Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.
Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
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Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.
Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
Dr. Sandra Breece on the Power of Community and the Future of School Leadership
Innovating Education
31 minutes 54 seconds
2 months ago
Dr. Sandra Breece on the Power of Community and the Future of School Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Riley Williams sits down with Dr. Sandra Brees—CEO of School Founders Academy and founder of Telesis Center for Learning—to uncover how one mother’s mission to help her son launched a movement for hands-on, inclusive learning.
From founding a school in her duplex to navigating fire codes with only 10 days to spare, Dr. Brees drops real talk on what it takes to lead with resilience, flexibility, and unshakable belief. She also shares the #1 mistake new school founders make—and how to avoid it.
You’ll hear about:
Her journey from kitchen table idea to K-12 charter network
The surprising phone call that nearly shut her school down
What every founder needs to prepare for—and no one talks about
Why “community” isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the engine of long-term success
Her story is featured in the anthology The Power of Community: Courage, Compassion, Collaboration—and this conversation is your behind-the-scenes look.
🔥 “You have to be strong enough to push through it—and you will succeed. Because that’s exactly what happened to me. And they can too.”
🔗 Resources & Links:
Learn more: School Founders Academy
Read the book: The Power of Community on Amazon
Innovating Education
Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.
Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
