From Bus Routes to Brain Science: Leadership Lessons from Wyoming’s Wild 100 Miles - Nathan Wescott

How do you lead when your district covers 100 miles and your staff drives 40 minutes just to get to school? In this grounded and energizing episode, Nathan Wescott, Director of Special Services at Lincoln County School District #2, shares how he builds trust, retains staff, and builds systems that support both the brain and the heart. From early childhood to SEL, from mentorship to bus routes, Nathan offers a deeply rural yet widely applicable blueprint for servant leadership that puts people first—every time. Whether you’re leading a large district or a one-school town, Nathan’s reflections will remind you why culture, consistency, and community matter more than ever.