Episodes

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy as she talks with Alaina Whittington, student member on the Iowa State Board of Education. Alaina talks about being a student in a small Iowa school, the importance of involving student voice, choices students can make in terms of academics, opportunities to learn outside the classroom and a chance to give back to the community.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy and 2023 Superintendent of the Year Kristen Rickey of West Delaware Co. CSD as they discuss
getting through challenging times
clarifying direction for a district
learnings from Finland during a tour as a Fulbright Leader for Global Schools
setting goals and assessments to prepare students to be future ready
and much more!

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
In this episode, SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with Superintendent Joe Stutting and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Bernie Brustkern from North Scott CSD as they revisit their standing-room-only SAI Annual Conference session on Developing a Cohesive Leadership Team.
Hear what prompted them to pursue the work, the resources they've tapped, tips they'd offer and the results they've experienced.

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In celebration of National Principals Month, SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with the National Association of Elementary School Principals Immediate President and 2016-17 SAI President Paul Wenger on
the qualities of best leaders,
how to create emotionally healthy organizations and
advice he gave when someone close to him chose to pursue the principalship.

Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy talks with 2022 Iowa Teacher of the Year Sara Russell. Sara offers 3 Cs for educators and ways to empower student and staff voice. She will also share her insights on the teacher shortage and suggestions for reducing educator burnout.