The Rachael Maves Podcast

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Diego Arambula, Vice President for Educational Transformation at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Diego provides a glimpse into his Measure What We Value Summit keynote, where he explores the history and future of the Carnegie Unit and its role in shaping modern education. He reflects on how rethinking out...

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael speaks with Dr. Jamila Lyiscott aka Dr. J, an award-winning scholar, TED speaker, and author of Black Appetite, White Food. Dr. J shares a glimpse into her Measure What We Value 2025 Summit keynote, I Am More Than a Test Score, which challenges traditional notions of achievement and measurement in education. She reflects on the importance of va...

Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here. 

In this episode of The Rachel Maves Podcast, Rachel sits down with Amy Chen Kulesa, Senior Associate Partner at Bellwether, to discuss her journey from consulting to education and her recent work on the transformative role of AI in schools. Amy shares her journey from private sector consulting to education reform, highlighting her work with AI in schools and its potential to enhance learning exper...

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Chaka Booker, the Chief People Officer for the Broad Foundation and Family Office, and an expert on leadership and organizational performance. Chaka shares insights from his journey on how it shaped his experiences in education, leadership, and his entrepreneurial background. He discusses his focus on developing objective decisio...

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, we sit down with Amy Galloway, co-founder and Executive Director of Pivot School Improvement Leaders. Amy shares her inspiring journey, from transforming one of the lowest-performing schools in Tennessee to one of the top 5% in just four years, to leading pivotal development initiatives at the Tennessee Department of Education. Tune in to hear Amy’s in...

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, we sit down with Todd Lile, Superintendent of Madera Unified School District, who shares insights from over 30 years of experience in education. From starting his career as a paraprofessional to becoming a key leader in Madera, Todd discusses the evolution of education, the impact of the pandemic, the role of technology, and how to create a joyful, stu...

In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, we sit down with Misty Her, the Interim Superintendent of Fresno Unified School District, the third-largest school district in California. Misty is not only a transformative leader but also a passionate advocate for equity and student success. She shares her personal journey, from being inspired by her mother’s determination for education despite cultu...

Join host Rachel Maves in this engaging episode of the Rachel Maves Podcast as she speaks with Dr. Caprice Young, the CEO and Superintendent of Navigator Schools. With a rich background in educational leadership, Dr. Young shares her journey from a large foster family to her roles in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the California Charter Schools Association. She discusses the challenge...

In this episode, Rachel Maves interviews Chuck Fisher, Director of Transformational Learning at Dovetail Learning, who shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and fostering resilience. As a key figure in developing the We Are Resilient approach and the Toolbox SEL program, Chuck discusses how emotional intelligence and authentic relationships can empower both educators and students. Th...

Join Rachael Maves in her latest podcast episode, where she welcomes Tim Lopez, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services in Sanger Unified School District. In this episode Tim shares his inspiring journey from a science teacher to a leader in education, highlighting the importance of community, growth, and data-driven decision-making in schools. Tim stresses the significance of continuous...

Join Rachael Maves in her latest podcast episode, where she welcomes Bob Nelson, Associate Professor at Fresno State and former Fresno Unified Superintendent. In this episode they discuss leadership, educational systems, and equity in student evaluation. Dr. Nelson stresses the need for leaders to earn credibility by aligning actions with words and understanding the impact of decisions before rush...

Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here . 

Join Rachael Maves on her latest podcast episode as she sits down with Rich Stowell, Director of Communications for Utah's largest school district, Alpine District, serving over 85,000 students. In this engaging conversation, Rachael and Rich reflect on their 20-year journey in education, discussing the evolution of their careers and the deep connections they've formed along the way. Rich shares h...

Join Rachael Maves on The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Babatunde Ilori, CEO of Parsec Education. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Educ...

Hi, I'm Rachel Maves, and you're listening to the The Rachael Maves Podcast, where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Andy Rotherham. Andy is co founder and partner at Bellwether, a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure systematically marginalized young people achieve outcom...

You’re listening to the Getting Naked with Leaders in Education podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Cindy Williams, CEO of Waypoint Education Partners and Co-Founder of Learning Heroes. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Mor...

Join Rachael Maves on Getting Naked with Leaders in Education where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Sara Neville Morgan, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Opportunities for All Branch at the California Department of Education. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by...

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Terry Metzger, Superintendent of Denaire Unified School District. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing L...

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Babatunde Ilori, CEO of Parsec Education. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here. 

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Eugene Park, founder of Parsec Education. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here. 

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Gloria Corral, President and CEO for Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Lea...

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Christine Pitts, founder and principal of Pitts Consulting and the founder of the Education Policy Hotlist. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimb...

Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Jannelle Kubinec, CEO of WestEd. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo  Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here.