Media
This page highlights recent podcasts and interviews, along with original media I’ll be creating to share insights on leadership, culture, and AI in schools.
Following a roundtable session co-presented with my colleague Dr. Frank Olmos at AASA, The School Superintendents Association NCE 2026 in Nashville, I discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming human resources by increasing productivity, supporting better hiring decisions, and strengthening people-centered leadership in schools.
AI is already here in our schools — the real question is how we lead it. In this short video, I share a simple framework grounded in one idea: Lead AI with intention. When we think across three lanes — policy, teaching and learning, and productivity — AI has the potential to support people, not replace them. Read more about the “three lanes” here.
Internal promotions can be more challenging than they appear — especially for education leaders. This short video shares three essential truths every insider should know when pursuing the next step in their leadership journey. If you’re navigating internal perceptions, reintroducing your story, or working to communicate your impact, this message is for you. Lead the narrative before it leads you.
This is my first AI-generated video, created to share a short message with education leaders about how to respond when you’re not selected for a role. It highlights one powerful question to ask when seeking interview feedback and reinforces the importance of reflection and growth.
In this episode of Education Unlocked, I talk with host Sri Narayanan about what it truly means to lead HR in a modern school district. We explore how today’s HR work goes far beyond paperwork and compliance and into culture, alignment, and people-centered leadership. I share reflections from nearly 30 years in education—how empathy shapes negotiations, why staffing coherence matters, and how AI is transforming HR systems and workflows. We also dig into the mindsets that build trust, strengthen relationships, and support the people who support students every day.
In this episode of the Brick By Brick Community Podcast, I sit down with Board President Brad Crihfield to talk about leadership in Bellflower USD, including our work on the Mayfair field project, planning for a future bond, and creating more meaningful school options for families. We also dig into what public education is getting wrong, why truly listening to the community matters, and what I want every senior to know about their future—and about building a life that balances work, purpose, and the people they love.
In this Smart Social podcast conversation, I talk with host Josh Ochs about how schools and families can move beyond “ban everything” toward teaching students to use AI and social media responsibly. We discuss district AI policy, classroom practice, parent partnership, and why helping students build healthy digital habits is now a core part of preparing them for college, career, and life.