Accelerate Your Performance
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAccelerate Your Performance is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, Managing Director of Studer Education and author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Every week, Janet highlights tactical and actionable strategies that leaders in educational organizations can hardwire to meet successful student, service, and people outcomes. Listen now, and you’ll see why it’s ranked by ListenNotes in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide.
As she introduces a variety of pivotal leadership practices from the Nine Principles ® Framework, Janet underscores the importance of seamlessly integrating each practice to deliver positive and impactful results. For each leadership practice she introduces, Janet provides a solid foundation and then collaborates with coaching experts to dig deeper and demonstrate its practical application. Janet also interviews leaders and partners who excel at the tactics to hear about their implementation journeys, hurdles they’ve faced, and their notable achievements. To bring it all together, she offers a broader perspective on leadership, interviewing guests about a diverse array of topics on their paths to achieving organizational excellence.
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Shifting Workplace Culture
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBWhat are the signs of a workplace culture in need of shifting? Are you noticing a disconnect between what leaders are trying to accomplish and what employees are internalizing? Do your employees continue to ask questions about what the organization can do for them, rather than speaking to how their lives are better because they work there? Today Janet provides 6 actions to stop doing and 6 actions to start doing to positively accelerate your culture. This episode addresses questions, such ...
153: Shifting Workplace Culture
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBWhat are the signs of a workplace culture in need of shifting? Are you noticing a disconnect between what leaders are trying to accomplish and what employees are internalizing? Do your employees continue to ask questions about what the organization can do for them, rather than speaking to how their lives are better because they work there? Today Janet provides 6 actions to stop doing and 6 actions to start doing to positively accelerate your culture. This episode addresses questions, such ...
Monitoring Covid Transmission in Schools P2
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBDale Shaver returns from epsiode #151 to share the biggest challenges their data reveal and key takeaways for all leaders willing to collaborate to find creative solutions to community wide problems. Waukesha County Government was no stranger to partnering with schools, however, this pandemic brought about an opportunity Dale refers to as, "Snow days on steroids." Through their collaborative community effort, Waukesha County has safely returned students to in-person learning and put 13 thous...
152: Monitoring Covid Transmission in Schools P2
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBDale Shaver returns from epsiode #151 to share the biggest challenges their data reveal and key takeaways for all leaders willing to collaborate to find creative solutions to community wide problems. Waukesha County Government was no stranger to partnering with schools, however, this pandemic brought about an opportunity Dale refers to as, "Snow days on steroids." Through their collaborative community effort, Waukesha County has safely returned students to in-person learning and put 13 thous...
Monitoring Covid Transmission in Schools P1
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBRecently we've been hearing conversations around data demonstrating that with certain approaches to safety, students can return back to school in classrooms. Dale Shaver from the Waukesha County Government returns to the podcast to share the strategic efforts their county has applied to connect public health and k12 education. The results of this high-performing, collaborative community effort reveal incredibly positive outcomes for their surrounding school districts in Wisconsin - one we ca...
151: Monitoring Covid Transmission in Schools P1
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBRecently we've been hearing conversations around data demonstrating that with certain approaches to safety, students can return back to school in classrooms. Dale Shaver from the Waukesha County Government returns to the podcast to share the strategic efforts their county has applied to connect public health and k12 education. The results of this high-performing, collaborative community effort reveal incredibly positive outcomes for their surrounding school districts in Wisconsin - one we ca...
How Can We Build Strategic Agility for Continuous Change?
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBA leader's most important challenge is to keep the organization from falling. To remain good, or even great depends on how we roll strategy, people, and service into how we approach leadership in the next decade. As change becomes ongoing and more complex, a traditional strategic plan will no longer suffice. To continuously improve and continuously adapt to change we need a fluid, dynamic, agile strategy and a workplace focused on continuous learning. Listen as Janet shares 5 ways to lead an...
150: How Can We Build Strategic Agility for Continuous Change?
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBA leader's most important challenge is to keep the organization from falling. To remain good, or even great depends on how we roll strategy, people, and service into how we approach leadership in the next decade. As change becomes ongoing on more complex, a traditional strategic plan will no longer suffice. To continuously improve and continuously adapt to change we need a fluid, dynamic, agile strategy and a workplace focused on continuous learning. Listen as Janet shares 5 ways to lead and...
149: The 3-Stage Framework for Inclusive Conversations
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSome topics are easier to approach in the workplace than others. Conflicting issues and viewpoints often leave leaders stuck between a rock and a hard place. Discussing topics like diversity and inclusion can feel risky for leaders who don't know how their teams will react. With these leaders in mind, Dr. Gayle Juneau Butler and Dr. Janet Pilcher collaborated to develop a 3-stage framework to have positive, inclusive conversations. Listen as Gayle joins Janet to walk us through that approach...
The 3-Stage Framework for Inclusive Conversations
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSome topics are easier to approach in the workplace than others. Conflicting issues and viewpoints often leave leaders stuck between a rock and a hard place. Discussing topics like diversity and inclusion can feel risky for leaders who don't know how their teams will react. With these leaders in mind, Dr. Gayle Juneau Butler and Dr. Janet Pilcher collaborated to develop a 3-stage framework to have positive, inclusive conversations. Listen as Gayle joins Janet to walk us through that approach...
148: Feedback is a Gift...or is it?
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBReflect on the last time someone gave you constructive feedback... did it feel like a gift? That likely depends on the intent of the person providing the feedback. Within our own teams and organizations providing constructive feedback to one another is a necessary step in the improvement process. Yet feedback that is littered with generalizations does little to help others improve. Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher describes how to provide feedback as a gift, instead of an insult. This episode a...
Feedback is a Gift...or is it?
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBReflect on the last time someone gave you constructive feedback... did it feel like a gift? That likely depends on the intent of the person providing the feedback. Within our own teams and organizations providing constructive feedback to one another is a necessary step in the improvement process. Yet feedback that is littered with generalizations does little to help others improve. Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher describes how to provide feedback as a gift, instead of an insult. This episode a...
147: Modernizing the Learning Pathways of New Teachers
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBTo have any chance at alleviating the growing number of teacher shortages, traditional and nontraditional institutions responsible for educating teachers have to consider new business models that meet potential teachers where they are in their lives, careers and educational journeys. It’s time for a wholesale rethinking of how we recruit, educate and support teachers for the workforce of the future. Today, Janet shares how she brought this vision to life, and how other leaders can approach i...
Modernizing the Learning Pathways of New Teachers
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBTo have any chance at alleviating the growing number of teacher shortages, traditional and nontraditional institutions responsible for educating teachers have to consider new business models that meet potential teachers where they are in their lives, careers and educational journeys. It’s time for a wholesale rethinking of how we recruit, educate and support teachers for the workforce of the future. Today, Janet shares how she brought this vision to life, and how other leaders can approach i...
146: The Ritual that Keeps People Aligned
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBRoutines provide structure and comfort within our teams. Rituals go beyond providing structure to instill a deeper meaning behind a sequence of actions. As we continuously navigate change, we need structure to reduce people's anxiety and increase their confidence. People need to know their work has purpose and is worthwhile in helping an organization achieve results. Today, Janet shares one of the most important rituals we can instill in our teams along with 6 suggestions to consider. This ...
The Ritual that Keeps People Aligned
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBRoutines provide structure and comfort within our teams. Rituals go beyond providing structure to instill a deeper meaning behind a sequence of actions. As we continuously navigate change, we need structure to reduce people's anxiety and increase their confidence. People need to know their work has purpose and is worthwhile in helping an organization achieve results. Today, Janet shares one of the most important rituals we can instill in our teams along with 6 suggestions to consider. This ...
145: 3 Changes to the Major Role of Leadership
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBWhat skills do we need to cultivate now to lead our organizations into the future? In this episode, Janet challenges the solution of reorganizing the hierarchical structures within our organizations and recommends we focus on increasing agility to manage through consistent and continuous change. As leaders our most important job is to develop and coach employees to work across boundaries, transforming people into leaders. This episode answers questions such as: How do we advance our skill...
3 Changes to the Major Role of Leadership
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBWhat skills do we need to cultivate now to lead our organizations into the future? In this episode, Janet challenges the solution of reorganizing the hierarchical structures within our organizations and recommends we focus on increasing agility to manage through consistent and continuous change. As leaders our most important job is to develop and coach employees to work across boundaries, transforming people into leaders. This episode answers questions such as: How do we advance our skill...
144: Employees are Waiting to Hear from You
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBPolitics, violence, hate... These topics aren't often discussed in our workplaces. Yet people on our teams are feeling pain, disbelief, fear, anger, confusion, and frustration. As leaders, our teams are looking to us to lean in and provide support to manage these feelings. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares an approach she created and followed to encourage inclusive conversations on her team. This episode answers questions such as: How can we address the types of events like our na...
Employees are Waiting to Hear from You
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBPolitics, violence, hate... These topics aren't often discussed in our workplaces. Yet people on our teams are feeling pain, disbelief, fear, anger, confusion, and frustration. As leaders, our teams are looking to us to lean in and provide support to manage these feelings. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares an approach she created and followed to encourage inclusive conversations on her team. This episode answers questions such as: How can we address the types of events like our na...
143: Avoid Choosing the Status Quo
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBContinuous improvement is a process, a mindset, and a set of tools. It's organization-wide and specific to each individual. At its core are the people who do the work. Through sustained, system-wide improvement, teams can deeply understand and solve problems, while thriving through crises. Two experts in continuous improvement, Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join us again to discuss the biggest obstacles to sustaining improved results over time, and how to prioritize improvemen...
Avoid Choosing the Status Quo
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBContinuous improvement is a process, a mindset, and a set of tools. It's organization-wide and specific to each individual. At its core are the people who do the work. Through sustained, system-wide improvement, teams can deeply understand and solve problems, while thriving through crises. Two experts in continuous improvement, Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join us again to discuss the biggest obstacles to sustaining improved results over time, and how to prioritize improvemen...
142: The 5 Behavioral Traits for Sustaining Improvement
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThere is a lot of information out there about continuous improvement and lean thinking. But, do we know what is really at the core of those methodologies? Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join Janet today to dig deep into the core of improvement work. It is no secret that many systems struggle to sustain improvement work beyond isolated occurrences and leaders. In this episode, experts Christina and John reveal the necessary ingredients to help organizations over these obstacles an...
The 5 Behavioral Traits for Sustaining Improvement
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThere is a lot of information out there about continuous improvement and lean thinking. But, do we know what is really at the core of those methodologies? Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join Janet today to dig deep into the core of improvement work. It is no secret that many systems struggle to sustain improvement work beyond isolated occurrences and leaders. In this episode, experts Christina and John reveal the necessary ingredients to help organizations over these obstacles an...
141: Becoming an Improvement Organization
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this ever-changing climate, continuous improvement is more vital than ever, and it's something today's guest, Dr. Ed Manansala, County Superintendent of Schools at El Dorado COE, and the President of the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association are deeply committed to. Listen as Janet and Ed discuss how to engage people in continuous improvement, 5 bold steps for implementation, and why it makes a difference in critical times. This episode answers questions suc...
Becoming an Improvement Organization
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this ever-changing climate, continuous improvement is more vital than ever, and it's something today's guest, Dr. Ed Manansala, County Superintendent of Schools at El Dorado COE, and the President of the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association are deeply committed to. Listen as Janet and Ed discuss how to engage people in continuous improvement, 5 bold steps for implementation, and why it makes a difference in critical times. This episode answers questions suc...
140: The Little Things Pay Great Dividends
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBHave you ever felt a particular duty or aspect of your work was insignificant, small, or maybe even meaningless? No matter how small, every action has a ripple effect and contributes to the greater good for our organizations and teams. In this episode, our host Dr. Janet Pilcher shares a story that exemplifies this-- the humble beginnings that led to Kyle Johnston becoming the head athletic trainer for the Miami Dolphins. Listen as Janet shares key takeaways from Kyle's journey to success. ...
The Little Things Pay Great Dividends
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBHave you ever felt a particular duty or aspect of your work was insignificant, small, or maybe even meaningless? No matter how small, every action has a ripple effect and contributes to the greater good for our organizations and teams. In this episode, our host Dr. Janet Pilcher shares a story that exemplifies this-- the humble beginnings that led to Kyle Johnston becoming the head athletic trainer for the Miami Dolphins. Listen as Janet shares key takeaways from Kyle's journey to success. ...
139: Are We Energizing Others?
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MB2020 has been the kind of year where we've all felt more stress and anxiety due to continuous change and uncertainty. As we turn our heads to 2021 now is a good time to reflect and self-assess. Has the stress we've understandably felt led us to be impatient with others? What kind of energy are we bringing home and to our workplaces? Do we drain energy from others, or do we energize others? In this episode, listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher dives into this topic. This will be our last episode of 2...
Are We Energizing Others?
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MB2020 has been the kind of year where we've all felt more stress and anxiety due to continuous change and uncertainty. As we turn our heads to 2021 now is a good time to reflect and self-assess. Has the stress we've understandably felt led us to be impatient with others? What kind of energy are we bringing home and to our workplaces? Do we drain energy from others, or do we energize others? In this episode, listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher dives into this topic. This will be our last episode of 2...
138: Take Off the Armor
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB"When you shut down vulnerability you shut down opportunity"-- the words of Brene Brown challenge us to get honest with ourselves and self-reflect. What does vulnerable leadership look like? We know it involves opening up and being real, but how do we approach vulnerability in our organizations? In this episode, Janet shares characteristics of vulnerable leadership and practical tips for leading with vulnerability. This episode answers questions such as: What are four things leaders can do...
Take Off the Armor
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB"When you shut down vulnerability you shut down opportunity"-- the words of Brene Brown challenge us to get honest with ourselves and self-reflect. What does vulnerable leadership look like? We know it involves opening up and being real, but how do we approach vulnerability in our organizations? In this episode, Janet shares characteristics of vulnerable leadership and practical tips for leading with vulnerability. This episode answers questions such as: What are four things leaders can do...
137: Are You a Curious Leader?
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBGreat leaders are curious leaders. Curiosity makes us more aware, opens our minds to new possibilities and solutions, and leads to better communication between people and teams. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher discusses why curiosity is critical in our workplaces and what we can do to increase our curiosity. This episode answers questions such as: How can curiosity transform our leadership? What do curious people do that sets them apart? What are key characteristics of curious leade...
Are You a Curious Leader?
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBGreat leaders are curious leaders. Curiosity makes us more aware, opens our minds to new possibilities and solutions, and leads to better communication between people and teams. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher discusses why curiosity is critical in our workplaces and what we can do to increase our curiosity. This episode answers questions such as: How can curiosity transform our leadership? What do curious people do that sets them apart? What are key characteristics of curious leade...
How Can We Help Our Colleagues?
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBOn a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best, let's rate ourselves for each statement: I make a difference on my team, I'm refreshing to work with, and I'm always willing to lend a hand. Now, how would your coworkers rate you? When it comes to relationships with colleagues, every interaction counts. In this episode, our host Dr. Janet Pilcher shares tips for managing good working relationships with our colleagues. This episode answers questions such as: What can we do when someone asks us f...
136: How Can We Help Our Colleagues?
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBOn a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best, let's rate ourselves for each statement: I make a difference on my team, I'm refreshing to work with, and I'm always willing to lend a hand. Now, how would your coworkers rate you? When it comes to relationships with colleagues, every interaction counts. In this episode, our host Dr. Janet Pilcher shares tips for managing good working relationships with our colleagues. This episode answers questions such as: What can we do when someone asks us f...
135: Questions for Continuous Improvement
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBThe end of a year is a great time to reflect. How far have we gone over the year? Did we hit our goals? If not, what kept us from achieving them? In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher describes a process that engages employees in reflective conversations to keep our organizations moving in the right direction. This episode answers questions such as: How can we give our team members a chance to meaningfully contribute in reflective discussions? Why is this process a non-threatening way to ga...
Questions for Continuous Improvement
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBThe end of a year is a great time to reflect. How far have we gone over the year? Did we hit our goals? If not, what kept us from achieving them? In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher describes a process that engages employees in reflective conversations to keep our organizations moving in the right direction. This episode answers questions such as: How can we give our team members a chance to meaningfully contribute in reflective discussions? Why is this process a non-threatening way to ga...
134: We are Headed to a New Place
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBWhile the holidays are often times of joy, they can also be difficult times for some, and this year has sure brought challenges for all of us. With this in mind, let's consider how we can recognize the people in our lives and how we can effectively express our appreciation. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares tips for practicing gratitude and creating an environment where people feel valued. This episode answers questions such as: How can we be better listeners? Why is it important ...
We are Headed to a New Place
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBWhile the holidays are often times of joy, they can also be difficult times for some, and this year has sure brought challenges for all of us. With this in mind, let's consider how we can recognize the people in our lives and how we can effectively express our appreciation. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares tips for practicing gratitude and creating an environment where people feel valued. This episode answers questions such as: How can we be better listeners? Why is it important ...
Give the Simple Gifts
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBSince March, we've all understandably felt more stressed at times. Research shows gratitude can help balance out the impacts of uncertainty on our wellbeing. In this episode, listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher shares ideas for how we can cultivate more gratitude on our teams after weathering a long year of living in a constant state of uncertainty. This episode answers questions such as: Why should we consider emotions and gratitude in the workplace? How can we deliver feedback focused on growt...
133: Give the Simple Gifts
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBSince March, we've all understandably felt more stressed at times. Research shows gratitude can help balance out the impacts of uncertainty on our wellbeing. In this episode, listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher shares ideas for how we can cultivate more gratitude on our teams after weathering a long year of living in a constant state of uncertainty. This episode answers questions such as: Why should we consider emotions and gratitude in the workplace? How can we deliver feedback focused on growt...
Connecting to Purpose Gives Us Courage
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBWhen challenges seem numerous or even insurmountable, it's important we stay connected to our purpose and that we help our teams do the same. It is the fuel that will keep us going and infuses meaning into our work. Having a sense of purpose calls us to growth and to step out of our comfort zones. Staying connected to our purpose is so vital, we've chosen it as the theme of this year's What's Right in Education virtual conference. During this free conference, you'll have the opportunity to ...
132: Connecting to Purpose Gives Us Courage
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBWhen challenges seem numerous or even insurmountable, it's important we stay connected to our purpose and that we help our teams do the same. It is the fuel that will keep us going and infuses meaning into our work. Having a sense of purpose calls us to growth and to step out of our comfort zones. Staying connected to our purpose is so vital, we've chosen it as the theme of this year's What's Right in Education virtual conference. During this free conference, you'll have the opportunity to ...
How to Ask Meaningful Rounding Questions
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBWhen humans are faced with change, we often deny, rationalize, and negotiate before we accept our newly found situation. Within our organizations, change can amplify stress and hinder productivity. Our goal as leaders is to build relationships and help individuals move through their anxiety. We do this by asking meaningful questions that connect our organization's standards of behavior to the work people are engaged with daily. Today our host, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares her framework for conne...
131: How to Ask Meaningful Rounding Questions
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBWhen humans are faced with change, we often deny, rationalize, and negotiate before we accept our newly found situation. Within our organizations, change can amplify stress and hinder productivity. Our goal as leaders is to build relationships and help individuals move through their anxiety. We do this by asking meaningful questions that connect our organization's standards of behavior to the work people are engaged with daily. Today our host, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares her framework for conne...
Innovation for the Whole Child
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBChildren who experience a strong early education are more likely to be successful in life. This is why today's guests strive to support families and seek out innovation for children and early childhood education. In this episode, Rina Irwin, CEO of Child Development Centers (CDC) in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Scott Cartwright, Director of Medical Services share about how they do things differently to lead a change in culture and mindset within the CDC. This episode answers questions suc...
130: Innovation for the Whole Child
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBChildren who experience a strong early education are more likely to be successful in life. This is why today's guests strive to support families and seek out innovation for children and early childhood education. In this episode, Rina Irwin, CEO of Child Development Centers (CDC) in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Scott Cartwright, Director of Medical Services share about how they do things differently to lead a change in culture and mindset within the CDC. This episode answers questions suc...
129: Education Will Never Look the Same
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhen we are faced with change we have an opportunity to respond with creative solutions. Today, our guest shares how her organization is inspired to navigate change by the vision: one team, one mission, one community. Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools, Deanna Ashby explains, "our mess has become our unified message together." Listen as Deanna and our host discuss how this district has become more than just a part of their community, and the deeper connections they've made as a result....
Education Will Never Look the Same
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhen we are faced with change we have an opportunity to respond with creative solutions. Today, our guest shares how her organization is inspired to navigate change by the vision: one team, one mission, one community. Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools, Deanna Ashby explains, "our mess has become our unified message together." Listen as Deanna and our host discuss how this district has become more than just a part of their community, and the deeper connections they've made as a result....