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The Stronger Podcast

Mike Montoya
Education
Charter Schools
Economic Mobility
KIPP Foundation
Higher Education
Teach For America
Leadership
School Leadership
Stronger Consulting
Cradle To Career
Alliance For College-Ready Public Schools
Los Angeles
Breakthrough Collaborative
New York City
Spartanburg Academic Movement
Diverse Charter Schools Coalition
Utah
Education Equity
Behavioral Health
UP Partnership

The Stronger Podcast is where the real conversations behind education and nonprofit leadership come alive. Each episode spotlights executives, founders, and purpose-driven leaders who are shaping schools, organizations, and communities across the country. These are the people on the front lines, opening school doors, building new models, and creating opportunities for kids every single day. Leader... more

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Economic mobility programs usually arrive with a plan for parents. Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio starts by believing them.

In this episode of The Stronger Podcast, Mike Montoya sits down with Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio, Executive Director of LIFT-DC, to talk abo... more

Dr. Tara Raines chairs the board of a Las Vegas charter school that just separated from its New York management network, and she is rebuilding it around the rule she keeps for herself: noses in, fingers out.

In this episode of The Stronger Podcast, ... more

Education leader Bill Kurtz spent twenty years building DSST Public Schools into one of Denver's top performing charter networks, then spent nine months learning how not to be it. His warning to the sector: we are not getting twenty year leaders anym... more

Charter schools have been legal in Washington for just over a decade, and Excellent Schools Washington founder Julie Kennedy has a blunt read on why the start was rocky. The sector decided Washington was different from everywhere else, and then hit e... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Kurtz
Founding CEO of DSST Public Schools in Denver, Colorado
DSST Public Schools
Episode: Education Leaders Don't Last Twenty Years Anymore: Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others with Bill Kurtz
Julie Kennedy
Executive Director of Excellent Schools Washington
Excellent Schools Washington
Episode: Washington Thought It Was Different: What It Takes to Grow Great Charter Schools Anywhere with Julie Kennedy
Tess Vigil
Education and healthcare leadership coach, former educator and entrepreneur
Stronger Consulting (coach); DaVita; Denver Public Schools
Episode: Not Everything That Ends Is a Failure: Career Pivots, Growth Mindset, and Redefining Fulfillment with Tess Vigil
Denise Jensen
Partner and lead operating officer at Stronger Consulting
Stronger Consulting
Episode: People Already Know What They Need: Behavioral Health Systems, Agency, and the Softening That Leaders Resist with Denise Jensen
Aidé Acosta
Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students at National Louis University (Chicago)
National Louis University
Episode: A Turtle Carries Home on Its Back: First-Generation Leadership and Student Success in Higher Ed with Dr. Aidé Acosta
Bobby Blount
Board member of the UP Partnership in San Antonio; educator and community leader
UP Partnership, San Antonio
Episode: Keep Your Eye on the Ball: 27 Years on a School Board and the Discipline of Not Getting Distracted with Bobby Blount
Dr. Jennifer Brown
Education leader, longtime KIPP Foundation contributor
KIPP Foundation
Episode: The Hidden Power of Relational Intelligence in Building High-Performing Teams with Dr. Jennifer Brown
Ashley Heard
Leader at Diverse Charter Schools Coalition, fundraising and external affairs professional
Diverse Charter Schools Coalition
Episode: Stop Reimagining School, Start Building Better Ones: Why Intentionally Diverse Schools Are an Antidote with Ashley Heard
Erik Greenberg
CEO at Academies of Math and Sciences
Academies of Math and Sciences
Episode: Stop Chasing Innovation in Education: Why Relationships and Retention Are What Actually Work with Erik Greenberg

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Host of The Stronger Podcast

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  • Important Discussions about Childhood Education

    Loving these interviews. Very authentic conversations with insight into topics on education and supporting children and family’s educational opportunities and learning experiences.

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People Already Know What They Need: Behavioral Health Systems, Agency, and the Softening That Leaders Resist with Denise Jensen
Q: What advice would you give your younger self or the next generation of leaders entering social services?
Her counsel is practical and emotional: you can't control everything, be agile, and let go of tension; trust your voice, build community, and remember that agency belongs to the people you serve and to the teams you lead.
People Already Know What They Need: Behavioral Health Systems, Agency, and the Softening That Leaders Resist with Denise Jensen
Q: What do you think women leaders specifically need to know or hear in current times?
Denise advises softening into leadership, embracing a balance of strength and vulnerability, and creating space for others to lead. She stresses staying true to values, cultivating psychological safety, and recognizing that not everyone will like you, but you can still move the organization forward.
People Already Know What They Need: Behavioral Health Systems, Agency, and the Softening That Leaders Resist with Denise Jensen
Q: Tell me about how that transition has been for you, and what you're excited about in this work going forward.
Denise describes moving from state-system leadership to consulting, emphasizing how leadership development, agile problem solving, and tailor-made client approaches keep communities and organizations resilient. She highlights the importance of meeting organizations where they are, using phased strategies, and sustaining momentum by supporting leaders and staff.
Transforming Education: Giving Every Student Real Choices and Career Confidence – with Daniel Gray
Q: Talk to me about the balance between college-for-all and career opportunities. How do you navigate that in HISD?
It's not about forcing one path; our aim is to present every student with the possibility to go to college or pursue a career, and to give them concrete experiences and resources to make that choice. The focus is on reducing trade-offs and equity gaps, so students can choose based on their values and goals.
Redefining the Ladder: From Corporate Climb to Classroom Change – with Helen Chan
Q: How did your early experiences shape your focus on education leadership today?
Her immigrant background and experiences in schools underscored the transformative power of quality education, leading her to pursue roles that improve access, teacher recruitment, and school culture.

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The show centers on real-world leadership in education and nonprofits, featuring executives, founders, and purpose-driven leaders who are shaping schools, organizations, and communities. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about equity, school funding, governance, and scalable models that deliver tangible benefits for students and families. Noteworthy elements include founder-to-CEO transitions, cross-sector collaboration, and practical frameworks for building durable leadership and sustainable programs. The format tends to emphasize lived experiences, actionable insights, and calls to action for engaged philanthropy, governance reform, and community partnerships. This content is likely to appeal to education leaders, fundrai... more

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