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Real School Leaders. Real Solutions.
Tailored to current and future K-12 education leaders, the Rethink Possible podcast delivers relatable and relevant content from superintendents and other education thought partners. Each 25-minute conversational episode provides solutions to common challenges and opportunities while accommodating the busy lifestyles of today's school leaders.
Dr. Bob McDowell brings the unique perspective he gained through his time as assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent to his role as host of the Rethink Possible podcast. In addition to his K-12 experience, he's taught graduate-level education courses for St. Mary's University and Bethel University as well as advised doctoral students and superintendent licensee candidates. Through this podcast, he helps connect leaders across the country with tried and true solutions for K-12 education.
Produced by CESO and Colorfuel
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 22 days
Average audio length:
27 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
36 episodes
since Oct. 2, 2025
episodic
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In this episode, Bob is joined by Dr. Robb Virgin the new superintendent for Wayzata Public Schools. Robb talks about the first 90 days on the job, the transition from assistant superintendent to superintendent, and what has surprised him the most about the process. He also discusses how his previo…
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In this podcast episode, Bob hosts Dr. Emily McDonald, assistant superintendent for Lakeville Public Schools. They discuss the process of developing and implementing a district operational plan that is integrated across district departments and aligned with the strategic plan as well as supporting …
In this episode, Bob talks with Nancy Paez, an assistant superintendent for Saint Paul Public Schools. She discusses her role in shaping professional learning structures for principals in the district. She emphasizes the importance of investing in principals, as research shows they are the number o…
Bob meets up with Dr. Tim Anderson, Executive Director of Academics for Prior Lake Savage Area Schools. He shares what he has termed the six pillars of leadership practice of focus and alignment, clarity precedes competence, systemness, capacity building, monitor and support, and celebrate values a…
In this podcast, Dr. Chris Belmont, the assistant superintendent for Burnsville, Eagan, Savage Schools, discusses his transition from being a building leader to a district leader. He talks about the importance of building trust, being open to new ideas, and communicating effectively as cornerstones…
In this episode, Bob talks with Dr. Tyrone Brookins, the assistant superintendent of South Washington County Schools. They discuss how the creation of a TOSA Dean position at the elementary level is way to attempt better support and create an administrative pipeline. Dr. Brookins shares how this r…
In this episode, Bob has a conversation with Dr. Alison Gillespie, assistant superintendent in White Bear Lake Area Schools about principals’ need for instructional leadership and how she led the development of White Bear Lake Schools plan to support them. She discusses the importance of creating a…
Bob sits down with Assistant Superintendent Nate Swenson of Edina Public Schools for a conversation around the implementation of AI from an inquiry-based approach in schools. Nate discusses the implementation team starting from the position of declaring that AI is a powerful tool and put together a…
In this episode, Bob connects with Dr. Nick Lightfoot, assistant superintendent at Hopkins School District, who discusses his experience with policy development and monitoring for school districts. He shares examples of how policies are created and communicated with the community, and discusses the…
In this episode, Bob sits down with Dr. Quennel Cooper, assistant superintendent for St. Louis Park Schools. Dr. Cooper began his career as an assistant superintendent six months ago and shares his journey in navigating and supporting building leaders. He talks about his role as an educational lead…
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