What Makes a Great School Leader? with Miles Williams | The Last Zebra Podcast Ep. 34

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Miles Williams, an inspiring educator and principal from New Orleans, to explore his fascinating journey from a diverse upbringing to becoming a transformative leader in education. Miles shares his experiences growing up across nine different states, his passion for social work, and how his background as a student-athlete shapes his approach to leadership and education. Discover the innovative systems he has implemented to foster a nurturing and effective school environment and the challenges he faces managing a diverse student body and staff.
We dive deep into Miles’ teaching philosophy, his reflections on the importance of mentorship, and his future goals, including writing a book and continuing to make a significant impact in the field of education.
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🔍 In This Episode:
🎓 Introduction and Background: Miles Williams shares his diverse upbringing across nine states and his journey to becoming an elementary school principal in New Orleans.
🏫 Educational Philosophy: Insights into Miles’ teaching philosophy, his passion for education, and his innovative approach to creating a nurturing and effective school environment.
🌍 Life Experiences: Reflecting on his background in social work, athletic career, and how his life experiences have shaped his approach to education and leadership.
🛠️ Challenges and Solutions: The challenges faced in his role as a principal, including managing a diverse student body and staff, and the systems he has implemented to foster a positive school culture.
🏈 Athletic Influence: How Miles’ background as a student-athlete influences his leadership style and his perspectives on teamwork and discipline.
📚 Future Goals: Discussing his future aspirations, including writing a book and continuing to innovate in the field of education.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Meet Miles Williams
06:50 - Early influences and educational journey
13:20 - Transition to school leadership
21:10 - Building a diverse school community
29:45 - The role of technology in education
37:30 - Experiences on “Married at First Sight”
46:15 - Challenges in school leadership
55:00 - Future aspirations
01:02:10 - Closing thoughts and advice
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[@tatianadaniel3569]

He's so insightful and I really enjoyed how passionate his intentions are to cultivate forward progression starting with the youth. That's the BEST time to start. I've always said, "Miles is truly one of the good ones (pure-hearted human beings).❤❤❤

[@lovexliberate]

man this was special! thanks for having me.

[@UgoEzemaMD]

Any time! Part two!?