In this episode of the BWC Backstory podcast, Jolene Levin sits down with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, former Executive Director of the Arizona Rural Schools Association, and now leading the National Rural Education Association (NREA). Her journey from classroom teacher to superintendent is a bold testament to purpose and possibility.

Together, they explore the realities of rural education, the power of mentorship, and what it truly means to lead with courage and conviction. Melissa shares how confidence, connection, and a deep belief in what’s possible have guided her every step.

If you’ve ever questioned your next move or needed a reminder that your voice matters, this conversation is for you—because everything is possible if you’re bold enough to go get it.

Recorded at AASA NCE Conference