Saying ‘Yes’ to Opportunity: Greg Blake’s Remarkable Journey Through Education

This week on the Hearts of Gold Podcast, Erin and Jaymes sit down with Greg Blake, Superintendent of Chico Unified School District and a 34-year educator whose career has spanned nearly every role in the field—teacher, coach, principal, director of maintenance, superintendent/principal, and now district superintendent. Greg shares his Golden Beginnings in education, the path that brought him along the Yellow Brick Road to the Chico community, and the moments that continue to inspire his service to students, families, and staff. He also opens up about the lessons learned over three decades in public schools, the joys and challenges of leadership, and how he keeps perspective by embracing one of his greatest passions: all things Disney.From favorite local Hidden Gems to rapid-fire fun in the Gold Rush Round, this episode is full of heart, wisdom, and a little bit of magic. Greg leaves listeners with a powerful Golden Nugget of Wisdom about investing in people and leading with purpose—on campus and beyond.Read more about Chico Unified School District: https://www.chicousd.orgJoin Erin and Jaymes Lackey for our hyper-positive regional podcast highlighting local individuals in Northern California who have a Heart of Gold.