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Episode Synopsis
Christopher Koch Leads with Empower
Christopher Koch is one of the Assistant Principals at Bunnell High School (Stratford, CT Public Schools). I was first introduced to Chris during a Spring 2021 Zoom team building event and developed a great relationship with Chris during our 2-week Summer Empowerment program with students from Stratford Public Schools. Chris has a unique ability to develop trusting connections with those that he leads - from students to faculty/staff and fellow administrators. You will hear about Chris' thoughts on relationships, fear of failure, finding balance, and so much more during our discussion!
00:32: Introducing Christopher Koch Leads with Empower
16:04: Education Beyond the Classroom
35:20: The 21st Century Summer Empowerment Program with Stratford Public Schools
48:24: Christopher's Thoughts on Himself as a Leader
57:20: Finish the Drill and Episode Closure
Tremendous leadership insight from Chris during our conversation, including discussions about:
The importance of avoiding "disconnection" from the students, teachers, and classroom as an administrator
Strategies for task completion and finding balance
Learning to confidently (and responsibly) take risks and overcome fear of failure
"I've always believed that the further you allow yourself to get away from the classroom and the kids, the further you remove yourself from the fabric that makes up the school."
Learn more about Chris and the amazing team at Bunnell High School:
Bunnell High School Website
Bunnell High School on Twitter and Instagram
Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot
Find out more at https://lead-with-empower-podcast.pinecast.co
Christopher Koch is one of the Assistant Principals at Bunnell High School (Stratford, CT Public Schools). I was first introduced to Chris during a Spring 2021 Zoom team building event and developed a great relationship with Chris during our 2-week Summer Empowerment program with students from Stratford Public Schools. Chris has a unique ability to develop trusting connections with those that he leads - from students to faculty/staff and fellow administrators. You will hear about Chris' thoughts on relationships, fear of failure, finding balance, and so much more during our discussion!
00:32: Introducing Christopher Koch Leads with Empower
16:04: Education Beyond the Classroom
35:20: The 21st Century Summer Empowerment Program with Stratford Public Schools
48:24: Christopher's Thoughts on Himself as a Leader
57:20: Finish the Drill and Episode Closure
Tremendous leadership insight from Chris during our conversation, including discussions about:
The importance of avoiding "disconnection" from the students, teachers, and classroom as an administrator
Strategies for task completion and finding balance
Learning to confidently (and responsibly) take risks and overcome fear of failure
"I've always believed that the further you allow yourself to get away from the classroom and the kids, the further you remove yourself from the fabric that makes up the school."
Learn more about Chris and the amazing team at Bunnell High School:
Bunnell High School Website
Bunnell High School on Twitter and Instagram
Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot
Find out more at https://lead-with-empower-podcast.pinecast.co
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