Dr. Miller is a nationally recognized expert in charter school leadership, governance, and strategic planning, whose career epitomizes the relentless pursuit of excellence and impact. As the author of The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools and a Global Gurus Top 30 Education Leader, Dr. Miller has spent over two decades helping schools build the governance and leadership capacity needed to thrive.

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Currently, Tom serves as the Executive Director of The Seaside School, one of Florida’s first and most successful charter schools. In his role, Tom is leading a visionary $40 million campus expansion designed to deepen Seaside’s STEM programming, experiential learning, and dual enrollment partnerships.

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Learn more about The Seaside School (https://www.seasideschools.net/) or Leaders Building Leaders (https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/).

• Johna Giordano has been the principal of the Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) for the past four years yet has been with HAAS for nine years.Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS) is committed to educational excellence every time. HAAS is relentless in pursuing excellence in visual and performing arts and STEM education for our growing leaders. Opened in 2004 with 400 students and now has grown to 1600 serving children K- 8.

• Learn how Johna leads with passion, enthusiasm, authenticity and selflessness.

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  Learn more about Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science: https://www.hollywoodcharter.org/

  
  

In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, host Dana Vignale welcomes Jeff Skowronek, Executive Director of Pepin Academies, to discuss how this innovative charter school network empowers students with learning disabilities to thrive. Jeff shares his philosophy of "making the box bigger"—leveraging education, therapeutic services, and inclusive practices to meet students where they are and unlock their full potential.

Learn how Pepin Academies' unique therapeutic educational model and transitional program prepare students not just for graduation, but for life. Jeff also reflects on his leadership journey, strategies for teacher retention, and the power of focusing on strengths rather than deficits.

Whether you're an educator, school leader, or advocate for exceptional students, this inspiring conversation is packed with insights that challenge conventional thinking about education and inclusion.