# Innovating Mid-Flight with Dr. John VanWagoner

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Podcast: [Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/standing-tall-voices-in-leadership-7121152)
Published: 2026-01-26T16:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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