Leading With Heart – Carla Jones-Wiley on Building Strong OST Teams and Purposeful Programs

In this special bonus episode of Inside Out-of-School Time, host Karin Wolfe sits down with Carla Jones-Wiley, program director at Spring Independent School District, to talk about what it takes to build a thriving 21st CCLC program. Carla shares her approach to intentional hiring, leadership development, and staff empowerment — and how those practices create ripple effects for students and communities.  From AI camps and STEM-focused summer learning to meaningful partnerships with steering committees, this conversation shines a light on how strong leadership and purposeful planning can spark opportunity and transformation — not just for students, but for everyone involved in OST.  Tune in to hear how Spring ISD is keeping students inspired and teams empowered through leadership that leads with heart.