Linking Leaders PodCASt

About Linking Leaders PodCASt

Linking Leaders PodCASt features candid conversations with top educational leaders who come together to share experiences and explore pathways to success. In each episode, we engage with dynamic leaders to uncover real-life stories, practical strategies and bold insights on timely and relevant topics. Listen up to link up and let us help you expand your network of innovation and support!

Publisher

Connecticut Association of Schools

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2023

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Leading with Trust and Positivity: Leading with Trust: The Everyday Work of Building a Great School

   A school doesn’t become “Elementary School of the Year” by accident, and it takes far more than adopting the latest promising program. Host Alicia Bowman sits down with Jen DeRagon, principal of George Hersey Robertson Intermediate School in Coventry, Connecticut, to unpack the leadership choices behind a joyful, award-winning school community. They talk candidly about pandemic-era uncertainty, the power of vulnerability, and the practical culture moves that help staff and students thri...

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Building a Bilingual School Culture

   In this episode of the Linking Leaders PodCASt, we sit down with Diurca Lugo-Tomasella, the 2026 Connecticut Elementary School Principal of the Year, to unpack how she has built a dual language school where identity, biliteracy, and high expectations live side by side. We talk culture systems, family partnership, teacher leadership, and the habits that help principals carry the weight of the work without carrying it alone.

3. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Culture, Teamwork and Bon Jovi: Insights from An Award-Winning AP

   In this episode of the Linking Leaders PodCASt, Dr. Alicia Bowman sits down with Dr. Dana Mulligan, 2026 Connecticut High School Assistant Principal of the Year, to explore what it means to lead with heart, humility, and a "we're all in this together" mindset. From building a family-centered school culture through daily advisory to making tough decisions guided by “what would I want for my own child,” Mulligan shares practical insights from over two decades in the AP role. It’s a candid look ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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