Episode 372

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Published on:

26th Feb 2025

School Facilities Matter Greatly: This NY Superintendent Explains Why to Make the Investment

Summary:

Join host CT and Dr. Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent of Public Schools for the Tarrytowns, as they explore the transformative impact of the Princeton Plan on educational equity and leadership. Learn how this innovative model fosters inclusivity by restructuring schools based on grade level rather than geography, ensuring equal access to resources for all students. Dr. Sanchez shares insights on the critical role of school facilities in student success, the power of community trust, and the importance of empathy in leadership. This inspiring conversation offers valuable strategies for educational leaders striving to create equitable, future-ready learning environments.

Key Takeaways:

Princeton Plan for Equity – Restructuring schools by grade level ensures equal access to resources and fosters inclusivity.

Facilities Matter – Modern, well-maintained learning environments enhance student success.

Community Trust – Transparent communication secures support for educational improvements.

Empathy in Leadership – Understanding student and staff needs drives meaningful change.

Growth & Adaptability – Leaders thrive by embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and fostering continuous improvement.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Meet Dr. Sanchez

01:22 About Tarrytown

02:06 Princeton Plan

04:41 Facility Impact

09:27 Community Trust

14:52 Leadership Reflection

17:47 Superintendency Insights

24:07 Growth Philosophy

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Raymond Sanchez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-sanchez

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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About your hosts

CheeTung Leong

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I'm committed to helping people live their best lives through work.

I'm one of the co-founders of EngageRocket, an HRTech SaaS startup and we are focused on helping organizations build empowered managers, engaged employees, and elite teams.

I'm a big nerd when it comes to economics and psychology and regularly use data and tech to help folks live their best lives.

I've been recognized by Prestige Magazine as one of the top 40 under 40 business leaders and have been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Tech in Asia.

Jim Kanichirayil

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Your friendly neighborhood talent strategy nerd is the producer and co-host for The HR Impact Show. He's spent his career in sales and has been typically in startup b2b HRTech and TA-Tech organizations.

He's built high-performance sales teams throughout his career and is passionate about all things employee life cycle and especially employee retention and turnover.