Episode 269

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23rd Aug 2024

The Role of Data-Driven Storytelling in Effective School Leadership

Join CT Leong on the Engaging Leadership Show as he sits down with Dr. Greg Baker, Superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools, to explore the district's strategic initiatives like the Bellingham Promise and innovative early childhood education. Dr. Baker shares insights from his 15-year tenure, discussing the importance of leadership development, integrating qualitative and quantitative data, and fostering a holistic educational environment. Hear about his unique journey in education and how Bellingham nurtures a leadership pipeline to enhance student outcomes. Perfect for education professionals seeking to drive impact and growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategic Planning and Community Engagement: The Bellingham Promise serves as a North Star for the district, bringing clarity and alignment to its mission and core values.
  • Early Childhood Investment: Emphasizing the importance of early education from prenatal stages through third grade to ensure long-term student success and overall school district improvement.
  • Equity Through "One Schoolhouse" Concept: Implementing strategies to ensure equitable distribution of resources and fostering a community where every student and school is part of a unified system.
  • Leadership Development: Dr. Greg Baker’s leadership journey highlights the importance of mentorship, diverse administrative experiences, and professional growth programs.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Integration: Effective use of both quantitative metrics and qualitative storytelling to assess and communicate student outcomes and district-wide progress.

Chapters:

0:01

The Bellingham Promise: A Superintendent's Vision for School Success

4:16

Implementing Core Values and Strategies in Education

6:55

Innovative Early Childhood Education Strategies in Bellingham

12:33

Balancing Qualitative and Quantitative Data in Educational Leadership

15:43

A Teacher's Journey to Becoming a Superintendent

18:54

The Value of Rotating Educators Through Administrative Roles

21:54

The Importance of Advocacy and Serendipity in Mentorship

24:13

Building Leadership Pipelines in Education

28:21

Building Leadership and Student Success in Bellingham Schools


Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Greg: greg.baker@bellinghamschools.org

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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CheeTung Leong

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I'm committed to helping people live their best lives through work.

I'm one of the co-founders of EngageRocket, an HRTech SaaS startup and we are focused on helping organizations build empowered managers, engaged employees, and elite teams.

I'm a big nerd when it comes to economics and psychology and regularly use data and tech to help folks live their best lives.

I've been recognized by Prestige Magazine as one of the top 40 under 40 business leaders and have been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Tech in Asia.

Jim Kanichirayil

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Your friendly neighborhood talent strategy nerd is the producer and co-host for The HR Impact Show. He's spent his career in sales and has been typically in startup b2b HRTech and TA-Tech organizations.

He's built high-performance sales teams throughout his career and is passionate about all things employee life cycle and especially employee retention and turnover.