Building Positive School Communities with Bill Harrington

💛 Episode 5: This week on Hearts of Gold, Erin and Jaymes sit down with Bill Harrington, an inspiring educational leader from Northern California who serves as Principal of Poplar Avenue Elementary and Director of Climate, Communications, and Culture for the Thermalito Union Elementary School District.Bill shares his Golden Beginnings in education and the journey that led him down the Yellow Brick Road to leadership—where his passion for staff support, student growth, and cultivating positive school communities truly shines.From navigating challenges in the classroom to celebrating everyday victories, Bill opens up about what fuels his work, the lessons learned along the way, and his heartfelt advice for anyone striving to make a difference in their community.You’ll also catch a few fun local insights in our Gold Rush Round and hear Bill’s Golden Nugget of Wisdom for educators and leaders alike.✨ Join Erin and Jaymes Lackey for our hyper-positive regional podcast highlighting local individuals in Northern California who have a Heart of Gold.