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The Instructional Leadership Imperative with Principal Kafele This episode of FocusED features Principal Baruti Kafele, one of the nation’s most influential voices in school leadership and equity. With over 35 years of experience as a celebrated teacher, award-winning turnaround principal, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Principal Kafele shares powerful insights drawn from transforming schools like […]

Cultivating Hope, Authenticity, and Focus with Julia Bialeski This is Episode 85 of FocusED, featuring Julia Bialeski, author of Leading with Grace. Julia shares lessons from her leadership journey in education, emphasizing reflection, consistency, and personal routines as keys to sustaining growth, balance, and clarity throughout the ever-changing phases of leadership. ________________________________________________________________ Julia Bialeski a […]

Finding Your Blind Spots with Hedreich Nichols This is Episode 84 of FocusED, featuring Hedreich Nichols, author of Finding Your Blind Spots. In this conversation, Hedreich discusses the need for systemic change in education and how educators can confront their own biases to build more inclusive, empathetic, and equitable learning environments. ________________________________________________________________ Hedreich Nichols Brings […]

Collaborative School Leadership with Dr. Matthew Woods This is Episode 83 of FocusED, featuring Dr. Matthew Woods. Dr. Woods dives into the power of collaborative leadership, emphasizing the importance of shared vision, trust, and understanding each person’s unique role in driving school and district success. ________________________________________________________________ Dr. Matthew Woods Brings a Tons of Experience to […]

Transformational Work-Based Learning with Kristy Volesky This is Episode 82 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Kristy Volesky. We focus on work-based learning and its power to prepare students for postsecondary success. ________________________________________________________________ Kristy Volesky Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Kristy Volesky is an educational advocate who ambitiously supports students, teachers, schools, colleges, businesses, and […]

Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation with Kim Marshall This is Episode 81 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Kim Marshall. We dive into Kim’s book, Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, the various ways that principals can be instructional leaders beyond just the classroom visits, and so much more. ________________________________________________________________ Kim Marshall Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners […]