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In this episode of Stories from the Field, host Doug Roberts sits down with longtime II superintendent member and author Dr. PJ Caposey, superintendent of both Meridian and Oregon school districts in Illinois. This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead boldly, mentor intentionally, and manage the complexities of public education without losing yourself in the process.Caposey shares what it's been like managing two very different districts at once, navigating rural school leadership, and scaling back a thriving speaking career to focus on what matters most. He discusses the importance of time management, the role of ego in leadership, and how self-awareness has shaped his evolution as a superintendent and mentor.The conversation turns personal as Caposey reflects on key mentors, lessons from leading during crisis, and the flat nature of school district hierarchies that often limit upward mobility. His take? Great leaders “see more and before,” and their job is to speak potential into existence for students, teachers, and peers alike.Key Moments05:57 Forge Relationships Through Sincere Questions09:25 "Visionary Leadership and Mentorship"11:17 Rural Education Challenges and Opportunities15:10 Illinois' Future Amid Uncertainty16:54 Leadership Insights and Education CrisisWhy You'll Love This Episode:Dr. PJ Caposey doesn't sugarcoat the work but he brings heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom to every challenge. Whether you're leading a district, mentoring rising leaders, or trying to balance ambition with sustainability, PJ's story will remind you that leadership is both art and endurance and that the best leaders lift others as they go.Connect with Dr. PJ CaposeyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcusdsupeFollow Us OnHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to IEI for more powerful conversations on educational leadership, innovation, and the stories shaping our schools.
In this episode, host Doug sits down with Dr. Frankie Pollock Jr., soon to earn his doctorate and currently serving as Senior Executive Director at Houston ISD in Texas. Together, they explore Dr. Frankie's groundbreaking research on the retention of Black male educators in urban school districts, the critical role of representation for all student groups, and what it takes to recruit and retain diverse talent in the classroom and beyond.Dr. Frankie Pollock Jr. shares powerful stories from his career, including a bold experiment where he spent a day as a student in his own high school to better understand and empathize with the challenges kids face daily. He also lifts the curtain on the complex realities of educational leadership, from moving across cities for new roles to guiding schools through major turnarounds. Doug and Frankie discuss mentorship, balancing politics, and why embracing side hustles can help keep talented leaders in the field.Key Moments06:31 "Shaping Perspective on Student Experience"08:12 School Adjustment Challenges11:28 Transformational Leadership in Education14:58 Leadership Growth and Opportunities18:06 Building Leaders Through Mentorship19:43 Mentor's Impact on Student GrowthWhy You'll Love This Episode:In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Frankie Pollock Jr. shares his groundbreaking research on retaining Black male educators, the power of representation, and what it really takes to lead school turnarounds. From spending a day as a student in his own high school to mentoring future leaders, Frankie brings empathy, insight, and practical wisdom to the challenges of urban education. A must-listen for anyone passionate about equity, leadership, and impact.Connect with Dr. Frankie Pollock Jr.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankiehpollockjr/ Website: https://www.scrsd.org/ssd/OurSchools/Whs/Wesths Follow Us OnHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to IEI for more powerful conversations on educational leadership, innovation, and the stories shaping our schools.
In this episode, host Doug sits down with Dr. Jermaine Dawson, Deputy Superintendent for Academic Services at the School District of Philadelphia. Together, they dive into the remarkable progress happening in Philly's public schools under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Sr. and the ambitious “Accelerate Philly” plan. Dr. Dawson shares firsthand insights on rising enrollment numbers, improved graduation rates, and the innovative strategies being used to support all learners including initiatives around AI integration, pipelines for future educators, and increased access to advanced courses for every student. Plus, Dr. Dawson reflects on his own inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Atlanta to educational leadership, and the powerful impact mentors have had along the way. Whether you're an education leader, teacher, or advocate, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and actionable ideas for uplifting students and communities.Key Moments00:00 Deputy Superintendent Responsibilities Overview05:29 Empowering Teachers: Inclusion and Input09:02 Data-Driven Educational Success11:53 "Accelerate Philly: Collaborative Vision"15:16 Temple Program and School Partnerships18:08 "Prioritize Grade-Level Learning"21:20 Breakfast Sacrifice and Teacher Support25:26 "Unexpected Journey: A Life Lesson"Why You'll Love This Episode:Be inspired by Dr. Jermaine Dawson's remarkable journey from experiencing homelessness as a child in Atlanta to leading academic services for 350+ schools in the School District of Philadelphia.Discover how his deeply personal mission to serve “every child, every day” is driving bold academic gains, from increased enrollment to historic proficiency rates in literacy and math.Learn how his team is blending AI with humanity, building smart, supportive systems that protect teacher time without ever replacing the power of real relationships.Explore how “Accelerate Philly” is transforming opportunity through expanded AP access, dual enrollment, and “best by 11th” Algebra goals making sure students graduate with options, not obstacles.Connect with Dr. Jermaine DawsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainedawsonedd/ Website: https://www.philasd.org/ Follow Us OnHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to IEI for more powerful conversations on educational leadership, innovation, and the stories shaping our schools.
In this episode of Stories from the Field, host Doug Roberts is joined by Iranetta Wright, Superintendent Emeritus of Cincinnati Public Schools and founder of The Wright Way Leadership Group. This no-fluff, all-substance conversation covers what it takes to drive student outcomes and sustain yourself as a leader in today's educational landscape.Wright shares how her tenure in Cincinnati defied the norms: leading the district to its best academic outcomes in over 15 years and outperforming peer districts and the state in both reading and math. She breaks down her action-based leadership model, grounded in strategic planning, coaching, and authentic assessment, and now used in school systems across the country.Wright also speaks candidly about post-superintendency life: launching leadership cohorts, mentoring educators from multiple states, and staying deeply connected to classrooms. She reflects on the joy of student interaction, the power of mentorship, and the non-negotiable need for self-care. Her message is clear: you can't pour from an empty pitcher, and outcomes follow when leaders lead with intention, balance, and heart.Key Moments00:00 Leading with Resilience Means Making Space for Empathy01:00 How Cincinnati Beat the Odds on Reading and Math02:58 Founding The Wright Way Leadership Group04:55 Leadership Cohorts for Real Change Not Just Theory05:56 Why I Miss the Kids Most”09:10 Self-Care Is a Leadership Strategy, Not a Luxury14:03 Mentors Who Shape and the Mentoring We Owe Forward17:45 Superintendent Text Threads as a Lifeline19:26 Keep Doing the Work Even When the Politics Get LoudWhy You'll Love This Episode:Iranetta Wright doesn't just talk about leadership—she lives it. From turning around student outcomes to building national leadership networks, her work is rooted in clarity, compassion, and real results. If you're navigating high-stakes roles in education, this episode will leave you energized to lead with purpose, invest in people, and protect your own well-being along the way.Connect with Iranetta WrightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iranetta-rayborn-wright-00053937Website: https://www.cps-k12.org/Follow & SubscribeHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-roberts-ieiCompany Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to Stories from the Field and leave us a review!Share this episode with education leaders, mentors, and anyone who believes in outcomes with heart.
In Season 5, Episode 9, of “Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast,” Doug Roberts, the CEO & Founder of Institute for Education Innovation visits Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, to discuss tough decisions and how community connections enhance the coming-together of Denver for addressing the Whole Child and Social Emotional Learning.
In Season 5, Episode 8, of “Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast,” Doug Roberts, the CEO & Founder of Institute for Education Innovation visits Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, to have tough conversations about being a strong district leader looking out for his students and the Denver community, while maintaining equity and considering safety.
In Season 5, Episode 7, of “Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast,” Doug Roberts, the CEO & Founder of Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, to discuss how safety and security are paramount in today's school communities. Doug and Dr. Marrero review how difficult conversations must be had to invoke change while always considering equity.
In this episode of, “Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast,” Melissa Crawl, Member Success Manager and Sara Croll, Vice President of Institute for Education Innovation, discuss the behind-the-scenes of being a superhero superintendent and leaving a legacy of change for their respective school districts. Melissa interviews Dr. April Grace, Superintendent Tom Burton, and Superintendent James Grossane, while Sara interviews Dr. Tim Mitchell about how leadership always matters, and all highlight their proudest moments during their long tenures of serving their communities and scholars.
In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, to hear how a Flag Policy turns into building better relationships in the district and community.
In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, to hear how a Flag Policy turns into building better relationships in the district and community.
In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Sara Croll, Vice President of the Institute for Education, visits Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent of Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas, to hear how a disaster and a meeting called the breakfast bunch created an opportunity for the school district to be champions of equity.
In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Sara Croll, Vice President of the Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent of Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas, to hear how a disaster and a meeting called the breakfast bunch created an opportunity for the school district to be champions of equity.
In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Sara Croll, Vice President of the Institute for Education, visits Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent of Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas, to hear how a disaster and the breakfast bunch created an opportunity for the school district to be champions of equity.
Jess Gartner, CEO of Allovue, and Doug Roberts, CEO, and Founder of the Institute for Education Innovation, discuss Ed Finance.
Dr. Gina Cinotti, Superintendent at Saddle River Public Schools, and James Tager, Superintendent at Bangor Public Schools, discuss returning to school in the 2022-2023 school with Doug Roberts, CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation.
US Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, sits down with Mark Benigni, Superintendent at Meriden Public Schools, on July 13th, 2022 for a fireside chat at the Institute for Education Innovation's Summer Symposium in Newport, RI. Doug Roberts, CEO and Founder of IEI, moderates a QA between IEI members and Dr. Cardona.
Dwight Jones, former Superintendent of Clark County School District, and Stephen Murley, former Superintendent of Green Bay Area Public School District, sits down with IEI CEO/Founder Doug Roberts to reflect on the end of the 2022-2023 school year and their thoughts on retiring from the Superintendency. This episode is our last of Season 3; Season 4 will begin on August 2nd, 2022.
Kaya Henderson, CEO of Reconstruction and former Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, joins IEI CEO/Founder Doug Roberts to discuss her tenure in the DC public school system and her new edtech company, Reconstruction. Reconstruction, a technology company offering K-12 supplemental curriculum, offers a selection of online courses in educational subjects that center on Black contributions to our national and global society.
Dr. Luvelle Brown, superintendent of Ithaca CSD (NY) joins Doug with co-panelists Dr. Gustavo Balderas of Beaverton Public Schools (OR) and Traci Davis (Superintendent Emeritus from Nevada) to preview the discussions they will lead, along with their colleague, Dr. Mark Bedell of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD), at IEI's "Creating Leaders for Equity and Inclusion" summit in Ithaca, NY July 22-24. Registration for educators is at capacity, but listeners can get on the waitlist for free. There are still spots open for partners who want to support and be allies for this discussion. Registration for all as well as more detailed information can be found at: https://instituteforedinnovation.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cultivatingleadersforequityandinclusionworkshop.
In this episode of Education Thought Leaders, IEI's CEO, Doug Roberts, is joined by Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services; Carl Hooker, CEO of Hooker Tech; and Kevin Hogan, host of The Hogan Report as they discuss the benefits of emerging technology due to the pandemic and more.
In this episode of Education Thought Leaders, IEI's Director of Partner Relations, Tiffany Law, speaks with the Superintendent at Port Chester Schools, Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, and the Assistant Superintendent at Cambridge Public Schools, Dr. Barbara Mullen to discuss the struggles and successes of women in leadership roles. This special episode is a preview of IEI's upcoming Women in Leadership Workshop on Long Island, New York. You don't have to be a woman to benefit from the conversation. Listen now for a unique insight into leadership.
In this episode of IEI Thought Leaders, CEOs, Toni Shub of QoreInsights, Linsey Covert of Teamology, and Kimberly Moore of Go Together, join Doug Roberts, CEO of IEI, and Jim McVety, founding member at Spark, to discuss their experience as first-time attendees at an IEI summit. Curious about what one of IEI's events is like? Listen to the episode to find out!
In this episode of Education Thought Leaders, Doug connects with his long-time friend and CEO of Open Up Resources and Ignite! Reading, Jessica Reid Sliwerski. Listen to the episode to find out how Jessica started and manages two highly successful companies and how she balances it all. Learn more about Open Up Resources here. Learn more about Ignite! Reading here.
In this episode of Education Thought Leaders, Doug Roberts speaks with three current students of the IEI:Lead Aspiring Superintendent Institute and asks them about their experience as aspiring superintendents. Dr. Barbara Mullen, Lindsay Stewart, and Darian Byrd recently attended the Spring Cohort's culminating event on Coronado Island, San Diego where they met their instructors in person and participated in instructional sessions and mock interviews. Listen now to hear about their experience!
This is a special episode of our 5 Minutes of Fame segment during our Spring 2022 Summit on Coronado Island. Eight incredible superintendents take the stage to tell us about lessons they have learned and the achievements they are most proud of. Listen to hear what these superintendents have to say.
The IEI Family gets together to discuss their time at the ASU + GSV Summit in San Diego on April 4-6. Find out what the team has to say about their time at the summit, the trends they noticed, and Doug's excitement about Byrds.
IEI CEO, Doug Roberts is back on this episode of IEI Thought Leaders where he is joined by Dr. Danny Merck of Pickens County School District in South Carolina and Dr. Kari Kumpulainen of the University of Oulu in Finland. Listen here to learn more about the Finnish Method and how it found its way into the Pickens County School District.
In this week's episode, IEI's Vice President, Sara Croll, and new team member, Ana Garcia, are joined by Dr. Shelly Viramontez and Tom Burton. Dr. Viramontez currently serves as Superintendent of the Campbell Union School District in California. Mr. Burton serves as Superintendent of Princeton City Schools in Ohio. Listen as we discuss the hurdles and success over the past two years and what's to come in 2023 and beyond.
What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by interviewing the CEO and Co-Founder of a female-lead company? Joanna McFarland and her Co-Founders, Janelle McGlothlin and Carolyn Yashari Becher, began HopSkipDrive at the dining room table during a kid's birthday party. These moms saw the need for a trustworthy, efficient transportation solution in their community and the rest is history. Joanna and her team at HopSkipDrive are impacting the lives of students and families in districts across the country in more ways than one. Listen in to hear how their "Mom DNA" has helped build a business where working parents are embraced and celebrated and kids are empowered to seize opportunities that would otherwise seem unfathomable. As Joanna said in the show, "The difference between struggle and success can sometimes be as simple as the ability to show up." https://www.hopskipdrive.com/
Josh is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of three education companies: Ashley Tutors, Flex Academies, and Flex Tutors. He also began recording and hosting podcasts called “How I Broke That” and "Breaking the Grade" where, in his words, “each episode will simultaneously induce cringes and provide comfort in helping you realize you are not alone in breaking something on your path to innovation.” Beyond starting education companies, he also runs Cascade Communications, where he provides coaching to companies in the education space. Josh has much to share with his experiences of innovating and not just thinking outside of the box, but taking that box and breaking it wide open! As Josh says in our show, "Fear is a liar" and don't forget that oftentimes obstacles are just opportunities in disguise. Cascade Communications: http://www.cascadego.co/ Josh Chernikoff: https://www.joshchernikoff.com/ Breaking the Grade Podcast: https://www.cascadego.co/breaking-the-grade Breaking the Grade trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLU5fRs4vrM
On this week's episode of IEI's #EducationThoughtLeaders #podcast Doug Roberts is joined by some of our very own #SupesChoice winners, Cynthia Harrison Barbera, CEO and Founder of STORYWORLD International, Victor Karkar, CEO and Cofounder of Scrible, and Alefiya Master, CEO and Founder of MAD-learn. Listen in as they discuss how their companies have continued to grow and evolve during the past two years and how participating in Supes' Choice impacted their company's journey.
Districts across the country are struggling with staff shortages and finding ways to continue pushing forward. Listen in to see how Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan, is working overtime to ensure her schools are operating as smoothly as possible. With Dr. Zachery-Ross's contagious optimism and boots-on-the-ground approach, find out how you can help keep the morale of your staff and students up when life and its circumstances can get you down.
Elizabeth (Liz) and Bill James are public high school English teachers in Stockton, California. They are both accomplished authors and are promoting their most recent publication, A Sea of Troubles: Pairing Literary and Informational Texts to Address Social Inequality, which was published in May of 2021. At the beginning of 2020, Liz and Bill started writing A Sea of Troubles and wrote the bulk of this book while in quarantine as the world was changing drastically around us all. We are so fortunate to have Liz and Bill on with us to discuss how they aim to show educators at the secondary level, that fiction often reflects the real world and vice versa, and that the texts teachers are already using can be catalysts to dive into deeper discussions about social injustices that are happening today. A Sea of Troubles is a practical and purposeful guide for secondary English teachers to be able to use literary work already present in their classrooms to address social issues. Liz and Bill masterfully orchestrate the units to demonstrate how to broach a current societal issue of injustice while keeping the focus directly on the novel/play/primary document that is being studied. The chapters are broken into themes and the texts that are implemented are just examples of what can be utilized, but Liz and Bill leave the unit outlines open enough for teachers to make it their own using whatever texts they see fit. Some of the themes include Syntactical Othering, Systemic Racial Injustice, Abuses of Power, Authoritarianism, Genocide and Ethnic Internment, and Gender Inequality. Buy their book here! Bill James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-james-800b22a3/ and Liz James: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.james.9022
Fresh off of Winter Break and starting the 2022 year, Doug sits with four administrators from IEI: Lead's Fall Cohort. These guests were dedicated learners in our Aspiring Superintendents Institute. Over the course of 10 weeks, 14 cohort members gathered virtually with instructors that currently serve as a superintendent or have walked in the shoes of superintendency recently. Doug hears from Dr. Barbara Nesbitt, Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services at School District of Pickens County in South Carolina, Janet Ciarrocca, Acting Superintendent of North Brunswick Township Schools in New Jersey, George Guy Jr., Principal of Rosa International Middle School in Cherry Hill Public Schools in New Jersey, and Joe Mullikin, Principal & Director of Continuous Improvement, Data, and Assessment at Meridian School District #223 in Illinois. In this episode, we get to hear from the "student" perspective why IEI: Lead was beneficial and what they got out of the experience. For any listener interested, we invite you to check out www.ieilead.com to learn more. Applications are currently being accepted for our Spring 2022 Cohort which will start in a few weeks.
In case you missed the live stream of our Supes' Choice Gala, we have compiled a highlight reel of the red carpet interviews with some of the superintendent judges, participants, and IEI Team Members. Tiffany Law and Traci Davis were the ultimate hosts and we are so grateful to everyone that stopped in to chat with them before the event. You can check out the full event on our YouTube channel: SUPES Choice - YouTube and the second part of the Charity Event portion here: SUPES Choice - YouTube.
We are gearing up for our first-ever Supes' Choice Awards Gala and in light of that, we have pulled an episode from the archives that rings as true today as it did in 2019. On this episode of Education Thought Leaders, we are bringing you the first of our BEST OF series where we share some of our favorite recordings with meaningful messages that are relevant and necessary to hear again. In this BEST OF episode, Dr. PJ Caposey, superintendent of Meridien CUSD 223 (near Rockford, IL) discusses leadership, and the nuance and art to understanding when your leadership style needs to adapt to the changing needs of your team and your organization.
In this unique gathering of education leaders, Doug and Dr. Toni Cleveland from HERDI* facilitate a discussion with K-12 superintendents, Mr. William Black from Paducah Public Schools, and Dr. Danny Merck from Pickens County School District, and college presidents, Dr. Merrill Irving Jr. from Hennepin Technical College, and Dr. Maureen Murphy from College of Southern Maryland. These leaders discuss the importance of establishing strong programs and curriculum for not only the college-bound student at the K-12 level but also offering career readiness opportunities for those entering various career fields right after graduation. Having college presidents converse with K-12 superintendents opened a dialogue that rarely happens. They share ways in which schools can foster programs to elevate a student's options after graduation. *HERDI - Higher Education Research and Development Institute
In this episode, Doug Roberts has a chance to sit with Dr. Bill Heath, Superintendent at Lincoln County Schools, and Dr. Richard Cobb, Superintendent at Mid-Del School District, to find out what their experiences have been with school board meetings this year. Dr. Heath and Dr. Cobb share how their meetings have remained civil during this time where many other districts have experienced turmoil.
Doug reflects on his time visiting IEI members and districts during the IEI Road Show. He shares some highlights and amazing things that are taking place in schools across the Southeast region and reminds us of the incredible work that is happening each day in classrooms everywhere.
Doug has the opportunity to sit down with director and producer, Marc Smolowitz to discuss equity in education when it comes to gifted programs in America. This important yet rarely discussed aspect in education is the premise of Marc's upcoming documentary, THE G WORD. Marc is currently in post-production on THE G WORD -- a feature-length documentary that aims to be the most comprehensive film ever made on the topics of gifted, talented, and neurodiverse education across the United States. The film asks the urgent equity question -- In the 21st century, who gets to be Gifted in America and Why? and is scheduled to premiere in late 2022. Some links to check out: THE G WORD Short Film Vimeo Gallery: https://vimeo.com/showcase/5341657 GTN Awareness Week (Oct. 25-29): https://www.thegwordfilm.com/gtn-awareness-week Global Partnership Network: https://www.thegwordfilm.com/partnership-network Impact Manifesto: https://www.thegwordfilm.com/impact-manifesto #MyGiftedStory: https://www.thegwordfilm.com/my-gifted-story How to Donate: https://www.thegwordfilm.com/donate BIO: Marc Smolowitz is a multi-award-winning director, producer, and executive producer who has been significantly involved in 50+ independent films. The combined footprint of his works has touched 250+ film festivals & markets on 5 continents, yielding substantial worldwide sales to theatrical, television, and VOD outlets, notable box office receipts, and numerous awards and nominations. His credits include films that have screened at the world's top-tier festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Tribeca, Chicago, Palm Springs, SF FILM, AFI Docs, IDFA, DOC NYC, CPH: DOX, Tokyo, Melbourne, Viennale, Jerusalem, among others. In 2009, Marc founded 13th Gen, a San Francisco-based boutique film and entertainment company (see: https://www.13thgenfilm.com/) that works with a dynamic range of independent film partners globally to oversee the financing, production, post-production, marketing, sales, and distribution efforts of a vibrant portfolio of films and filmmakers. The company has successfully advanced Marc's career-long focus on powerful social issue filmmaking across all genres. In 2016, he received one of the prestigious Gotham Media Fellowships to attend the Cannes Film Festival's Producers Network marking him as one of the USA's most influential independent film producers. In 2021,
In this episode, Doug joins Dr. Matthew Joseph on his podcast "You Can't Make This Up" for a cross-pod interview. Doug shares how IEI came to be. Creating learning opportunities for partners and members, building foundational relationships, and establishing trust from the get-go are the pillars of the organization. Dr. Joseph and Doug continue the conversation with Supes' Choice where edtech companies with any budget can get feedback on their product directly from our superintendents. You can learn more at supeschoice.com! They also talk about the importance of supporting superintendents and district leaders. Doug shares a bit about bolstering educational leadership with IEI: Lead-Aspiring Superintendent Institute.
Doug sits down with Sarah Williamson, owner of SW/PR group, to talk about IEI's inaugural Supes' Choice Awards that is currently accepting submissions now through October 30, 2021. Supes' Choice is all about connecting great companies who want to get valuable feedback with forward-thinking IEI superintendent members. This is a low price point opportunity for a company of any size to put their idea in front of superintendents and receive thoughtful consideration and reviews. Go to supeschoice.com to enter!
In Episode 2, Colin Seale, CEO of Think Law, facilitates a conversation with Dr. Nataki Gregory, CEO of CT3 (Virtual), Lynne Inabnitt, Co-Clinical Director at Global Teletherapy, and Jess Gartner, Founder/CEO of Allovue during our summer symposium at the Biltmore. These thought leaders take a deep dive into the importance of equity and anti-racism within a company, and how hard conversations are truly necessary for continued, sustainable growth.
In this episode, Doug Roberts sits down with Eric Westendorf, Co-Founder & CEO of Coursello, Monica Brady, Founder & CEO of Listenwise, and Mark Rothschild, CEO of Right At School during the ASU+GSV event in San Diego. During this three-in-one interview, Doug discusses the challenges each of their companies has faced over the past eighteen months and how they are pushing forward toward a brighter future.
In Episode 1 of Season 3, Doug is sharing a panel discussion from the summer symposium in Asheville, NC with IEI members Mr. Todd Dugan, Superintendent in Bunker Hill, Illinois, Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent in Highline, Washington, Mr. Tom Burton, Superintendent from Princeton City School District in Ohio, and Dr. Joseph Davis, Superintendent from Ferguson-Florissant School District in Missouri. This panel was moderated by Mr. Philip Cutler, CEO of PAPER. Listen here for their thoughts on the upcoming school year and how to bring new ideas and innovations around instruction and intervention.
Doug Roberts sits down with Dr. Deborah Baker, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction from Brighton Central School District in New York, and Dr. John Jungmann, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools in Missouri as they close out their careers as district leaders celebrate their retirement. Debby & John discuss how they started their careers, some lessons learned, and what they have planned for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week's podcast features three amazing teachers from across the country. We are joined by Erin Leahy a middle school reading teacher in Omaha, NE, Katie Graham a 2nd-grade teacher from Pittsburg, PA, and Melissa Crawl a 4th-grade teacher from Chelsea, AL. Listen as these educators share their thoughts on instruction, school culture, and their overall reflection on one of the toughest yet rewarding school years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sarah Williamson from "Build Momentum" chats with our CEO Doug Roberts on all things ed-tech, leadership, and building community. They also discuss how IEI handled the challenges of Covid and where we are headed for the 2021-2022 school year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join us this week with former superintendent, education thought leader, and IEI Senior Advisor, Dr. Robert Avossa. Dr. Avossa talks about the leadership of superintendents during Covid and advice he has for these leaders as they go back to "normal" next school year. Also, listen in to hear about some of the upcoming IEI events for K12 industry leaders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Matt Miller, Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools in Ohio (Follow him on Twitter @lakotasuper) discusses how he and his staff conquered the challenges of Covid this year and together organized memorable graduation ceremonies that celebrated that focused on the students and all they have accomplished. Matt talks about his new learning; what he will change, and what will stay the same moving forward with a positive outlook for next year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
An august panel of superintendents joins Phil Cutler of Paper for a discussion about the strategies they are deploying to make instruction available to all student anywhere, anytime. The panel includes: Dr. Ann Levett, Superintendent, Savannah-Chatcham County Public Schools (GA) Dr. Danny Merck, Superintendent, Pickens County Public Schools (SC) Dr. Debby Baker, Assistant Superintendent, Brighton CSD (NY) Mr. Todd Dugan, Superintendent, Bunker Hill CUSD (IL) Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent, Mt. Diablo USD (CA) Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent, Highline Public Schools (WA) Originally recorded at the IEI Spring Summit, Colorado Springs, CO --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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