# Episode 115 | HOPE-Fueled Leadership: Phone-Free Schools & Student Wellness with Dr. Kyle Thompson

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Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890)
Published: 2026-08-15T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Dr. Brandi Kelly interviews Dr. Kyle Thompson, the superintendent of the Regional Office of Education #11. They discuss leadership, self-care, professional background, the transition to phone-free schools, the impact of cell phones on students, educating the public on screen time, and parenting in the digital age. The conversation covers themes of adversity, faith, habits, family-first culture, and the power of hope. Kyle shares personal experiences of facing adversity and how it has shaped his leadership. He also discusses the role of faith, the importance of habits, and the impact of a family-first culture in the workplace. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the power of hope in leadership and life. Takeaways Leadership extends to self-care and personal well-being. Educating the public on the impact of screen time is crucial for positive change. Adversity shapes leadership Faith and values influence leadership Chapters 00:00 Leadership and Running 04:26 Leadership and Self-Care 07:19 Introduction and Professional Background 09:37 Transition to Phone-Free Schools 15:17 Impact of Cell Phones on Students 18:49 Educating the Public on Screen Time 23:02 Parenting and Technology 24:08 Adversity and Leadership 31:49 Faith and Values 33:35 Habits and Routine 37:34 Family-First Culture 41:16 The Power of Hope Resources: Sign up for the ROE #11 Book Study - The Anxious Generation: https://events.roe11.org/event/48a22e58-05f7-478a-b17e-b5fc92e51fa7 Reach out to learn more about the DISC Assessment here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/tdpdiscovery-e57cf8be-1fb0-470c-966d-f9ffb843015a Visit my website @ sparkhopeedu.com

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