It’s been SAId: Conversations on Leadership

In this episode, SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with three Iowa education organization leaders — Iowa's AEA System Facilitator and Great Prairie Chief Cindy Yelick, IASB Executive Director Lisa Bartusek and ISEA Executive Director Mary Jane Cobb. You’ll be inspired as they share their insights on leadership and making a difference in Iowa education.

Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy as she talks with 2023 Iowa Assistant Secondary Principal of the Year Dustin Smith of Nevada about a collaborative approach to discipline, building relationships with students, student internships, three pieces of advice for teachers, recruiting and retaining teachers, and taking a systems approach.

Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy as she talks with Alaina Whittington, student member on the Iowa State Board of Education. Alaina talks about being a student in a small Iowa school, the importance of involving student voice, choices students can make in terms of academics, opportunities to learn outside the classroom and a chance to give back to the community.

Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy and 2023 Superintendent of the Year Kristen Rickey of West Delaware Co. CSD as they discuss getting through challenging times clarifying direction for a district learnings from Finland during a tour as a Fulbright Leader for Global Schools setting goals and assessments to prepare students to be future ready and much more!

In this episode, SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with Superintendent Joe Stutting and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Bernie Brustkern from North Scott CSD as they revisit their standing-room-only SAI Annual Conference session on Developing a Cohesive Leadership Team.  Hear what prompted them to pursue the work, the resources they've tapped, tips they'd offer and the results they've...

In celebration of National Principals Month, SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with the National Association of Elementary School Principals Immediate President and 2016-17 SAI President Paul Wenger on the qualities of best leaders, how to create emotionally healthy organizations and advice he gave when someone close to him chose to pursue the principalship.

SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with 2022 Iowa Teacher of the Year Sara Russell. Sara offers 3 Cs for educators and ways to empower student and staff voice. She will also share her insights on the teacher shortage and suggestions for reducing educator burnout.