School on a Mission Podcast

About School on a Mission Podcast

Welcome to "School on a Mission," the podcast for educators by educators. We're here to help school leaders navigate the ups and downs of leadership in education. Join us for candid conversations, practical advice, and inspiration from experienced educators and experts. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring administrator, we've got you covered. Tune in and join the mission to create thriving learning environments for the next generation. The School on a Mission podcast is brought to you by Growing Leaders powered by the Maxwell Leadership Foundation. You can learn more about the work of transforming the lives of students at growingleaders.com. Would you like to be featured on the School on a Mission Podcast? Fill out this form to tell us a little about yourself, and our team will review it! https://growingleaders.typeform.com/to/fcu3ZRTv

Publisher

Growing Leaders

Category

business · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Aug 2024

Latest episode

6 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2026

   S4 E5 Building Bridges That Last: Investing in Leaders Who Shape the Next Generation

   Send us Fan Mail The greatest investment we can make in students may begin by investing in the adults who influence them every day. As we wrap up our special summer series highlighting the people who help students thrive beyond the traditional classroom, Andrew McPeak and Gina Watts welcome Cristy Kettering—leadership coach, nonprofit consultant, connector, and passionate advocate for developing leaders who create lasting impact. Throughout her career in education, fundraising, coaching, and ...

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   S4 E4 More Than a Game: The Lasting Impact of Coaches and Athletic Communities

   Send us Fan Mail The final score may be forgotten—but the lessons learned through athletics can shape a lifetime. In this episode of School on a Mission, Andrew McPeak and Gina Watts welcome Rochelle Harris, Assistant Athletic Coordinator and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Mayde Creek High School in Houston, Texas. With more than two decades in education, Rochelle has seen firsthand that athletics is about far more than wins and losses. Sports create opportunities for students to develop resi...

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   23 Jul 2026

   S4 E3 Leadership Beyond the Boardroom: Understanding the role school boards play in student success with Dr. Jermaine Kennedy

   Send us Fan Mail Every student deserves someone who believes in their potential - and every community has a role to play in making that possible. In this episode of School on a Mission, Gina Watts and Andrew McPeak welcome Dr. Jermaine Kennedy, Chief Program Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio and elected member of the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. While school board members often work behind the scenes, their decisions influence nearly every aspect of a student...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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