A Headmaster's Memoir

About A Headmaster's Memoir

Logan Russell, an aspiring School Head and current Middle School Dean of Student Life at The McCallie School sits down with current Independent school leaders to hear their stories, their paths to leadership, and the challenges of leading high executing schools. As well as discussions with School Heads, Logan will also pick the brains of other leaders on school campuses, as well as leaders from other educational industries in hopes of gaining valuable insight into what it takes to be an effective leader in educational spaces. As well as hearing the stories of accomplished individuals, partner with Logan on his journey to headship and the stories that he creates and experiences along the way.

Publisher

Logan Russell

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Sept 2023

Latest episode

23 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Aug 2025

   Episode #4: Reflections from my first year at McCallie

   In this episode I share 3 reflections from my first year serving as the Middle School Dean of Student Life at the McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN.

2. 

   2 Jan 2024

   Episode #3 "Strategic Planning and Board Relations with Mr. Sean Hunley

   Logan sits down with South Shore Christian Academy Head of School Sean Hunley about his thoughts on the importance of strategic planning and how a Head of School might go about having a fruitful relationship with their board and board chair.

3. 

   13 Sept 2023

   Episode #2 "A Conversation with Dr. Rick Melvoin" (Former Headmaster at Belmont Hill School)

   In today's episode, Logan is joined by Dr. Rick Melvoin, former Headmaster at Belmont Hill School, to discuss a range of topics including, his path to leadership, what shocked him most about becoming a school head, and the importance of really figuring out what type of school you want to lead.

4. 

   7 Sept 2023

   Episode #1 "Your Host"

   Meet Logan Russell, the host of "A Headmaster's Memoir", and gain an understanding of his story, and where the idea for this podcast came from.

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