Heart & Strategy: Leading Systemic Change in Schools - Dr. Mit Foley

How do you lead radical change in a district facing generational challenges? In this episode, Dr. Mit Foley, Assistant Superintendent of Saginaw Public Schools, shares how heart and strategy drive every initiative—from multi-million dollar school builds to international teacher recruitment. Dr. Foley unpacks what it means to expand opportunity in an urban district where 84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Whether it’s turning around graduation rates, launching CTE programs, or building Michigan’s only gifted-and-talented campus, this is a masterclass in equity-centered leadership. This conversation is a must for any school leader ready to stop managing symptoms—and start transforming systems.