Don’t Cross the Crossing Guard – Nate Levenson

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Mar 7, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode of an Imperfect Leader, Nate Levenson is my guest. In our conversation, we talk about the budgeting process and the importance of engaging in high levels of collaboration. During his After Action Review, Nate describes his experience of eliminating the...

A Whole Lotta Marotta! – Andrew Marotta Reflects On Interpersonal Relationships

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Feb 28, 2023 | Podcast

First of AWL (that’s first of all for you non-New Yorkers), my Long Island accent appears in full force from time to time during my conversation with Andrew Marotta.  Mr. Marotta is a high school principal and self-described as “an energetic and enthusiastic...

When a Full Year-Round Model Wasn’t Planned Fully with Dr. Mark Bedell

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Feb 21, 2023 | Podcast

Hello Imperfect Leaders! This week, Dr. Mark T. Bedell is my guest. Mark and I became friends during his 6 years as the Superintendent of the Kansas City Public Schools, but Mark is no longer a Missouri resident. He began a four-year term as Superintendent of Anne...

You’re Going to Close Our School? Dr. Torres-Rodriguez from Hartford, CT.

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Feb 14, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez is my guest. Dr. Torres-Rodriguez is the Superintendent in Hartford, CT, a school district with about 17,000 students. Leslie cares so deeply for her district because her district is so personal to...

Pandemic Perspectives from a Vulnerable Leader – Dr. Kenny Rodrequez

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Feb 7, 2023 | Podcast

This week on An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Kenny Rodrequez is my guest. Dr. Rodrequez has been the Superintendent of the Grandview C-4 School District since 2016.  In our conversation, Kenny references the work his district has done on Introducing children to authentic...