Leading for Deeper Learning with Ulster BOCES

In this episode of Leading for Deeper Learning with Ulster BOCES, Dr. Jonah Schenker sits down with Dr. Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent of the Tarrytown School District and 2025 NYSOSS Superintendent of the Year.Together, they explore what it means to lead in a moment of real transformation—where student voice, belonging, and meaningful learning must take center stage. Dr. Sanchez shares how his district is working to rethink systems, elevate student experiences, and create more adaptive pathways for every learner.From redefining learning to navigating the shifts of NY Inspires, this conversation challenges educators to move beyond compliance and design schools that truly work for students.This is a conversation about possibility—and the responsibility to build something better. EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction01:00 – Meet Dr. Sanchez & District Overview06:30 – Leading in Complex Times10:30 – Collaboration & Collective Leadership12:00 – Vision, Pillars & Student Voice18:00 – What Students Are Telling Us20:00 – Rethinking Systems & Structures23:00 – Portrait of a Learner & Defining Success27:00 – New York Inspires: Opportunities Ahead31:00 – Readiness, Resistance & Change Management40:00 – Letting Go & Redesigning Learning46:00 – The Roadmap Forward & What Leaders Needhttps://www.ulsterboces.org/about-us/news-communications/podcast