Ep. #35 with Jeff Kubiak
Jeff Kubiak was on track to become a member of the US Olympic Swim Team. His downward spiral began when he did not make the team. Excessive agitation and anger became all consuming in his life and alcoholism would become his fate. Jeff, a 25 year educator and administrator in Elk Grove, CA, shares …
Just Thinking...About Focusing on Kindness in Education
In this episode of Just Thinking, host Kevin Dougherty discusses the power of kindness in education with Jeff Kubiak, an Author and Former Educator. The conversation is framed against the backdrop of an education conference, emphasizing the need for compassion and connection in teaching.
Dougherty,…
Bringing Trauma Into the Workplace
Jeff Kubiak, educator, author, speaker
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Jeff’s work focuses on building kindness, compassion, inclusion, equity, and ways to help and inspire people in and out of education. He l…
What Radically Student Centered™ Means to Robert Dillon - LearningSCAPES 2025
In this episode, Jeff Kubiak interviews Robert Dillon, an influential educator and author known for his work on intentional school design and Radically Student Centered™ learning.
Robert shares insights from his experience as a teacher, principal, and parent, emphasizing the importance of adapting…
How School Architecture Shapes Student Futures with Jesse Miller
What if the buildings we design for students could shape not just how they learn, but who they become?
In this episode, Jeff Kubiak and Carla Cummins sit down with Jesse Miller, Managing Senior Principal at PBK Architects, to explore how K-12 architecture can transform education from the ground up…
Putting Kids at the Center of Every Decision with Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar
What happens when you realize education has never really been designed for students?
In this episode, Jeff Kubiak and Carla Cummins sit down with Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent of Desert Sands Unified School District in La Quinta, California. With 34 schools and 27,000 students, Dr. May-Vol…
The Invisible Work That Changes Everything with Katie Hylton
Jeff Kubiak sits down with Katie Hylton, Director of Business Support Services for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and newly elected CASBO president. Katie shares her unexpected journey from animal science major to school business leader — starting as a part-time attendance clerk an…
Student-Centered Leadership in a Small District with Dr. Amy Alzina
In this episode, Jeff Kubiak talks with Dr. Amy Alzina, superintendent of Cold Spring School District, about running a high-performing small school district in Santa Barbara County. They cover the mission of the Small School Districts Association, building genuine student connection beyond the clas…
Turning Campuses into Learning Tools with Orin Williams
Jeff Kubiak sits down with Orin Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities, Planning, and Development at Riverside Unified School District, to unpack a 33-year career in school facilities planning. Orin traces his path from architecture school at Cal Poly Pomona through private practice into …
Making Every Dollar Count with Jennifer Gibb
In this episode, Jeff Kubiak talks with Jennifer Gibb, Vice President of Business Development at Van Pelt Construction Services, about turning school bond measures into real buildings. With 20+ years spanning district facilities leadership, bond program management, and consulting, Jen shares how di…
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