Rethinking Student Wellness with Top K-12 Leaders
Host Michael McCormick goes deep with K–12 superintendents tackling student wellness, school safety, and the real work of leading in public education.
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Dr. Ben Churchill: Listen First then Lead with Focus
How do you enter a large district mid-year and still set a clear path forward? Dr. Ben Churchill (Poway USD) shares his 90-day listen-and-learn plan, school visits across 41 campuses, and a leadership approach built on focus over frenzy: double down on what works, let go of what doesn’t, and align the organization around a few wildly important goals. He also lays out how Poway balances district direction with principal autonomy—and why that combination increases engagement and results.
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