Students are Treasures

In this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Dr. Lupita Hightower, Superintendent of Tolleson Elementary School District, to share about her district's successes and learnings from their continuous improvement journey. Dr. Hightower was recently awarded Arizona Superintendent of the year. During the conversation, Dr. Hightower discusses leader engagement, building professional relationships, and supporting student performance. Listen as she discusses how she uses her engaging leadership skills and tactics to cultivate a community founded on the belief that students are treasures and assets to the district and community.This episode addresses questions such as:How can I build a culture that believes in all students without exception? What does it take to achieve a mutually supportive relationship with the school board? What steps could you take to be strategic in how you go about supporting students to be able to be engaged and thrive?Recommended Resources: Inspiring Young Futures, Preparing Students for Success From Kindergarten and Beyond, Build Strong Board Relationships, & Working With The School Board