Episode

Becoming a Beacon: A Leader's Guide to Building a Lighthouse District

Podcast: Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership
Published: Oct 20, 2025
Duration seconds: 1838
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Summary

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of "Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership!" To kick things off, Randy sits down with Dr. Chris Timmis, the innovative superintendent of Dexter Community Schools. Dr. Timmis shares his incredible journey from being an "accidental superintendent" to leading a district that serves as a true hub for the community, complete with a fitness center, senior center, and even a "baby house" for staff members' children.