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We're kicking off Season 3 in a big way - we've got Peter DeWitt! He's a national and international speaker on all things educational leadership, and he has so many great thoughts on the major issues of our field: anti-racist education and equitable funding; student engagement and empowerment; making the shift from managerial to instructional leadership; and high-stakes testing. Dr. DeWitt's unique blend of stories, research, and policy insights will have you nodding your head and saying "YES!" This is part 1 of a 2-part interview. Co-Hosts: Janelle Schuler, Assistant Director and Christine Ferrell, Educational Consultant About Our Guest and Resources Peter DeWitt, former K-5 teacher and principal, is a school leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as, fostering inclusive school climates. His work has been adopted at the state level, university level, and he works with numerous school districts, school boards, regional networks, ministries of education around North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the U.K. For more information, check out http://peterdewitt.com, where you can find out more about his upcoming books and resources. Check out some of our favorite of his works, including Flipping Leadership Doesn't Mean Reinventing the Wheel (book) Collaborative Leadership: 6 Influences That Matter Most (book) School Climate: Leading With Collective Teacher Efficacy (book)