Episode #137 - Building an Infectious School Culture with Guest Paul Nitake

Episode #137 - Building an Infectious School Culture with Guest Paul Nitake

July 21, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Phil Boyte discusses building an infectious school culture with Principal Paul Nitake.

In this episode, Phil Boyte sits down with Paul Nitake, Principal of North High School in Torrance, California, to explore what it looks like to build a campus culture that is truly infectious. Paul shares how his team celebrates people in meaningful ways, partners with the local community to support students and staff, and why he believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools school leaders have to shape culture, build pride, and help people experience the heart of a school.

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