Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged
Welcome to "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", the podcast where San Diego County Superintendents have a place to unwind, unplug and share their journeys, dreams and challenges. A place and space for Superintendents to decompress, laugh, share, learn and discuss future pathways for their District, their schools and the students they serve. Season 2 of Future Pathways is brought to you by Schools First Federal Credit Union,the largest credit union in California that has been serving school employees and their families since 1934. For more information on Schools First, please visit www.schoolsfirstfcu.org.
Episodes
The discussion on "Future Pathways:Superintendents Unplugged" features Dr. Leighangela Brady, outgoing superintendent of National School District, and Dr. Laura Filia, her successor. Brady, completing her 10th year, highlighted her initiatives like the superintendent student roundtable and dual immersion programs. Filia, with 25 years in ed...
The discussion on "Future Pathways:Superintendents Unplugged" focused on the implementation and impact of the "Leader in Me" program in schools. Liz Bystedt, Superintendent of Jamul-Dulzura Union School District, and Kim Pinkerton, Superintendent of Rancho Santa Fe School District, along with principals Yesenia Robinson and Joe Erpelding, s...
The discussion on "Future Pathways:Superintendents Unplugged" features Dr. Andrée Grey and Dr. Andrea (Andi) Norman, both superintendents in San Diego County. They discuss the challenges and rewards of their roles, emphasizing the importance of visibility, accessibility, and positive leadership. Dr. Grey highlights the success of Encinitas ...
This episode of "Future Pathways:Superintendents Unplugged" podcast episode features Dr. Heather Golly from Bonsall Unified School District and Kelly Baas from Spencer Valley Elementary School District. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running rural school districts, including limited resources, transportation issues, and ...
The discussion on this episode of "Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged" focused on the integration of AI in education - a topic both timely and necessary. Dr. Ben Churchill, Superintendent of Poway Unified School District, joined by Amy Fousek with Poway Unified, and F3 Law's Gretchen Shipley highlighted the spectrum of reaction...
The discussion features Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez, Superintendent of Fallbrook Union High School District, and Brenda Mefford, Chief Business Officer. They highlight the challenges and importance of a strong relationship between a Superintendent and CBO. Ilsa emphasizes the need for trust and communication, while Brenda discusses the financial pr...
Introduction to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged
- Drew Schlosberg, provides additional details about the show, including its sponsors and the mission of promoting excellence in teaching and learning.
- Drew introduces Brad Johnson, the Superintendent of the Dehesa School District, and Jessica Spallino, CEO of Method Schools, as...
Sponsorship and Participants Introduction
- Drew Schlosberg from Cloudcastcast Media introduces the show and its sponsors.
- Mark Burroughs, Superintendent of the San Pasqual Union School District, and Matt Doyle, Superintendent of Vista Unified School District, are introduced.
- Mark and Matt share their initial thoughts on their respective distri...
Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Retiring Superintendent of Escondido Union School District, and Brian Duffy, Retiring Superintendent of Julian Union Elementary School District, reflect on their careers and the importance of succession planning. Dr. Rankins highlights her third-grade teacher's influence and her district's $182.1 million bond campai...
Joseph Clevenger, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs for the San Diego County Office of Education, discusses his mission to reduce poverty and increase belonging among the county's 500,000 students. He emphasizes the importance of transformational teaching and creating a welcoming environment. Clevenger highlights pro...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode with Fabi Bagula, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District, who discusses her journey from a teacher to a superintendent, emphasizing the importance of special education funding and early i...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers, and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode with Meliton Sanchez, superintendent of Vallecitos School District, who discussed his three-year tenure, highlighting the district's community support and challenges. He emphasized the impo...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode discussing a collaboration between two incredible Superintendents, Dr. Tim Baird and Dr. Leighangela Brady, who highlighted their work with the Classroom of the Future Foundation, emphasizing the impo...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode discussing a collaboration between two incredible Superintendents, Dr. Moises Aguirre of Sweetwater Union High School District and Dr. Eduardo Reyes of Chula Vista Elementary School District. They...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring a discussion with Marianna Vincent, Superintendent of Lemon Grove School District. Marianna discussed her inspiring journey from a first-generation Mexican American student at Stanford ...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring discussions with Karl Mueller, Superintendent of Coronado Unified School District, who discusses the mission of school Superintendents and the challenges they face. He highlighted the success...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring discussions with Jocelyn Gomez, Administrative Assistant, Vanessa Cesena, Administrative Assistant, and Leighangela Brady, Superintendent at National School District.
Introducti...
Season 4, Episode 5 | Dr. Kristin Baranski, Dr. Kristen Bonser, and Superintendent Leighangela Brady
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring discussions with Kristin Baranski, Superintendent of the Santee School District, Kristen Bonser, Principle of Pride Academy, and Leighangela Brady, Superintendent at National School Sc...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring discussions with Superintendents Dr. Patrick Keeley (Mountain Empire High School District) and Andrea Sissons (Warner Unified).
Backgrounds of Dr. Patrick Keeley and...
Sponsored by a champion of schools, school leaders, teachers and employees - SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union - we have an excellent episode featuring discussions with Rich Newman and Mark Stevens, superintendents of Alpine Union School District and Borrego Springs Unified School District, respectively, who discussed their journ...
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