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One of the most important components to a great school is a great leader at the helm. But what makes a great leader? Join us as we interview leaders from top-performing charter schools around the state of Florida to learn for yourself what these exceptional leaders are doing to drive the success of their schools!

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Ep. 26: Leading Strong Special Education Systems
Ep. 26: Leading Strong Special Educatio...
As schools begin planning for the new school year, few conversations are more important than how we support studen...
00:43:07
June 08, 2026
Ep. 25: The Relationships that Shaped Spring Creek
Ep. 25: The Relationships that Shaped S...
In Episode 25 of Great Leaders, Great Schools, Jessica Chapman sits down with Wesley Locke, principal and CEO of S...
00:36:31
June 01, 2026
Ep. 24: A Castle, A Community, and a First-Year Charter Principal
Ep. 24: A Castle, A Community, and a Fi...
In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, FCI's Jessica Chapman and special co-host Ramsey speak with D...
00:24:14
May 21, 2026
Ep. 23: Inside FCI Educate- Supporting Success
Ep. 23: Inside FCI Educate- Supporting ...
In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, Jessica Chapman takes a behind-the-scenes look at the work happen...
00:06:18
May 08, 2026
Ep. 22: More Than A School: Purpose & Possibility
Ep. 22: More Than A School: Purpose & P...
In this episode of Great Leaders. Great Schools., Jessica Chapman sits down with Carlos Alvarez, principal of SLAM...
00:43:42
April 21, 2026
Ep 21: Inside the Collegiate Charter School Model
Ep 21: Inside the Collegiate Charter Sc...
In this episode of Great Leaders, Great Schools, host Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute sits down w...
00:30:19
March 30, 2026
Ep 20: Excellence Through Connection
Ep 20: Excellence Through Connection
Join Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute as she sits down with Patricia Pagozalski and Ahmet Akyurek ...
00:28:31
March 16, 2026
Ep 19: From Teacher to Turnaround Leader
Ep 19: From Teacher to Turnaround Leade...
What does it take to move from the classroom to leading a school through meaningful change? In this episode of Gre...
00:25:15
March 02, 2026
Ep 18: Goodness in Action: Newberry's Conversion Story
Ep 18: Goodness in Action: Newberry's C...
Host Jessica Chapman of the Florida Charter Institute welcomes Lacy Roberts and Derek Danne of Newberry Community ...
00:25:53
February 18, 2026
Ep 17: One Tank Trips & Transformational Leadership with Joseph Gatti and Nevin Seifert of Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Ep 17: One Tank Trips & Transformationa...
New host Jessica Chapman sits down with Joseph Gatti and Nevin Seifert of Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Techno...
00:42:24
November 06, 2025