Episodes

  • Navigating School Construction Projects with Byron Sanders
    Apr 2 2025

    Diane is joined by Byron Sanders, Superintendent of Baugo Community Schools to talk about running construction projects as an administrator. Sharing key insights from his unique experience with K-12 facilities, Byron outlines major factors that fellow administrators should consider when building.

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    24 mins
  • Bond Rulings and K-12 Funding with Brandon Penrod
    Jan 17 2025

    Diane shares a thoughtful conversation with Brandon Penrod, a consultant and chief financial officer for several school systems in the region. We learn about how bonds are used to finance school projects and the critical role that funding plays in shaping school campuses and the community as a whole.

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    16 mins
  • The K-12 Corner: Overcoming Learning Gaps with Jim Dubois
    Nov 5 2024

    Diane Woodworth returns to her former stomping grounds at Goshen Community Schools to discuss the impact of school learning gaps post-pandemic with Superintendent Jim Dubois!

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    32 mins
  • The K-12 Corner: Redefining the High School Diploma with Dan Funston
    Jun 24 2024

    Major diploma changes are on the horizon for Indiana high schools, with a brand-new system taking effect in the fall. How will this shift impact school communities both in the Midwest and beyond? Join Diane Woodworth and Dan Funston (Superintendent, Concord Community Schools) as they discuss the details of this developing story on the latest episode of the K-12 Corner Podcast.


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    38 mins
  • Teacher and Staffing Shortages with Tonya Weaver
    May 10 2024

    Diane is joined by Garret-Keyser-Butler Community School Superintendent, Tonya Weaver, to tackle the problem of teacher and staff shortages in schools across the nation. Find out how Tonya is using her unique experiences to address this issue plaguing the education community in this special edition of the K-12 Corner!


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    23 mins
  • Transparency in K-12 with Steve Troyer
    May 10 2024

    Diane is joined by Wawasee Community Schools Superintendent, Steve Troyer, in tackling the issue of transparency faced by many school systems today. Steve shares his unique experience with this challenge, and how Wawasee builds trust and clear lines of communication in their community.


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    30 mins
  • Intro: What is the K-12 Corner? with Chris Sosebee
    May 10 2024

    Diane Woodworth and Chris Sosebee of Weigand Construction sit down and share about the origin and purpose of the K-12 Corner.


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    15 mins