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!
Podcasting since 2023 • 20 episodes
Linking Leaders PodCASt
Latest Episodes
How Small Moves And Instructional Rounds Transform A Middle School
Our newest podcast episode features guest Mark Summa, assistant principal of Avon Middle School and Connecticut's 2026 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year. Mark shares how small, intentional leadership moves—rooted in safety, love, an...
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Episode 20
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28:55
When Teachers Lead, Schools Lift: The Power of Ownership and Trust
When you step inside Skinner Road School in Vernon, you know immediately that it is a special place. Almost palpable are the sense of belonging, the joy of learning, and the unmistakable energy of a community that believes in its children. At t...
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Episode 19
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18:08
We Don’t Do “Challenges,” We Do Growth (And A Little Drake)
What if a middle school could flip its story—from under-performing to excelling? We sit down with Dr. Damon Lewis, principal of Norwalk's Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and National Middle School Principal of the Year, to unpack the deliberate moves...
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Episode 18
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22:48
When Leaders Check Out to Check In: A Principal's Journey Through Tragedy to Triumph
What makes an award-winning elementary school? For Melissa Mucci, Principal of Somers Elementary School, it comes down to a powerful motto: "We're a family and we're a tree." This guiding philosophy has earned her school the Connecticut Associa...
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Episode 17
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21:47
From Teaching to Transforming a School: Emma Balter’s Journey at Six to Six Magnet School
What does it take to lead a school to award-winning excellence? For Emma Balter, Principal of Six to Six Magnet School, the journey began after 29 years in the classroom when she unexpectedly stepped into administration. Now, as leader of Conne...
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Episode 16
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21:09