Leading with Purpose with Dr. Susan Enfield & The Journey to Becoming Superintendent

More Than a Test

In today's episode, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Susan Enfield, a highly accomplished superintendent with a deep passion for education. Dr. Enfield shares valuable insights on the importance of executive function capabilities, self-regulation, and building strong connections within school communities. We delve into her strategic plan for the Washoe County School District and the transformative impact it will have on students' lives. Join us as we explore her journey, her motivation, and her dedication to creating a positive and nurturing environment for all students.

Timestamps

[00:00:57] Reno has about 60,000 students with diverse backgrounds

[00:05:31] A simple education plan: know students, and prepare for the future.

[00:09:23] Build good systems to match good people.

[00:15:46] Dr. Enfield determined it was time to leave her previous role.

[00:17:55] Board turnover impacted work, and tapped out.

[00:22:09] The worst part of the job is the loss of a child.

[00:23:38] High school visits, free homemade cookies, and a love for learning.

[00:28:39] Harvard program opened doors, though sometimes doors had to be pushed through.

[00:37:35] Dr. Enfield shares her love for reading and shares fond memories.

[00:40:08] How the seed of social justice was planted for education equity.

Connect with Dr. Susan Enfield

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susan-enfield-733728132

Website: https://www.washoeschools.net/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

She thinks everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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