S10 E1: Guiding Through Change (Insights from Marie Wiles)

Описание: How does one navigate the journey from English teacher to Superintendent? In this episode, I sit down with the recently retired Marie Wiles in a unique in-person interview. We dive deep into her 36-year-long career, from early teaching days and curriculum development to her tenure in various leadership roles, including her time as a BOCES district superintendent. Marie shares her insights on the importance of instructional experience, the challenges of transitioning roles, the value of networks, and her unexpected journey into authoring a book, "Lessons from the Bard: What Shakespeare Can Teach Us about School District Leadership (https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Bard-M...) ". This engaging episode unfolds Marie's remarkable experiences and her perspectives on the future of education amid financial uncertainties.





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Chapters:


00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement


00:49 Marie Wiles' Early Career in Education


01:46 Transition to Higher Education and Doctoral Studies


05:21 BOCES Experience and Leadership Roles


08:53 Personal Life and Career Moves


17:19 Balancing Lesson Plans and Student Interaction


19:51 The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Leadership


20:31 Challenges and Realities of Leadership Roles


23:23 Gender Disparity in Educational Leadership


25:49 Concerns for the Future of Education


28:48 Hope and Faith in Youth


31:46 Writing a Book: Lessons from Shakespeare


32:03 The Process of Writing and Publishing


37:26 Final Thoughts and Gratitude