Episode 285: The Future of School Leadership with Debra Wilson
About this episode
Darrin Peppard and Debra Wilson discuss the evolving landscape of school leadership and the importance of collaboration in education.
What does effective school leadership look like in a rapidly changing world? In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Darrin Peppard sits down with Debra Wilson, President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, organizational alignment, AI, demographic shifts, and the future of education. Drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting school leaders, Debra shares why today's educational challenges require leaders to move beyond the traditional "hero leader" model and embrace the power of strong leadership teams. Together, Darrin and Debra explore how schools can adapt to changing family expectations, navigate increasing complexity, and create meaningful educational experiences that prepare students for an uncertain future. In This Episode Debra's journey from attorney to education leader The evolution of school leadership over the past 25 years Why leadership teams have become more important than ever The role of alignment in successful schools and organizations How demographic shifts are impacting education What leaders should be considering about AI and the future of learning The importance of…
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