Samuel Karns is in his 12th year of education, and this school year marks his second year as an assistant principal of Landrum Middle School in Spring Branch ISD. Prior to this position, he served as the assistant director of student wellness in central office in Spring Branch ISD as well as serving as a Health and Physical Educator at the elementary level for several years. He continues to be a champion and pioneer for the whole school whole community whole child framework through ASCD and CDC. Karns has implemented this framework from a district level, and at the local level through the Greater Houston Leadership group through Harris County. He has also presented this framework at the local, state and national level through ASCD, SHAPE America, TAHPERD, and It's Time Texas. He resides with his wife and two children in Houston, TX.

We talk with Samuel about the school advisory council at Landrum Middle School and how it comes together to support the whole child, and practical ways that they serve kids & engage more families in their community.