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Welcome to Beyond The Syllabus, a podcast about reimagining education from the inside out. Every week, we sit down with the people doing the real work: superintendents, curriculum leaders, district innovators, those who are pushing against outdated models to build something…
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Preparing Students for What Comes Next with Dr. Kara Casimiro (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell sits down with Dr. Kara Casimiro, Superintendent of Schools at Danbury Public Schools. After beginning her career in Danbury 30 years ago, Dr. Casimiro has worked across teaching, curriculum, instruction, and district leadership. She shares how that journey has shaped her commitment to the community and her approach to leading one of Connecticut's most diverse school systems. Dr. Casimiro explores how Danbury is reimagining the high sch
Leading with Courage: Building a Culture of Excellence in Public Education with Dr. Curtis Finch (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell sits down with Dr. Curtis Finch, Superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District. With nearly four decades in education and almost three decades as a superintendent, Dr. Finch shares lessons from leading districts across Alaska, Michigan, and Arizona, and explains why great schools are built through courageous leadership, exceptional people, and relentless focus on culture. From hiring the right educators and visiting hundreds of
Building Stronger Schools Through Community, Culture, and Connection with Dr. Robert Chalwell Jr. (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell sits down with Dr. Robert Chalwell Jr., Assistant Superintendent for Achievement and Student & Community Engagement at Webster Central School District. Drawing from a career that spans music education, public policy, educational leadership, and community development, Dr. Chalwell shares how culture, relationships, and servant leadership shape every aspect of meaningful education. From his upbringing in the U.S. Virgin Islands and his ba
Leading Through the AI Era: Equity, Innovation, and Human-Centered Learning (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell sits down with Dr. Laurie Putnam, Superintendent of St. Cloud Area School District 742, and Donna Roper, Director of Research, Assessment, and AI Integration. Together, they share how St. Cloud is approaching one of education's biggest shifts with intentionality, collaboration, and a commitment to keeping students and human connection at the center. From refusing to simply ban AI to developing district guidelines, hosting AI thought lea
Beyond Boundaries: Reimagining Personalized Learning with Ohio Connections Academy (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell is joined by Marie Hanna, Superintendent of Ohio Connections Academy, and Stephanie Nickles, Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. Together, they explore how a statewide virtual public school is challenging traditional assumptions about education while creating flexible, personalized learning experiences for students across Ohio. From supporting elite athletes and advanced learners to helping students navigate social challenges and m
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