OSBA Leading the Way

Scott Gerfen
  • 4.6 (5)
  • EDUCATION

Listen to OSBA's podcast to stay informed about association news and the issues impacting public education.

Episodes

  1. Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success

    12/18/2025

    Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success

    Strong schools are built on aligned leadership. In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Lolli and Mike Trego from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) to discuss collaborative leadership and why alignment among school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers is critical to district success. The conversation explores how leadership teams move from isolated decision-making to shared direction, common goals, and sustainable improvement. Guests share real district examples, warning signs when collaboration breaks down, and practical tools districts can use to strengthen leadership coherence and improve student outcomes. 🎙 This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Learning Solutions, which provides accredited K–12 digital curriculum and supports schools with flexible instructional content and expert professional learning for educators in all learning environments. Subscribe to Leading the Way for more conversations with education leaders shaping public education across Ohio.

    20 min
  2. Starting Strong as a New Board Member

    12/11/2025

    Starting Strong as a New Board Member

    In this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with OSBA board consultants Kristi Robbins and Teri Morgan — both former school board members — to break down what new members need to know as they step into public service. They discuss:• What to expect during the first 90 days on the board• How to prepare for your first board meeting• Governance vs. day-to-day management• Building strong relationships with fellow board members and the superintendent• Handling community expectations• Staying student-focused in every decisionWhether you're newly elected or simply seeking clarity on your role, this episode offers firsthand lessons, practical tips, and encouragement to start your term with confidence!Thank you to our sponsor: Lincoln Learning Solutions. Learn more: https://www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org.

    19 min
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Listen to OSBA's podcast to stay informed about association news and the issues impacting public education.

Information

  • Creator
    Scott Gerfen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 OSBA Leading the Way
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