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Leading with Heart: How Dr. Zandra Jo Galván Creates Thriving School Communities Dr. Zandra Jo Galván on Leading with Purpose and Building Resilient Schools
From Better Leaders Better Schools · Hosted by Daniel Bauer
Episode summary
In this episode of Better Leaders Better Schools: The Ruckus Report Quick take: From humble beginnings in Greenfield to becoming an award-winning superintendent, Dr. Galván shares powerful insights on leading with empathy, building authentic relationships, and preparing students for an AI-driven future. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr.
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The Ruckus Report Quick take: From humble beginnings in Greenfield to becoming an award-winning superintendent, Dr. Galván shares powerful insights on leading with empathy, building authentic relationships, and preparing students for an AI-driven future. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Zandra Jo Galván serves as Superintendent of Salinas UHSD, is CALSA Immediate Past President (California Assoc Latinx Sups & Admin), was named ALAS National Superintendent of the Year 2023-2024, and recognized as a Top 100 National Influencer for District Administration 2024. Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 In this episode, Dr. Galván challenges traditional education paradigms: Key Insight #1: Authentic Leadership Transforms School Culture What's broken: Traditional hierarchical leadership creating barriers between administrators and staff The shift: Leading with vulnerability, genuine presence, and intentional relationship-building Impact: Staff feel valued, seen, and supported, leading to stronger engagement and better student outcomes Key Insight #2: Wellness Must Be Systemic What's broken: Stigma around self-care and mental health in education The shift: Implementing district-wide wellness...