MI SoundBoard

About MI SoundBoard

An ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what's happening and the possible impact on students.

Publisher

Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)

Category

education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Nov 2017

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

207 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Beyond the Cafeteria

   For many Michigan families, access to nutritious food is a challenge that doesn't end when the school day does. In this episode of MI SoundBoard, Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE, speaks with Katlyn Cardoso, Director of Communications and Brand Strategy at Greater Lansing Food Bank, about how schools and food banks can work together to support families. They discuss rising demand for food assistance, connecting families with local resources during weekends and school breaks, and reducing stigma so families feel comfortable seeking help.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Leading the Way

   In this episode, Executive Director Don Wotruba sits down with new MASB Board President Pam Dickinson to explore her personal journey and motivations for joining her local school board. Pam shares her core goals for the year ahead alongside key reflections and lessons learned from her time in educational leadership.

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Own Your Swag

   Get a sneak peek at what's in store for this year's Annual Leadership Conference on this episode of MISoundboard! We're joined by Mimi Brown, CSP, one of the 2026 ALC keynote speakers, for a preview of her general session on establishing and using your voice as a leader. Tune in for a taste of the insights, inspiration, and energy she'll be bringing to the conference!

Who has been a guest on MI SoundBoard

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• MacKenzie Feldpausch MA
• Doug LeFleur
• Don Wotruba

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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