#55 Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School | Dr. Karla Johnson

In this episode of “The Charter School Connection Podcast” Dallan interviews Dr. Karla Johnson from the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS). They discuss everything you need to know about the transition from educator to administrator. This is another episode you do not want to miss. Dr Johnson shares some amazing advice on how to have a smooth transition. Time Stamps 00:50 Dr. Johnson shares her almost 20 year journey within the charter school world. 1:23 Dallan and Dr. Johnson discuss where PALCS is located. 2:25 Dallan asks Dr. Johnson about how she moved from an educator to a leadership position 4:43 Dr. Johnson shares how she has always sought out leadership positions, even from a young age. 5:40 Learn some tips and tricks for educators looking to move into administration. 7:33 Dallan asks Dr. Johnson how she ended up at PALCS and the different positions she has held at the school. 9:20 The importance of qualifications for leadership positions. 10:30 Advice on how to find the time to get the qualifications while still working and having a family. “If you want to do something, do it” Time will pass anyway, so why not make the time worth it? 13:50 Learn about Dr. Johnson’s journey from Middle School Principal to Chief Executive Officer at PLACS 15:56 What are the differences from focusing as academics a principal to the business side of things as CEO? 19:37 What makes PLACS unique? PLACS focuses on the individualised education of the student and learn what makes this special. 22:23 Dallan discusses all the awards PLACS has won and Dr. Johnson shares how this as rolled over into extracurriculars and allowing teachers to do their craft. 26:25 Learn from some of Dr. Johnson's challenges as she presents some solutions that may help other administrators. 30:15 Final insights “Do Not Set Limits For Yourself” Show Notes: Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School - https://palcs.org/