Leaders Build Leaders is dedicated to exploring the experiences, insights, and strategies of exceptional leaders from the educational field. Our aim is to provide our listeners with practical advice, lessons learned, and actionable insights that they can apply to their own personal and professional development. We believe in the power of sharing inspiring stories and valuable knowledge to empower aspiring leaders and to make a positive impact in the community.

Leaders Build Leaders
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Paul E. Coakley, MESD Superintendent
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Leaders Build Leaders is dedicated to exploring the experiences, insights, and strategies of exceptional leaders from the educational field. Our aim is to provide our listeners with practical advice, lessons learned, and actionable insights that they can apply to their own personal and professional development. We believe in the power of sharing inspiring stories and valuable knowledge to empower aspiring leaders and to make a positive impact in the community.
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Recent Episodes

May 29, 2026
Season 3 Episode 9: Building Futures Through STEAM with Jarvez Hall
<p>In this episode of Leaders Build Leaders, Dr. Coakley sits down with Jarvez Hall, Director of the East Metro STEAM Partnership at the Multnomah Education Service District. Jarvez leads regional efforts that connect schools, industry partners, and communities to build meaningful, real-world learning experiences. His work focuses on ensuring students don’t just have exposure to STEAM—but have true access, belonging, and pathways into future careers.</p><p></p><p>This conversation explores what it really takes to expand opportunity for students through STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—and how systems-level leadership can open doors for students who have historically been left out of these pathways.</p>

April 27, 2026
Season 3 Episode 8: Exploring the Systems Behind Student Well‑Being with Jamie Smith
<p>May is a month when we recognize the vital role of school nurses—professionals who form the backbone of student health and safety. With National School Nurse Day observed on the first Wednesday of May, this episode of Leaders Build Leaders couldn’t be more timely.</p><p></p><p>I sat down with Jamie Smith, Senior Program Administrator for School Health Services at Multnomah Education Service District (MESD). Jamie leads coordinated school health efforts across multiple districts, work that mirrors the very purpose of School Nurse Day: honoring those who ensure students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. His leadership and the work of his team: </p><ul><li>Provide nursing care, care coordination, and prevention services across districts</li><li>Operate at the intersection of education and public health</li><li>Remove barriers so students can fully access learning—physically and emotionally</li></ul><p></p><p>Visit multnomahesd.org to learn more about Health Services.</p>

April 2, 2026
Season 3 Episode 7: Building Inclusive School Communities with Natasha Jackson
This month on Leaders Build Leaders with Dr. Coakley, we are excited to welcome Natasha Jackson, Senior Climate & Culture Administrator at MESD. This episode focuses on how MESD’s Climate & Culture work advances Blueprint’28 by helping schools create environments where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.Through leadership coaching, professional learning, and equity-centered systems improvement, Natasha shares how districts can strengthen belonging, student well-being, and culturally responsive practices. This episode highlights the power of school culture as a foundation for learning, connection, and long-term equity.To learn more about MESD's work to improve School Climate and Culture, visit https://www.multnomahesd.org/departments/si/climate-culture (https://www.multnomahesd.org/departments/si/climate-culture)
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