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Leading Through Change: Leadership Lessons from a Career of Transformation
Dr. Kristina Mattis has worn nearly every hat in education — classroom teacher, district leader, executive director, professor, state ed-tech consultant, and organizational change consultant. In this episode, she joins host Chris Garcia to reflect on the people, projects, and pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey, along with the lessons current and aspiring leaders can take from her path through complex change.
Learn more about Kristina's work at ConsultED Development, or pick up her book, Guiding Transformational Change in Education (https://www.amazon.com/Guiding-Transformational-Change-Education-Kristina/dp/B0CQLWDZNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XJHXHWONT7FJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M7JIhp3NpJWEb6VaU8iCWPyFx-EXMVQwX6MC8TjIcETHRwv6iH-3qPkDMaupVKQABDBbrFh4GdA-uWBocacR7Ud1yY2_lhI-d3kYdWTOymtjV0d5qIjr-sn1Hpog4BqZZiVr3SgQ10NG1Zp3vOCQf_bHTGeIBGsyerMwY8RJYfYX4ju3z0YhBWpRxlCyP6SvMMQ5oE7FYhbP7keu3qKYmwDPMUQFnTbHKVrz2cklPR8.7V80Q8v_ZvVqvma3fa2AcFIzQtOx8rIVHxK6S6mT1A8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Guiding+Transformational+Change+in+Education&qid=1787154474&sprefix=guiding+transformational+change+in+education%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1), on Amazon.
15 Jul 2026
Opening Doors: Leadership, Trust, and What Innovative School Leaders Have in Common
Jacob Kantor, founder of JK K12 and known as the "District Office Door Opener," has spent his career connecting district leaders, educators, and ed-tech innovators across the country. In this episode, he joins host Chris Garcia to share what he's learned from thousands of conversations with superintendents and CIOs: the traits that set innovative leaders apart, why trust matters more than technology, red flags to watch for in new partnerships, and what's next for district-level leadership.
10 Jun 2026
Leading the Field: Relationships, Partnerships, and Purposeful Digital Leadership
In this episode of the Innovative Pedagogy Podcast, Chris Garcia sits down with Rob Dickson, Chief Information Officer for Wichita Public Schools, to discuss relationships, partnerships, and purposeful digital leadership.
Rob shares how trust and collaboration shape meaningful work in educational technology, especially when leading teams, evaluating opportunities, and navigating digital transformation. This conversation highlights why strong relationships are not separate from leadership. They are part of the infrastructure that makes lasting impact possible.
Learn more about Rob at https://showmerob.com/ (https://showmerob.com/)
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