Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success

Strong schools are built on aligned leadership.In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Lolli and Mike Trego from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) to discuss collaborative leadership and why alignment among school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers is critical to district success.The conversation explores how leadership teams move from isolated decision-making to shared direction, common goals, and sustainable improvement. Guests share real district examples, warning signs when collaboration breaks down, and practical tools districts can use to strengthen leadership coherence and improve student outcomes.🎙 This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Learning Solutions, which provides accredited K–12 digital curriculum and supports schools with flexible instructional content and expert professional learning for educators in all learning environments.Subscribe to Leading the Way for more conversations with education leaders shaping public education across Ohio.For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.