Building Strong Schools in Rural America with Dr. Ellen Perconti

In this episode of The Superintendent Effect, Anne Brown meets with Dr. Ellen Perconti, Superintendent of Goldendale School District 404 in rural Washington state.Dr. Perconti discusses her 7 year journey leading with a focus on well-being for both staff and students, honoring community traditions while preparing kids for the future, and redefining success through the whole child approach.She shares practical insights on de-stigmatizing mental health conversations, balancing technology with human connection, and the importance of staying true to your authentic leadership style.A thoughtful conversation about strong leadership, deep student knowing, and building resilient rural communities.Guest: Dr. Ellen PercontiHost: Anne Brown#SuperintendentEffect #RuralSchools #EducationLeadership #WellBeing #StudentSuccess #Washington #Glendale #SchoolDistrict