Podcast Center
Welcome to the District Administration Podcast Center, featuring ongoing discussions and professional insights on the latest trends impacting the industry.
August 05, 2026
How to elevate female leaders in K12 educationSuperintendent Keri Johnson says female leaders are wired differently, so they shouldn’t try to ‘be something that they’re not’ to fit into a male world.
July 27, 2026
How one superintendent learned to 'pause, process and produce'Superintendent Atiya Perkins ensures students, staff and families have multiple ways to reach her amid the fast-paced environment of K12 leadership.
July 10, 2026
How to ensure your vision comes alive for kids"A vision without alignment lacks coherence," Superintendent Carmen Balgobin says on the latest episode.
July 06, 2026
'Survivor' star talks K12 innovation and roboticsStudents who participate in robotics programs often excel in STEM engagement, problem-solving abilities, computational thinking, and—in rare cases—team-building on the "Survivor" reality series.
June 29, 2026
Superintendent shares 'a pivotal moment' when his idea floppedNeil Gupta's mentor scuttled his plans to hold town hall meetings with teachers when he was a newly hired director in a previous district.
June 22, 2026
How COVID-19 prepared one leader for AI's disruptionIn the premiere of the DA Changemakers podcast, a superintendent explores the blueprint the pandemic provided for today's edtech transformation.
June 15, 2026
How Kelly May-Vollmar uses concentric circles to communicateSuperintendent Kelly May-Vollmar details how she reaches everyone on Desert Sands USD with the help of board members, educators, parents and students.
June 02, 2026
Superintendent's vision: How to make the transition to head strategistEdward Aldarelli said the biggest transition he made when he moved up from principal to take the helm of Edison Township Public Schools was becoming the New Jersey's district "head visionary."
May 18, 2026
The best way to elevate student voice: Ask your students"People support what they help create," is one of Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross's favorite leadership phrases. It's how she describes Ypsilanti Community Schools' efforts to engage learners in AI adoption and other new initiatives.
May 04, 2026
How Superintendent Bill Runey built his new team differentlyMassachusetts superintendent shares how he reshaped leadership at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District—and how the relationships you invest in carry you through your hardest moments.