Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast

Doug Roberts & Sara Croll
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Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast

Welcome to "Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast," where we explore education leadership with a focus on equity. Join us as we delve into inspiring narratives, challenges, and triumphs of diverse superintendents shaping the future of education. Each episode takes you to their districts, sharing unique stories and innovative strategies to ensure every student receives a quality education. Discover how they navigate challenges like achievement gaps, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness in the evolving educational landscape.

  1. 11/08/2023

    S5:E9 Denver Public Schools – Maintaining a Sense of Community

    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.

    46 min

  2. 11/08/2023

    S5:E8 Denver Public Schools – Revisiting Equity Considering School Safety

    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.

    36 min

  3. 11/08/2023

    S5:E7 Denver Public Schools – Invoking Positive Change with Safety & Security

    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.

    38 min

  4. 10/27/2023

    S5:E6 Stories from the Field: Honoring our Retirees - Leaving an Impact–Honoring our Retirees

    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.

    38 min

  5. 09/08/2023

    S5:E5: Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Building Relationships

    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.

    40 min

  6. 09/08/2023

    S5:E4: Anne Arundel County Public Schools - A Flag Policy

    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.

    33 min

  7. 09/08/2023

    S5E3: Victoria Independent School District - Champions for 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 a meeting called the breakfast bunch created an opportunity for the school district to be champions of equity.

    29 min

  8. 09/08/2023

    S5E2: Victoria Independent School District - The Breakfast Bunch

    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.

    29 min
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Welcome to "Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast," where we explore education leadership with a focus on equity. Join us as we delve into inspiring narratives, challenges, and triumphs of diverse superintendents shaping the future of education. Each episode takes you to their districts, sharing unique stories and innovative strategies to ensure every student receives a quality education. Discover how they navigate challenges like achievement gaps, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness in the evolving educational landscape.

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