3 Years. One Plan. A Whole New Way to Lead Curriculum Reform - Dawn Spears

Change is hard—but clarity makes it possible. In this episode of Brighter Together, Dawn Spears, Director of Instructional and Special Education Support at Airport Community Schools, reveals how her district tackled a massive writing curriculum overhaul by doing what few districts do: giving teachers real voice, transparent plans, and room to lead. From the roots of stewardship and support to building common language across every grade level, Dawn walks us through the three-year roadmap reshaping how her team works together—and why buy-in isn’t about consensus, it’s about trust. Whether you’re leading change or about to launch it, this episode delivers a grounded, strategic look at what real implementation looks like.