How do you lead with purpose, serve with heart, and still make room to grow? In this episode, we’re joined by Drew Hinds, an education leader whose journey takes us from the classroom to the Oregon Department of Education and beyond. With every step, Drew’s focus stays crystal clear: empowering educators and making tech integration not just doable, but transformational.
Drew shares a framework for leadership that's equal parts wise and actionable. Find someone ahead of you, someone beside you, and someone behind you to bring along. From mentorship and policy to classroom practice and peer support, Drew weaves together big ideas with boots-on-the-ground strategies that educators at every level can use. It's a conversation full of heart, legacy, and the power of lifting others as you climb.
Whether you're in the classroom, supporting teachers, or shaping systems, this episode will inspire you to lead with intention and carry someone forward with you.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Drew Hinds is a passionate student-first education leader who has served as a teacher, school principal, and assistant principal, secondary CTE instructor, program coordinator, technology director, and college instructor with experience leading both public and private organizations.
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