A Good Lesson

District Administration
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The podcast spotlights field-tested leadership through one important lesson. Superintendents and other leaders discuss how the idea formed, how it was put into action and how it improved outcomes for students and staff. Every episode ends with a “Pop Quiz.” 

  1. 1d ago

    Why this superintendent likes to go where there's challenge

    Jeff Horton likes empowering staff and students to be their best selves, he says on DA's latest 'A Good Lesson' podcast.

  2. 5d ago

    How to move fast to make transformative change

    When Superintendent Aaron Fleming arrived at the growing Alamance-Burlington School System, he faced $3 million in debt, "dismal" test scores, leaky roofs and a district out of sync with the local economy.

  3. 5d ago

    When you’re held to a different standard, defy expectations

    "It's never crowded when you go the extra mile," Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván tells host Amy Dujon on the latest episode of DA's "A Good Lesson" podcast.

  4. 5d ago

    Why the best superintendents land where they belong

    Superintendent Wayne Vickers says great leaders don't wait for the perfect situation, but do great things wherever they serve.

  5. 5d ago

    How to elevate female leaders in K12 education

    Superintendent Keri Johnson says female leaders are wired differently, so they shouldn’t try to ‘be something that they’re not’ to fit into a male world.

  6. 5d ago

    How one superintendent learned to 'pause, process, produce'

    Superintendent Atiya Perkins ensures students, staff and families have multiple ways to reach her amid the fast-paced environment of K12 leadership.

  7. 5d ago

    How to ensure your vision comes alive for kids

    "A vision without alignment lacks coherence," Superintendent Carmen Balgobin says on the latest episode. "It's important to have strong intentionality with your priorities."

  8. 5d ago

    Superintendent shares 'a pivotal moment' when his idea flopped

    Neil Gupta's mentor scuttled his plans to hold a town hall meeting with teachers when he was a newly hired director in a previous district.

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The podcast spotlights field-tested leadership through one important lesson. Superintendents and other leaders discuss how the idea formed, how it was put into action and how it improved outcomes for students and staff. Every episode ends with a “Pop Quiz.” 

Information

  • Creator
    District Administration
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    A Good Lesson