In this episode of “The Charter School Connection” Dallan speaks with Sheryl Zimmerer, Executive Director at Logos Public Charter School in Medford, Oregon. Logos Public Charter School is a personalized learning hybrid school. With 1300 students and a waitlist over 800 long, Logos has the special sauce.
Sheryl started as a teacher at Logos when it first opened in 2010 and in 2017 she took over as executive director. She shares how the school has changed during this time and what makes Logos unique. Logos found a unique niche of students and has made a name for themselves. In the episode you will learn how Logos has become a 2024 school of distinction! Sheryl gives lots of advice for other charter school directors so make sure to take a listen!
Nothing prepares you to be an executive director and you need to handle the bumps as they come. Grow and change with the school to create the environment you desire. When feeling discouraged, remember to look back at how far you have come and give yourself grace. For the second week in a row “clear is kind” is the biggest piece of advice given. Sheryl shares two books that have changed and improved the way she leads. Tune in to see how these books can help you! Links in the show notes.
Time Stamps:
1:01 How did Sheryl get involved in the Charter School World?
2:20 What was it like going through the different positions and how did it prepare Sheryl to be executive director?
5:25 How has Logos Public Charter School evolved since Sheryl became executive director in 2017?
10:40 What is the special sauce for Logos Public Charter School?
13:59 What are some challenges faced and how were they overcome?
18:51 Final thoughts and resources
Show Notes:
Logos Public Charter School https://logoscharter.com/
“Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756
“Good to Great” by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
