Leading SAU #21 on the New Hampshire Seacoast with Dr. Meredith Nadeau

Dr. Meredith Nadeau, Superintendent of School Administrative Unit #21 (SAU #21) in Hampton, New Hampshire, joins us for an inspiring conversation about what it truly means to lead with purpose on the seacoast. Overseeing five small districts and nearly 2,000 students — with six school boards and 23 school board members, Dr. Nadeau brings a remarkable depth of experience to the role.In this episode, we dig into the science of reading and why early literacy is the foundation for everything else. Dr. Nadeau shares her journey from pre-med student to middle school English teacher to special educator, and how her hands-on work with the Wilson Language Program shaped her lifelong commitment to teaching every child to read. We also explore SAU #21's forward-thinking work in AI ethics, student-led mental health initiatives, and the district's innovative Extended Learning Opportunities — from drone pilot licenses to biomedical research — that are helping students forge their own paths to graduation.Whether you're an educator, a parent, or a community leader, this episode will leave you energized and reminded that real, lasting change happens one relationship at a time.#SuperintendentEffect #EducationLeadership #ScienceOfReading #SAU21 #NewHampshire #MentalHealthInSchools #AIInEducation #PublicEducation #SchoolLeadership #EdLeaders