Praxis Journeys
Praxis Journeys
Podcast Description
Praxis Journeys explores the paths of today’s most influential leaders in education and the real-world strategies they use to drive change. Each episode features candid conversations on pressing topics like teacher recruitment, AI in the classroom, district leadership, building strong school cultures, and more. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or advocate, you'll walk away with actionable insights to inform your own journey and help students thrive.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics focused on education leadership and reform, including teacher recruitment, AI in the classroom, and building strong school cultures, with episodes like Service Above Self featuring insights from influential leaders like Susan Enfield on equity and sustainable leadership practices.
Praxis Journeys explores the paths of today’s most influential leaders in education and the real-world strategies they use to drive change. Each episode features candid conversations on pressing topics like teacher recruitment, AI in the classroom, district leadership, building strong school cultures, and more. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to inform your own journey and help students thrive.
In this inspiring episode, former superintendent and educational leader Susan Enfield shares her journey from high school English teacher to leading some of the nation’s most complex school districts. With a deep commitment to equity, respect, and service, Susan reflects on the values that shaped her leadership style, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in education, and why modeling “health and family first” is essential for sustainable leadership.
Now stepping into her new role as Executive Director at the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Washington, Susan discusses the future of K–12 leadership, the power of informal learning networks, and her work co-founding the Network of Distinguished Educators. She also opens up about her book On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired, which captures the untold stories of superintendents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or leadership enthusiast, this episode offers powerful insights into what it means to lead with heart in today’s educational landscape.
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