Summary:

Superintendent Dr. Ryan Krohn shares how he transformed the struggling Palmyra-Eagle Area School District, focusing on community integration and sustainable practices. Discover how he engaged local businesses, leveraged grants, and applied design thinking to redefine district service offerings. Dr. Krohn discusses his leadership philosophy of ownership, agency, and responsibility, while emphasizing long-term solutions over short-term fixes. Explore how his innovative approach has driven financial stability, rebuilt trust, and revitalized community involvement across all stages of life, setting the district on a path to success.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership in Crisis: Dr. Ryan Krohn shares his insight on taking leadership in a district at risk of dissolution and executing a well-thought-out turnaround strategy.
• Design Thinking in Education: Dr. Krohn discusses applying design thinking principles to improve efficiency and ensure learning effectiveness, even in a survival mode environment.
• Community Involvement: Leveraging the full profile of community involvement, from businesses to families, can be pivotal in sustaining district operations and services.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Initiating projects like electric buses and progressive programming can fortify long-term financial viability while promoting educational success.
• Empowering Leadership: Dr. Krohn elaborates on his "Shift the OAR" philosophy, promoting ownership, agency, and responsibility at all levels within the district.

Chapters:

00:00

Turning Around a District on the Brink of Insolvency

06:35

Community Commitment and New Beginnings in Education

08:49

Impact of School District Dissolution on Community Dynamics

11:13

Building Trust and Sustainability in School District Recovery

15:41

Integrating Community and Industry in Educational Turnaround Efforts

20:57

Innovative Education Initiatives and Sustainability in School Districts

25:31

Empowering School Communities Through Ownership, Agency, and Responsibility

30:49

Transforming School Districts Through Community Engagement and Sustainable Practices

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Ryan Krohn: linkedin.com/in/ryan-krohn-phd-135792159

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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