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Welcome to The Superintendent Effect -- where we hear stories of strong leaders building strong communities. Each week, tune in to hear from school superintendents around the country as they work to support the various needs in their community.
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- 5 days ago25 min
Becoming the Reason the World Moves with Aaron Bayer
Aaron Bayer, Superintendent of the Oregon Trail School District in Oregon, joins The Superintendent Effect to share his remarkable journey into education leadership and his vision for preparing students for the future.Located east of Portland and at the base of Mount Hood, Oregon Trail serves nearly 4,000 students across a unique community that includes Sandy, Boring, Welches, Government Camp, and surrounding areas. Aaron shares his personal journey from a difficult childhood and early struggles in school to becoming a superintendent who has spent 16 years serving the same district. He discusses the importance of resilience, building trust within a community, and focusing on the long-term impact educators can have on students.Aaron's message is ultimately about helping students recognize the potential within themselves — and giving them the confidence and opportunities to turn that potential into their future.#TheSuperintendentEffect #EducationLeadership #Superintendent #Oregon
- 1 weeks ago23 min
The Future of Barrow County with Dr. Dallas LeDuff
Dr. Dallas LeDuff, Superintendent of the Barrow County School System in Georgia, joins The Superintendent Effect to share his journey from special education teacher to district leader and superintendent. With a commitment to students, educators, and the community he serves, Dr. LeDuff discusses what it takes to build a school system that supports every learner and prepares students for a successful future.Dr. LeDuff talks about mental health partnerships, supporting families, innovative CTE programs, and preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow. He also shares advice for new superintendents, including the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and remembering that education is a team sport.A few highlights from the conversation:• How Barrow County is investing in educator salaries to recruit and retain great teachers• The district’s growing mental health resources and partnership with the Cook Center• Hands-on CTE opportunities including drones, EVs, construction, culinary arts, and welding• How community employers can help shape the skills students need for the future• Dr. LeDuff’s advice for new superintendentsListen today! 🎧 #TheSuperintendentEffect #EducationLeadership #BarrowCounty #Georgia #CTE #strategicplan #BarrowCountySchoolSystem
- 2 weeks ago27 min
"I Got You": The Power of Culture in Newaygo with Ben Gilpin
In this episode of The Superintendent Effect, Ben Gilpin, Superintendent of Newaygo Public Schools in Michigan, shares his journey from classroom teacher to principal to superintendent and the lessons he’s learned along the way about leadership, culture, community, and supporting every student.Ben discusses his first three years leading Newaygo Public Schools, including the work of bringing three buildings together as one district, strengthening professional learning communities, balancing a $1.3 million budget, improving systems and processes, and building a stronger school culture.One of Ben’s central leadership philosophies is simple: “I got you.” He explains why healthy culture comes down to supporting one another and why leaders need to be willing to be vulnerable and let people see the person behind the title.Listen today!#TheSuperintendentEffect #EducationalLeadership #Newaygo #Michigan
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Taking Grand Forks to New Heights with Dr. Terry Brenner
Dr. Terry Brenner — Grand Forks, North Dakota | Grand Forks Public SchoolsIn this episode of The Superintendent Effect, Dr. Terry Brenner shares how Grand Forks Public Schools is creating new pathways for students through STEM, drone and aeronautics programs, career education, mental health supports, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.Dr. Brenner discusses the district’s new Career Impact Academy, its partnership with Grand Forks Air Force Base, strategies for connecting every student with a caring adult, and how the district is working to make it “almost impossible to fail.”Listen today!#NorthDakota #GrandForks #Superintendent #EducationalLeadership #STEM #Drones #ASL
- Aug 19, 202622 min
From Climbing the Ladder to Serving Others with Dr. Robert Mungo
Dr. Robert Mungo, Superintendent of Mount Holly Township School District in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, joins The Superintendent Effect for a conversation about family engagement, leadership, resilience, and building stronger communities.Dr. Mungo discusses the difference between family involvement and true engagement, his own journey to the superintendency, breaking generational cycles, and how his understanding of leadership has evolved over time.His message is simple but powerful: leadership is ultimately about people and the impact we leave behind.#TheSuperintendentEffect #SchoolLeadership #NewJersey #MountHollyTownship
- Aug 11, 202639 min
Leading Students Toward a Brighter Future with Erin Kane
Erin Kane, Superintendent of Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, Colorado, joins Anne Brown on The Superintendent Effect to discuss leading one of Colorado's largest school districts through a rapidly changing educational landscape.Superintendent Kane shares her unconventional journey from engineering and the high-tech industry to education leadership, as well as how Douglas County is embracing AI, expanding career pathways, and making mental health and student well-being a central part of its strategic vision.In this episode, Erin discusses:• Why schools can't afford to close the door on AI• How Douglas County is helping students use AI safely, ethically, and intelligently• The importance of purpose, hope, and optimism for today's students• How 90+ career pathways are giving students more options for life after high school• Why culture and climate are the accomplishments she's most proud of• How intentional relationship-building has transformed her leadership• Why superintendents need to focus on both today's challenges and tomorrow's possibilitiesFollow Erin Kane: Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/DCSDK12 Instagram@DCSD_Super@the_real_dougcoschoolsX@DCSDK12LinkedINhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/douglas-county-school-district#TheSuperintendentEffect #EducationLeadership #AIinEducation #DouglasCounty #Colorado
- Aug 4, 202628 min
The Power of Relationships in Education with Superintendent Ben Kirby
Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools in Kent County, Michigan, joins host Anne Brown to discuss how strong relationships create stronger schools and powerful communities.In this episode, Ben shares his leadership journey from classroom teacher to superintendent, explains how Forest Hills is uniting three unique attendance areas into one collaborative district, and discusses the importance of investing in school culture, staff engagement, and future-ready learning opportunities.You'll also hear how Forest Hills is expanding STEM education, health sciences, career pathways, and student-centered learning while keeping family, relationships, and community at the heart of every decision.📲 Follow Ben and Forest Hills Public Schools: Facebook: @fhps.net Instagram: @foresthillspublic AND @benkirbysup1fhps X: @ForestHillsPS #SuperintendentEffect #EducationalLeadership #PublicEducation #SchoolLeadership #K12Education #EducationPodcast #Michigan
- Jul 29, 202628 min
The Power of Relationships in Education with Superintendent Ben Kirby
Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools in Kent County, Michigan, joins host Anne Brown to discuss how strong relationships create stronger schools and powerful communities.In this episode, Ben shares his leadership journey from classroom teacher to superintendent, explains how Forest Hills is uniting three unique attendance areas into one collaborative district, and discusses the importance of investing in school culture, staff engagement, and future-ready learning opportunities.You'll also hear how Forest Hills is expanding STEM education, health sciences, career pathways, and student-centered learning while keeping family, relationships, and community at the heart of every decision.📲 Follow Ben and Forest Hills Public Schools:Facebook: @fhps.netInstagram: @foresthillspublic AND @benkirbysup1fhpsX: @ForestHillsPS #SuperintendentEffect #EducationalLeadership #PublicEducation #SchoolLeadership #K12Education #EducationPodcast #Michigan
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