Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Brian Thurman, the Superintendent of the Ramona Unified School District, during his conversation with guest Hosts, Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, and Sai Huda, the CEO of Cyber Catch. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!  But they also uncovered two things which Brian loves to do when he is unplugging!!  And here they are: 

 - Spending time with his wife and heading out to dinner
 - Surfing with his three boys

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Liz Bystedt, the Superintendent of the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District, during her conversation with guest Hosts, Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, and Sai Huda, the CEO of Cyber Catch. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!  But they also uncovered three things which Liz loves to do when she is unplugging!!  And here they are: 

 - Cook
 - Read historical fiction
 - Jazzercise 

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Dr. Kristin Baranski, the Superintendent of the Santee School District, during her conversation with Drew Schlosberg. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Mary Beth Kasten, the Superintendent of the Grossmont Union High School District, during her conversation with Drew Schlosberg. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Dr. Rhonda Taylor, the Superintendent of the Lakeside Union School District, during her conversation with Drew Schlosberg. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Dr. Andy Johnson, the Superintendent of the San Marcos Unified School District, during his conversation with Drew Schlosberg. 

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics!

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of "Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged", you'll hear from Dr. Andrée Grey, the Superintendent of the Encinitas Union School District, during her conversation with Tom Davis and Charles Parisi (filling in for Drew Schlosberg).

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics:

TIME | TOPIC
02:56 | Her journey into education
05:33 | How her early years in Cameroon informed her instructional methodology
07:55 | The innovation connection between Cameroon and COVID teaching models
09:23 | Hybrid learning models
11:08 | Farmlab
16:50 | Why schools should model their community
18:15 | What makes her proud
20:15 | The new strategic plan
24:05 | E3 Collaborative
28:02 | Best practices
31:35 | Talent and budgets
35:00 | Students as lobbyists!
38:45 | What's coming? More personalized education
39:32 | The magic wand question!

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged, you'll hear from Dr. Gina Potter, the Superintendent of the San Ysidro School District, during her conversation with Tom Davis and Charles Parisi (filling in for Drew Schlosberg).

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics:

TIME | TOPIC
03:38 | Her journey into the family business
06:25 | The Dad everyone knows!
09:35 | The connection between athletics and student success
11:10 | What makes her proud?
18:25 | What does excellence mean?
21:55 | Know your finances!
28:10 | Sense of humor when leading
30:55 | Successful collaborations
36:00 | Best practice ideas
39:50 | Cool student initiatives
43:25 | School construction projects
46:50 | The importance of good bond ratings
49:05 | Magic wand question: The need to change how we fund student education!
52:55 | Public education IS the pathway

Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged, you'll hear from Dr. Ben Churchill, the Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District, during his conversation with Tom Davis.

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics:

TIME | TOPIC
02:30 | About Carlsbad Unified
03:18 | His journey in education
05:20 | Mentorship
06:15 | International experience
08:18 | What makes him proud
11:02 | What's coming up
14:18 | Looking ahead to 2040
16:14 | Successful partnerships
18:50 | Thoughts for other Superintendents
21:52 | Cool pathways for students
24:53 | Crystal ball challenges


Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.

In this next episode of Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged, you'll hear from Dr. Patrick Keeley, the Superintendent of the Mountain Empire Unified School District during his conversation with Drew Schlosberg and Tom Davis.

And what did they talk about? Some important and thoughtful topics:

TIME | TOPIC
02:22 | The mentor who created his dream and journey
04:14 | Learning about himself
05:10 | Coming back to the mountain
06:55 | The All-In team at Mountain Empire
09:36 | New initiatives, including facilities
16:30 | Relationship with Cuyamaca College
19:05 | Early literacy focus
21:18 | The sharing of best practices
24:45 | Housing for teachers?
31:55 | The time challenge given the pace of change
37:45 | Thank a teacher, thank a bus driver!


Thank you for unplugging and listening to Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 2 of Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged is Schools First Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California serving school employees and their families since 1934.