Speaking the Same Language: Communication Strategies for Bridging Divides with Lori Weigel and Jonathan Voss

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Apr 29, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Lori Weigel, Principal at New Bridge Strategy, and Jonathan Voss, Former-Partner at Lake Research Partners and Founder of Voss Research and Strategy. Two leaders from...

Innovation Lessons for School Leaders to Build Real Student Agency with Josh Reppun

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Apr 22, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Peter Stiepleman sits down with Josh Reppun, host and Global Community Director of What School Could Be. Josh, a former history teacher turned educational innovator, shares his journey...

From Controversy to Collaboration: Co-designing Education in Anacortes with Dr. Justin Irish

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Apr 15, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Justin Irish, Superintendent of the Anacortes School District in Washington and a former principal at Edmonds School District. Dr. Justin Irish shares how systems...

Cultural Frameworks for K-8 Leaders to Build Equity and Cut Suspensions with Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Apr 8, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower, the 2023 Arizona Superintendent of the Year and the 2024 Voice for Equity Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Dr. Hightower, who recently...

How Student Leadership & Community Engagement Are Transformative for Schools with Michelle Caulfield

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Apr 1, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Caulfield, Superintendent of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District in Corning, New York. Michelle shares how her district is expanding access to...