Hosted by Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 54 episodes
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“System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive” is the go-to podcast for education leaders dedicated to building safe, inclusive learning environments through transformative, sustainable system-wide change. Hosted by Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp— expert practitioners with implementing complex initiatives—this podcast blends cutting-edge research, actionable strategies, and authentic stories from education leaders who’ve navigated the challenges of system-wide improvement.Whether you’re launching a district-wide initiative, enhancing current systems, or tackling the challenge of whole-child development, you’ll gain practical insights and tools to lead change with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp hosts System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive, a education show with 54 episodes published.
In this special one-year anniversary episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa reflect on 50 episodes of System Shift and the biggest lessons they’ve learned about leadership, systems, and creating schools where students
Report cards are out, but how did your systems perform this year? In this episode, the System Shift team discusses why schools must look beyond academics and examine behavior, SEL, and attendance data together to
As the school year ends, many leaders jump straight into planning for next year without stopping to reflect on their own well-being. In this episode, the System Shift team explores why intentional pauses, reflection, and
What if the biggest gap in education isn’t student support but adult development? In this episode, Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez shares how emotionally intelligent leadership is the key to building safe, resilient school cult
Are you measuring what actually moves the needle? In this episode, we break down the difference between leading and lagging indicators and why too many schools rely on end-of-year data to drive decisions. Instead, we exp
What if MTSS isn’t about interventions at all? In this episode, we challenge a common misconception: that MTSS is primarily about Tier 2 and Tier 3 support. Instead, we reframe MTSS as a proactive, preventative framework
Budget season brings tough decisions, but where should you start? In this episode, we share how to use the BRIDGE Framework to align spending with your purpose, evaluate initiatives, and make strategic decisions that act
What if sustainable change in schools starts with the brain? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Riegel shares how neuroscience can transform leadership and system-wide change. Using her 8 C’s Framework, she explains why initiativ
What if intervention isn’t a place or a person, but something everyone does? In this episode, the team challenges the traditional view of intervention and explores how schools can shift to a shared responsibility model.
Why does Tier 1 feel overwhelming or like it falls on just a few people? This episode challenges the idea that “universal” means that everyone is doing everything the same, and instead reframes it as shared responsibilit
In this episode of System Shift, we explore the “push-pull” of spring in education—balancing the end of the year while planning for what’s next. Instead of pushing through, leaders are encouraged to pause, reflect, and r
In this episode of System Shifters, we sit down with Dr. Anthony Rice—high school principal, author of The Color of Leadership, podcast host, and recipient of the ACSA Region 19 Fred Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service
Collective efficacy is more than confidence; it's the shared belief that together we can positively impact student outcomes. I n this episode, the System Shifters team unpacks what collective efficacy really means within
In this episode, the System Shifter Team continues the deep dive into the BRIDGE framework, focusing on alignment of systems . Too often, schools treat MTSS, PBIS, RTI, curriculum, and whole-child initiatives as separate
In this episode, the System Shifters team takes a deep dive into purpose, mindset, and values and the impact it has in the education system. This episode explores when purpose is clear, values are shared, and mindset is
Most school initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because systems aren’t aligned. In this episode, we unpack the BRIDGE Framework (Building Responsive Integrated Dynamic Governance for Excellence) and ho
When schools feel overwhelmed by student needs, the instinct is often to add more interventions. But what if the real issue isn’t interventions, it’s Tier 1 systems? In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explo
Words shape systems, yet in education, shifting terminology often creates confusion instead of progress. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how inconsistent language around initiatives like interven
Most school initiatives don’t fail because the idea was wrong; they fail because communication broke down. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how unclear messaging, lack of consistency, and missed a
Leadership changes and budget cuts are inevitable, but losing your most important initiatives doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore how purpose-driven culture, distributed leadership, and shared ownership help
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