Leading Through Unprecedented Times

Leading Through Unprecedented Times

Leading Through Unprecedented Times, hosted by Thomas C. Murray of Future Ready Schools, looks at how today’s leaders are working to maximize student learning experiences and break down traditional barriers, all while facing the adversity that comes their way. Each week guests share powerful stories of resilience, vulnerability, equity, and the importance of collaborative leadership. These stories provide inspiration, hope, and support for your professional practices, regardless of position. Start listening today!

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March 13, 2025 17 mins

Guest: 
Dr. Scott Menzel, Superintendent, Scottsdale Unified School District 48 (AZ) 
X: https://www.x.com/menzels 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.Futu...

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Guest: 
Sarah Frayer, Assistant Principal, Washington (DC) 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/frayersarah 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-frayer-4719b61bb/ 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.Fut...

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Guest: 
Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Pflugerville ISD (TX) 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quintin_shepherd 
Book: https://amzn.to/3X9RUbG

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
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Guest: 
Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, Director of Equity, Access, & Instructional Services, Lynwood Unified School District (CA) 
X: https://x.com/Dr_PBSanco 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-brent-sanco-ed-d-1a146b54 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascm...

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Guest: 
Erik Gundersen, Superintendent, Suffern Central School District (NY) 
X: https://x.com/egunder 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pegunder 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools: 
Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
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February 6, 2025 25 mins

Guest: 
Meghan Lawson, Assistant Superintendent & Author 
X: https://x.com/Meghan_Lawson 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meghanlawsonblog 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Ev...

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Guest: 
Ken Shelton, Future Ready Faculty, Author, and Consultant 
X: https://x.com/k_shelton 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kshelton 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kshelton.bsky.social 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

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Guest: 
Hamish Brewer, Educator, Author, and Speaker, New Zealand 
X: https://x.com/brewerhm
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hamish_brewer/ 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social 

Future Ready Schools 
Website: https://www.FutureReady.org
Free Virtual Ev...

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Guest: 
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, Elementary Principal, Maryland 
X: https://x.com/RachelEdohoEket 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_principals_journey 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.so...

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January 9, 2025 29 mins

Guest: 
Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Kansas 
X: https://www.x.com/KSCommissioner
X: https://www.x.com/KSDE

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instargram.com/thomascmurrayedu
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thomascmurray.bsky.social

Future Ready Schools 
Website: https://www.FutureReady.org
Free Virtual Events: http://www.F...

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Guests: 
Nicki Slaugh, Principal, Quest Academy (UT) 
X: https://www.x.com/NickiatQuest 
Eric Sheninger, Award-winning educator and CEO, Aspire Change EDU 
X: https://www.x.com/e_sheninger 
Personalize (the book) - https://amzn.to/3z7wQJv 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 

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Guest: 
Andrew Rebello, Assistant Superintendent-Principal, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School (MA) 
X: https://www.x.com/DimanPrincipal 

Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ 
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Guest: 
Melody Hawkins, Science Facilitator, Tennessee 
X: https://www.x.com/MHawkinsEDU 
IG: https://www.instragram.com/mhawkinsedu 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ 
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Guest: 
Baruti Kafele, Best-Selling Speaker & Author 
X: https://www.x.com/PrincipalKafele 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/PrincipalKafele 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ 
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Guest: 
Dr. Donya Ball, Superintendent, The Academies (CA) 
X: https://www.x.com/SuptDonya 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr__d__/ 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ 
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Guest: 
Jimmy Casas, Future Ready Faculty & Former Award-Winning Principal
X: https://www.x.com/casas_jimmy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/casas_jimmy 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray  
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 
Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​
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Guest: 
Dr. Dennis Williams, High School Principal, Hatboro-Horsham School District (PA) 
X: https://www.x.com/DWills0604 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ddubbS54 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​ 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady....

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Guest: 
Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle, CEO, Orenda Education (CA) 
X: https://www.x.com/OrendaEd 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/OrendaEd
 

 Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
X: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​
X: https://www.x.com/futureready

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Guest:
Dr. David Law, Superintendent, Minnetonka Public Schools (MN)
Twitter: https://www.x.com/DLawSuper

Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC
Twitter:  https://www.x.com/thomascmurray

Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​
Twitter:  https://www.x.com/futureready
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurere...

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Guest: 
Dr. Julie Mitchell, Superintendent, Rowland Unified School District (CA) 
Twitter: https://www.x.com/_JulieMitchell_ 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
Twitter: https://www.x.com/thomascmurray 
Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​ 
Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ 
Twitter: https://www.x.com/futureready 
Instagram: https://www...

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