Kim Longobucco Leads with Empower

Today's guest on the Lead with Empower Podcast is a long-time friend, fellow Springfield College graduate, and current Principal of Newtown High School, Kim Longobucco. Kim shares stories and personal insight about her leadership journey from high school and college student-athlete to physical education/health teacher and coach to her current role at Newtown High School. The "Spirit, Mind, Body" Springfield College Triangle plays a big role in Kim's ability to balance her many leadership responsibilities as a Principal and Coach. Kim also discusses the unique challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and what she is most excited for once life returns to normalcy. Leadership Notes and Other Highlights: Kim shares her favorite Ted Talk video and how the lesson has impacted her and the Newtown HS community Kim and I debate whether the Gymnastics Skills Class at Springfield College was difficult or not The impact Kim's experiences at Springfield College have had on her as a leader and in life Kim discusses the importance of self-reflection, self-accountability, and life-long learning Kim shares who inspires her as an educator, administrator, and person Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot matthewjaskot.com https://soundcloud.com/matt-jaskot