Leadership Talks
This podcast engages school leaders across Ontario in authentic conversations about their passion and expertise within K-12 education. We hope listeners will gain practical insights and strategies from each other to enhance learning and strengthen their school communities. Most importantly, this podcast will highlight excellence in practice and the joy of school leadership!

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S3 EP2 –  Equipping Support Staff in Leadership and Learning

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At Golden Learning Centre (KPDSB), the school team has developed and refined norms that focus on empowering educational assistants to build their strategies, strengthen their professional voice, and support student achievement and…

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S3 EP1 – The AI-Powered Principal: Reclaiming Time for Connection and Instructional Leadership

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In this session, I will demonstrate how school leaders can leverage AI—specifically customized “Gems” and AI agents—to automate administrative heavy lifting and reclaim time for instructional leadership. The modern principal is often…

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S2 EP15 – Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times: 2SLGBTQI Inclusion

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As equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts face mounting resistance, how are you uniquely positioned to lead with boldness, care, and clarity? This session invites listeners into a collaborative space to explore how they can apply…

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S2 EP14 –  The Power of Distributed Leadership and Fostering Team Culture

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In this episode of Leadership Talks, Julia Hayes, a principal in the Grand Erie District School Board, reflects on the power of distributed leadership and its role in building a strong, people‑centred school culture. Drawing on her first…

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S2 EP13 –  The Power of Belonging When Leading a Unique Population

The Leadership Talks Podcast features Amy Crummer, based as a Principal with Avon Maitland District School Board.

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When we talk about serving equity-serving or unique populations in a public system – it’s not just about doing the work…

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S2 EP12 – Bring a Critical Friend on Your Leadership Journey 

The Leadership Talks Podcast features Gillian Kajganich, based as a Principal at West Ferris Secondary School in Northy Bay with NNDSB, and also welcomes Krista Tucker Petrick who is a Principal at Chippewa Secondary School in North Bay with NNDSB….

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S2 EP11 – Equity & Anti-Racism Leadership: Moving Theory into Practice. A Critical Discussion on Race and Education

The Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes Nicole Aloise, based in the Toronto District School Board. This session explores targeted interventions of a Scarborough high school that supports the learning and excellence of Black students, centered around…

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S2 EP10 – Creating Collaborative Learning Communities Through Lesson Study

The Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes France Thibault, former Superintendent with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, for a conversation where she shares her experience leading teachers through the experience of the “Lesson Study”. France found…

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S2 EP09 – Challenges and Rewards of Earning a Doctorate While Leading Schools

The Leadership Talks Podcast has highlighted a variety of stories and perspectives so far brought forward by colleagues involved in different aspects of the education ecosystem. We are pleased to be able to offer a conversation with Dr. Emily Caruso…

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S2 EP08 – Leveraging Community Connections

In this episode of Leadership Talks, we are pleased to welcome Lesley Kennedy from the Peel District School Board. As an administrator, Lesley has consistently found meaningful ways to ensure school and community remain deeply connected in every…

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