Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive

Education EN ↓ 55 episodes

“System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive” is the go-to podcast for education leaders dedicated to building safe, inclusive learning environments through transformative, sustainable system-wide change. Hosted by Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp— expert practitioners with implementing complex initiatives—this podcast blends cutting-edge research, actionable strategies, and authentic stories from education leaders who’ve navigated the challenges of system-wide improvement. Whether you’re launching a district-wide initiative, enhancing current systems, or tackling t...

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Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp

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4: Purpose Driven Teaming-Disrupting Meeting Silos 07.07.2025 22:45

System Shifters! How many teams exist at your school and are they aligned to a shared purpose? In this episode, Dr. Gail, Dr. Mary Beth, and Dr. Leesa explore how to rethink school teams for collective efficacy, collaboration, and student-centered outcomes. In This Episode: Why simply filling teams with volunteers isn’t enough and what to do instead. The power of aligning your school’s committees...

3: Resetting for Integrated and Aligned Systems 30.06.2025 24:43

Is your school or district juggling too many initiatives? From SEL to PBIS, UDL to MTSS, today’s episode of System Shift tackles the exhaustion caused by siloed efforts—and how to shift toward integrated, purpose-aligned systems that truly support both staff and students. In This Episode: Why more initiatives ≠ more impact and may actually reduce effectiveness. The hidden costs of siloed systems:...

2: Finding Your North Star: The Critical Difference Between Vision and Purpose 23.06.2025 29:05

If you asked 10 people at your school about your mission or vision, how many different answers would you get? In this episode of System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive , your hosts dive into why so many mission and vision statements fall flat—and what it really takes to lead with purpose. In This Episode: The difference between vision, mission, and purpose, and why it matters. Why buzzwor...

1: Thriving or Surviving: A Year-End Reflection 16.06.2025 30:40

Welcome to the very first episode of System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive ! In this kickoff conversation, hosts Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp, three seasoned educators, dig into a familiar challenge: why educators often start the school year energized, only to feel burned out and overwhelmed by year’s end. In This Episode: The disconnect between early-year ent...

Trailer 03.06.2025 0:54

Are you an education leader striving to create environments where every student can thrive? Introducing "System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive" – the essential podcast for education leaders committed to transformative, system-wide change. Join hosts Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp for actionable strategies that integrate academics, behavior, social-emotional lear...