Superintendents Unplugged

In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis interviews Dr. Reny Lizardo, Executive Director of Campus Operations and Attendance at Irving Independent School District. Dr. Lizardo shares his inspiring journey from principal to district leader, detailing his passion for improving student attendance and building school culture. He emphasizes the critical role of attendance in stu...

In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis sits down with Michele Collier, Superintendent of Escambia County Schools in Alabama. Michele shares her journey from 25 years in Mobile County Schools to leading her home district. Now as superintendent, she focuses on driving educational success and strengthening community engagement. Michele discusses the importance of using techn...

In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis interviews Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California. Dr. Clark, who oversees a diverse district with 29,000 students and 3,000 staff members, shares insights into the leadership strategies that drive success across his schools. His discussion covers the district’s focus on fostering student-c...

In this episode, I'm your host, Addison Davis. Today, we have an incredible discussion lined up with Bart Banfield from EPIC Charter Schools in Oklahoma. EPIC Charter Schools serves over 30,000 students virtually across the entire state. We will discuss the challenges they’ve overcome and the strategies they employ to streamline operations using automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics.&...

Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode. I'm your host, Addison Davis, and today, we have two phenomenal leaders joining us: Colleen Henry and Kari Laizure from Willamette Education Service District in Oregon. We explore their insights on harnessing technology, leveraging data for decision-making, and the pivotal role of AI in education. We also discuss innovative initiatives like Oregon's...

Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode. I'm your host, Addison Davis, and today, we have The Executive Director of Technology Information joining us Abdullah Ansari from Newark Public Schools in New Jersey. We dive into his passion for mentoring high school students, the innovative use of AI in education, and the strategic roles that data and cybersecurity play in their district. Abdullah...

In this episode, I'm your host, Addison Davis, and today, we have an exceptional leader joining us Dr. Dan Streeter from Marana Unified School District in Arizona. Dr. Streeter shares his insights on creating dynamic, community-engaged strategic plans that serve as the guiding light for school districts. We'll explore how he and his team have successfully reclaimed and presented their district's n...

In this episode, we'll explore the complexities of the superintendent role, especially in the face of recent challenges like the pandemic. Dr. Joel shares his insights on finding and nurturing the right leaders for school districts, the importance of long-term leadership, and the need for intentional, strategic planning. Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or simply passionate about educa...

Welcome back to another episode of Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with Davis! Today, we're diving into a stimulating conversation with Dr. Jharrett Bryantt from Anchorage Public Schools. As one of the nation's youngest superintendents, Dr. Bryantt brings a unique blend of energy and expertise to the challenges of educational leadership. From his pioneering adjustments to school start times to...

Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode of Superintendents Unplugged! I'm your host, Addison Davis, and today we're diving into the world of educational leadership with a very special guest: Terry Connor, the newly appointed Superintendent of Sarasota Public Schools. In this episode, we'll explore Terry's remarkable journey from a science teacher to the helm of one of Florida's high-perfor...

Welcome to Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with Davis, the podcast where we delve into the world of educational leadership. In this inaugural episode, host Addison Davis is joined by guest Dr. Romules Durant, the Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools. The episode provides an in-depth conversation about the challenges and triumphs of educational leadership, featuring insights on fostering equ...

Welcome to a special episode of Superintendents Unplugged: In-depth with Davis. In this episode titled SU: AD with Matias Segura, our host, Addison Davis, and his guest, the interim superintendent of Austin, Texas School District, Matias Segura, delve into the incredible journey of educational leadership. This captivating discussion shines a light on the challenges and triumphs faced by superinten...

Welcome to Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with Davis, the podcast that delves into educational leadership with energy, passion, and a personal touch. In this inaugural episode, host Addison Davis welcomes Dr. Jesus F. Jara, the Superintendent of the 5th largest school district in the nation, Clark County. Together, they explore the state of education today, discussing the complexities, challe...

Welcome to the groundbreaking journey of "Superintendents Unplugged: In-depth with Davis," where we explore the intricate tapestry of educational leadership through the eyes of superintendents from across the nation. Hosted by Addison Davis, a former superintendent himself, this podcast promises to illuminate the remarkable and innovative work being undertaken in school districts, both big and sma...

Welcome to 'Superintendents Unplugged: In-Depth with Davis,' where we delve into the evolving world of educational leadership. Hosted by the accomplished former superintendent Addison Davis, this podcast provides a unique inside perspective on the remarkable work undertaken by superintendents nationwide. In today's episode, Addison Davis engages in a profound conversation with Iranetta Wright, a d...

Welcome to a special episode of "Superintendents Unplugged: In-depth with Davis" where we dive deep into the world of educational leadership. In this podcast, we spotlight the remarkable accomplishments and innovative approaches of superintendents from various school districts across the nation. “Superintendents Unplugged: In-depth with Davis” is hosted by Addison Davis, a former superintendent. T...

Today's special guest, Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public School District, shares insights into the challenges and successes of leading a large and politically charged district and his innovative approaches to educational leadership. Get inspired, challenged, and entertained as we embark on this incredible journey together.  Welcome to Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with D...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Superintendents Unplugged! I'm your host, Addison Davis, and today we have a very special guest joining from Broward County, Florida - Superintendent Pete Licata. Get ready to be inspired as we dive deep into his incredible journey as an educational leader. From building trust and fostering relationships to prioritizing early literacy and supporting families,...

On our first episode of Superintendents Unplugged, we dive deep into the world of educational leadership with Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent of Oakland Unified School District. In this engaging conversation, they discuss Dr. Johnson-Trammell's experience growing up in Oakland and the joy she finds in giving back to her community. They also explore the importance of stability in leadersh...

Welcome to "Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with Davis," your gateway into the dynamic world of Educational Leadership. I'm Addison Davis, your host and former superintendent, here to share the incredible stories and insights of educational leaders from across the nation. In each episode, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of superintendents from diverse districts, uncovering their strat...