John Gulla · TWP #31
From The Woodberry Podcast by Woodberry Forest School
September 15, 2025 · 42 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
Headmaster Byron Hulsey discusses the forces shaping secondary education with John Gulla, Executive Director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation.
In this episode of The Woodberry Podcast , Headmaster Byron Hulsey welcomes John Gulla, Executive Director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation, for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces shaping secondary education today. Together, Byron and John explore the broader trends influencing independent middle and high schools, from shifting demographics and financial models to questions of access, equity, and innovation. With years of experience leading and supporting schools across the country, John offers thoughtful insights into both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for independent education.
People in this episode
Host: Byron Hulsey
Guest: John Gulla
Topics covered
- secondary education
- independent schools
- access and equity
- demographics
- financial models
- innovation
Keywords
- secondary education
- independent schools
- equity
- demographics
- financial models
- innovation
- education trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Edward E. Ford Foundation
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