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Today, Dr. Butts served as a panelist at the CELL School Leader Initiative gathering, joining leaders representing superintendent, principal, special education, teacher, and organizational perspectives.

The conversation centered on a shared question: How can we draw on our collective expertise to lead more inclusive schools? Through a fishbowl-style discussion, panelists explored collaboration, leadership lessons, and the courage needed to improve school experiences for students with disabilities.

Thank you to Pennie Gregory and Indiana University’s Center on Education and Lifelong Learning for bringing these perspectives together. IAPSS is proud to support leadership that strengthens belonging, opportunity, and success for every student. @CELLuindy @pennie_gregory

As part of this year’s Annual Meeting, we will host a LEAD Preconference Event on Wednesday, December 2, designed specifically for female superintendents. Our LEAD pre-conference will feature author Regan Walsh. Register here: shorturl.at/8E46B

Our IAPSS LEAD Inaugural Summit featured four outstanding Indiana superintendents who shared their expertise, experiences, and perspectives through breakout sessions rooted in our four LEAD areas of focus: Learn, Engage, Advance, and Develop.

Thank you to our incredible presenters:
• Dr. Amy Korus (Whitko CSC)
• Dr. Kat Jessup (Brownsburg CSC)
• Dr. Teresa Brown (Madison CSD)
• Dr. Markay Winston (Monroe County CSC)

One of our greatest resources as an association is the collective wisdom of our members. Today's sessions were a powerful example of female superintendents investing in one another, sharing what they've learned, and strengthening the network of women leading Indiana's public schools.

Together, we are building a community of leaders who support, inspire, and elevate one another! #LeadIAPSS

Today, we're celebrating an exciting milestone with our LEAD Inaugural Summit!

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Susan Lang, author of ONLY, inspired attendees with her insights on leadership and her experiences in the superintendency, setting the stage for a meaningful day of connection and professional growth.

At IAPSS, we recognize the importance of cultivating a strong network of female superintendents. Through LEAD, we are committed to creating opportunities for women in district leadership to build meaningful relationships, learn from one another, and champion the next generation of female leaders in Indiana's public schools.

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this inaugural event possible: @BCV_Architects, @GarmannMille, @IceMillerLLP, Performance Services, and Schmidt Associates.

Here's to continuing to LEAD together! #LeadIAPSS

This week, our spotlight is shining brightly on Dr. Jeff Bond, Superintendent of Eminence Community School Corporation. For Dr. Bond, building relationships can happen with a book in hand or a spatula at the grill. Some days you’ll find him in a rocking chair in a kindergarten classroom, reading to a circle of wide-eyed Eels. During Teacher Appreciation Week, he’s behind the grill flipping burgers for teachers and staff, a tradition he has kept for years. It’s his way of saying thank you to the people who show up for Eminence students every day.

In a district where everyone knows everyone, moments like these matter. Students know their superintendent by name, and staff know their work is seen. For Dr. Bond, Eminence’s motto, “Small School, Big Impact,” begins with the relationships built along the way. #LeadIAPSS