Embracing Student Voice: Listening, Learning, and Doing Better Together
In the Fall 2024 edition of the Leaders Forum, I shared a quote from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know...
Embracing Growth and Learning in the New School Year
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope the first few weeks have been smooth and filled with excitement. I am truly honored to...
The Three Rs: Reflect, Rejuvenate, and Reenergize
As we move toward the summer months, it’s important to take a moment to consider the journey we have undertaken this past year. As...
Here for the Kids
My superintendent journey began when I moved to Minnesota from Madison in 2013 to lead Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD 191. One of the most amazing parts...
Navigating complexity: Engaging internal and external stakeholders in your budget process
The narrative arc surrounding public education funding in Minnesota has never been more complicated. Phrases like historic investment, record inflation, workforce shortages, declining enrollment,...