John Rogers: The Future of Education Depends on Democracy

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Sep 30, 2025 | Podcast

What does it really mean to lead for democracy in our schools today? This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. John Rogers of UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies for a powerful conversation on one...

From Skepticism to Trust: Dr. Jason Radford’s Journey

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Sep 23, 2025 | Podcast

Thrilled to welcome Dr. Jason Radford, recently-retired Superintendent of Oldham County Schools (KY), to An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast. His journey is a terrific example of trust, strategy, and servant leadership. Here are three big...

Dr. Carl Cohn and Navigating the New Reality of Public School Leadership

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Sep 16, 2025 | Podcast

Public schools are now the “frontline of America’s intensifying cultural and political conflicts,” and many superintendents find themselves unprepared for this new level of engagement. In my conversation with Dr. Carl Cohn, former superintendent in Long...

In the Future Business: Leadership Lessons with Lars Clemensen

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Sep 9, 2025 | Podcast

This week, our guest is Lars Clemensen, the Superintendent of Hampton Bays Union Free School District and President of NYSCOSS. Lars shares profound insights on leadership, community connection, and what it truly means to prepare students for a dynamic future. This...

Daniel Sobel: Elevating Inclusive Education with the Rise of the Practitioner

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Sep 2, 2025 | Podcast

📢 New Podcast and New Season! Elevating Inclusive Education with Daniel Sobel on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧   We are thrilled to share the beginning of season 4 with this episode featuring Daniel Sobel, an internationally...