Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation's Top Charter School Operators

Oct 24 2024 34 ep. 34 mins 5
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Welcome to "Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation's Top Charter School Operators" the only podcast dedicated to the ‘behind-the-scenes” business of running a successful charter school.

Join us as we sit down with charter school leaders who share how they are overcoming the biggest operational hurdles facing their schools today. Each episode will leave you with unique insights and tactical strategies that you can implement at your school. Enjoy the show!

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#33 Operationalizing school moves with Julie Anne Garretson, Network Director of Operations and School Support at Public Preparatory Network

Oct 24 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of The Charter School Insider, host Daniel Casselli talks with Julie Anne Garretson, Network Director of Operations and School Support at Public Prep. Julie shares her extensive experience managing complex school relocations across New York City, focusing on three major moves Public Prep has navigated over the past two years. These include closing a flagship campus,

#32 Building ops team infrastructure with Tina Dass & Stacy-Ann Brissett, Sr. Ops Directors for Prospect Schools (NY)

Oct 10 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of The Charter School Insider Podcast, we sit down with Tina Dass and Stacy-Ann Brissett, Senior Operations Directors at Prospect Schools (NY), to explore the critical role of operational infrastructure in driving the success of charter schools. Tina and Stacy-Ann share their insights on how they’ve helped shape efficient operations, focusing on everything from re

#31 Spending $$ on Google & Facebook for your enrollment marketing with Dallan Wortham, Founder & CEO at Charter Connect

Oct 03 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of The Charter School Insider Podcast, host Daniel Casselli sits down with Dallan Wortham, CEO and Founder of Charter Connect, to explore the essentials of digital marketing for charter schools. They discuss the importance of setting appropriate ad budgets, the differences in spending on Google versus Facebook ads, and how to determine cost per enrollment. Dallan sh

#30 From 8,000 to 10,000… enrollment marketing lessons from the largest virtual charter school in Georgia, with Maria Blencowe

Sep 12 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Maria Blencowe, Director of Communications & Marketing at Georgia Cyber Academy, about how they grew enrollment from 8,000 to 10,000 students. Maria breaks down the strategies behind their digital marketing success and how charter schools can drive growth in a competitive educational landscape. Thanks to our sponsor Procurify! Procurify is the A

#29 Why succession planning is a mess with Mollie Mitchell

Sep 04 2024 38 mins  
In episode 29 of The Charter School Insider Podcast, Mollie Mitchell, Founder of The K12 Search Group, sheds light on why succession planning in charter schools often falters. With her expertise in executive recruitment, Mollie highlights the need for transparency, stakeholder involvement, and redefining the CEO’s role. Whether you're a board member, CEO, or aspiring leader, this

#28 You don’t have to do it all, leadership lessons with Executive Coach MK Flynn

Aug 26 2024 38 mins  
In Episode #28 of The Charter School Insider Podcast, “You don’t have to do it all: Leadership Lessons with Executive Coach MK Flynn,” host Daniel Casselli sits down with MK Flynn, an expert in executive coaching and education consulting. They delve into the art of effective leadership, emphasizing that it’s not about knowing everything but about continuous learning and str

#27 The Merger with Tricia Noyola, CEO at Rocky Mountain Prep

Aug 07 2024 44 mins  
In this insightful episode, Tricia Noyola, CEO of Rocky Mountain Prep, reveals the behind-the-scenes details of their groundbreaking merger with Strive Prep. She discusses the strategic motivations driven by declining enrollment and financial challenges, and how setting clear goals led to a unified vision. Noyola offers valuable advice on managing mergers, emphasizing the importanc

#26 What’s missing in your enrollment strategy with Vanessa Segovia Barry, Founder of Mariposa Consulting Group

Jul 24 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Vanessa Segovia Barry from Mariposa Consulting Group unpacks the secrets to mastering enrollment marketing for charter schools. She emphasizes critical elements often overlooked: goal setting, strategic resource allocation, and adapting to the seasonality of parent behavior. Learn how to enhance the parent experience and leverage automation to streamline communicat

#25 Building an operations leadership pipeline with Trey Vernaci, Sr. Director of Operations at RePublic Schools

Jul 18 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of The Charter School Insider, Daniel Casselli talks with Trey Vernaci, Sr. Director of Operations at RePublic Schools, about the shortage of qualified operations professionals in charter schools, focusing on Mississippi. Trey discusses his innovative solution: an operations leadership residency program covering key areas of operations and offering practical advice

#24 5 Best Practices to Turn Procurement into a Pillar of Financial Stability

Jul 11 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Daniel Casselli outlines five best practices to make procurement a financial stability pillar. He stresses procurement's role in tough financial times and covers its four core pillars: strategic sourcing and cost management, policies, compliance and risk management, technology and data, and stakeholder engagement. The best practices are: revisiting the purchasing p