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Interviews with School Leaders advisors and California school district clients, plus shorts and explainers. Full library on YouTube.

Team interviews

40 Years Transforming Schools: Joe Dixon on Building Communities Through Better Facilities

Meet Joe Dixon, founder of School Leaders and a 40-year veteran of transforming educational environments. From starting at the bottom of Capistrano Unified in 1984 to leading Prop 51's passage for California school funding, Joe's journey proves that great schools create great communities — sometimes one lunch table at a time.

The Intentional Educator: Dr. Stella Kemp's Path to Superintendent Success

Meet Dr. Stella Kemp, whose intentional approach to leadership has transformed school districts across California. From her international roots in Germany to walking every street campaigning for school bonds, Stella's career demonstrates the power of purposeful leadership, authentic mentorship, and knowing when to put your oxygen mask on first.

Building High-Performing School Districts Through Authentic Leadership: Dr. Jason Viloria's Approach

Meet Dr. Jason Viloria, former superintendent and educational leader who has transformed high-performing school districts through his relationship-centered approach. From working at a feed store in high school to leading top-ranking academic districts, Jason shares the leadership philosophy that puts relationships, continuous improvement, and individual student care at the center of everything.

Client interviews

Battle for Kids: Superintendent Brian Beck on Underdogs, Vulnerability & Results

From small-town Madera to leading Yosemite Unified, Brian Beck shares a leadership journey fueled by grit, heart, and a simple promise: if it's good for kids, he'll battle for it. In this candid conversation, Brian talks about being "tapped on the shoulder," rebuilding trust in high-expectation communities, and why vulnerability isn't a soft skill—it's a power move. We also dig into his college and career approach (yes, both), how rural districts turn "small" into a superpower, and the three challenges that shaped him into the leader he is today.

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