Dr. Terrell Hill Leads with Empower

Episode IV, Season II of the Lead with Empower Podcast features Dr. Terrell Hill - Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources (Windsor Public Schools) and the Founder and President of Black Leaders & Administrators, Inc. (BLAC). With over 27 years of experience in education and educational leadership, Dr. Hill brings tremendous insight, passion, and experience to our conversation. We learn about Dr. Hill's journey from Springfield, MA to Windsor Schools, discuss the leadership challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and the leadership skills students, teachers and administrators can develop from such challenges, and we hear about one of Dr. Hill's newest initiatives, BLAC, Inc.! Leadership Notes and Highlights from Dr. Terrell Hill Leads with Empower: Dr. Hill is impressed with the "whatever we need to do to get this done" attitude of the Windsor Schools Team and their students! What skills can come from dealing with new and unique challenges? Dr. Hill shares how his experience in the United States Army helped him "exist and operate in uncertainty". Dr. Hill and I discuss the importance of "comfort zone expanding" experiences as part of New Teacher Orientation. "When you get out of your comfort zone, that is when you learn the most." Hear about how Dr. Hill's dissertation study (The Career Paths of Black and White Superintendents) served as the inspiration to found Black Leaders & Administrators, Inc. (BLAC). Learn more about BLAC at www.blacleaders.org What does leadership mean to Dr. Hill? Being out in front, taking a risk, and making a way for those following you - "You get blessed to be a blessing to others." Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot matthewjaskot.com https://soundcloud.com/matt-jaskot