Dr. Christina Podraza is a principal and former instructional coach with 20 years of experience in the classroom from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Deeply passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that empower students, she works daily to build a positive school culture focused on growing the strengths of those around her. Stay connected with Dr. Podraza by checking out her … Read More
Whack-A-Mole Leadership – Dr. Steven Weber
Dr. Steven Weber is the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Fayetteville Public Schools in Arkansas. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the district having previously served as the Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC). Dr. Weber also held the position of Director of Secondary Instruction for Orange County Schools … Read More
Getting Outside The Box – Robert Palazzo
Robert started his educational career as a school psychologist, working with students in grades K-12. After spending 8 years in that role, and seeking out lots of opportunities for leadership, he took the jump to serve as an elementary principal at Panther Valley School District in Pennsylvania. Over the past three years, his focus has been on creating a positive … Read More
We Got Each Other – Alma Henry
Alma Henry began her career in the Hutchinson Public School District as a seventh grade English Language Arts teacher at Hutchinson Middle School-7. Mrs. Henry spent six years teaching before becoming an instructional coach. After two years, she accepted her first principal position at Hutchinson STEM Magnet School at Allen. As a building leader, Mrs. Henry feels systems work best … Read More
What You Don’t Address, You Bless – Noelle Leslie
Noelle Leslie serves as an Assistant Principal in Greensboro North Carolina. She has served as an AP for four years at the same middle school. Ms. Leslie completed her principal internship in a Title I high school in the district. Prior to that she has served as a 4th and 5th grade teacher and a K-2 ELA curriculum facilitator both … Read More
