From Retirement to Renewal: How Ken Facin’s Lifelong Devotion to Students is Shaping the Future of Education

from Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments · host Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative

In this episode of the Journalistic Learning Podcast, retired superintendent Ken Facin reflects on his 33-year journey in education and the values that guided his leadership—from the steel mills of Troy, NY to the superintendent’s office. He shares hard-won wisdom on building trust, leading with heart, and staying visible when it matters most.

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