Where School Culture Comes to Life
Real stories from the leaders shaping school culture.
The Little Wins Podcast spotlights conversations with principals, heads of school, and superintendents who are building trust, belonging, and joy—one celebration, small gesture, or meaningful conversation at a time.
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Hear inspiring school leaders share small, powerful ways they build joyful, thriving school culture.
“Sometimes I just call [students] down to talk... They need to know the office can be a place where someone simply wants to know how they’re doing.”
— Jeff Dock
Assistant Principal,
Thornapple Kellogg High School, MI
“Every person, every student, every staff member wants to be noticed, wants to be known, wants to have their voice heard. That is the most important thing.”
— Sheila Taylor
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary, IA
“Thriving means we show up with joy, love, shared purpose, and psychological safety—a place where you feel safe to try, to fail, and still feel like you belong.”
— Dr. Amber Henderson
Assistant Principal,
Myra Yates Elementary, IL
“Every Friday, I end the announcements with ‘I love you all.’ It costs nothing, but it means everything."
– Gus Carter
Principal,
Guilford High School, IL
“We end every leadership team meeting by sending a note to a teacher just to say we see you.”
– Samantha Sebestik
Principal,
Pleasant Acres Elementary, IL
“Every Friday, we do ‘Eagle Shout-Outs’ It’s not about big recognition, just making sure people feel seen for the little things that keep us all going.”
– Alison Canter
Principal,
Live Oak Elementary, LA
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