Stronger School

In this episode of Stronger School, host Kellie Ady welcomes Justin Dayhoff, Chief Financial Officer of Clark County School District, for a conversation about why school finance should always begin and end with students. Drawing on a career that spans the classroom, district leadership, state education, and education research, Justin shares how his journey from music teacher to CFO has shaped his...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Trip Kucera welcomes John Bailey, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, for a conversation about what decades of education technology can teach us about today's AI revolution. Drawing on leadership experience spanning the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and education policy, John reflects on why previous waves of tec...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Joshua Sushan welcomes Governor Martin O'Malley, former Mayor of Baltimore, Governor of Maryland, and Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, for a conversation about how data-driven leadership can transform public education. Drawing on decades of public service, Governor O'Malley shares how systems like CitiStat, StateStat, and SecurityStat hel...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Trip Kucera sits down with Congressman Kevin Kiley, U.S. Representative for California's 3rd Congressional District and Chair of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, to discuss the evolving role of federal leadership in K-12 education. Drawing on his experience as a high school English teacher, California legislato...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Jesse Roy welcomes Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh, Superintendent of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and Board President of ISTE+ASCD, for a conversation about preparing educators, students, and school systems for long-term success. As a district leader and national education advocate, Dr. Owoh shares how personalized professional learning, strong school-hom...

In this special episode of Stronger School, Jesse Roy hosts two inspiring conversations with education technology leaders who believe that meaningful innovation starts with people, not platforms. Lisa Berghoff, Director of Instructional Technology at Township High School District 113, and Patricia Aigner, Director of Technology and Communications at Rutland City Public Schools, share how building...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Steven Anderson welcomes Dr. Ronald Taylor, former superintendent and current executive search consultant with HYA, for a conversation about the leadership principles that create thriving schools and school systems. Reflecting on a career that spans the classroom, district leadership, and executive coaching, Dr. Taylor shares how staying student-centered wh...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Steven Anderson welcomes Dr. Ronald Taylor, former superintendent and current executive search consultant with HYA, for a conversation about the leadership principles that create thriving schools and school systems. Reflecting on a career that spans the classroom, district leadership, and executive coaching, Dr. Taylor shares how staying student-centered wh...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Steven Anderson welcomes Juwan Withers, Chief Technology Officer for Chickasaw City Schools, to discuss what it takes to build an innovative school system in one of Alabama's smallest independent school districts. Having experienced the district's journey as both a student and now a district leader, Juwan offers a unique perspective on how strong relationsh...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Trip Kucera welcomes Dr. Julie Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Project Tomorrow, for a conversation about how research and data can help school leaders make smarter decisions in an increasingly complex educational landscape. Drawing on nearly three decades of Project Tomorrow's work with K-12 schools, Dr. Evans shares how understanding the voices of stude...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Jesse Roy welcomes Chris Cromwell, Instructional Technology Coordinator for West Chester Area School District, for a thoughtful conversation about why this is one of the most exciting and transformative moments in education. Drawing on his experience as both a classroom teacher and instructional technology leader, Chris shares how bridging the gap between t...

In this episode of Stronger School, hosts Jesse Roy and Steven Anderson welcome Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District 9-R in Colorado, for a conversation about leading innovation in a rural district while ensuring every student has access to meaningful opportunities. Drawing on her experience serving geographically diverse communities, Dr. Cheser shares how her district is pr...

In this episode of Stronger School, host Trip Kucera sits down with Dr. Cecelia Gillam, Science Teacher at Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in New Orleans, to explore how trust, curiosity, and innovation can transform teaching and learning. Drawing on more than two decades in the classroom, Dr. Gillam shares her unconventional path into education and explains why empowering teachers is one of...

In the first episode of Stronger School, host Jesse Roy welcomes Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise, for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly takes to build stronger schools in today's rapidly evolving education landscape. Drawing on his experience as a former superintendent and leader of one of the nation's foremost education innovation organizations, Jean-C...

The Stronger School Podcast by PowerSchool is a weekly podcast for K-12 district cabinet leaders and senior education decision-makers. Each episode features practical conversations about how education leaders are building stronger schools through the effective use of technology, along with perspectives from industry, technology, and policy leaders shaping K-12 education, focusing on improving fami...