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Back to School and Beyond: A Conversation with Detroit Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Todd Dallas Lamb. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Todd Dallas Lamb ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
In this episode, host Todd Dallas Lamb interviews special guest Dr. Nikolai Vitti. Dr. Vitti is the Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent and 2022 National Urban Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Vitti shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of leading an urban school district, from addressing infrastructure needs to transforming the educational system. He reveals the personal inspiration that drives his passion for reform and discusses the impact of his family background and values on his educational leadership. He also shares moving stories about his children, their athletic achievements, and their career choices. Get ready for an inspiring and candid conversation with a true education leader.
Timestamps
04:34 District faces funding disparities hindering infrastructure improvement.
06:43 Detroit's identity is still tied to cars, but there are emerging industries in technology and medical services. The city's blue collar perseverance remains, but there is a shift towards more diverse entrepreneurial ventures and innovation.
12:36 Passionate leadership focused on improving the education system.
16:44 Overcoming challenges, focusing on improving the education system.
17:52 District management lacked vision, but there has been evolving improvement.
20:56 Selecting non-traditional scholarship recipients, offering mentorship.
24:31 Dr. Vitti discusses being a parent who is proud of his dyslexic son's achievements and choices.
Connect with Dr Nikolai Vitti
Website: https://www.detroitk12.org/
Produced by Old Soul: https://bit.ly/3KuYfrD
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