327- Mark White and Dwight Carter on Leading Schools in Disruptive Times

<p>Today the Getting Smart team is sitting down with Mark White, an award-winning teacher, Principal, and Superintendent, as well as Dwight Carter, a nationally recognized school leader and Director of Student Support Services at Eastland-Fairfield Career Center in Groveport, Ohio.</p> <p>Recently, Mark and Dwight published the second edition of their book, <em>Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How To Survive Hyper-Change</em>. With school leaders facing unprecedented disruption, Mark and Dwight draw the blueprint in their book for adapting schools to ever-changing times. They provide practical strategies for identifying and responding to disruptions; an overview of the CAT framework; real-life stories from exceptional educational leaders; tips on guiding teachers, staff, and students through the many lessons learned during the pandemic; and a grounded examination of radical disruptions schools will face in the years to come.</p> <p>Together, Tom, Mark, and Dwight discuss the new edition of their book, what they’ve learned in writing it, key lessons throughout their careers, and how educators can prepare students for a globalized world when many institutions are not ready for the constantly changing 21st century.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p>[:08] About today’s episode with Mark White and Dwight Carter.</p> <p>[:45] Tom welcomes Mark and Dwight to the podcast!</p> <p>[:55] Did Mark and Dwight both grow up in Groveport, Ohio? How did they first meet?</p> <p>[2:34] Mark speaks about the challenges he faced becoming a Superintendent during a recession in 2009.</p> <p>[3:52] As a school leader for more than 18 years, Dwight shares his key takeaways for success as a high school leader.</p> <p>[5:41] What Dwight does as a school leader to set the tone in his building.</p> <p>[7:24] Dwight shares a story about hiring a live DJ to kick off the school year right!</p> <p>[8:07] Mark shares what he believes makes Dwight so successful as a school leader.</p> <p>[8:48] Tom congratulates Mark and Dwight on