Episode

Innovating Mid-Flight with Dr. John VanWagoner

Podcast: Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership
Published: Jan 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 2338
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In this episode, Traverse City Area Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner shares his unconventional leadership journey from the Michigan Department of Education to leading one of the state’s largest districts. He offers a masterclass on balancing high-level vision with daily operations, emphasizing the critical role of trust, innovation, and personalized learning in the future of public education.