19. Stories of Resilience with Nicolene Santomartino

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><em>Listen Friday mornings for new episode releases of the Stories of Resilience Series during May and June</em></p> <p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><em>--</em></p> <p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><em>Today, tomorrow, and for an indefinite future</em></p> <p><em><strong>We face the challenges of the ever-changing landscape of education.</strong></em></p> <p>Our schools have seen hard times before</p> <p>In each of these cases the school leader's character, values, resilience, and mental strength have been put to the test.</p> <p>I'm excited to release a 6 part podcast series, <strong><u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schools-of-excellence-podcast/id1553294786?i=1000508610144">The Stories of Resilience</a></u></strong>, where I share the stories of 6 school leaders who came together with their parents and teachers and made it out on the other side.</p> <p>I believe in the power of resilience to stand back up again.</p> <p>These stories are one of loss and grief yet consistent progress and inspiration.</p> <p>The past isn't a perfect guide to the present or into the future but to know that there are school leaders who have walked through difficult passages before, can help arm us against despair.</p> <p>These stories are vast and sometimes contradictory</p> <p>That's the dichotomy of leadership</p> <p><em><strong>There is no single answer</strong></em></p> <p>However, when leaders speak truth to the lies and excuses</p> <p>When compassionate leaders embrace the pain of the grief-stricken teachers and parents</p> <p>These moments shape the concepts and perceptions of the future leaders -- our children</p> <p><em>Our schools will always be complex</em></p> <p><em>There will always be challenges and obstacles</em></p> <p><em>And there is always a place for joy and for gratitude</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>I’m excited to introduce to you the Stories of Resilience series. </p> <p>I had the opportunity to sit down with my first guest, Nicolene Santomartino