Dr. Jeremy Owoh: Reflection, Student Voice, Transformational Leadership

In this episode of The Learning Can’t Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Arkansas, about his journey as an educator, the district’s unique history, and his reflective leadership approach. Dr. Owoh shares how the community built a new district from the ground up in 2014, prioritizing student voice, career and college readiness, and removing barriers to learning through innovative programs and new facilities. He discusses his dual role as president of ASCD and ISTE, merging curriculum leadership with educational technology, and his upcoming keynote in Ghana on transformational leadership’s impact on teacher growth and student achievement. Emphasizing reflection, choice, and grace, Dr. Owoh offers advice for new teachers and expresses pride in his district’s progress and global reach.