Dr. Jeff Butts, Executive Director

IAPSS Leading with Excellence

Education EN ↓ 65 episodes

The Leading with Excellence podcast allows listeners to get to know the incredible individuals who are leading Indiana’s traditional public schools with excellence and reminds us that our leaders are also our neighbors, friends, mentors, and lifelong learners. These authentic conversations help bridge the gap between the “office of the superintendent” and the amazing people in that seat.

Author

Dr. Jeff Butts, Executive Director

Episodes

Superintendent Trent McCormick - Peru Community Schools 09.04.2026 16:13

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of the Peru Community Schools, Trent McCormick.

Superintendent Lindsey Brown - Northwestern School Corporation 07.04.2026 17:29

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of the Northwestern School Corporation in Kokomo, Indiana, Lindsey Brown.

Superintendent Dr. Brad Yates - Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District 02.04.2026 16:31

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Dr. Brad Yates, Superintendent of the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District in Bluffton, Indiana.

Superintendent Dr. Chris Himsel - Vigo County Schools 30.03.2026 18:01

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the 2017 Indiana Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent of the Vigo County Schools, Dr. Chris Himsel.

Superintendent Dr. Michael Schimpf - North Central Park Community Schools 27.03.2026 16:23

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of North Central Park Community Schools, Dr. Michael Schimpf.

Superintendent Chris Stitzle - Southwest School Corporation 25.03.2026 15:27

This Leading with Excellence podcast features previous District III Superintendent of the Year and the Superintendent of the Southwest School Corporation in Sullivan, Indiana, Chris Stitzle.

Superintendent Dr. Dan Hile - Noblesville Schools 23.03.2026 18:56

This Leading with Excellence podcast features 2022 District II Superintendent of the Year, the 2026 - 2027 IAPSS President, and the Superintendent of the Noblesville School in Noblesville, Indiana, Dr. Dan Hile.

Superintendent Kelly Shephard - North Judson - San Pierre 20.03.2026 17:36

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of the North Judson - San Pierre Schools, Kelly Shephard

Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda - Community Schools of Frankfort 18.03.2026 16:40

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of The Community Schools of Frankfort, Dr. Matt Rhoda.

Superintendent Dr. Theodore Stevens - School City of Mishawaka 16.03.2026 17:41

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of the School City of Mishawaka, Dr. Theodore Stevens.

Superintendent Dr. Todd Terrill - Crown Point Community School Corporation 11.03.2026 16:03

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of Crown Point Community School Corporation in Crown Point, IN, Dr. Todd Terrill.

Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson - M.S.D. of Warren Township 08.03.2026 17:15

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson of the M.S.D. of Warren Township

Executive Vice President Julie Roe Lach - Pacers Sports and Entertainment 06.03.2026 39:31

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Julie Roe Lach, Executive Vice President of External Relations and Community Engagement for Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood - La Porte Community Schools 04.03.2026 21:25

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood of La Porte Community Schools.

Superintendent Dr. James Hanna - Rossville Consolidated School District 02.03.2026 16:40

This Leading with Excellence podcast features previous District III Superintendent of the Year and the Superintendent of the Rossville Consolidated School District in Rossville, Indiana, Dr. James Hanna.

Superintendent Rebecca Jones - East Washington School Corporation 27.02.2026 13:25

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Rebecca Jones, Superintendent of East Washington School Corporation in Pekin, IN.

Superintendent Keith Nance - West Washington School Corporation 25.02.2026 19:02

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Keith Nance, Superintendent of West Washington School Corporation in Campbellsburg, IN.

Superintendent Dr. Crystal Street - Crothersville Community Schools 23.02.2026 16:04

This Leading with Excellence podcast features Dr. Crystal Street, Superintendent of Crothersville Community School in Crothersville, IN.

Superintendent Jimmie Ellis - Orleans Community Schools 16.02.2026 14:30

This Leading with Excellence Podcast features Superintendent Jimmie Ellis of Orleans Community Schools Superintendent in Orleans, Indiana.

Superintendent Dr. Travis Madison - New Albany Floyd County Schools 12.02.2026 18:56

This Leading with Excellence podcast features 2019 IAPSS District 7 Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent of New Albany Floyd County Schools in New Albany, IN, Dr. Travis Madison.

Superintendent Dr. Eric Goggins - North Gibson School Corporation 11.02.2026 18:48

This Leading with Excellence podcast featuring 2026 IAPSS District 7 Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent of North Gibson School Corporation in Princeton, IN, Dr. Eric Goggins.

Superintendent Tim Taylor - Brownstown Central Community School Corporation 09.02.2026 14:25

This Leading with Excellence podcast features previously IAPSS District VIII Superintendent of the Year and current Superintendent of the Brownstown Central Community School Corporation in Brownstown, Indiana, Tim Taylor.

Superintendent Jediah Behny - Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation 06.02.2026 17:09

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the Superintendent of Charles A Beard Memorial School Corporation Community Schools in Knightstown, Jediah Behny.

Superintendent Dr. Todd Hitchcock - Shelby Eastern Schools 02.02.2026 18:10

This Leading with Excellence podcast features the 2029 - 2030 IAPSS President and Superintendent of Shelby Eastern School Corporation just outside of Shelbyville, IN, Dr. Todd Hitchcock.

Superintendent Dr. Jake Allen - Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation 29.01.2026 14:27