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Dr. Lupita Hightower on Strategic Planning: Turning Belief into Transformation
Dr. Lupita Hightower is Arizona’s Superintendent of the Year for 2023 and has worked in education for over 27 years in various roles, serving as superintendent for the last 12 years.
The 90-Day Accelerator: Launching Your School Year for Legendary Impact
Danny Bauer, host of the Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast and founder of the Ruckus Maker movement, shares his journey from experiencing “the worst start to school ever” to developing a comprehensive system that helps school leaders launch their years with clarity, purpose, and momentum.
Hannah + Nate with Team From AI Student to AI Entrepreneur: A Ruckus Maker’s Journey
Hannah Williams is the founder of d’Skills, a VC-backed startup shifting students from test prep to life prep. Her own unorthodox journey began at age 12 when her father handed her a phone to close a real estate deal from a blue pickup truck
Small Actions, Big Impact: Mike Cronley on Creating Environments Where Everyone Matters
A veteran superintendent reveals how shifting from a mastery mindset to an unfinished mindset can transform school leadership and create environments where innovation thrives, student voice matters, and continuous growth is celebrated.
10x Leadership: Dr. Mike Lubelfeld’s Guide to Empowering Superintendents
The Ruckus Report Quick take: A veteran superintendent reveals how shifting from a mastery mindset to an unfinished mindset can transform school leadership and create environments where innovation thrives, student voice matters, and continuous growth is...
Moving from Ideas to Implementation: A Principal’s Journey Creating Buy-In with PBL
Dan is a K-4 principal with an art education background, bringing a unique creative perspective to his leadership role. As a solo administrator in his building, he’s passionate about transforming education through project-based learning while maintaining strong relationships with his staff.
Beyond AI Literacy: Creating AI-Powered Students for 2025 and Beyond
Hannah Grady Williams is the Chief Rebel at d’Skills, where she helps students transform their passions into real-world projects using AI.
The Ruckus Report
The Ruckus Report Quick take: In this transformative session, Danny Bauer shares the powerful RISE method to help school leaders move from playing it safe to creating meaningful change in their schools. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Danny...
Transforming Trauma into Student Success with Dr. Hayley Watson
Dr. Hayley Watson is the founder and CEO of Open Parachute, a Tier 1 K-12 curriculum program supporting mental health for students, teachers, and parents.
