How do you build a school culture where both students and teachers thrive? Dr. Jason Stanton, Director of Careers and Student Services, shares how his research on transformational leadership fuels real-world change. We dive into creating innovative CTE pathways, boosting collective teacher efficacy, and turning big ideas into actionable results. Get ready for a masterclass in leading with purpose

In this special solo episode, host Dr. Rob Wottawa reflects on the powerful themes from his first four guests—Darrin Peppard, Lauren Kaufman, Ellen O'Neill, and Brandon Beck. He unpacks his "buffet" philosophy of lifelong learning, shares how to handle "warning bell" people, and flips the mic to answer his own RW Rapid Fire questions. It’s a personal look at how conversations about mentorship translate into real leadership action. Tune in for actionable insights and a fresh perspective on leading from the heart.

Dr. Rob Wottawa sits with newly retired elementary principal, literacy monster, and positive culture building friend Ellen O'Neill. We unpacked the transition to mentorship, the real world problems that a principal faces each day and how to address classroom managements as the level of influence. Of course we learn whether Ellen would rather mentor a principal who forgot it was picture day or one who accidentially called a kid "mom"?