Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # APC Leadership Collaborative ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.apccollab.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [(AUDIO) Building a Cathedral to Possibility: How Winchester and Jason Van Heukelum are Beyond the Four Walls of a Classroom](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/08/11/audio-building-a-cathedral-to-possibility-how-winchester-and-jason-van-heukelum-are-beyond-the-four-walls-of-a-classroom/) - Are we preparing students for a four-year degree that only 20% will actually complete, or are we preparing them for life? In this special encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we are revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent of Winchester Public Schools in Virginia. This is an episode every school leader - [(VIDEO) Curing the Testing Obsession: Winchester and Jason Van Heukelum are Reclaiming Joy and Agency in the Modern Classroom](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/08/11/video-curing-the-testing-obsession-winchester-and-jason-van-heukelum-are-reclaiming-joy-and-agency-in-the-modern-classroom/) - Are we preparing students for a four-year degree that only 20% will actually complete, or are we preparing them for life? In this special encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we are revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent of Winchester Public Schools in Virginia. This is an episode every school leader - [(VIDEO) Leading with Curiosity with Max Silverman: The Power of Noticing and Wondering](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/08/04/video-leading-with-curiosity-with-max-silverman-the-power-of-noticing-and-wondering/) - We are heading back into the archives for a very special encore episode of An Imperfect Leader! When I first spoke with Max Silverman, the Executive Director of the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), our audience was much smaller. His insights on how we lead schools and support principals are more relevant - [(AUDIO) Leading with Curiosity with Max Silverman: The Power of Noticing and Wondering](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/08/04/audio-leading-with-curiosity-with-max-silverman-the-power-of-noticing-and-wondering/) - We are heading back into the archives for a very special encore episode of An Imperfect Leader! When I first spoke with Max Silverman, the Executive Director of the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), our audience was much smaller. His insights on how we lead schools and support principals are more relevant - [Why Humanizing the Superintendency Matters More Than Ever with Dr. Rachel White (Encore Episode)](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/07/28/why-humanizing-the-superintendency-matters-more-than-ever-with-dr-rachel-white-encore-episode/) - We are bringing back one of our most impactful conversations for an encore episode of An Imperfect Leader! Have you ever wondered why, in a profession where over 70% of teachers are women, only 28% of superintendents are? Or why so many leaders feel they have to be "perfect" just to survive? Dr. Rachel White - [(AUDIO) Leading without Flinching with Nyah Hamlett (Encore Episode)](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/07/21/audio-leading-without-flinching-with-nyah-hamlett-encore-episode/) - Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends. My conversation with Dr. Nyah Hamlett is one of those. In this encore episode, Dr. Hamlett, former superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and now Chief Equity & Development Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools, offers a deeply honest reflection on leadership under pressure. Here - [Hallmark, Not Lifetime: Dr. Stephen Pruitt on Loving the Profession Again (Encore Episode)](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/07/21/hallmark-not-lifetime-dr-stephen-pruitt-on-loving-the-profession-again-encore-episode/) - 📢 What an incredible conversation with Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). 🎧 In this encore episode, we dove deep into education, leadership, and driving real change. Here are the key takeaways: 🤝 Stakeholder vs. Shareholder: Dr. Pruitt made a powerful distinction: education needs fewer - [(VIDEO) When Kids Ran the Nation: Jennifer Light Offers Lessons in Democracy from Junior Republics](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/07/14/video-when-kids-ran-the-nation-jennifer-light-offers-lessons-in-democracy-from-junior-republics/) - I am thrilled to share an encore release of a very special crossover episode between our podcast, An Imperfect Leader, and Mason Pashia's Getting Smart Podcast (also a proud member of the Podcasserole Network!). Together, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Light, a professor at MIT, to explore the the history of Junior Republics and - [(VIDEO) Leading Without Flinching with Dr. Nyah Hamlett](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/07/07/video-leading-without-flinching-with-dr-nyah-hamlett/) - Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends. My conversation with Dr. Nyah Hamlett is one of those. In this encore episode, Dr. Hamlett, former superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and now Chief Equity & Development Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools, offers a deeply honest reflection on leadership under pressure. Here - [(VIDEO) Laser Focus: James Lane and Cutting Through Initiative Fatigue to Save the Learning Moment](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/30/video-laser-focus-james-lane-and-cutting-through-initiative-fatigue-to-save-the-learning-moment/) - What happens when you trade a massive suburban district for a rural community with only 1,200 students? According to my latest guest, it might just be the best career move you'll ever make. I recently sat down with Dr. James F. Lane, former acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education and author of - [Laser Focus: James Lane and Cutting Through Initiative Fatigue to Save the Learning Moment](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/30/laser-focus-james-lane-and-cutting-through-initiative-fatigue-to-save-the-learning-moment/) - What happens when you trade a massive suburban district for a rural community with only 1,200 students? According to my latest guest, it might just be the best career move you'll ever make. I recently sat down with Dr. James F. Lane, former acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education and author of - [Beyond the Three-Year Myth: The Truth About the Superintendency](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/23/beyond-the-three-year-myth-the-truth-about-the-superintendency/) - If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbia University's Teachers College) and Dr. Christopher Tienken (Seton Hall University) about the 2025 American Superintendent Study. We did some serious "myth-busting" that every - [(VIDEO) Beyond the Three-Year Myth: Anne LoBue and Chris Tienken Share the Truth About the Superintendency](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/23/video-beyond-the-three-year-myth-anne-lobue-and-chris-tienken-share-the-truth-about-the-superintendency/) - If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbia University's Teachers College) and Dr. Christopher Tienken (Seton Hall University) about the 2025 American Superintendent Study. We did some serious "myth-busting" that every - [The Monopoly is Over: Brian Stephens and Why Public Schools Must Compete or Risk Becoming Dinosaurs](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/16/the-monopoly-is-over-brian-stephens-and-why-public-schools-must-compete-or-risk-becoming-dinosaurs/) - Is the era of the public school monopoly officially dead? According to my guest, Brian Stephens, the answer is a resounding yes. And if school leaders don't adapt, they risk becoming "dinosaurs." Brian is a combat veteran, attorney, and the leader of CAISSA K-12, a firm that has helped return over 30,000 students to traditional - [(VIDEO) The Monopoly is Over: Brian Stephens and Why Public Schools Must Compete or Risk Becoming Dinosaurs](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/16/video-the-monopoly-is-over-brian-stephens-and-why-public-schools-must-compete-or-risk-becoming-dinosaurs/) - Is the era of the public school monopoly officially dead? According to my guest, Brian Stephens, the answer is a resounding yes. And if school leaders don't adapt, they risk becoming "dinosaurs." Brian is a combat veteran, attorney, and the leader of CAISSA K-12, a firm that has helped return over 30,000 students to traditional - [(VIDEO) Zaretta Hammond on Reclaiming Cognitive Justice and the Power of the "First Pancake"](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/09/video-zaretta-hammond-on-reclaiming-cognitive-justice-and-the-power-of-the-first-pancake/) - Are we settling for "belonging" in our schools while leaving student brainpower underdeveloped? I recently had a deep, transformative conversation with Zaretta Hammond, author of Rebuilding Students' Learning Power. We moved past the surface-level "equity talk" to discuss what it really takes to move a student from a dependent learner to a cognitively independent one. - [Zaretta Hammond on Reclaiming Cognitive Justice and the Power of the "First Pancake"](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/09/zaretta-hammond-on-reclaiming-cognitive-justice-and-the-power-of-the-first-pancake/) - Are we settling for "belonging" in our schools while leaving student brainpower underdeveloped? I recently had a deep, transformative conversation with Zaretta Hammond, author of Rebuilding Students' Learning Power. We moved past the surface-level "equity talk" to discuss what it really takes to move a student from a dependent learner to a cognitively independent one. - [Dr. Melissa Sadorf and Why Rural Schools are the Soul of Their Communities](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/02/dr-melissa-sadorf-and-why-rural-schools-are-the-soul-of-their-communities/) - What does it actually mean to be a "resilient" leader? Is it just about weathering the storm, or is it about what you build while the storm is still raging? I recently had a conversation with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association and author of The Resilient Rural Leader. Melissa - [(VIDEO) Dr. Melissa Sadorf and Why Rural Schools are the Soul of Their Communities](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/06/02/video-dr-melissa-sadorf-and-why-rural-schools-are-the-soul-of-their-communities/) - What does it actually mean to be a resilient leader? Is it just about weathering the storm, or is it about what you build while the storm is still raging? I recently had a conversation with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association and author of The Resilient Rural Leader. Melissa - [(VIDEO) Heidi Sipe: Leading with Clarity and Compassion](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/26/video-heidi-sipe-leading-with-clarity-and-compassion/) - What does it mean to be a nationally recognized rural leader while navigating the messy, imperfect realities of the superintendency? In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, I sit down with Heidi Sipe, Superintendent of Umatilla School District, to discuss how she has led her district for 19 years through innovation and intense challenge. - [Heidi Sipe: Leading with Clarity and Compassion](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/26/heidi-sipe-leading-with-clarity-and-compassion/) - What does it mean to be a nationally recognized rural leader while navigating the messy, imperfect realities of the superintendency? In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, I sit down with Heidi Sipe, Superintendent of Umatilla School District, to discuss how she has led her district for 19 years through innovation and intense challenge. - [(VIDEO) Moving from Command-and-Control to Shared Stewardship: Jesse Boise and 25 Years of Coherence at Hillsdale High](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/19/video-moving-from-command-and-control-to-shared-stewardship-jesse-boise-and-25-years-of-coherence-at-hillsdale-high/) - How do you keep a school transformation alive for 25 years when most initiatives fizzle out after three? Jamie Almanzán recently sat down with Jesse Boise, Assistant Principal at Hillsdale High School, to talk about the staying power of Small Learning Communities (SLCs) and what it truly means to lead with humility. Hillsdale is a - [Moving from Command-and-Control to Shared Stewardship: Jesse Boise and 25 Years of Coherence at Hillsdale High](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/19/moving-from-command-and-control-to-shared-stewardship-jesse-boise-and-25-years-of-coherence-at-hillsdale-high/) - How do you keep a school transformation alive for 25 years when most initiatives fizzle out after three? Jamie Almanzán recently sat down with Jesse Boise, Assistant Principal at Hillsdale High School, to talk about the staying power of Small Learning Communities (SLCs) and what it truly means to lead with humility. Hillsdale is a - [Defining the 'What' and Delegating the 'How': AJ Crabill and Mastering the Board-Superintendent Relationship](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/12/defining-the-what-and-delegating-the-how-aj-crabill-and-mastering-the-board-superintendent-relationship/) - Is your school board focused on the right things, or is it caught in a "dumpster fire" of adult drama? I recently had an terrific conversation with AJ Crabill, author of Great on Their Behalf, about how to move from dysfunctional governance to a system that actually serves children. AJ has seen it all. From - [Lead Collectively with Peter Dewitt and Michael Nelson: Moving From Intent to Lasting Impact](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/05/05/lead-collectively-with-peter-dewitt-and-michael-nelson-moving-from-intent-to-lasting-impact/) - Are you leading in isolation? Education leadership can often feel like a lonely journey, navigating everything from systemic challenges to the day-to-day realities of school life. In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we sit down with veteran educators and co-authors Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson to discuss their transformative framework for collective leadership. In - [Be Bold or Go Home: Mike Miles on Rapid Systemic Transformation and the Houston Promise](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/04/28/be-bold-or-go-home-mike-miles-on-rapid-systemic-transformation-and-the-houston-promise/) - In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, we sit down with Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston ISD, to discuss his career in driving high-performance cultures and rethinking how schools prepare students for the future. This conversation provides a deep look into what he describes as the largest and fastest transformation of a large urban - [Reclaiming the Human Connection: Douglas Reeves on AI, Ethics, and Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/04/21/reclaiming-the-human-connection-douglas-reeves-on-ai-ethics-and-leadership/) - How can artificial intelligence actually make us more human? In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, we sit down with Dr. Douglas Reeves to discuss his timely new book, Education and the Ethics of AI: Enduring Values in a Changing World. Here are three essential themes from our conversation: 1. Reclaiming Time for the - [In the Mess Together: Milena Garganigo on Systems Thinking and Supporting Teachers](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/04/14/in-the-mess-together-milena-garganigo-on-systems-thinking-and-supporting-teachers/) - How can we move from traditional schooling to truly empowered learning? In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we sit down with Dr. Malena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent for the Clayton School District, to discuss breaking traditional leadership models and centering student agency. Here are three key themes from their conversation: 1. The Five Pillars of - [Craig Randall: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth Through Trust-Based Observations](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/04/07/craig-randall-maximizing-teaching-and-learning-growth-through-trust-based-observations/) - Are we observing for compliance or for growth? In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations, describes how we can transform school culture by reimagining the way we support our teachers. Here are three big takeaways from our conversation: 🛡️ Lowering Vulnerability to Encourage Risk-Taking: Traditional, high-stakes observations often lead - [Closing the Trust Gap with Dr. Cory Scheer](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/03/31/closing-the-trust-gap-with-dr-cory-scheer/) - This week, we're chatting about organizational trust with Dr. Cory Scheer, founder of TrustCentric Consulting and author of Closing the Trust Gap. If you think your team trusts you, you might want to check the data. Research shows that leaders typically have a "31% on average, higher perception of how trust is doing versus frontline - [Ahead of the Curve: Heather Naro on Personalizing Learning and Human-Centered Leading](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/03/24/ahead-of-the-curve-heather-naro-on-personalizing-learning-and-human-centered-leading/) - I am thrilled to share my latest conversation with Dr. Heather Naro, Head of School at Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt. Heather brings over three decades of experience in international education to a discussion centered on inclusion, culture, and the pursuit of better. Here are three key themes from our conversation: The Radical Shift - [The Pursuit of Better: Measuring Process Over Outcomes with Dan James](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/03/17/the-pursuit-of-better-measuring-process-over-outcomes-with-dan-james/) - This week on An Imperfect Leader, I had the chance to sit down with Dan James, founder of Story 19 Consulting and a former U.S. Paralympic coach, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership and what he calls the "pursuit of better." Here are a few ideas from our conversation that stayed with me: From Subject - [When Kids Ran the Nation: Jennifer Light Offers Lessons in Democracy from Junior Republics](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/03/10/when-kids-ran-the-nation-jennifer-light-offers-lessons-in-democracy-from-junior-republics/) - I am thrilled to share a very special crossover episode between our podcast, An Imperfect Leader, and Mason Pashia from the Getting Smart Podcast! Together, we sat down with Dr. Jennifer Light, a professor at MIT, to explore the the history of Junior Republics and the cutting-edge work of Embodied Education. Here are two key - [Haley Spira-Bauer Is Clear: Adaptability Is Not Optional](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/03/03/haley-spira-bauer-is-clear-adaptability-is-not-optional/) - This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast I'm joined by Hayley Spira-Bauer, COO and Chief Academic Officer at Fullmind and host of the Learning Can't Wait Podcast. In a world where the education landscape is constantly shifting, Hayley makes a compelling case that adaptability isn't optional, it's essential. We explore how - [Beyond the "Testing Obsession": A Conversation with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/02/24/beyond-the-testing-obsession-a-conversation-with-dr-jason-van-heukelum/) - I recently sat down with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent of Winchester Public Schools, to talk about what it really means to lead in a messy, high-pressure moment for public education. Jason embraces being an "imperfect" leader. In a field often paralyzed by the pressure for perfection, that mindset matters. Three takeaways that stayed with - [Ted Dintersmith on Building Schools Full of Purpose and Promise](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/02/17/ted-dintersmith-on-building-schools-full-of-purpose-and-promise/) - 🚨 Are schools preparing students for a world that no longer exists? I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Ted Dintersmith, the force behind Most Likely to Succeed and Multiple Choice, and author of What School Could Be (with a new book on math coming soon!). Our conversation centered on one big idea: - [Winning Screen Time: Patrick Green on Curiosity, Creativity, and Student Agency](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/02/10/winning-screen-time-patrick-green-on-curiosity-creativity-and-student-agency/) - In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, I sat down with Patrick Green, author of Classroom Management in the Digital Age, to explore how schools can move beyond compliance and toward deeper focus, connection, and self-management in the digital age. Here are three ideas that really stood out during our conversation: 1️⃣ From compliance - [The Tightrope of Leadership with Dr. Larry Cuban](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/02/03/the-tightrope-of-leadership-with-dr-larry-cuban/) - Leadership isn't about finding the perfect solution. It's about learning from the daily grind of complexity. In this week's episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I had the chance to speak with Dr. Larry Cuban, former superintendent, Stanford professor, and author. A few insights that stayed with me, especially for leaders - [Matt Pitman on the Shift from Being "Heard" to Being "Held" in School Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/01/27/matt-pitman-on-the-shift-from-being-heard-to-being-held-in-school-leadership/) - What if the problem in our schools isn't a lack of voice, but a lack of connection? In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Matt Pitman, author of The Connection Conundrum, for a conversation that challenged many of the leadership norms we've inherited, especially the idea that effective leaders must - [Kaaren Andrews: If We Get Ninth Grade Right, Everything Changes](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/01/20/kaaren-andrews-if-we-get-ninth-grade-right-everything-changes/) - 🎙️ New Episode Alert: If We Get Ninth Grade Right, Everything Changes In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast I get to talk with Kaaren Andrews, National Director of the Center for High School Success. This conversation zeroes in on why getting 9th grade right can dramatically improve graduation rates - [Mandy Traylor Says Don't Move the Fences: Leading with Care and Community in Veribest ISD](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/01/13/mandy-traylor-says-dont-move-the-fences-leading-with-care-and-community-in-veribest-isd/) - I'm excited to share the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, featuring Mandy Traylor, Superintendent of Veribest ISD. Mandy offers a powerful look at what it means to lead with transparency, humility, and deep community trust. A few takeaways that stayed with me 👇 🤝 Shared Vision, Real Buy-In: Through - [Elena Aguilar on Why Presence Is a Leader's Greatest Gift](https://www.apccollab.com/2026/01/06/elena-aguilar-on-why-presence-is-a-leaders-greatest-gift/) - Are you leading from a place of fixing… or from a place of presence? 🌱 In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Elena Aguilar, the visionary behind Transformational Coaching and author of eight bestselling books, including The Art of Coaching and - [Dr. Bryan Luizzi: When Leadership Doesn't Go as Planned (Remastered)](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/12/30/dr-bryan-luizzi-when-leadership-doesnt-go-as-planned-remastered/) - The latest episode of An Imperfect Leader features Dr. Bryan Luizzi, Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools, and it's a powerful reminder that leadership is less about having the answers and more about having the courage to step forward. From Connecticut classrooms to teaching and leading in Jordan, Bryan and I explore what it means - [Richard Lemons on Why You Can't Talk People Into Change and What Actually Works](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/12/23/richard-lemons-on-why-you-cant-talk-people-into-change-and-what-actually-works/) - This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Richard Lemons, Executive Director of Partners for Educational Leadership, for a conversation that every system-level leader should spend time with. Richard has spent decades helping leaders tackle the hardest work in education: changing systems without losing our humanity. Here are three themes leaders should - [Leading Without Flinching with Dr. Nyah Hamlett](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/12/16/leading-without-flinching-with-dr-nyah-hamlett/) - 🎙️ New Episode of An Imperfect Leader Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends. My conversation with Dr. Nyah Hamlett is one of those. Dr. Hamlett, former superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and now Chief Equity & Development Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools, offers a deeply honest reflection on leadership - [Ben Thompson on Building Schools That Strengthen Communities](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/12/09/ben-thompson-on-building-schools-that-strengthen-communities/) - Facility planning and passing a facility bond can be among the most complex (and stressful!) challenges a superintendent faces. On this episode of An Imperfect Leader, I talk with Ben Thompson, K-12 Director at McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and host of the Idea Exchange: The Future of K-12 Education podcast. We explore how the spaces - [Dr. Doug Bolton: Building Resilient Schools One Connection at a Time](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/12/02/dr-doug-bolton-building-resilient-schools-one-connection-at-a-time/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast we had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Doug Bolton, clinical psychologist, author of Untethered, and director of school consultation for Formative Psychological Services. In Untethered: Creating Connected Families, Schools, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation, Doug breaks down what it means - [Communication is a System: Lessons from Terrie Morgan](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/11/25/communication-is-a-system-lessons-from-terrie-morgan/) - This week we're sitting down with someone who has walked the walk for nearly four decades: Terrie Morgan, 2024 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year and a truly humble, student-centered leader from Hardin County Schools. Terrie brings warmth, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom from 36 years of service - and she doesn't hold back. If you care - [Dr. Richard Ramos: Let Students Lead the Way](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/11/18/dr-richard-ramos-let-students-lead-the-way/) - I'm excited to share my conversation with Dr. Richard Ramos, Superintendent of the Miami Unified School District in Miami, Arizona. Dr. Ramos brings such heart to his work - lifting student voice, building true community partnerships, and embracing the beautiful messiness of leadership. Here are the three big themes from our conversation: Student Agency & - [Leading with Heart: Dr. Darren Kennedy on the Human Side of School Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/11/11/leading-with-heart-dr-darren-kennedy-on-the-human-side-of-school-leadership/) - In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Darren Kennedy, the High School Instructional Supervisor for Sumner County Schools (just outside Nashville, Tennessee). Dr. Kennedy, author of So You Think You Want to Be a Principal, 50 Voices from the Field, shares powerful insights on creating transformational change in school culture and academics. Leaders, here - [Paul Freeman on Courage, Conversation, and Confident Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/11/04/paul-freeman-on-courage-conversation-and-confident-leadership/) - How do we prepare students to become empathic individuals and global citizens in an increasingly complex world? Dr. Paul Freeman, Superintendent of Guilford Public Schools and Connecticut's Superintendent of the Year, joins An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast to discuss leading transformational change through confident vulnerability. Dr. Freeman shares how Guilford's Portrait of - [From Reflection to Renewal: Dr. John Anzalone and the North Star of Student-Centered Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/10/28/from-reflection-to-renewal-dr-john-anzalone-and-the-north-star-of-student-centered-leadership/) - In this week’s episode, we sit down with , Superintendent of the Camas School District (WA). Dr. Anzalone shares his powerful reflections on leadership and what it truly means to lead with humility. Here are 3 lessons on imperfect leadership... - [The Evolution of APC Leadership Collaborative](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/10/22/the-evolution-of-apc-leadership-collaborative/) - Apena se puede creer, you can hardly believe it. Roberto Enrique Almanzán said this all the time. He was my grandfather, on my Mama’s side. He and my grandmother (and so many other family members) raised me and my sister. Well, me mostly. My Mama was busy caring for her daughter through Leukemia. That is - [Dr. Deborah Wortham: How Leaders Set the Atmosphere for Success](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/10/21/dr-deborah-wortham-how-leaders-set-the-atmosphere-for-success/) - I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with nationally recognized educator, author of the bestseller , and CEO of Worthham Educational Enterprises. Dr. Wortham shared powerful insights on how leaders move systems forward by focusing on culture,... - [Seeing the Unseen Child: David K. Richards and the Vision for Micro Schools](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/10/14/seeing-the-unseen-child-david-k-richards-and-the-vision-for-micro-schools/) - We recently had a powerful conversation with , nationally recognized education leader, innovator, CEO of , and host of the . The episode delves into an innovative model for educational leaders to consider. Here are three key takeaways from our... - [What If AI Were Your Business Partner? A Conversation with Matt Leta](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/10/07/what-if-ai-were-your-business-partner-a-conversation-with-matt-leta/) - What If AI Were Your Business Partner? How can school leaders use AI as a thought partner and collaborator? The conversation around AI isn’t about the future anymore, it’s about now. This week’s episode is a thought-provoking one. I sit... - [John Rogers: The Future of Education Depends on Democracy](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/09/30/john-rogers-the-future-of-education-depends-on-democracy/) - 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 of UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies for a powerful conversation on... - [From Skepticism to Trust: Dr. Jason Radford’s Journey](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/09/23/from-skepticism-to-trust-dr-jason-radfords-journey/) - 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.... - [Dr. Carl Cohn and Navigating the New Reality of Public School Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/09/16/dr-carl-cohn-and-navigating-the-new-reality-of-public-school-leadership/) - 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... - [In the Future Business: Leadership Lessons with Lars Clemensen](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/09/09/in-the-future-business-leadership-lessons-with-lars-clemensen/) - 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... - [Daniel Sobel: Elevating Inclusive Education with the Rise of the Practitioner](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/09/02/daniel-sobel-elevating-inclusive-education-with-the-rise-of-the-practitioner/) - 📢 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 , an... - [Dr. Jenn Lowery: Progress Over Perfection](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/08/26/dr-jenn-lowery-progress-over-perfection/) - 🎙️ Final Episode of Season 3! 🎧 Don't miss the powerful insights from our conversation with Dr. Jenn Lowery, former Superintendent of Tea Area School District in South Dakota (now the , as we wrap up an incredible Season 3 of An... - [Dr. Eric Knost: Where Imperfection Defines Perfection in Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/08/19/dr-eric-knost-where-imperfection-defines-perfection-in-leadership/) - New school year is in full swing for many and is just weeks away for others! As leaders, we often strive for perfection, but what if embracing imperfection is our greatest strength? In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents... - [The Best Award? A Student’s Respect – Dr. Mark Bedell on Leading with Purpose](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/08/12/the-best-award-a-students-respect-dr-mark-bedell-on-leading-with-purpose/) - Get ready for an insightful conversation on the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast featuring the esteemed Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Mark’s journey and... - [Michael Nelson Sees the Good: How Proximity and Relationships Lead to Student Success](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/08/05/michael-nelson-sees-the-good-how-proximity-and-relationships-lead-to-student-success/) - Dive into the latest episode of "An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast" featuring the incredible , former Superintendent of Enumclaw School District and former Assistant Executive Director for professional learning for the... - [Nothing for Them, Without Them: Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil's Humble, Reflective Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/29/nothing-for-them-without-them-dr-monique-darrisaw-akils-humble-reflective-leadership/) - 📢 Encore Episode: A Must-Listen for School Leaders! 🎧 As educators across the country gear up for a new school year, we’re bringing back one of our most powerful conversations featuring Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent... - [The Heart of the School with Matt Hornbeck](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/22/the-heart-of-the-school-with-matt-hornbeck/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. ... - [Leading with Purpose: Moving Equity Work from Diagnosis to Action in Public Schools](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/15/leading-with-purpose-moving-equity-work-from-diagnosis-to-action-in-public-schools/) - The conversation around equity-based instruction and antiracist practices in school environments has been prominent in the education sphere for over two decades. We have been proud participants in the movement, in our individual professional careers, in our previous branding as The Equity Collaborative, and now as APC Leadership Collaborative (read about our branding change in - [What Community Really Means: Lessons from the Bronx with Dr. Meisha Porter](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/15/what-community-really-means-lessons-from-the-bronx-with-dr-meisha-porter/) - The most unexpected thing happened the other day. My car was on the fritz, and to my surprise, the mechanic offered to swing by my house. That alone was generous. He popped the hood, diagnosed the issue, and had it fixed in no time. Now, just... - [A Better Way to Train School Principals: A Focus on Competency in Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/17/a-better-way-to-train-school-principals-a-focus-on-educational-equity-in-leadership/) - As we at APC Leadership Collaborative see it, each school’s principal is the person most responsible for ensuring that school works for every child. The job is not easy. - [Listening and Learning Assessments: Is Knowing Half the Battle?](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/11/qualitative-assessment-is-knowing-half-the-battle/) - (Spoiler alert: it's not. But you should keep reading anyway.) - [Dr. Adam Swinyard on Public Education as a Promise and Relationships at the Core (Encore Episode)](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/08/dr-adam-swinyard-on-public-education-as-a-promise-and-relationships-at-the-core-encore-episode/) - This past week has seen many of us in education trying to make sense of what the future holds. It's for that reason, I wanted to bring back my conversation with Dr. Adam Swinyard, Superintendent of Spokane Public Schools and the 2023 Washington State... - [How To Keep Educational Equity Work on Track: Five Guiding Beliefs](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/17/how-to-keep-educational-equity-work-on-track-five-guiding-beliefs/) - There's a fear that hangs over forward-thinking educational equity work in schools. It's the fear that education is a zero sum game. It’s the fear that providing opportunities for one student means taking opportunities away from another. - [Imperfect by Design: What Michael Lubelfeld and Nick Polyak Learned from Crisis and Innovation](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/07/01/imperfect-by-design-what-michael-lubelfeld-and-nick-polyak-learned-from-crisis-and-innovation/) - 📢 New Episode Alert! 🎧 We're thrilled to share a powerful new episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! This week, we sit down with two incredible Illinois Superintendents: and . This conversation is packed... - [Authentic Leadership in Action: Marlon Styles Brags About What’s Right in Public Education](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/24/authentic-leadership-in-action-marlon-styles-brags-about-whats-right-in-public-education/) - 🎙️Join us on An Imperfect Leader with trailblazing Marlon Styles!🎙️ This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to feature Marlon Styles, former Superintendent of Middletown City School... - [Crisis to Clarity: Essential Lessons for Superintendents from Communications Expert Veronica Sopher](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/17/crisis-to-clarity-essential-lessons-for-superintendents-from-communications-expert-veronica-sopher/) - This week, we had an incredibly conversation with , an award-winning media-trained public information officer and founder of Veronica Sopher K12 Communications Consulting. With 25+ years of experience counseling school leaders, Veronica shared... - [The Power of Wholehearted Leadership with Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/03/the-power-of-wholehearted-leadership-with-dr-kathryn-fishman-weaver/) - 🌟 The Power of Wholehearted Leadership: 4 Key Insights from Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver 🌟 In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with , the Executive Director of... - [What 30+ Years in the Superintendency Taught Dr. Dennis Peterson About Leadership Today](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/06/07/what-30-years-in-the-superintendency-taught-dr-dennis-peterson-about-leadership-today/) - In this week’s episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with veteran superintendent to explore the shifting landscape of school leadership over the decades. 👇 💡 Key Insights: 🔄 Leadership Has... - [Beyond the Checklist: Jill Molli and Leading School Culture with a Conscious Bullseye](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/05/20/beyond-the-checklist-jill-molli-and-leading-school-culture-with-a-conscious-bullseye/) - 🚀 New episode alert! 🎧 Tune into the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast featuring . We had a truly insightful conversation about how conscious leadership can drive significant culture shifts in... - [Dr. Laura Chávez-Moreno and How Schools Make Race: What They Miss by Staying in "Sesame Street"](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/05/27/dr-laura-chavez-moreno-and-how-schools-make-race-what-they-miss-by-staying-in-sesame-street/) - This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we talk with UCLA's , author of "". Dr. Chavez Moreno's work challenges us to think beyond superficial approaches to racial identity in schools. Here are three key themes... - [Restorative Practices for School Leaders to Embed Systems & Shift Adult Culture with Nicholas Bradford](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/05/13/restorative-practices-for-school-leaders-to-embed-systems-shift-adult-culture-with-nicholas-bradford/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, sits down with , Founder and Executive Director of the . Nicholas is also the co-author of . He shares how building authentic relationships and embedding restorative systems, rather... - [How This Principal Fixed a Failing School Culture to Hit the Top 5% - Amy Galloway](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/05/06/how-this-principal-fixed-a-failing-school-culture-to-hit-the-top-5-amy-galloway/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Peter Stiepleman sits down with , former principal, state education leader, and co-founder of . As a school leader, Amy led one of Tennessee’s most dramatic school turnarounds, moving... - [Speaking the Same Language: Communication Strategies for Bridging Divides with Lori Weigel and Jonathan Voss](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/04/29/speaking-the-same-language-communication-strategies-for-bridging-divides-with-lori-weigel-and-jonathan-voss/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with , Principal at , and , Former-Partner at and Founder of . Two leaders from opposite ends of the political spectrum who are united by a common mission: to help... - [Innovation Lessons for School Leaders to Build Real Student Agency with Josh Reppun](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/04/22/innovation-lessons-for-school-leaders-to-build-real-student-agency-with-josh-reppun/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, sits down with , host and Global Community Director of . Josh, a former history teacher turned educational innovator, shares his journey of challenging traditional education models.... - [From Controversy to Collaboration: Co-designing Education in Anacortes with Dr. Justin Irish](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/04/15/from-controversy-to-collaboration-co-designing-education-in-anacortes-with-dr-justin-irish/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with , Superintendent of the in Washington and a former principal at . Dr. Justin Irish shares how systems thinking, co-design, and meaningful partnerships have helped his... - [Cultural Frameworks for K-8 Leaders to Build Equity and Cut Suspensions with Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/04/08/cultural-frameworks-for-k-8-leaders-to-build-equity-and-cut-suspensions-with-dr-lupita-ley-hightower/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with , the 2023 Arizona Superintendent of the Year and the 2024 Voice for Equity Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Dr. Hightower, who recently retired from her role... - [How Student Leadership & Community Engagement Are Transformative for Schools with Michelle Caulfield](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/04/01/how-student-leadership-community-engagement-are-transformative-for-schools-with-michelle-caulfield/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Caulfield, Superintendent of the in Corning, New York. Michelle shares how her district is expanding access to opportunities by centering student voice,... - [Unlocking Communication: Moises Morgenstern of Empat Speech on Bridging the Speech Therapy Gap](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/03/25/unlocking-communication-moises-morgenstern-of-empat-speech-on-bridging-the-speech-therapy-gap/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with , co-founder and CEO of , a leading platform that connects schools with experienced speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Moises shares how his company is improving access... - [Kim Armstrong and Sandy Husk and the Power of Clear Communication During Challenges](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/03/18/kim-armstrong-and-sandy-husk-and-the-power-of-clear-communication-during-challenges/) - In this episode of : The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with , former interim superintendent of , and , the district’s current superintendent. These two remarkable leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning... - [How Going Phone-Free Increased Student Focus and Improved School Culture with Damian McBeath](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/03/11/how-going-phone-free-increased-student-focus-and-improved-school-culture-with-damian-mcbeath/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by , Principal of the . As an experienced school leader and author, Damian brings a wealth of knowledge on education reform, leadership, and the evolving... - [AI in education and navigating a school through crises with Dr. Curtis Cain](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/03/04/ai-in-education-and-navigating-a-school-through-crises-with-dr-curtis-cain/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Curtis Cain, Superintendent of the Rockwood School District and 2022's National Superintendent of the Year. With decades of experience in educational... - [Lee Loving's Guide to Asking the Right Questions - Including What Might Happen if I Close the School's Library? 😬](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/02/25/lee-lovings-guide-to-asking-the-right-questions-including-what-might-happen-if-i-close-the-schools-library-😬/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, our guest is in Stayton, Oregon! In our conversation, Lee shares insightful perspectives on leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. Listen in... - [Marcus Chambers on Community, Relationships, and Post-Pandemic Realities](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/02/18/marcus-chambers-on-community-relationships-and-post-pandemic-realities/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, shares his insights on leadership, community, and navigating the challenges in education today. Here are three key takeaways: A+ School District:... - [Beyond Best Practices: Earl Franks on "Next Practices" and the Future of Elementary Education](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/02/11/beyond-best-practices-earl-franks-on-next-practices-and-the-future-of-elementary-education/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we had the pleasure of speaking with . We explored some critical themes for today's educational leaders: 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Earl emphasizes how crucial it is for educational organizations to... - [Rethinking Grades: Joe Feldman on Creating Fair and Motivating Learning Environments](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/02/04/rethinking-grades-joe-feldman-on-creating-fair-and-motivating-learning-environments/) - On this week's podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Feldman, the founder and CEO of Crescendo Education Group, about equitable grading practices. 🍎 It was an insightful conversation, and here are three key things I'm taking away: ... - [A Walk in Their Kicks: Dr. Aaron Johnson and School Environments That Value All](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/01/28/a-walk-in-their-kicks-dr-aaron-johnson-and-school-environments-that-value-all/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to sit down with Dr. Aaron Johnson, leader, author, and professor. Here are some takeaways from our conversation: 🗣️ Humanizing Students: It's so crucial to allow students to be themselves, express their opinions, and share what they like and dislike about - [Beyond the Arena: Melissa Sonnek's Journey in Education and Equity](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/01/21/beyond-the-arena-melissa-sonneks-journey-in-education-and-equity/) - This powerful conversation dives deep into leadership, equity, and creating inclusive educational spaces. Melissa, Associate Superintendent at Roseville Area Schools, shared invaluable lessons that are a must for any leader. Here's a quick recap: ... - [An Imperfect Leader: Michelle Osterhoudt on Connection, Community, and Courage](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/01/14/an-imperfect-leader-michelle-osterhoudt-on-connection-community-and-courage/) - 📢 Exciting new episode of An Imperfect Leader! 📢 I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Michelle Osterhoudt, Superintendent of Margaretville Central Schools, and it was an incredibly insightful conversation! Here are some of the key... - [Stephen Pruitt on Removing Barriers and Leading with Compassion and Action](https://www.apccollab.com/2025/01/07/stephen-pruitt-on-removing-barriers-and-leading-with-compassion-and-action/) - 📢 We had an INCREDIBLE conversation with Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of the Southern Regional Education Board. 🎧 We dove deep into education, leadership, and creating real change. Here are some of the key takeaways: 🤝 Stakeholder vs.... - [Quintin Shepherd: Owning the Complexity of Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/12/31/quintin-shepherd-owning-the-complexity-of-leadership/) - Have you ever felt like the traditional leadership models just don't fit? 🤔 Then you NEED to listen to our latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast with the incredible . 🎧 We dive deep into... - [An Imperfect Leader with Doug Reeves: Coaching, Courage, and Classroom Connections](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/12/24/an-imperfect-leader-with-doug-reeves-coaching-courage-and-classroom-connections/) - 📢 The tree is lit and the cookies have been set out for Santa. It's the perfect time to tune in to an amazing remastered encore episode with on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We dive deep into crucial topics... - [Small Town, Big Decisions: Casey Hallgarth Leads with Heart in Rural Oregon](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/12/17/small-town-big-decisions-casey-hallgarth-leads-with-heart-in-rural-oregon/) - This week, Casey Hallgarth, Superintendent of the Baker School District in Baker City, Oregon, joins the podcast. Here are a few key takeaways: Building relationships is paramount to successful leadership. Casey emphasizes the significance of authentic and genuine connections with staff, community members, and board members. Shared image of success. To promote a shared image - [Dr. Ron Taylor's Imperfect Leader's Playbook: Integrity, Grace, and Trust](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/12/10/dr-ron-taylors-imperfect-leaders-playbook-integrity-grace-and-trust/) - Join me for a powerful conversation with Dr. Ronald Taylor, former superintendent and author of The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity, on the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader! Dr. Taylor shares his remarkable journey in education, exploring the critical importance of equity, integrity, and courage in leadership. We discuss: The impact of - [The Power of Listening: Jerry Almendarez on Leadership, Collaboration, and Embracing Imperfection](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/12/03/the-power-of-listening-jerry-almendarez-on-leadership-collaboration-and-embracing-imperfection/) - 🎙️Join us for this insightful conversation with Jerry Almendarez, Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District Jerry's leadership journey provided valuable takeaways, especially regarding school improvement initiatives: The Power of... - [Be Caught Trying with Samir Goel: A Conversation on Leadership and Gratitude (Encore +)](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/11/26/be-caught-trying-with-samir-goel-a-conversation-on-leadership-and-gratitude-encore/) - INTRO: It's Thanksgiving week, and what better time to reflect on the things we're grateful for? 🙏 This week, we're sharing an encore episode (with before and after commentary with Jamie Almanzán) that truly embodies the spirit of gratitude. 🍂... - [Beyond the Default Setting: Larry Dake on Embracing Imperfection, Cultivating Growth](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/11/19/beyond-the-default-setting-larry-dake-on-embracing-imperfection-cultivating-growth/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Dr. Larry Dake, Superintendent of the Chenango Valley Central School District, shares invaluable lessons learned throughout his leadership journey, emphasizing... - [When Education Wins, We All Win: A Conversation with Vikas Pota](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/11/12/when-education-wins-we-all-win-a-conversation-with-vikas-pota/) - It was an honor to have as our guest on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast 🎧 🎙️ We had a fantastic conversation about T4 Education, the World's Best School Prize, and the importance of recognizing and... - [Tony Aylsworth Builds Trust and Teaches Us How Every Vote Counts](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/11/05/tony-aylsworth-builds-trust-and-teaches-us-how-every-vote-counts/) - It's Election Day! Make sure you get out there and make your voice heard-- every vote counts! 🎧 In this encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we feature , Superintendent of Pleasantville Community Schools in Pleasantville, Iowa. Tony shares... - [Dr. Kim Hartmann's Recipe for Outcome-Focused School Boards: Trust](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/10/29/dr-kim-hartmanns-recipe-for-outcome-focused-school-boards-trust/) - Join us as we sit down with , CEO of KCH Solutions and former school board member, for a conversation about building trust, fostering collaboration, and navigating the complexities of school leadership. Kim shares invaluable insights from her... - [Dr. Rachel White Talks Mirrors, Windows, and Data in the Superintendency](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/10/22/dr-rachel-white-talks-mirrors-windows-and-data-in-the-superintendency/) - Join Jamie Almanzán and me for an insightful conversation with Dr. Rachel White, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White, a former school board member and policy analyst, brings... - [Beyond the Label: Kurt Schneider Transforms Education for Every Learner](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/10/15/beyond-the-label-kurt-schneider-transforms-education-for-every-learner/) - 📣 Tune in to the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader 🎧 featuring r of TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Schneider shares his insights on leading systemic transformation in education, emphasizing the... - [Unpacking the Science of Reading (and More!) with Kim Marshall and The Marshall Memo](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/10/08/unpacking-the-science-of-reading-and-more-with-kim-marshall-and-the-marshall-memo/) - Join us for this week's episode of An Imperfect Leader featuring Kim Marshall, author and creator of . Kim has spent over 20 years curating the best research and ideas in education and distilling them into easily digestible summaries that have... - [In Cape (Girardeau), They're Leading Like a Buffalo](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/10/01/in-cape-girardeau-theyre-leading-like-a-buffalo/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Howard Benyon, Superintendent of Cape Girardeau Public Schools in Missouri, and Dr. Brice Beck, Deputy Superintendent. These inspiring... - [Leading with Purpose: A Superintendent's Journey on the Wind River Reservation](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/09/24/leading-with-purpose-a-superintendents-journey-on-the-wind-river-reservation/) - and I are thrilled to announce today's guest on An Imperfect Leader is of s in Fremont District 21 on the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming. A proud member of the and descendant of the , Deb has been recognized for her leadership, including being... - [The Call to Courage: Shelley Berman Navigates Divisive Forces in Public Education](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/09/17/the-call-to-courage-shelley-berman-navigates-divisive-forces-in-public-education/) - and I are thrilled to announce our guest, Dr. Shelley Berman, a veteran superintendent with over 28 years of experience across Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Oregon. He’s also the co-author of , a timely book co-written with Dr. Luvelle Brown,... - [From Hartford to Hawaii: Dr. Christina Kishimoto's Voice 4 Equity in Leadership](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/09/10/from-hartford-to-hawaii-dr-christina-kishimotos-voice-4-equity-in-leadership/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, (of ) and I took a journey with , who shared her remarkable leadership experiences from Connecticut to Arizona to Hawaii to . We dove into the... - [Leading with Love: Dr. Luvelle Brown on Equity, Courage, and Compassion in Education](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/09/03/leading-with-love-dr-luvelle-brown-on-equity-courage-and-compassion-in-education/) - Welcome to Season Three of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast. We’re beginning this season with something truly special—we have a co-host! , a partner and equity coach at , will be joining me this season. Jamie brings... - [Breaking the Rules: A Ruckus Maker's Guide to Leadership with Danny Bauer](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/08/27/breaking-the-rules-a-ruckus-makers-guide-to-leadership-with-danny-bauer/) - INTRO: In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we have a very special guest. The Chief Ruckus Maker of , Danny Bauer, is here. You might be asking yourself what makes a Ruckus Maker. I assure you, I ask Danny that in the episode. Let me set... - [Leading with Compassion and Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/08/20/leading-with-compassion-and-purpose-a-conversation-with-dr-leslie-torres-rodriguez/) - Intro: Hartford, Connecticut was the location of my very first hockey game. The Hartford Whalers vs the NY Rangers. And what a scene it was. During the second period, there was an obvious offense because both benches cleared and both teams were... - [Jennifer Cheatham Leads Evaluation Revelations & Discipline Transformations](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/08/13/jennifer-cheatham-leads-evaluation-revelations-discipline-transformations/) - Hello, Imperfect Leaders! INTRO: Evaluations. In every single profession, employees are evaluated. They are evaluated by their direct supervisors or evaluated by a board of directors. Often they are evaluated by the people they lead in the form... - [From Finance to the Front Lines: Leading in Kentucky with Matt Robbins](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/08/06/from-finance-to-the-front-lines-leading-in-kentucky-with-matt-robbins/) - INTRO: In this episode, Matt Robbins is my guest. Matt is the Superintendent of the Daviess County Public Schools in Daviess County, Kentucky. What’s different about Matt is that he didn’t follow a traditional route to the superintendency.... - [Hattie Tate is Building Bridges of Hope in Oakland](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/07/30/hattie-tate-is-building-bridges-of-hope-in-oakland/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in... - [Andrew Dolloff Turned Mascot Mayhem into a Culture of Courage](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/07/23/andrew-dolloff-turned-mascot-mayhem-into-a-culture-of-courage/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in... - [Matt Hornbeck Redefines Public Education](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/07/16/matt-hornbeck-redefines-public-education/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in... - [Dr. Avis Williams is Leading New Orleans Through Change](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/07/09/dr-avis-williams-is-leading-new-orleans-through-change/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in... - [All Aboard the Energy Bus: Dr. Jim Van Allan's Road Trip to School Leadership!](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/07/02/all-aboard-the-energy-bus-dr-jim-van-allans-road-trip-to-school-leadership/) - INTRO: Hop on the Energy Bus for our latest podcast episode! This week, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jim Van Allan, a nationally recognized speaker and co-author of , take the wheel. Jim shares his expertise on school leadership, student... - [Redefining School Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Dillon](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/06/25/redefining-school-leadership-a-conversation-with-dr-peter-dillon/) - INTRO: Welcome to today's episode of An Imperfect Leader, where we sit down with Dr. Peter Dillon, a superintendent in Western Massachusetts. Peter shares his experiences working in a rural region serving, at one time, two school districts and the... - [Dr. Melvin Brown on Weighted Grades, Systemic Change, and Serving as a Lead Learner](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/06/18/dr-melvin-brown-on-weighted-grades-systemic-change-and-serving-as-a-lead-learner/) - INTRO: In my third year as a superintendent, the AVID classes at one of my high schools invited me to the school library at 7:30 in the morning. That is EARLY for high school students accustomed to starting school at almost 9 o’clock, so it had to... - [Access Assured: A Conversation with Brenda Harrington](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/06/11/access-assured-a-conversation-with-brenda-harrington/) - INTRO: As many of you know, I serve on the Board of Directors for Be the Change Volunteers. We build schools, teacher housing, and bathrooms all over the world (currently in Peru, Malawi, India, Rwanda, Puerto Rico, and Papua New Guinea). It’s an incredible experience – if you ever want to join a build, please - [Because Kids Need Us to Reclaim the Narrative with Dr. Scott Menzel](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/06/04/because-kids-need-us-to-reclaim-the-narrative-with-dr-scott-menzel/) - INTRO: When I was a superintendent, we created a geometry and construction class. Kids would take geometry on A days and then apply those principles to building a tiny home on B days. And I loved asking a student who was out there working on the home in the dead of winter why it was - [Dr. Richard Labbe and The Courageous Choice to Cancel the Football Season](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/05/28/dr-richard-labbe-and-the-courageous-choice-to-cancel-the-football-season/) - INTRO: I almost called this episode: You’re the Villain in this Story because of the absolutely horrific story my guest shared with me in this week’s episode. Holy cow, you’re going to want to listen to this entire episode! Sometimes... - [Natalie Nichols Shows Us How Leadership Coaching Creates Futures Without Boundaries](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/05/21/natalie-nichols-shows-us-how-leadership-coaching-creates-futures-without-boundaries/) - INTRO: When I first became a superintendent, I learned about Positive Coaching. Positive Coaching is a framework for winning kids with sport by building relationships with children first and foremost. The way I saw it, Positive Coaching emphasized the... - [Merle Horowitz Reminds Us to Empathize, Sympathize, and Energize](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/05/14/merle-horowitz-reminds-us-to-empathize-sympathize-and-energize/) - In this week’s An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we dive into another authentic story of someone navigating the complexities of leadership. I'm your host, Peter Stiepleman, and today, we have the honor of welcoming a... - [Understanding Trauma: Insights from Dan Joseph](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/05/07/understanding-trauma-insights-from-dan-joseph/) - INTRO: Before listening to this episode, I want to make sure that you know that this episode deals with trauma. If you have experienced trauma in your past, you might want to find the right time to listen to this episode. And remember, if you or... - [Be Caught Trying with Samir Goel](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/04/30/be-caught-trying-with-samir-goel/) - INTRO: Hello Imperfect Leaders! In this episode, co-founder, Samir Goel, talks about empowering individuals to build credit and access financial opportunities previously out of reach. 💡 Samir shares invaluable insights gleaned... - [Infiltrating Perspectives: Danielle Nuhfer Unveils Leadership Insights Using a Teacher's Lens](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/04/23/infiltrating-perspectives-danielle-nuhfer-unveils-leadership-insights-using-a-teachers-lens/) - INTRO: I told my guest that this podcast has almost exclusively been reserved for district leaders and education-adjacent leaders. While that is true, I think it’s important to live something I say whenever I describe the hierarchy of a school district - and that’s that there are leaders at every level. I believe it’s through our - [Mission & Purpose: Insights from John McGlothlin](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/04/16/mission-purpose-insights-from-john-mcglothlin/) - INTRO: I was interested to see how ChatGPT might create an intro for me. I gave it some information and it spat out: “Welcome to a journey that transcends the conventional boundaries of education. Imagine a school where purpose is not just a... - [Challenges to Triumph with: Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/04/09/challenges-to-triumph-with-dr-monique-darrisaw-akil/) - the Superintendent of the Uniondale School District, is my guest. One simply had to read the following excerpt from the to know why had to talk with Dr. Akil: “Residents throughout Uniondale will tell you — this community, once grappling with... - [Julio Nuñez Leads with Heart](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/04/02/julio-nunez-leads-with-heart/) - INTRO: About a year ago, at about the one-year anniversary of Justice Ginsburg’s death, I was asked by my family to be a part a school naming committee in Philadelphia. There was a school there considering her name for the new name, and I was to... - [Visualizing Leadership with James Sturm](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/03/26/visualizing-leadership-with-james-sturm/) - INTRO: This week, we feature James Sturm, co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies. In this our conversation, we explore the dynamic interplay between the power of language and the power of images in shaping a district's narrative. Join us as we... - [The Heart of Leadership: Mike Erwin and Building Relationships that Matter](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/03/19/the-heart-of-leadership-mike-erwin-and-building-relationships-that-matter/) - INTRO: In just a few weeks, I will be traveling with a small group of amazing volunteers from all over the United States and Australia . I serve on the Board of Directors for Be the Change Volunteers, an organization committed to building schools all... - [Relentless Leadership with Yaw Obeng](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/03/12/relentless-leadership-with-yaw-obeng/) - Intro: As I prepared for this week’s episode, I traded in personal anecdotes with a traditional story, one about two farmers and their approach to change. One always bought the latest tools for his farm, hoping they would solve his problems.... - [Equity Conversations: Resistance and Resilience with Graig Meyer and Jamie Almanzán](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/03/05/equity-conversations-resistance-and-resilience-with-graig-meyer-and-jamie-almanzan/) - INTRO: Earlier this year, I read and was thrilled when the authors agreed to be guests on the podcast. 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During our presentation, we talked about distinguishing between reform and... - [Leading with Purpose with Dr. Meisha Porter](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/01/23/leading-with-purpose-with-dr-meisha-porter/) - INTRO: The most unexpected thing happened the other day. I was having car issues and the mechanic offered to do a home visit. That in itself was a nice gesture. He found the issue (resolved it pretty quickly, actually. If you’re dying to know, it... - [Breaking Free from Educational Stagnation: Insights from Dr. Doug Reeves on Leading Schools and Embracing Growth](https://www.apccollab.com/2024/01/16/breaking-free-from-educational-stagnation-insights-from-dr-doug-reeves-on-leading-schools-and-embracing-growth/) - INTRO: In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Doug Reeves is my guest. The first thing we talk about is an article he authored, . 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Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to... - [Context, Content, and Conduct: A Candid Look at Leadership with Jeff Young](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/12/12/context-content-and-conduct-a-candid-look-at-leadership-with-jeff-young/) - NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE "What do we want to create together?" So proud to have co-written the foreword with to this essential book on . If you're a school leader looking to make sense of what you know to be true about schools, check it... - [Stories Unveil a Storied Career with Joe Batory](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/12/05/stories-unveil-a-storied-career-with-joe-batory/) - NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE "What do we want to create together?" So proud to have co-written the foreword with to this essential book on . If you're a school leader looking to make sense of what you know to be true about schools, check it... - [Building Tomorrow: Avoiding the Quick Fix in Education with Dr. Joe Johnson](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/11/28/building-tomorrow-avoiding-the-quick-fix-in-education-with-dr-joe-johnson/) - NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE "What do we want to create together?" So proud to have co-written the foreword with to this essential book on . If you're a school leader looking to make sense of what you know to be true about schools, check it out.... - [Encore Episode: Nick Polyak Describes How An Unfinished Leader Is Nearly Finished By His Decision!](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/11/21/encore-episode-nick-polyak-describes-how-an-unfinished-leader-is-nearly-finished-by-his-decision/) - NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE "What do we want to create together?" So proud to have co-written the foreword with to this essential book on . 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Our family recently held a reunion to celebrate my son, Ezra’s,... - [Decoding Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Cheatham's Playbook for Reflective and Transformative Practices](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/10/31/decoding-leadership-dr-jennifer-cheathams-playbook-for-reflective-and-transformative-practices/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. INTRO: Hello, Imperfect Leaders! Evaluations. In every single profession, employees are evaluated.... - [Voices at the Vanguard: Dr. Avis Williams Talks Transformational Leadership, Teacher Engagement, and Communication](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/10/24/voices-at-the-vanguard-dr-avis-williams-talks-transformational-leadership-teacher-engagement-and-communication/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. Intro: Hello Imperfect Leaders! On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 3... - [Leadership in Times of Loss with Dr. Uyi Osunde](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/10/17/leadership-in-times-of-loss-with-dr-uyi-osunde/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. Intro: Hello Imperfect Leaders. I am publishing this episode on October 9. I feel an... - [From Discord to Harmony with John Bell](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/10/10/from-discord-to-harmony-with-john-bell/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. Intro: Hello Imperfect Leaders! 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Sometimes, when I am listening to a podcast, I hear the host say,... - [Encore Episode: Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez Closed a School and Opened Up Opportunities for Hartford's Children](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/08/22/encore-episode-dr-leslie-torres-rodriguez-closed-a-school-and-opened-up-opportunities-for-hartfords-children/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. Intro: Hartford, Connecticut was the location of my very first hockey game. The Hartford Whalers vs... - [The Pressure to Hire: Dr. Bren Elliott Talks about Lessons Learned in the HR Process](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/08/15/the-pressure-to-hire-dr-bren-elliott-talks-about-lessons-learned-in-the-hr-process/) - Book Update! Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. AND if you liked it, would you please leave a positive review on Amazon? 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Mark is superintendent of Meade County Schools in, Meade... - [Creating a Community School in Tulsa - Dr. Kirt Hartzer](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/04/26/creating-a-community-school-in-tulsa-dr-kirt-hartzer/) - Book Update! ImperfectLeaders! You can preorder my forthcoming book, Or if there is no hyperlink, go to peterstiepleman.com, you can order it there. My Guest: This week, Dr. Kirt Hartzler is my guest. Dr. Hartzler has been... - [L'etoile du Nord: Building Trust in the Star of the North (Minnesota) with Dr. Mike Redmond](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/04/18/letoile-du-nord-building-trust-in-the-star-of-the-north-minnesota-with-dr-mike-redmond/) - Book Update! You can preorder my forthcoming book, Or if there is no hyperlink, go to peterstiepleman.com, you can order it there. Imperfect Leaders! Today on an Imperfect Leader, Dr. Mike Redmond is my guest. Mike has been the... - [Diploma Plus One - Creating Multiple Pathways for High School Students - Dr. Vickie Murillo](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/04/11/diploma-plus-one-creating-multiple-pathways-for-high-school-students-dr-vickie-murillo/) - Book Update! You can preorder my forthcoming book, Or if there is no hyperlink, go to peterstiepleman.com and order it there. Imperfect Leaders! This week on an Imperfect Leader, Dr. Vickie Murillo is my guest. Dr. Murillo has served... - [Restorative Practices and Reevaluated Attendance Practices in Baltimore - Matt Hornbeck](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/04/04/restorative-practices-and-reevaluated-attendance-practices-in-baltimore-matt-hornbeck/) - Book Update! You can preorder my forthcoming book, Or if there is no hyperlink, go to peterstiepleman.com and order it there. Imperfect Leaders! This week, Matt Hornbeck is my guest. He is the principal of in Baltimore, Maryland. In... - [The Epitome of Human-Centered Leadership with Dr. Adam Swinyard](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/03/28/the-epitome-of-human-centered-leadership-with-dr-adam-swinyard/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! This week, is my guest. Adam is the superintendent of the Spokane Public Schools in Spokane, Washington. The first part of our conversation is dedicated to Adam's dissertation research and how there is a correlation... - [An Unfinished Leader is Nearly Finished By His Decision! - Dr. Nick Polyak](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/03/21/an-unfinished-leader-is-nearly-finished-by-his-decision-dr-nick-polyak/) - is my guest. Nick is the superintendent for Leyden Community High School District in Cook County, Illinois. During our conversation, we talk about , a book he has co-written with colleagues (they've written a few!). He also describes a community... - [Every Vote Counts: Tony Aylsworth Describes His First Bond Election](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/03/14/every-vote-counts-tony-aylsworth-describes-his-first-bond-election/) - Hello Imperfect Leaders! In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Tony Aylsworth is my guest. As many know, the aim of this podcast is to learn about how superintendents think, plan, lead, use systems, and learn lessons. In this episode, Tony... - [Don't Cross the Crossing Guard - Nate Levenson](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/03/07/dont-cross-the-crossing-guard-nate-levenson/) - In this episode of an Imperfect Leader, 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... - [A Whole Lotta Marotta! - Andrew Marotta Reflects On Interpersonal Relationships](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/02/28/a-whole-lotta-marotta-andrew-marotta-reflects-on-interpersonal-relationships/) - 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... - [When a Full Year-Round Model Wasn't Planned Fully with Dr. Mark Bedell](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/02/21/when-a-full-year-round-model-wasnt-planned-fully-with-dr-mark-bedell/) - 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 on July... - [You're Going to Close Our School? Dr. Torres-Rodriguez from Hartford, CT.](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/02/14/youre-going-to-close-our-school-dr-torres-rodriguez-from-hartford-ct/) - 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... - [Pandemic Perspectives from a Vulnerable Leader - Dr. Kenny Rodrequez](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/02/07/pandemic-perspectives-from-a-vulnerable-leader-dr-kenny-rodrequez/) - 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... - [From Fail Fests to All the Rest: Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross Embraces the Role of An Imperfect Leader](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/01/31/from-fail-fests-to-all-the-rest-dr-alena-zachery-ross-embraces-the-role-of-an-imperfect-leader/) - This week, on An Imperfect Leader, is my guest. This conversation has it all. We talk about an annual Fail Fest where Alena's team put a spotlight on actions that fell short. We talk about board relations and how leaders often learn the hard lesson... - [When a Seemingly Small Change Has Huge Consequences - Superintendent of the Year, Rob Clayton](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/01/24/when-a-seemingly-small-change-has-huge-consequences-superintendent-of-the-year-rob-clayton/) - This week on An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Rob Clayton is my guest. 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Dave is NOT a superintendent, but he and the company he leads, ThoughtExchange, have helped superintendents across the nation harvest the wisdom of their communities to make better... - [Bryan Luizzi and How His Insights from Finland Became Best Practices in the Superintendency](https://www.apccollab.com/2023/01/03/bryan-luizzi-and-how-his-insights-from-finland-became-best-practices-in-the-superintendency/) - I almost called this episode What's More Valuable Than Mithril? This Episode with Bryan Luizzi. I resisted because of the obvious Lord of the Rings reference, and how it might resonate with a very select group of leaders! This episode is a... - [An Unexpected Leader in a Rural District: A Conversation with Alexander Brittain](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/12/27/an-unexpected-leader-in-a-rural-district-a-conversation-with-alexander-brittain/) - In this episode of an Imperfect Leader, we’ve invited Alexander Brittain to be my guest. The title of this episode is An Unexpected Leader because Alex didn't necessarily plan to be a superintendent. It sorta just happened. Alex has been a principal... - [Matt Robbins Explains What You Do When the Bus Routing System Crashes and You Have to Postpone the Start of the School Year!](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/12/20/matt-robbins-explains-what-you-do-when-the-bus-routing-system-crashes-and-you-have-to-postpone-the-start-of-the-school-year/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Matt Robbins is my guest. Matt is the Superintendent of the Daviess County Public Schools in Daviess County, Kentucky. What’s different about Matt is that he didn’t follow a... - [Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth? 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BIO: Dr. Jim Wipke has... - [Dr. Quintin Shepherd Encourages Leaders to Seek Feedforward (He Knows it's Not a Real Word)](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/11/29/dr-quintin-shepherd-encourages-leaders-to-seek-feedforward-he-knows-its-not-a-real-word/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, my guest is Dr. Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria Public Schools in Victoria, Texas. We talk about a number of lessons from his book, including the difference between... - [Dr. Shari Camhi - Excellence Doesn't Begin With a Declaration](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/11/22/dr-shari-camhi-excellence-doesnt-begin-with-a-declaration/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Shari Camhi is my guest. We talk about . We talk about what learning spaces currently look like for children and a shift in what they could look like. Dr. Camhi brings... - [Living the values of relationships, innovation, passion for learning, and accountability with Dr. Kim Pietsch-Miller.](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/11/15/living-the-values-of-relationships-innovation-passion-for-learning-and-accountability-with-dr-kim-pietsch-miller/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Kim Pietsch-Miller joins us. Dr. Pietsch-Miller is the Superintendent/CEO of Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools in Columbus, Ohio. I ask Kim to talk about the... - [Dr. Joe Davis - In Ferguson and beyond, math is the ticket.](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/11/08/dr-joe-davis-in-ferguson-and-beyond-math-is-the-ticket/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, my guest is the Superintendent from Ferguson-Florissant, . In our conversation, we talk about programming for #STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). We talk about... - [You're a Good School, Not a Great School - Dr. Deanna Ashby](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/11/01/youre-a-good-school-not-a-great-school-dr-deanna-ashby/) - This week on An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Deanna Ashby is my guest. Deanna is a retired superintendent who now works as a leader coach with Studer Education in Madisonville, Kentucky (link below). . BIO: Dr. Ashby’s five years as a superintendent built... - [The strength a vulnerable and human-centered leader brings to the job.](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/10/25/the-strength-a-vulnerable-and-human-centered-leader-brings-to-the-job/) - This week, Dr. Eric Knost, Superintendent of MERS/Missouri Goodwill Excel Center, a system of adult high schools. During our conversation, we talk about the role of adult high schools and their ties to ecomomic development. We talk about leadership,... - [The Importance of Succession Planning - Trisha Kocanda](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/10/18/the-importance-of-succession-planning-trisha-kocanda/) - Imperfect Leaders! My book, If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or You can order it there. Intro: This week, I am thrilled to spend time with a friend, Dr. Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent of Fremont 79, a... - [Past + Present = The Motivation for a Better Future. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/10/11/past-present-the-motivation-for-a-better-future-sharonica-hardin-bartley/) - This week, I am thrilled to spend time with a friend, Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Superintendent of The School District of University City. During our conversation, we talked about storytelling, heroism, equity, and vulnerable leadership. I am... - [The Art and Science of Hiring Teachers - Dr. Kevin Carl](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/10/04/the-art-and-science-of-hiring-teachers-dr-kevin-carl/) - This week, I am get to visit with Dr. Kevin Carl, Superintendent of Hancock Place, a school district outside of St. Louis. Kevin talks about his first job at a batting cage. He gives his thoughts on the term an imperfect leader. He talks about... - [Principals, Principles, and Continuous Improvement - Dr. Demond Means](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/09/27/principals-principles-and-continuous-improvement-dr-demond-means/) - This week, I am thrilled to visit with a tremendous leader, Dr. Demond Means, Superintendent of the Wauwatosa School District, a school district just outside of Milwaukee. During our conversation, an incredibly vulnerable reflection by Dr. Means... - [Don't Just Do Something, Stand There! Dr. Chris Gaines Talks about Non-Renewing a Teacher](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/09/20/dont-just-do-something-stand-there-dr-chris-gaines-talks-about-non-renewing-a-teacher/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Chris Gaines is my guest. Chris will describe the difficult decision to non-renew a teacher as his After-Action Review. He will talk about the role of timing as a big factor in... - [Jeanice Swift - Introducing New Programs and Phasing in Major Change](https://www.apccollab.com/2022/09/13/jeanice-swift-introducing-new-programs-and-phasing-in-major-change/) - In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Jeanice Swift is my guest. Jeanice will describe introducing a program as her After-Action Review. She will talk about phasing in major changes and being ok with delays. She... ## Pages - [Home](https://www.apccollab.com/) - Coaching district leaders so students experience success and joy at school. 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