Listen "S3/E8: Sneakers on the Ground — How Dr. Tiffany Anderson Leads from the Classroom Up"
Episode Synopsis
How can a superintendent who teaches middle school weekly—and wears sneakers with suits—transform an entire school district?In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools and a nationally recognized education leader, shares how embedding leadership within the lived realities of students, families, and teachers can reshape entire systems. As the first Black woman to lead the historic Topeka district, Dr. Anderson has built a blueprint for sustainable transformation—one rooted in equity, proximity, and purpose.From establishing trauma-informed schools and wraparound services to developing teacher pipelines that begin in high school, Dr. Anderson demonstrates how leadership that stays grounded—literally—builds trust, raises achievement, and reimagines professional learning.
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