In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Brett Geithman, Superintendent of the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District (LCMSD) in Marin County, California. Brett shares how his team is bringing their Vision 2036 to life—linking bold, future-focused goals with actionable systems that support every student and staff member.

Together, Wendy and Brett explore how LCMSD is leading thoughtful innovation in K–8 education—from creating an AI handbook and staff training model to redefining what it means to align a district’s Portrait of a Graduate, Adult, and System. They also discuss how community engagement, strategic planning, and a commitment to equity guide the district’s daily work and long-term direction.

Key Moments

07:21 Building an AI handbook and districtwide guidelines

08:03 Launching an AI Lead model and bite-size professional learning

11:50 Creating a “Portrait of an Adult” to align staff growth with student outcomes

12:59 Embedding AI and innovation into the district’s strategic plan

14:34 Connecting systems, staff, and vision through clear reporting metrics

18:06 Why LCMSD expanded its vision after the pandemic

20:33 Forecasting change and leading proactively as a superintendent

24:46 Closing equity gaps through annual audits and actionable data

Why You’ll Love This Episode

This episode highlights what it really looks like to turn vision into action. Dr. Geithman offers a transparent look at how a district can lead innovation without losing its focus on people—building systems that evolve with technology while staying rooted in values, inclusion, and community. If you’re passionate about leadership, equity, and designing future-ready schools, this conversation will spark ideas you can bring back to your own system.

Connect with Dr. Brett Geithman
Website: https://www.lcmschools.org

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About Unlock 360°

Unlock 360° is the podcast where school leaders and instructional trailblazers reveal how they’re turning bold vision into sustainable action. Powered by Lead Teach Learn 360, each episode brings you inside the systems, strategies, and human stories that drive school improvement—one leader, one learner, one breakthrough at a time.