From Hartford to Hawaii: Dr. Christina Kishimoto's Voice 4 Equity in Leadership
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 09/10/2024
An Imperfect Leader with Doug Reeves: Coaching, Courage, and Classroom Connections
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📢 The tree is lit and the cookies have been set out for Santa. It's the perfect time to tune in to an amazing remastered encore episode with on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We dive deep into crucial topics for today's education leaders. Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Theme 1: The Urgent Need for Safety 🛡️ Doug highlighted the intense pressures educators face, from social media attacks to in-person intimidation. Quote: "If we don't make our profession a safe place to be, then what we think today is a teacher shortage and an administrator...
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Small Town, Big Decisions: Casey Hallgarth Leads with Heart in Rural Oregon
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Dr. Ron Taylor's Imperfect Leader's Playbook: Integrity, Grace, and Trust
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The Power of Listening: Jerry Almendarez on Leadership, Collaboration, and Embracing Imperfection
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🎙️Join us for this insightful conversation with Jerry Almendarez, Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District Jerry's leadership journey provided valuable takeaways, especially regarding school improvement initiatives: The Power of Student Voice 🗣️: Jerry emphasized the importance of incorporating student perspectives in decision-making processes. He shared a compelling anecdote about how pausing a graduate profile rollout to conduct student listening sessions led to crucial insights and ultimately, a more impactful outcome. Resisting Quick Decisions 🛑: Jerry...
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Be Caught Trying with Samir Goel: A Conversation on Leadership and Gratitude (Encore +)
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INTRO: It's Thanksgiving week, and what better time to reflect on the things we're grateful for? 🙏 This week, we're sharing an encore episode (with before and after commentary with Jamie Almanzán) that truly embodies the spirit of gratitude. 🍂 Join me as I speak with Samir Goel, co-founder and co-CEO of Esusu, a company dedicated to dismantling barriers to housing for working families. What truly resonated with me was Samir's moral focus and his commitment to creating win-win solutions. 🙌 Whether it's through Esusu's mission to helps individuals build credit or the rent...
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Beyond the Default Setting: Larry Dake on Embracing Imperfection, Cultivating Growth
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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Dr. Larry Dake, Superintendent of the Chenango Valley Central School District, shares invaluable lessons learned throughout his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of: Relationships: Building strong relationships with staff, students, and families is crucial for effective leadership. Dr. Dake highlights the power of visibility and accessibility, advocating for "management by walking around" to foster meaningful connections and gain valuable insights. Empathy: Leaders must approach challenging...
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When Education Wins, We All Win: A Conversation with Vikas Pota
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It was an honor to have as our guest on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast 🎧 🎙️ We had a fantastic conversation about T4 Education, the World's Best School Prize, and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the amazing work happening in schools around the globe. Here are four key takeaways: Shining a Spotlight on Success: Prizes are a powerful way to recognize the achievements of entire school communities, not just individuals. This recognition can inspire others, attract resources, and drive systemic change. 🏆 The Power of...
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Tony Aylsworth Builds Trust and Teaches Us How Every Vote Counts
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It's Election Day! Make sure you get out there and make your voice heard-- every vote counts! 🎧 In this encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we feature , Superintendent of Pleasantville Community Schools in Pleasantville, Iowa. Tony shares valuable insights from his leadership journey, including: The Power of Collective Aspiration: Tony discusses how he works with his school community to define shared images of success and create pathways for students to thrive. He highlights the importance of character education, emphasizing service and community engagement. Leading Through Uncertainty:...
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Dr. Kim Hartmann's Recipe for Outcome-Focused School Boards: Trust
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Join us as we sit down with , CEO of KCH Solutions and former school board member, for a conversation about building trust, fostering collaboration, and navigating the complexities of school leadership. Kim shares invaluable insights from her experience in both the corporate and education worlds, including: 🔑 The critical link between trust and outcomes: When trust is present, school boards focus on results. When trust is lacking, they get bogged down in process. 🤝 Strategies for building high-performing teams: Discover the power of team psychological safety, a key ingredient for...
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Dr. Rachel White Talks Mirrors, Windows, and Data in the Superintendency
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Join Jamie Almanzán and me for an insightful conversation with Dr. Rachel White, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White, a former school board member and policy analyst, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for equity to her research on the superintendency. In this episode, you'll learn: 💡 The importance of humanizing the superintendency. Dr. White discusses the need to see superintendents as individuals with feelings, families, and a deep commitment to their communities. 📊 The stark...
info_outlineIn this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Jamie Almanzán (of The Equity Collaborative) and I took a journey with Dr. Christina Kishimoto, who shared her remarkable leadership experiences from Connecticut to Arizona to Hawaii to Voice4Equity LLC.
We dove into the unique challenges of leading Hawaii’s only statewide school district, covering 10,000+ square miles. Christina shares how navigating leadership across vastly different communities — from high-need urban districts to middle-class suburban schools — shaped her approach to resource allocation, community engagement, and equity.
🔑 Plus, Dr. Kishimoto explains how her upbringing in the Bronx and her passion for empowering women leaders, particularly women of color, led her to found Voice4Equity LLC💡 The conversation is a deep dive into leading with intention and how the diversity of thought, culture, and experience fuels innovative leadership.
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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at www.human-centeredleaders.com.
Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.
Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.