{"podcast":{"title":"Voices for Excellence","slug":"voices-for-excellence-6300546","podcast_index_feed_id":6300546,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/voices-for-excellence/","website_url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/afecbc2c-9939-4ffd-9570-ccba4bf9d668/voices-for-excellence.jpg","author":"Dr. Michael T Conner","episode_count":130,"summary":"Welcome to Voices for Excellence , hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields. Season 3 continues our journey with a focus on cutting-edge topics like diversity in education , equality and inclusion , the impact of AI in the classroom , and transformative leadership strategies . Each episode is designed to inspire educators, leaders, and professionals committed to fostering positive change and achieving outstanding results. Across all seasons, Voices for Excellence delves into: Innovative educational practices and strategies Leadership development and personal growth Diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape The role of technology and AI in modern learning environments Join us for thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable perspectives on how to excel in today’s rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re an educator, a leader, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast provides the tools and inspi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:34.098078+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546"},"episode":{"title":"People Before Programs: Servant Leadership, Trust, and Ethical AI with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket","slug":"people-before-programs-servant-leadership-trust-and-ethical-ai-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket","published_at":"2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/people-before-programs-servant-leadership-trust-and-ethical-ai-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546","url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d792b189-f1e4-4315-b352-9c41b137c0ec.mp3","summary":"What does leadership look like when education is evolving faster than ever? In this powerful episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket — President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, nationally recognised keynote speaker, and two-time bestselling author. Together, they explore: • Why people must come before programs • How relational intelligence strengthens teacher retention • Building trust as the foundation for school transformation • Ethical AI integration and protecting student privacy • Preparing Generation Alpha and Beta for a radically different workforce Dr. Edoho-Eket shares practical leadership insights grounded in service, high expectations, and culture-building. She challenges leaders to think beyond policy and focus on recommendations, adaptability, and human-centred innovation. The conversation closes with three anchoring principles for educational leadership today: hope, service, and love. If you are a principal, superintendent, educator, or system leader navigating change, this episode offers clarity and direction. Listen now and join the conversation.","meta_description":"What does leadership look like when education is evolving faster than ever? In this powerful episode of Voices for Excellence , Dr. Michael Conner welcome…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2784,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/voices-for-excellence-6300546/episodes/people-before-programs-servant-leadership-trust-and-ethical-ai-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/people-before-programs-servant-leadership-trust-and-ethical-ai-with-dr-rachel-edoho-eket.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}