S03E23 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Joe Sanfillipo

Joe Sanfilippo, a superintendent from Northwest Wisconsin, keynoted the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. He discussed the welcoming, supportive nature of rural educators who face common challenges with small school sizes and remote locations. Sanfilippo emphasized the importance of storytelling to inform the public, combat misconceptions, and spotlight the meaningful work happening in schools today. Rather than a "magic wand" solution, he believes supporting and taking care of staff to nurture students is most impactful. Sanfilippo can be found on social media @Joe_Sanfilippo to continue the conversation about elevating rural education. Michael Crosa helps people across the US to create, distribute, and monetize their podcasts. Learn more at Chattanooga Podcast Studios dot com. He is also the head of the PodNooga Network which can be found on Instagram and Facebook at PodNooga.