Leading Through Unprecedented Times
Leading Through Unprecedented Times, hosted by Thomas C. Murray of Future Ready Schools, looks at how today’s leaders are working to maximize student learning experiences and break down traditional barriers, all while facing the adversity that comes their way. Each week guests share powerful stories of resilience, vulnerability, equity, and the importance of collaborative leadership. These stories provide inspiration, hope, and support for your professional practices, regardless of position. Start listening today!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Adapting to a Culture of Innovation (with Dr. Scott Menzel)
Guest:
Dr. Scott Menzel, Superintendent, Scottsdale Unified School District 48 (AZ)
X: https://www.x.com/menzels
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC
X…
Student Wellness is Part of the Culture (with Sarah Frayer)
Guest:
Sarah Frayer, Assistant Principal, Washington (DC)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/frayersarah
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-frayer-4719b61bb/
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of I…
The Value of Community Voice (with Dr. Quintin Shepherd)
Guest:
Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Pflugerville ISD (TX)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quintin_shepherd
Book: https://amzn.to/3X9RUbG
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future R…
We are the Game Changers (with Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco)
Guest:
Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, Director of Equity, Access, & Instructional Services, Lynwood Unified School District (CA)
X: https://x.com/Dr_PBSanco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-…
Lead Humbly and Stay Connected (with Dr. Erik Gundersen)
Guest:
Erik Gundersen, Superintendent, Suffern Central School District (NY)
X: https://x.com/egunder
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pegunder
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Read…
The Science of Hope (with Meghan Lawson)
Guest:
Meghan Lawson, Assistant Superintendent & Author
X: https://x.com/Meghan_Lawson
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meghanlawsonblog
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Scho…
Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Education (with Ken Shelton)
Guest:
Ken Shelton, Future Ready Faculty, Author, and Consultant
X: https://x.com/k_shelton
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kshelton
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kshelton.bsky.social
Host:
Thomas …
Encouraging Students to Stay True to Themselves (with Hamish Brewer)
Guest:
Hamish Brewer, Educator, Author, and Speaker, New Zealand
X: https://x.com/brewerhm
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hamish_brewer/
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Sch…
Changing the World One Student at a Time (with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket)
Guest:
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, Elementary Principal, Maryland
X: https://x.com/RachelEdohoEket
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_principals_journey
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drracheledoho-eket…
Spreading Hope (with Dr. Randy Watson)
Guest:
Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Kansas
X: https://www.x.com/KSCommissioner
X: https://www.x.com/KSDE
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington…
How to Personalize the Experience (with Nicki Slaugh & Eric Sheninger)
Guests:
Nicki Slaugh, Principal, Quest Academy (UT)
X: https://www.x.com/NickiatQuest
Eric Sheninger, Award-winning educator and CEO, Aspire Change EDU
X: https://www.x.com/e_sheninger
Personalize (t…
Leading a School from the Front and Back (with Andrew Rebello)
Guest:
Andrew Rebello, Assistant Superintendent-Principal, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School (MA)
X: https://www.x.com/DimanPrincipal
Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Fut…
The Teacher is the #1 Impacter (with Melody Hawkins)
Guest:
Melody Hawkins, Science Facilitator, Tennessee
X: https://www.x.com/MHawkinsEDU
IG: https://www.instragram.com/mhawkinsedu
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools,…
Be the Leader You Set Out to Be (with Baruti Kafele)
Guest:
Baruti Kafele, Best-Selling Speaker & Author
X: https://www.x.com/PrincipalKafele
IG: https://www.instagram.com/PrincipalKafele
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Sch…
The Storms Are Coming! Let's Normalize Them! (with Dr. Donya Ball)
Guest:
Dr. Donya Ball, Superintendent, The Academies (CA)
X: https://www.x.com/SuptDonya
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr__d__/
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, W…
Building Capacity for Instructional Leadership (with Jimmy Casas)
Guest:
Jimmy Casas, Future Ready Faculty & Former Award-Winning Principal
X: https://www.x.com/casas_jimmy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/casas_jimmy
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Futu…
Don't Confuse Access with Belonging (with Dr. Dennis Williams)
Guest:
Dr. Dennis Williams, High School Principal, Hatboro-Horsham School District (PA)
X: https://www.x.com/DWills0604
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ddubbS54
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Inno…
Ensuring Access & Opportunity (with Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle)
Guest:
Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle, CEO, Orenda Education (CA)
X: https://www.x.com/OrendaEd
IG: https://www.instagram.com/OrendaEd
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools…
Life Changing Learning (with Dr. David Law)
Guest:
Dr. David Law, Superintendent, Minnetonka Public Schools (MN)
Twitter: https://www.x.com/DLawSuper
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC
Twitter: htt…
Behind the Mission of Serving Students (with Dr. Julie Mitchell)
Guest:
Dr. Julie Mitchell, Superintendent, Rowland Unified School District (CA)
Twitter: https://www.x.com/_JulieMitchell_
Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washin…