303 - Randy Ziegenfuss on Learner-Centered Leadership

<p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In this episode, Tom is joined by Kelly Young, President of Education Reimagined, to chat with Randy Ziegenfuss, podcast host and former Superintendent, about his multi-decade influence in the education space.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Randy recently retired from the role of Superintendent in the Salisbury Township School District where he served for the past 15 years. Currently, he teaches as a Clinical Adjunct Professor of Education at Moravian College and Delaware Valley University. You can read his blog at WorkingAtTheEdge.org and listen to his podcasts at ShiftYourParadigm.org or TLTalkRadio.org.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Listen in as Tom and Kelly reflect on Randy’s influence and experience on leadership and learner-centered education!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:09] About today’s episode with Randy Ziegenfuss.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:55] Tom Vander Ark welcomes Randy Ziegenfuss to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:05] Tom thanks Kelly for joining as a co-host in this episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:58] Many people know Randy as the Salisbury Township School District’s Superintendent, which is in Allentown, PA. Did Randy grow up there? Where did he go to school and what did he excel in?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[3:56] Tom and Randy highlight the huge role extracurricular activities and the arts often play in being powerful learning experiences for people in their formative years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[5:33] Why every young person deserves an experience in music and the arts in high school, and why these experiences are especially powerful and important.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;