SBO Perspectives

Dr. Jack R. Mitchell & Tera Van Dyke
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  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A brief, weekly conversation about the insights, highlights & challenges of public education as told by school business officials and industry experts.

  1. JAN 28

    Redesigning the Budget Development Process

    Timothy M. Hilker, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services for WSWHE BOCES, speaks to the evolution of shared administrative services, their efficiences, the collaborations, and the balancing of district needs.

    26 min

  2. JAN 22

    The Garden State Guru

    Derek Jess, School Business Administrator, for Summit Schools in NJ, speaks on balancing finances & student needs, building trust with key stakeholders, and uniting SBOs.

    24 min

  3. 12/27/2025

    Reflection on 2025

    Lynn Knight, CSRM, Director of Business Services for Nekoosa SD in Wisconsin and the next President for ASBO International, reflects on challenges throughout the year, advocacy and resiliency in school business, along with emerging trends and hope for the New Year.

    20 min

  4. 12/27/2025

    Lens of Perspective

    Gina Lanier, CFO of Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado and ASBO International Board of Director, tells the stories of her journeys, provides invaluable lessons, and keen advice for SBOs.

    30 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    How to Lead From Within

    Dr. John W. Barile, Sr., Dean of SOE at Central Connecticut State University, discusses his book, “Leading From the Core”, how he established the School of Education, and his superintendency along with the importance of the SBO relationship.

    23 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    The Value of Mentorship in Education

    Damien L. Butler, Educational Coach, and Founder of Manifest One Consulting, discusses the barriers to building future educational leadership, the importance of mentorship, effective mentorship, and how to approach and find a mentor.

    22 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Better Together, Never Alone: The Impact of Authentic Leadership

    Jason Willis, Senior Policy Advisor for WestEd, talks about the role of financial literacy in leadership, key conditions for building trust, feedback mechanisms, effective strategies for financial transparency, lessons learned and much more.

    41 min

  8. 11/22/2025

    Emerging Leaders

    Shy Chapman, Director of Fiscal Services with South Umpqua, and Whitney DeWolf, Business Manager with Crater Lake Academy, discuss their personal journeys, their experience in ASBO International’s Emerging Leaders program and key takaways from the Annual Conference and Expo for aspiring SBOs.

    28 min
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A brief, weekly conversation about the insights, highlights & challenges of public education as told by school business officials and industry experts.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jack R. Mitchell & Tera Van Dyke
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
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