent of Hawthorn School District 73, and Samantha Cook, Communications Director, discuss generational differences in the workplace, effective communication strategies to engage their community, and the importance of strong school culture.

Dr. Matt Hillmann: On the Same Page

Minnesota’s Dr. Matt Hillmann shares how he maintains a healthy relationship with his district’s teachers union.

Dr. Wendy Birhanzel: Opportunity Against All Odds

Colorado superintendent Dr. Wendy Birhanzel is proving that putting kids first creates opportunities and changes lives.

Dr. Carol Kilver: In the Loop

How Dr. Carol Kilver of Illinois’ Pikeland CUSD 10 uses Cognitive Coaching as a basis for internal communication

Debbie Critchfield: The Power of School Communications

Internal communications is critically important to running a successful school district, and it is also an ongoing challenge for many. Debbie Critchfield, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho, shares her experience in school communications and the ins and outs of internal communications.

Tom Burton: How Superintendents Can Think Differently

Former superintendent Tom Burton shares how leaders can challenge assumptions and think differently to drive change. He discusses the importance of data, dissent, transparency, and authentic relationships in shaping culture.

Dr. Quintin Shepherd's Relentless Compassion

How one Texas superintendent prioritizes people and refuses to give up on kids