Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by two accomplished superintendents, Lisa Krueger of the West Seneca Central School District and Andrea Kersten of the Akron Central School District. Together, they delve into the critical topic of supporting and empowering women in educational leadership. With the backdrop of the NYSCOSS Women’s Initiative, this discussion highlights stra

Today on our podcast we have Dr. Jeffrey Jachlewski, the Superintendent of the North Tonawanda City Schools. Dr. Jachlewski received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education from Buffalo State College (1999), his Master of Science in Administration and Supervision from Niagara University (2002), and his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University at Bu

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Venu Govindaraju, a pioneer in Artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, who serves as the University at Buffalo’s vice president for research and economic development. He is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and co-chair of the SUNY AI Task Force, which is shaping the future of AI in education across New York State." In January 2023, t

In this episode, we were privileged to interview Mr. Lars Clemensen the superintendent of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District. Lars has been the superintendent in Hampton Bays NY for the past 14 years and he is the current President of the New York Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS)In this episode, Lars discusses his vision and leadership philosophy in both roles (

In this episode we interviewed Daniel Ljiljanich, the Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Dan announced that Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is one of 13 New York schools who have been named new National Banner Unified Champion Schools. This distinction marks the highest level of achievement for Unified Champion Schools in the nation, recogn

In this episode of the podcast we have Jeff Sortisio, the Superintendent of the Eden Central School District. Jeff introduced us to the Chopper Club. Jeff invited Technology Teacher Stevan Jones, and two student participants Mitchell Preischel (senior) and Luke Ricigliano (Sophomore). The Eden Chopper Club is quite remarkable and offers interested students the opprotunity to build

Today on our podcast we have Michael Mansfield the Superintendent of the Dunkirk City School District. Michael started in April of 2020 and is currently in his fifth year. Previously, Michael served as the superintendent of Bemus Point for 7 years. In this episode, Michael focused on their Bilingual Education program that starts at kindergarten and includes first and second grade.

In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik, the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with his fourth grade teachers Mrs. Kristin Tester and Mrs. Kerri Voit. They shared information regarding a three year old interdisciplinary - project based learning program called the "Fun-tastic Fourth Grade Sellers". Joining them in this podcast a

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Dr. Katie Ralston the Superintendent of the Silver Creek Central School District. During this episode, Katie discusses the concept of avoiding burnout through self-care. She offered tips and strategies that could help all educators. Katie started in July of 2023 and is currently in her second year. Previously, Katie was the principal of

In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Fall Leadership Summit - Public Education: The Pathway to Everywhere. We had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Michael Bennett, the Superintendent of the Greenville CSD, Dr. Darren Brown-Hall, the Superintendent of the Williamsville Central School District, Dr. Jared T. Bloom, Superin