Matt Kinnaman / New Era Superintendents

Disrupting Education For Good

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Disrupting Education For Good is the New Era Superintendents podcast — conversations with leaders and innovators doing "whatever it takes" to conquer the achievement crisis in American education. Every episode, we dig into what's actually working in math and reading proficiency. We're innovating American education one conversation at a time.

Author

Matt Kinnaman / New Era Superintendents

Episodes

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 6 with Dr. Will Darter: Small Schools, Big Impact: How Rural Districts Are Leading Change 21.05.2026 15:51

As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". In this insightful interview, Dr. Will Darter, superintendent of Everton R3 School District, shares his experiences leading a small rural district, innovative strategies like the Diploma Plus program, and the importance of community and collaboration in education. Discover how small schools...

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 5 with Dr. Kara Conglianese: Navigating Disruption in Education 21.05.2026 19:23

As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Dr. Kara Coglianese, Superintendent of Crete-Monee School District 201-U in Crete, IL. Dr. Coglianese discusses the challenges and transformations in education post-COVID. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, personalized learning, and adapting t...

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 04 with Dr. Tiffany Brunson: The role of AI shaping the future of education 21.05.2026 21:30

As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Dr. Tiffany Brunson, Superintendent of ESD 159 in Matteson, IL. Dr. Brunson discusses her journey in education, the challenges of funding and equity, the importance of redefining success in education, and the role of AI in shaping the future of learning. Jo...

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 03 with David Hoyt Achievement Potential that exists when S + SB effective work together 21.05.2026 16:28

As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Executive Director of School Boards for Academic Excellence ( https://sbaenetwork.org ) David Hoyt who discusses the achievement potential that exists when School Boards and Superintendents stay committed to that goal.

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 02 with Dr. Quintin Shepherd: Transforming Education, Performance Based Contracts 21.05.2026 22:17

As Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd transitions to Pflugerville ISD he shares about a twenty-year career that has led him to practice compassionate leadership, to pursue performance based contracts and the notion and possibility of rebirth - both in education and in life - as explored through his latest book " Transforming Education " available now on Amazon. For more information on New Era Sup...

Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 01 with Dr. Jim Capolupo: 100% Reading Proficiency 21.05.2026 20:26

Superintendent Dr. Jim Capolupo led his district to a remarkable series of achievements, which sound too good to be true until you hear the story behind them. And like most great accomplishments, they involved disruptions and rearrangements, and not everybody was happy about that. But the kids were. Interested in joining New Era Superintendents visit www.newerasuperintendents.com