Welcome to the Summer Institute 2025 Schedule! We’re thrilled to have you join us for an empowering experience focused on Somos Semillas: Cultivating the Future Together.You’ll engage with inspiring speakers, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops designed to ignite leadership and foster meaningful connections. Secure your spot and book your stay now—access registration and hotel reservations here!Get ready to lead with purpose and passion! Let’s grow the future—together. 🌱 #SI2025
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Stepping into a school or district leadership role is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys in education. This dynamic session brings together the powerful voices of a first-year superintendent and an 11-year veteran to offer an honest, engaging, and inspiring look at the realities of leading in today’s educational landscape.
Attendees will hear directly from a new superintendent as he shares the highs, lows, and everything in between during his first year. He’ll reflect on navigating relationships, setting vision, responding to crises, and finding his voice as a leader. Alongside him, a seasoned superintendent will share enduring lessons from over a decade of leadership: the pivots that matter, the mistakes that shape growth, and the non-negotiables for long-term impact. Together, they’ll provide practical advice, heartfelt encouragement, and real strategies that new and aspiring leaders can take back to their own districts.
Key Takeaways: • First-year survival tips: what no one tells you but you need to know • The power of mentorship and reflection in leadership development • Strategies for building trust, vision, and culture from day one • Long-term leadership lessons: what matters most over time • Q&A with both leaders to dig deeper into participant questions
Whether you're a new administrator, an aspiring leader, or a mentor to others, this session will leave you informed, encouraged, and empowered.
