Podcast Centering Pedagogy through Agile Systems and Collaborative AI Leadership Season 5 Episode 118 May 12, 2026 Jamie Sullivan, TLIS, joins the podcast to share her veteran perspective on shifting from rigid software platforms to agile, user-centric systems.
Podcast The Evolving Intersection of School Safety and Technology Leadership with Matt Varley and Marshall Singer Season 5 Episode 117 May 5, 2026 Ruvna's Marshall Singer and Orah's Matt Varley join the show to discuss the evolving intersection of school safety and technical leadership.
Podcast Human-First Protocols and Building Diverse Tech Teams with Dr. Akbar Herndon Season 5 Episode 116 Apr 28, 2026 Dr. Akbar Herndon, CTO of Grace Church School and a founder of the NEET conference, discusses his unique journey from professional jazz violinist to technology leader.
Podcast Purposeful AI Agents with Microsoft Education’s Dr. Geri Gillespy Season 5 Episode 115 Apr 21, 2026 Dr. Geri Gillespy joins the podcast to discuss the transition from AI consumption to purposeful production. She shares her "three-legged stool" framework for change management and explores the emerging role of AI agents in independent schools.
Video Webinar Right Team, Right System, Right Infrastructure: How to Lead a Network Modernization Project Apr 16, 2026 Leadership development and modernizing school networks may seem like separate challenges, but they’re deeply connected.
Podcast Governing AI Privacy Frameworks with Blackbaud and Veracross Season 5 Episode 114 Apr 14, 2026 Leaders from Blackbaud and Veracross join the panel to discuss the complexities of AI governance and student data privacy . The conversation covers essential steps for establishing AI policies, understanding international regulations like GDPR and NIST, and the shift toward agentic AI.
Podcast REPLAY: Conference Keynotes from 2025 - Felix Jacomino & Claire Goldsmith Season 5 Episode 113 Apr 7, 2026 This episode is a replay of Season 4, Episode 79
Video Meetup IT Meetup: Staffing, Structure, and Building the Right IT Team Mar 25, 2026 This session features a collaborative discussion led by Jimmy Cudzilo (CIO, Miami Country Day School) regarding the evolving landscape of IT staffing, departmental organization, and talent retention within independent schools.
Podcast Agile Business Processes and Data Warehouse Infrastructure with Kevin Warenda Season 5 Episode 109 Mar 10, 2026 Kevin Warenda, Director of IT Services at The Hotchkiss School, joins the pod to discuss the intersection of business acumen and technical leadership.
Podcast Succession Planning and Legacy with Daisy Steele, TLIS; Jeff Dayton; and Larry Kahn Season 5 Episode 108 Mar 3, 2026 Transitioning from "first-gen" technology leadership requires more than just a handoff; it’s a strategic evolution. Retired directors Daisy Steele, Jeff Dayton, and Larry Kahn join the podcast to discuss the shift from building servers to managing complex ecosystems.