243 - Patricia DeKlotz on High School Transformation

Today the team is talking with Patricia DeKlotz. Dr. DeKlotz has been Superintendent in the Kettle Moraine School District since 2006. And for the last 10 years, she has been recognized as a national leader in personalized and competency-based learning for students and teachers. In 2016, Dr. DeKlotz was named Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. It's also interesting to note that Dr. DeKlotz, like Tom, had a private-sector career before becoming a school administrator! In this episode, Dr. Patricia DeKlotz describes her innovative approach to high school transformation which includes launching three themed academies inside a traditional comprehensive school. Listen in to find out why and how Dr. DeKlotz took that approach and why it has worked! Key Takeaways: [:10] About today's episode. [:57] Tom welcomes Dr. Patricia DeKlotz to the podcast. [1:05] About Dr. DeKlotz's previous appearance on the Getting Smart Podcast. [1:21] Dr. DeKlotz speaks about her 20-year private-sector career and what provoked the switch into education. [2:57] Dr. DeKlotz speaks about the communities that she serves as Superintendent of the Kettle Moraine School District. [3:45] Dr. DeKlotz's early...