Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

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Dr. Matthew Flippen

11 episodes

2 weeks ago

How do you transform a school that’s lost its way? Dr. Catherine Kennedy did it through trust, not titles. In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen speaks with Dr. Catherine Kennedy of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. When she arrived at Valley View Middle School in El Paso, the campus was in transition, low morale, academic underperformance, and faculty uncertainty. What happened next was a multi-year journey of trust-building, vu...

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Episodes (11/11)

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Leading from the Hallways: Everyday Habits that Build Trust and Wellness on Campus | Transformational Educators Ep. 10

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Raising the Bar: Building a Culture of Trust and High Expectations | Transformational Educators Ep. 9

What really happens when a new principal walks into a struggling school just two weeks before the year starts? Dr. Katrise Perera did exactly that, and what followed became a case study in transformational leadership grounded in faith, trust, and purpose. In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Perera, now a superintendent, to unpack the story of how she led one of her district’s most challenged campuses through a culture shift that redefined be...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Leading with Love: How Servant Leadership Transforms a Campus from Hurting to Thriving | Transformational Educators Ep. 8

Rebuilding Trust, Reclaiming Hope: Dr. Paula Patterson’s Journey at Crosby ISD What happens when a leader steps into a district facing crisis, fear, and financial turmoil, during a pandemic? In this powerful episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Paula Patterson, Superintendent of Crosby ISD, reveals how she rebuilt a fractured district with a leadership style rooted in visibility, compassion, and deep community connection. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Flippen, this conversation dives into how ...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Servant Leaders as Advocates: Building Trust, Influence, and Integrity in Public Engagement | Transformational Educators Ep. 7

What happens when a high school dropout becomes the principal of one of the top-performing schools in the state? In this powerful episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Al Johnson, former principal of Two Rivers High School and current academic dean at Uplift Education. Dr. Johnson’s story is one of radical transformation, servant leadership, and deep healing. From walking into a grieving school community to building one of Minnesota’s top-ranked campu...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

How One Principal Rebuilt a Broken School Culture | Transformational Educators Ep. 6

What does it really take to turn around a hurting school, without losing your soul in the process? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen sits down with Jim Vasquez, now Superintendent of Socorro ISD, to uncover the leadership journey that began at Horizon Heights Elementary, a campus with five principals in ten years. Jim shares how he built trust through one-on-one conversations, why culture must always come before strategy, and how he led with both courage and...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Guiding A Campus From Hurting To Thriving | Transformational Educators Ep. 5

How do you transform a hurting campus into a national model of success, without losing your soul as a leader? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen sits down with Rose Pearson, Superintendent of Carrizo Springs CISD, to unpack her remarkable journey of school transformation. As a first-year principal at Goodnight Middle School, Rose inherited a punitive culture with high suspension rates and disengaged staff. Within three years, she led the school to become a nat...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Turning Around a Hurting School | Transformational Educators Ep. 4

What does it take to transform a school where hope feels lost? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, to unpack the real story of how he led a dramatic turnaround at Parkland High School in El Paso. When Dr. Henson arrived, the culture was apathetic and fractured. Within one year, the school achieved every academic distinction in Texas, one of only 1.8% to do so. Through stories marked by courage...

2 months ago

16 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Returning to the Heart of Servant Leadership | Transformational Educators Ep. 3

What happens when a leader walks into a hurting school and chooses to listen first? In this episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of Cotulla ISD, shares the powerful story of how he led a struggling elementary campus through a season of healing, growth, and transformation. From one-on-one conversations with teachers to a game-changing meeting with a misunderstood parent, Dr. Nava reveals how servant leadership, trust, and consistency over time can rebuild an...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Strategic Leadership Begins with Listening | Transformational Educators Ep. 2

What does it take to turn around a failing school without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Transformational Educators, host Dr. Matthew Flippen sits down with Dr. Karen Engle, Superintendent of Clear Creek ISD, whose leadership transformed Clearview, a struggling, at-risk alternative campus, into one of the district’s highest-performing schools. Recognized as a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award, Dr. Engle shares how listening, learning, and responding bec...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Servant Leadership in Action: Stories from the Field | Transformational Educators Ep. 1

What if the secret to transforming a school isn’t a new program, but a new posture of leadership? In this inaugural episode of Transformational Educators, Dr. Darrell Floyd, Superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD and former Regional Superintendent of the Year, shares how he turned around a fractured high school by building trust, empowering teachers, and focusing on what truly matters. With over four decades in education, Dr. Floyd reveals how relational leadership and practical strategy can bring...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Transformational Educators | School Leadership Stories

Podcast Trailer

The most impactful educators don’t just teach lessons, they inspire change, build communities, and lead with purpose. Transformational Educators is a podcast for school leaders, teacher-leaders, superintendents, and change-makers who want to grow as leaders and shape the future of education. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Flippen, President of Gracelyn University, each episode features real stories and lived experiences from the people driving school transformation. From leadership strategies and inst...

2 months ago