The Superintendent

It's a two for one special on this episode of "The Superindent"! Tune in as Drs. Trisha Kocanda and Brian Barnhart discuss the importance of collaboration, "leading large", and (most importantly) celebrating the role of the superintendent!

Try spending 20 minutes with Dr. Tammy Campbell, Superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools in Washington, without feeling totally inspired! Dr. Campbell discusses her District's effort to vaccinate staff and reopen schools, the power of words (why she calls students "scholars"), the challenges she has overcome as a Black female administrator, and why true leadership starts with knowing thyself.

Dawn and Andrew sit down with Dr. Paul Imhoff, Superintendent of Upper Arlington Schools in Ohio, to discuss an overlooked topic during the pandemic: superintendent self-care! Dr. Imhoff shares some encouraging words for fellow district leaders and opens up about his own mental health journey this year. He reminds us that we have to take care of ourselves so we can continue to show up for our students, staff, and families!

In our very first episode, Dawn and Andrew chat with 2020 National Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Gustavo Balderas! Dr. Balderas sheds light on how Edmonds School District (Washington) is tackling the inequities and social-emotional challenges students are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.