Superintendents Unplugged

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the inaugural episode of "Superintendents Unplugged: In Depth with Davis," the podcast where we'll dive deep into the world of Educational Leadership. I'm your host, Addison Davis, and I'm thrilled to have you join me as we embark on this inspiring journey together.As a superintendent myself, I understand the challenges and complexities that come with leading a school district. But what I've come to realize is that there's an abundance of amazing work being done by superintendents all across our country. This podcast is a platform to shine a spotlight on their incredible accomplishments and innovative approaches.Each episode will bring you exclusive interviews with superintendents from various districts across our country, both big and small, urban and rural. As they share their personal stories, triumphs, and even their moments of vulnerability, we will explore the strategies they employ to tackle the ever-evolving landscape of education. From fos

Superintendents Unplugged is a education podcast hosted by Strategos Podcast Network, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How JPEF is Transforming Jacksonville's Educational Landscape, With Rachel Fortune

  Oct 13, 202516 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Superintendent Unplugged, host and Strategos Partner Addison Davis sits down with Rachel Fortune, President of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), to explore the power of community-driven education reform.</p><p>With over 15 years of leadership experience, Fortune shares her passion for advancing educational equity and creating sustainable impact. She discusses JPEF’s role as a “think and do tank,” blending data-driven insights with real action to transform public education in Duval County. From tackling historic dropout rates to spearheading major tax referendums that secured funding for schools and educators, Fortune highlights how strategic community engage...

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  Turning the Tide: How Dr. Alesia Smith Drives Lasting Change in Schools

  Oct 6, 202519 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis sits down with Dr. Alesia Smith, Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools for Cincinnati Public Schools, to explore what it means to lead with both heart and strategy in today’s ever-evolving educational landscape. With over 30 years of transformative experience, Dr. Smith shares the wisdom she’s gained from turning around some of the nation’s lowest-performing schools and her unwavering belief that every child deserves access to rigorous, equitable instruction.</p><p>From her early days in Cincinnati to her system-wide successes in Arkansas, Dr. Smith has consistently championed the po...

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  Strategies to Combat Portland's Literacy Crisis with Dr. Armstrong

  Sep 29, 202516 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis, Strategos Partner, sits down with Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, Superintendent of Portland Public Schools, for an insightful conversation on leadership, literacy, and the challenges of guiding Oregon’s largest school district.</p><p>Dr. Armstrong, eight months into her tenure, shares her strategic approach to driving positive change in Portland Public Schools, emphasizing three key priorities: advancing literacy, strengthening relationships, and ensuring safe and well-maintained learning environments. She highlights the urgent need for literacy reform, calling it a “civil right” and detailing the district’s city-wide book distribution campaign.</p><p>Facing a...

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  No Excuses, Just Excellence: Buffalo’s Education Reboot Starts Here

  Sep 22, 202519 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis sits down with Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight, superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools and a hometown changemaker with more than three decades in education. Recorded live at the Council of the Great City Schools Conference in Dallas, this conversation captures the energy and urgency behind Dr. Williams Knight’s leadership.</p><p>From school counselor to the top office, Dr. Williams Knight shares her rare journey from student to superintendent in the very district that raised her. She opens up about her signature initiative, Five by 2025—a strategic plan rooted in c...

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  Insights from Dr. Joe Gothard: Leadership Lessons from a National Superintendent of the Year

  Sep 15, 202518 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host Addison Davis sits down with Dr. Joe Gothard, 2024 AASA National Superintendent of the Year and proud Madison native, for an insightful and heartfelt conversation on leadership, resilience, and coming full circle.</p><p>Dr. Gothard, who began his journey in education as a biology teacher at his alma mater, La Follette High School, shares the powerful story of returning to lead the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD)—the same district where he was once a student, teacher, and parent. In a remarkable twist of fate, the very day he accepted the MMSD su...

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